NY Woman, 26, Charged In Connection To Random Death Of Beloved Voice Coach
A woman has been charged in connection with the death of an elderly victim and beloved voice coach who was pushed to the ground and killed during a random attack in New York City.
Long Island resident Lauren Pazienza, age 26, of Port Jefferson, was charged Tuesday, March 22, with manslaughter in connection with the death of Barbara Maier Gustern, of the Chelsea section of Manhattan, said the NYPD.
Gustern, age 87, known for coaching the singer Debbie Harry, had just left her home around 8:30 p.m., March 10 at West 28th St. and 8th Ave. when she was shoved from behind and struck her head, NY…
Popular Suffolk County Eatery Gets High Marks For Burgers, Wings
A well-known Long Island restaurant is seeing praise for its burgers and wings.
The Whiskey Barrel is located at 138 Main St. in Port Jefferson. The eatery opened its doors in the spring.
In addition to its wide variety of beer, wine and whiskey, the eatery also offers a selection of salads, wraps, sandwiches and more.
A number of online reviewers have shouted out The Whiskey Barrel's wings, which can be made with a variety of different sauces, including mustard brown sugar, buffalo, sweet BBQ and "Barrel Sauce," which is maple bourbon sauce.
"I visited The Whiskey Barrel on th…
Two Women Accused Of Stealing $43K From Long Island Employer
Two women were arrested and accused of stealing more than $43,000 from their Long Island employer over a nine-month period.
While employed at Goodwill Industries, Elana Sofia, age 29, of Port Jefferson, and Sandra Bonilla, age 33, of Brentwood, stole from the company's bank deposits from November 2020 until August 2021, according to the Suffolk County Police Department.
The business is located at 1900 Jericho Turnpike in East Northport, police said.
SCPD said Sofia was arrested on Monday, Oct. 4, and Bonilla was arrested on Tuesday, Oct. 5.
Both women were charged wit…
28-Year-Old Seriously Injured In Long Island Crash
Police are investigating a crash that seriously injured a Long Island man.
It happened Monday, Sept. 6 just before 2 p.m. in East Shoreham.
Jerry Comeau, age 28, of Selden, was riding a 2009 Harley Davidson eastbound on Route 25A, near George Avenue, with a group of three other motorcyclists, Suffolk County Police said.
One of the other operators collided with one of the other vehicles and fell from a 2005 Yamaha, causing a pileup, said police.
Comeau, who was at the back of the group, was ejected from the motorcycle, police said.
Comeau was transported to Stony Brook Un…
Storm Ida: How Much Rain Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Long Island
There have now been 42 confirmed fatalities after Ida battered the Northeast with historic rainfall and flash flooding.
In New York City, more than 3 inches of rainfall fell in one hour in Central Park on Wednesday, Sept. 1, smashing the previous record.
Here is a look at some rainfall totals from throughout Long Island compiled on the day after, on Thursday, Sept. 2 by the National Weather Service.
Nassau County
Glen Cove, 9.09 inches
Levittown, 4.43 inches
Locust Valley, 6.72 inches
Lynbrook, 4.04 inches
Manhasset, 5.29 inches
Port Washington, 6.70 inches
Syosset, 5.81&n…
Four Charged After SLA Inspection At Overcrowded Long Island Bar, Police Say
Four people are now facing charges after a New York State Liquor Authority inspection at a Long Island bar that was overcrowded, police said.
The raid happened at around midnight Saturday, July 3 in Port Jefferson, at Barito, located at 201-C Main St.
The owner of the bar, Matthew Murray, age 40, of Ronkonkoma, was charged with NYS General Business Law: Employing an Unlicensed Security Guards, an unclassified misdemeanor, said Suffolk County Police.
The security guards at the bar, two 34-year-old Bellport residents and a 32-year-old Patchogue man, were charged with NYS Gen…
