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Mr. McGregor is our staff news reporter who focuses primarily on reviewing and editing (if necessary) all media alerts and press releases for Long Island Guide. Media advisories, alerts and press releases can be sent via this online form and, if approved, will be published free of charge. There is no guarantee your release will be published; inclusion is at the discretion of our editors. We receive hundreds of media advisories and news alerts per day and choose a select few for publication. Please see our editorial guidelines and terms of service.

Crime

Bay Shore Man Arrested After Assault in Farmingdale, Police Say; Attacked 45-year-old Female,…

George Mcgregor Feb 4, 2026
Booking photo of Todd McGee, 49, of Bay Shore, who was arrested by the Nassau County Police Department following an assault investigation in Farmingdale. Police said the incident occurred on February 1, 2026, and involved a 45-year-old…
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Lakeview Man Arrested in Hempstead Robbery at Convenience Store, Police Say

George Mcgregor Feb 4, 2026
Booking photo of Dion Mitchell, 57, of Lakeview, who was arrested by the Nassau County Police Department in connection with an armed robbery at a Hempstead convenience store. Police said the incident occurred in the early morning hours of…
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Homeless Man Arrested in Baldwin in Stolen Vehicle Case, Police Say; Found In Rear of Chevrolet…

George Mcgregor Feb 4, 2026
Booking photo of Reginald D. Williamson, 33, who was arrested by the Nassau County Police Department in Baldwin in connection with a stolen vehicle investigation. Police described Williamson as undomiciled, meaning he did not have a fixed…
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Two Florida Men Arrested in Nassau County After Massive $20 Million Cocaine Seizure

George Mcgregor Feb 4, 2026
Booking photos of Michael Viera, 40, left, and Daniel Santana, 35, both of DeLand, Florida, who were arrested by the Nassau County Police Department in connection with a large-scale cocaine seizure in Plainview. Police say approximately…
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Ridge Man Pleads Guilty to Murder of Former Moriches Girlfriend; Faces 23 Years to Life in Prison

George Mcgregor Feb 2, 2026
James Quininchetta pleaded guilty on January 29, 2026 to Murder in the Second Degree and related weapons charges. He is scheduled to be sentenced on March 11, 2026. Quininchetta is expected to receive a sentence of 23 years to life in…
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Nassau County Police Officer, Wife and Mother, Killed in Suspected DWI Crash in Suffolk; Major Case…

George Mcgregor Feb 1, 2026
Espinosa, 42, was an officer with the Nassau County Police Department’s Fifth Precinct. Multiple news outlets and police union statements noted she was off-duty and was reportedly on her way to work at the time of the collision. Image…
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Education

Suffolk Courts to Celebrate Black History Month with Series of Events Throughout February

George Mcgregor Jan 30, 2026
A historical marker at Argyle Park honors the Cuban Giants, considered the first professional Black baseball team. The sign notes that hotel staffers from Babylon’s Argyle Hotel formed the team in 1885 and played nearby. The marker was…
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Five Members of Rival Motorcycle Clubs Indicted in Violent Lindenhurst Gang Assault; Pagan’s, Hells…

George Mcgregor Jan 25, 2026
Members of a motorcycle club participate in a public ride in New York City in a file photo. The image is used for illustrative purposes only and is not connected to the Lindenhurst incident or the individuals charged in the case.…
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Nine Alleged Members of “Lowndes Block Gang” Indicted in Two Murders, Multiple Shootings, and Sex…

George Mcgregor Jan 25, 2026
According to prosecutors, the Lowndes Block Gang, also known as LBG, is a geographically based street gang operating primarily in and around Huntington Station, Suffolk County. LBG allegedly sought to maintain control over territory…
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Disbarred Attorney Marco Materassi Allegedly Stole More Than $133,000 From Several Clients’ Real…

George Mcgregor Jan 25, 2026
Booking photo of Marco Materassi, 59, of Dania Beach, Florida, who was arraigned Friday before Judge Sean Wright on charges of four counts of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree (a D felony) and Scheme to Defraud in the First Degree (an E…
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Jericho Man Arrested in Manhasset Smash-and-Grab Jewelry Store Burglary; Charged With Burglary In…

George Mcgregor Jan 25, 2026
Kenneth Moore, 57, of Jericho, was arrested in connection with a commercial burglary at Ethan M. Jewelers in Manhasset, according to Nassau County Police. Investigators allege Moore broke a storefront window and stole multiple jewelry…
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Robbery Investigation Underway After 7-Eleven Store Employees Assaulted in Franklin Square; Suspect…

George Mcgregor Jan 25, 2026
Surveillance images show a robbery suspect inside a 7-Eleven store in Franklin Square shortly before a violent confrontation with employees on January 21, 2026. Police say the suspect concealed alcoholic beverages, forcibly grabbed a phone…
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ListenUp! Spring Carnival Music & Arts Festival Set for Stereo Garden in Patchogue, Saturday,…

George Mcgregor Jan 24, 2026
Organizers say the festival will include a full slate of live musical acts, with Allfires positioned as the headline performer. Additional artists listed on the lineup include JJ Hannon, Jules Walcott, Nikki Ann Silva, JOKR, RYVN, Victoria…
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Education

Suffolk Courts Honor MLK with Day of Free Legal Services at Inaugural Martin Luther King Jr. Day of…

George Mcgregor Jan 24, 2026
Jotamar Jean gets a free legal consultation at the inaugural Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service program, a one-day community initiative offering free legal services in honor of Dr. King’s legacy of civic engagement and public service.…
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The Suspects Tied to Retail Theft Investigation After Traffic Stop Leads in Hewlett; Three Arrested

