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Amanda Abrahamsson, 26, of Sweden, was sentenced to 10 years in prison after admitting to her role in an attempted cocaine smuggling operation involving approximately 10 kilograms of cocaine shipped to Suffolk County, New York. Authorities…
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Ashanti performs during the 2021 Millennium Tour at Selland Arena in Fresno, California. The Grammy-winning R&B artist is scheduled to appear at Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater on Long Island alongside Trey Songz on June 18,…
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Keyonna Waddell of Deer Park was convicted following a jury trial in Suffolk County on charges related to a violent domestic incident involving an explosive device. She faces up to 25 years in prison at her upcoming sentencing. EAST…
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Protesters gather outside City Hall in Lower Manhattan advocating for parole reform and the early release of incarcerated individuals in New York State. Demonstrators hold signs and banners supporting “Parole Justice” as part of a broader…
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Pop star Kesha performs live on stage during the Rock in Rio festival in Rio de Janeiro on September 23, 2011. The high-energy performance highlights her early-era style, complete with bold makeup and theatrical stage presence. File photo:…
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Recent image of Rex A. Heuermann, who pleaded guilty to seven murders tied to the Gilgo Beach killings and admitted to an eighth victim, marking a major development in one of Long Island’s most closely followed and long-running criminal…
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Ralph Macchio attends a television festival in Newport Beach, California, in June 2025. The Long Island native is set to appear at a sold-out Karate Kid screening and Q&A event at the Cinema Arts Centre in Huntington this May. File…
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Mugshots of two 18-year-old suspects arrested in connection with a shots fired incident in Elmont, New York. Authorities identified the individuals as Audubree Steele (right) and Jordan Johnson (left), both of West Palm Beach, Florida.…
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Legendary soul singer Gladys Knight performs live during a concert appearance in July 2019. The legendary soul singer is scheduled to perform at Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair in Westbury on June 27, 2026. File photo: Ben Houdijk,…
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Hon. John Iliou delivers a legal lecture to members of the 194th Recruit Class at the Suffolk County Police Academy, providing insight into courtroom processes and the structure of Suffolk County’s justice system. Photo credit: Ed…
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Google Street View image facing The Piermont along Fire Island Avenue in Babylon Village, with views toward the waterfront near Avalon Beach - event location for the Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition’s “Chefs for a Cause” fundraiser. Image ©…
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Supervising Judge of Suffolk’s Family Court Hon. Caren Loguerio gives heartfelt remarks as she presents the Hon. Mary Werner Award to family members of her late friend, Hon. Theresa Whelan. Photos credit: Julia Carpenter, NY Unified Court…
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A close-up view of a smartphone displaying a generic news app highlights how more people are turning to digital platforms to stay informed, reflecting the growing role of online news consumption. File photo: Tero Vesalainen, licensed. …
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Michael Lyles, 37, of Central Islip, was sentenced to 24 years to life in prison after being convicted of multiple weapons charges stemming from a January 2024 shooting outside a baby shower in North Amityville, according to Suffolk County…
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Members of New York’s Unified Court System visit the Brentwood High School (L-R): Lieutenant James Martinez, Associate Court Clerk Crystal Douglas, Court Officer Paul McGlynn, Senior Court Clerk Jessica Williams, Presiding Justice of the…
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Matthew G. Kiernan takes the oath of office during his swearing-in ceremony as Suffolk County District Court Judge in Riverhead, marking the beginning of his new role on the bench. Photo Credit: Doreen Quinn, New York Unified Court System.…
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(L-R) Sergeant Ann Marie Calise, Lieutenant Sonia Alvarez, Sergeant Kelly MacDonald, Lieutenant Alyssa Martinez, Major Karen Morro, Chief Eileen Mallon (Ret.), Lieutenant Celeste Forde, Sergeant Evelyn Portes, and Sergeant Janice Hago pose…
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The Suffolk Courts’ Women in the Law panelists (L-R): Senior Court Reporter Darlene Devlin, Acting Supreme Court Justice and Supervising Judge of Matrimonial Parts Hon. Cheryl Joseph, District Court Judge Hon. Mary Mullen, Judicial…
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Suffolk County Supreme Court Justice Hon. Marian Tinari (center) poses with students at the Farmingdale State College School of Business following a Law Business Forum discussion. Also pictured are former State Assemblyman and former…
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Rod Stewart performs during a live concert appearance. The legendary rock vocalist is scheduled to bring his “One Last Time” tour to Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater on July 31, 2026, for a summer performance on Long Island. File…
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Police vehicles from the Suffolk County Police Department are seen behind crime scene tape during an investigation in Suffolk County, New York. Authorities say detectives are investigating allegations of child abuse connected to a…
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Booking photo released by authorities of Christopher Fernandez, 29, of Sound Beach, who was convicted by a jury of second-degree murder and other charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Bohemia homeowner Michael Hartmann during an…
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Justin Timberlake performs during a concert appearance. A Suffolk County judge has temporarily blocked the release of police body camera footage related to the singer’s 2024 driving-while-intoxicated arrest in Sag Harbor while the court…
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Bruce Springsteen performs with the E Street Band during a recent arena concert. The legendary rock group will bring their “Land of Hope & Dreams” American Tour to UBS Arena at Belmont Park on May 5, giving Long Island fans the chance…
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Ying Zhou, 49, of Flushing, was arrested by Nassau County Police following an undercover investigation at a Bethpage business and charged with Unauthorized Practice of a Profession and Prostitution, authorities said. BETHPAGE, NY –…
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Jahkeli Mason, 19, of Springfield Gardens, and Darren Gordon, 36, of St. Albans, were arrested and charged with Robbery in the Second Degree and Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree following an alleged shoplifting incident at a Target store…
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Surveillance image from police-released video shows two masked individuals inside an auto dealership showroom during an alleged overnight burglary in July 2025. Shattered glass is visible near the entrance doors as the suspects move…
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A digitally rendered representation of a typical 1990s two-story Massapequa home, similar to the residential setting of the May 19, 1992 shooting. This image does not depict the actual house for resident privacy purposes. MASSAPEQUA, NY…
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Associate Justice Paul Wooten delivers the keynote address during the Suffolk County Courts’ 2026 Black History Month Grand Celebration as Diane Clark, Hon. Cheryl Joseph, and Administrative Judge Andrew A. Crecca look on in the Ceremonial…
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Jeremy Allen, 44, of East Quogue, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after being convicted of first-degree murder and tampering with physical evidence in the killing of Christopher Hahn. Image: Suffolk County…
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