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Crime

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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Crime

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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Crime

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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Crime

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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Crime

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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Entertainment

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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Crime

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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Crime

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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Crime

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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Crime

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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Crime

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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Crime

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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Crime

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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Crime

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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Crime

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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Crime

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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Crime

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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Crime

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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Crime

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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Crime

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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Crime

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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Crime

Bay Shore Man Sentenced to 18–36 Years in Prison for Sex Trafficking Convictions; Used Drugs and…

George Mcgregor Jan 14, 2026

Booking photograph of Freddie Rice, 35, of Bay Shore, following his conviction on multiple sex trafficking charges in Suffolk County. Prosecutors said Rice used drugs and financial coercion to exploit women struggling with addiction over…
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Legal

Florida Ranked Harshest State for Criminal Sentencing, National Study Finds; Report Released By…

George Mcgregor Jan 10, 2026

A defendant stands in court in handcuffs as sentencing proceedings move forward, highlighting the moment when criminal penalties are formally imposed. National studies show wide disparities in how states punish similar crimes, with some…
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Business

Advance Sound Company Donates State-of-the-Art Audio System to CM Performing Arts Center in Oakdale,…

George Mcgregor Jan 9, 2026

The installation, managed by Advance Sound Company’s team of certified technicians, ensures that CM PAC is equipped with professional-quality audio technology to handle a wide range of performances, from theatrical productions to concerts…
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Crime

Lindenhurst Man Indicted in Christmas Killing of CVS Employee; Victim Identified as 23-Year-Old…

George Mcgregor Jan 9, 2026

A booking photo shows John Pilaccio, 43, accused in the fatal stabbing of a CVS employee in Lindenhurst on Christmas Day. Prosecutors say the victim, 23-year-old Edeedson Cine, Jr., was attacked while working at the store and later died…
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Business

Corporation for Public Broadcasting Votes to Dissolve After Loss of Federal Funding

George Mcgregor Jan 9, 2026

The seal of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting is displayed outside its Washington, D.C., headquarters. The organization was created by Congress in 1967 to distribute federal funding to public television and radio stations nationwide.…
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Crime

Malverne Teen Arrested After Hit-and-Run of Elderly Pedestrian, 80, Critically Injured and Driver…

George Mcgregor Jan 6, 2026

Police released this booking photograph of Matthew Calabrese, 19, in connection with a hit-and-run investigation in Malverne. Investigators say Calabrese fled after a pedestrian was struck at the intersection of Franklin Avenue and…
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Crime

Hempstead Woman Accused of Defrauding Travelers Through East Meadow Agency, Police Say

George Mcgregor Jan 6, 2026

Authorities released this booking photograph of Tavia Thomas, 47, of Hempstead in connection with a fraud investigation involving her Nassau County travel agency. Thomas was taken into custody following complaints from multiple victims who…
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