George Mcgregor Jan 21, 2026
Two of the three individuals arrested are shown in booking photographs released by Nassau County police in connection with a Hewlett traffic stop. The investigation later linked the case to a retail theft in Oceanside, police said.…
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Levittown Man Arrested After Alleged Robbery and Struggle With Police at East Meadow Walmart

George Mcgregor Jan 21, 2026
Christopher Jennings, 53, of Levittown, is shown in a booking photograph following his arrest by Nassau County police. Authorities said Jennings was taken into custody after an alleged robbery at a Walmart store in East Meadow. Police…
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Police Helicopter Locates Child After Queens Woman Flees Supervised Visit in Carle Place

George Mcgregor Jan 21, 2026
Charlene Smith, 41, of Fresh Meadows, Queens, is shown in a booking photograph following her arrest by Nassau County police. Authorities said Smith was taken into custody after allegedly fleeing a supervised visitation with her 7-year-old…
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COPS: Syosset Man Arrested After Disturbance Escalates Into Alleged Abduction and Assault; Dragged…

George Mcgregor Jan 21, 2026
Syed Ibrahim Ali, 25, of Syosset, is shown in a booking photograph following his arrest by Nassau County police in connection with a late-night incident in East Norwich. Authorities said the arrest stemmed from a disturbance that escalated…
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Two Arrested After Crack Cocaine and Loaded Revolver Recovered Following Traffic Stop in Westbury

George Mcgregor Jan 21, 2026
Saifuddin Abdus-Samad, 55, and Natasha N. Celestin, 43, are shown in booking photographs released by Nassau County police following their arrests in Westbury. Authorities said the two were taken into custody after a traffic stop led to the…
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Homeless Elmont Man Arrested After Violent Encounter With Police During Alleged Larceny

George Mcgregor Jan 21, 2026
Maynor Ponce, 41, is shown in a booking photograph following his arrest by Nassau County police in connection with an early-morning incident in Elmont. Authorities said Ponce was taken into custody after officers responded to a reported…
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Central Islip Man Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison in Fatal Overdose Case

George Mcgregor Jan 21, 2026
Jeffrey Sloan, 62, of Central Islip, is shown in a booking photograph following his arrest in a narcotics distribution case investigated by Suffolk County authorities. Prosecutors said the case stemmed from the fatal overdose of a…
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Islip Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Role in Narcotics and Weapons Trafficking Ring

George Mcgregor Jan 21, 2026
Travis Austin, 32, of Islip, is shown in a booking photograph following his arrest in connection with a large-scale narcotics and illegal firearms trafficking investigation in Suffolk County. Prosecutors said Austin participated in…
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Manhattan Man Arrested for Using Counterfeit Currency for Facebook Marketplace Transaction in Great…

George Mcgregor Jan 19, 2026
Luis Cruz Homs, 28, of Manhattan, was arrested by Nassau County Police following an investigation into a counterfeit currency transaction tied to a Facebook Marketplace sale in Great Neck Plaza. Authorities allege that Homs paid a seller…
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Lawyer Accused of Stealing $750K From Client’s Escrow Released Under New York’s Cashless Bail Law

George Mcgregor Jan 19, 2026
New York’s bail system was significantly changed under state bail reform laws that took effect in 2020 and were later amended. Under current law, judges may only set bail or order pretrial detention for a limited list of offenses defined…
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Uniondale Man Arrested for Robbery After Violent Shoplifting Incident at Bethpage Supermarket

George Mcgregor Jan 17, 2026
Booking photograph of Steve Muir, 26, of Uniondale, following his arrest in connection with a violent robbery at a Bethpage supermarket. Police said Muir allegedly assaulted store employees and sprayed an irritant during a shoplifting…
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Freeport Man Arrested After Officers Discover Fake Inspection Sticker During Traffic Stop in…

George Mcgregor Jan 17, 2026
Booking photograph of Samuel Dash, 58, of Freeport, following his arrest after a traffic stop in Massapequa Park. Police said Dash allegedly became violent while being processed at the Seventh Precinct, resulting in injuries to two…
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Roosevelt Man Arrested for Robbery After Dog Taken from Teen During Nighttime Incident

George Mcgregor Jan 17, 2026
Booking photograph of Keame Rowser, 29, of Roosevelt, following his arrest in connection with a robbery reported on Conlon Road. Police said Rowser allegedly took a dog from a 15-year-old girl who was walking it near Grenada Avenue late…
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Brooklyn Man and Roosevelt Woman Arrested on Drug Charges Following Early-Morning Traffic Stop in…

George Mcgregor Jan 17, 2026
Booking photographs of Haneef Lamont, 42, of Brooklyn, and Shannon Baxter, 35, of Roosevelt, following their arrests during an early-morning traffic stop in Uniondale. Police said officers recovered large quantities of suspected crack…
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Massapequa Man Arrested in $108,000 Credit Card Larceny Investigation; Charged With Second Degree…

George Mcgregor Jan 17, 2026
Booking photograph of Anastassios Poukamisas, 30, of Massapequa, following his arrest in a Nassau County financial crimes investigation. Police allege Poukamisas made unauthorized credit card transactions totaling approximately $108,000…
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Crime

Three Men Face Lengthy Prison Sentences After Pleading Guilty in Central Islip Homeless Man’s…

George Mcgregor Jan 14, 2026
Booking photographs of Brayan Heredia Escobar, Jhon Lopez Campos, and Julio Beltran, who each pleaded guilty to manslaughter in connection with the 2025 killing of a homeless man in Central Islip. Prosecutors said the defendants beat,…
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