Town Employee In Suffolk Arraigned For Stealing Property Town Employee In Suffolk Arraigned For Stealing Property
Town Employee In Suffolk Arraigned For Stealing Property An employee of a Long Island town was arraigned after authorities said he stole and sold town property worth thousands of dollars. Robert Chura, age 29, of Selden, was arraigned on Thursday, Jan. 6, after he was accused of stealing tools from the Town of Huntington and selling them, according to an announcement from Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney. Chura was charged with third-degree burglary, third-degree grand larceny, and official misconduct, the DA's Office said.  Chura, who worked as a part-time security guard for the town, is accused of breaking into a tool roo…
Woman Seriously Injured In Crash Causing Hours-Long LIE Closure Woman Seriously Injured In Crash Causing Hours-Long LIE Closure
Woman Seriously Injured In Crash Causing Hours-Long LIE Closure A teenage woman was seriously injured during a multi-vehicle crash on the Long Island Expressway which closed the roadway for hours. The crash took place around 5 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 7 on the LIE in Holtsville, said the Suffolk County Police. According to police, Kenneth Alveari was driving a 2008 Kia Sorrento on the westbound Long Island Expressway, attempting to merge onto the exit ramp at exit 62, when his vehicle struck a 2007 Ford Mustang, driven by Jacqueline Gonzalez. The Ford struck a 2004 Nissan Altima, driven by Edward O’Moore-Klopf. The Nissan struck a 2019 Dodge Ram, driven by …
Woman Struck By Pickup Truck While Crossing Suffolk County Street, Police Say Woman Struck By Pickup Truck While Crossing Suffolk County Street, Police Say
Woman Struck By Pickup Truck While Crossing Suffolk County Street, Police Say A 67-year-old woman was hospitalized with serious injuries after she was struck by a pickup truck while crossing a Long Island street. The Suffolk County Police Department reported that the crash happened in Selden at 8:40 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 5. A 37-year-old man was driving a 2019 Chevrolet Colorado north on College Road and made a left turn onto Middle Country Road when the Chevrolet struck the woman who was in the crosswalk, SCPD said. SCPD said the woman struck, identified as Linda Evangelista, of Selden, was taken to a hospital with serious injuries. The driver of the Chevrolet was …
Woman Struck, Killed By SUV On Long Island Roadway Woman Struck, Killed By SUV On Long Island Roadway
Woman Struck, Killed By SUV On Long Island Roadway Police are investigating a crash that killed a pedestrian on a busy Long Island roadway. A 51-year-old Selden man was driving a 2012 Dodge Durango in Selden eastbound in the left turning lane of Middle Country Road, near Magnolia Place, when the vehicle struck an elderly woman who was standing in the road at around 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23. The woman, who has yet to be identified by police, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Durango and his passenger were not injured. The vehicle was impounded for a safety check. Detectives are asking anyone with information on the crash to…
Long Island Man Dies After Being Electrocuted, Police Say Long Island Man Dies After Being Electrocuted, Police Say
Long Island Man Dies After Being Electrocuted, Police Say A Long Island man has died after being electrocuted when he got out of his dump truck after it came into contact with overhead electrical wires. Luigi T. Cicillini, age 18, of Selden, was electrocuted when he exited the truck around 3 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 17, at the East Coast Mines and Material on Lewis Road in East Quogue, said Lt. Susan Ralph of the Southampton Police. Officers from Southampton Town and Quogue Village responded and rendered aid to Cicillini until East Quogue Volunteer Ambulance arrived.  Members of the East Quogue Fire Department also responded…
Popular Fast-Food Restaurant Opens New Location In Suffolk Popular Fast-Food Restaurant Opens New Location In Suffolk
Popular Fast-Food Restaurant Opens New Location In Suffolk A popular fast-food restaurant has opened a brand-new shop on Long Island. The owners of Cheezly's launched the Suffolk County location, at 606 Broadhollow Road in Melville, in October. Hey Melville!! We are Open and ready to serve you all the cheesy goodness!! Posted by Cheezly’s on Friday, October 15, 2021 In early July, owners James Christiano and Cody Kilroy announced the plan to open the new eatery known for its cheesy creations. Christiano and Kilroy previously operated a location in Centereach, which closed prior to the new location opening.  Christiano said there are plans cu…
30-Year-Old Police Officer Killed In Crash On Long Island Had Overcome Cancer 30-Year-Old Police Officer Killed In Crash On Long Island Had Overcome Cancer
