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Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition Marks 25th Anniversary of “Chefs for a Cause” Fundraising Event

George Mcgregor Feb 17, 2026

Members of the Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition gather at a past Chefs for a Cause fundraiser, the organization’s signature event celebrating more than three decades of community support for individuals and families affected by breast and…
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Syosset Man Arrested for Allegedly Diverting $64,000 From Hicksville Auto Dealership

George Mcgregor Feb 12, 2026

Kyle Roberts, 42, of Syosset, was arrested by Nassau County detectives in connection with the alleged diversion of approximately $64,000 from a Hicksville auto dealership. Police say Roberts, who worked as a fleet sales manager at the…
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Far Rockaway Man Arrested in Armed Robberies at AutoZone and Freeport Insurance Office

George Mcgregor Feb 12, 2026

Tony Ogarro, 61, of Far Rockaway, was arrested and charged with four counts of Robbery in the First Degree in connection with two armed robberies in North Lawrence and Freeport, according to Nassau County police. Authorities allege he…
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Moriches Man Pleads Guilty to DWI Crash That Killed 19-Year-Old Passenger; Faces 4 to 12 Years in…

George Mcgregor Feb 12, 2026

Luis Gonzalo Barrionuevo Fuertes, 18, of Moriches, pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide and multiple related charges in connection with a June 2025 drunk driving crash in East Hampton that killed 19-year-old Scarleth…
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Baldwin Man Charged With Assault and DWI After Domestic Incident and Police Confrontation

George Mcgregor Feb 10, 2026

Harry H. Williams Jr., 64, of Baldwin, was arrested following a domestic disturbance on Newton Avenue that escalated into a confrontation with police, according to Nassau County authorities. Investigators say Williams allegedly assaulted a…
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Brooklyn Man Arrested in 2021 Elmont Assault Involving Chemical Attack; Victim Suffered Serious…

George Mcgregor Feb 10, 2026

Terrell Campbell, 29, of Brooklyn, was arrested in connection with a 2021 assault in Elmont that left a 21-year-old woman seriously injured, according to Nassau County police. Investigators say the victim was attacked outside her home when…
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Suffolk Courts Continue Black History Month Observance with Film Screening Event

George Mcgregor Feb 10, 2026

Supervising Judge of Supreme Court Matrimonial Parts Hon. Cheryl Joseph gives welcoming remarks to audience. Photo credit: Julia Carpenter, New York Unified Court System CENTRAL ISLIP, NY - The Suffolk County Courts continued their 2026…
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Assistant Wrestling Coach Arrested After Alleged Inappropriate Contact With Juvenile at Lido…

George Mcgregor Feb 7, 2026

John Anfossi, 54, of Long Beach, was arrested by Nassau County Police and charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child following an alleged incident at Lido Elementary School in Lido Beach. Police say the incident occurred during a…
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Suffolk Courts Open Black History Month with Lecture on Muhammad Ali

George Mcgregor Feb 6, 2026

Suffolk’s Supervising Judge of Supreme Court Matrimonial Parts and Chair of the Equal Justice in the Courts Committee, Hon. Cheryl A. Joseph, opened the program with welcoming remarks, emphasizing the importance of Black History Month and…
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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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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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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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