30-Year-Old Police Officer Killed In Crash On Long Island Had Overcome Cancer A Long Island police officer who died in an overnight crash was previously honored for overcoming serious illness and returning to work. Suffolk County Police Officer Vincent Pelliccio, age 30, of Ronkonkoma, died in a crash in Selden at about 12:40 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 8, authorities reported.  Earlier report - Off-Duty Suffolk County Police Officer Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash Pelliccio was off-duty at the time of the crash. Pelliccio joined the department on Dec. 15, 2014. “Officer Pelliccio was a dedicated member of the Third Precinct who overcame personal adver…
Off-Duty Police Officer Killed In Single-Vehicle Long Island Crash Off-Duty Police Officer Killed In Single-Vehicle Long Island Crash
Off-Duty Police Officer Killed In Single-Vehicle Long Island Crash Click here for an updated story: 30-Year-Old Police Officer Killed In Long Island Crash Had Overcome Cancer An investigation is underway after an off-duty police officer was killed in an overnight Long Island crash. It happened around 12:40 a.m. Monday, Nov. 8 in Selden. Vincent Pelliccio, a member of the Suffolk County Police Department, was driving a 2021 Jeep northbound on Nicolls Road, near West Road, when his vehicle left the roadway and crashed in the median, according to the Suffolk County PD. Pelliccio, age 30, of Port Jefferson Station, was transported to Stony…
ID Released For Man Killed After Being Hit By Two Vehicles Moments Apart On Long Island ID Released For Man Killed After Being Hit By Two Vehicles Moments Apart On Long Island
ID Released For Man Killed After Being Hit By Two Vehicles Moments Apart On Long Island The identity has been released of a  man who was killed after being struck by two vehicles moments apart on a Long Island roadway. The man was running in Selden across Middle County Road, near Adirondack Drive, when he was struck by a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee knocking him to the middle of the roadway at approximately 6:35 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, Suffolk County Police said. The man, now identified as Ireneusz Matuk, age 66, of Selden, was then struck by a westbound 2019 Nissan Pathfinder, said police. Matuk was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of the S…
Man Killed After Being Hit By Two Vehicles Moments Apart On Long Island Man Killed After Being Hit By Two Vehicles Moments Apart On Long Island
Man Killed After Being Hit By Two Vehicles Moments Apart On Long Island Click here for an updated story: ID Released For Man Killed After Being Hit By Two Vehicles Moments Apart On Long Island A man was killed after being struck by two vehicles moments apart on a Long Island roadway. The man was running in Selden across Middle County Road, near Adirondack Drive, when he was struck by a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee knocking him to the middle of the roadway at approximately 6:35 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, Suffolk County Police said. The man was then struck by a westbound 2019 Nissan Pathfinder, said police. The man, who has not yet been identified, was pronounce…
Kitchen Megastore Opens In Nassau County Kitchen Megastore Opens In Nassau County
Kitchen Megastore Opens In Nassau County A kitchen retailer and remodeler has opened a new location on Long Island. Wren Kitchens opened its 19,500 square foot showroom in Nassau County on Friday, Oct. 15. The store is located at 2993 Hempstead Turnpike in Levittown. The showroom features 61 full-sized kitchens on display, along with various countertops, sinks, faucets and more, according to the retailer.  The retailer said customers can work with designers to create their dream kitchens.  Wren Kitchens said there are also two virtual reality studios for customers to use VR headsets to see their kitchen…
Long Island Store Clerk Accused Of Selling Alcohol, E-Liquid Nicotine To Minors Long Island Store Clerk Accused Of Selling Alcohol, E-Liquid Nicotine To Minors
Long Island Store Clerk Accused Of Selling Alcohol, E-Liquid Nicotine To Minors An employee at a Long Island store is facing charges after police said he sold alcohol and e-liquid nicotine to minors. Ali Zaman, an employee at J Mart & Smoke Shop in Patchogue, was arrested at about 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 11, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. SCPD said officers conducted an investigation at the business, located at 580 Route 112, after receiving complaints. Police said Zaman, age 30, sold e-cigarettes to a person working with SCPD, and he was also seen selling alcohol to minors. The Selden man was charged with two counts of second-degree unlawf…