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Inwood Man Arrested After Assaulting Detective During Petit Larceny Investigation; Now Escalated…
Marvin Mendez Torrez, 24, of Inwood, was arrested after allegedly assaulting a detective and resisting arrest following a series of retail thefts in Inwood and North Lawrence. Photo courtesy of Nassau County Police Department.
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Josh Groban to Headline 2025 Tilles Center Gala in Brookville, Bringing a Night of Music and…
Josh Groban attends the 2025 Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California. The award-winning vocalist will headline the 2025 Tilles Center Gala in Brookville, Long Island, on October 11, 2025 — a benefit concert!-->…
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Pierce The Veil Brings “I Can’t Hear You” World Tour to Northwell at Jones Beach Theater Tuesday,…
Pierce The Veil performing live at the When We Were Young festival in Las Vegas, Nevada on October 21, 2023. The band will return to the stage on Long Island this fall for their I Can’t Hear You World Tour, set to take over Northwell at!-->…
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Commack Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $600,000 from Elderly Parents; Was Supposed To Cover…
Michael Goonan, 63, of Commack, pleaded guilty to stealing more than $600,000 from his elderly parents. He faces up to six years in prison if he fails to pay $300,000 in restitution before his sentencing on November 25, 2025. Photo!-->…
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Riverhead Man Convicted of Murder in Fatal East Patchogue Shooting; Faces 25 Years To Life In Prison
Brent Henry, 61, of Riverhead, was convicted of second-degree murder for the fatal shooting of 23-year-old Ines Reyes in East Patchogue. He faces up to 25 years to life in prison at sentencing scheduled for November 7, 2025. Photo courtesy!-->…
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Middle Island Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Attempted Murder of Officers; Fired Shots While Fleeing…
Brandon Scanlon, 34, of Middle Island, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for attempted murder after firing shots at Suffolk County police officers during a multi-town chase in April 2024. Photo courtesy of Suffolk County District!-->…
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Over 200 Animals Rescued from Alleged Hoarding Situation in Northport; Many Will Soon Be Available…
Authorities and rescue workers remove animals from a Northport property where more than 200 animals were discovered living in overcrowded and unsanitary conditions. The Suffolk County District Attorney’s BEAST Unit coordinated the!-->…
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Major Vehicle Exchange Showcases Shuttle Buses As Vital To U.S. Transit, Offering Affordable,…
Major Vehicle Exchange, established in 1985 and in business for over 40 years, is a trusted source for pre-owned and reconditioned shuttle buses serving organizations across the United States. The company carries small, medium,!-->…
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Long Island’s Largest Car Show Rolls Back Into Tobay Beach This Weekend; Admission Free To…
A striking red 1962 Chevrolet Corvette convertible gleams under the sun at a past Car Show Long Island, showcasing classic American sports car styling at Tobay Beach. The vintage front-end design, chrome detailing, and timeless curves!-->…
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Police Identify Teen Victim in 1982 Freeport Homicide Through Investigative Genealogy; $25,000 For…
Fifteen-year-old Susan Mann of Hollis, Queens, disappeared in May 1980. Her remains were discovered in a Freeport dumpster in 1982 and recently identified through investigative genealogy. At the time, she was wearing the same clothing and!-->…
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Yaphank Woman Pleads Guilty in Fatal Middle Island Crash That Killed Passenger; Faces 4 To 12 Years…
Melissa Koprowski, 32, of Yaphank, pleaded guilty to manslaughter and other charges in connection with a 2024 crash in Middle Island that killed 75-year-old passenger Esther Guy and injured the driver. Photo courtesy of Suffolk County!-->…
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Autumn Festivals, Pumpkin Fun & Big Events; Your Long Island Weekend Planner for Friday October…
Autumn arrives on Long Island as October kicks off with pumpkin patches, fairs, concerts, and spooky fun for the whole family. From haunted trails to car shows and street fairs, Long Island’s first October weekend is packed with ways to!-->…
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Bill Would Suspend New York’s Scaffold Law on Long Island, Shifting Liability Standard for…
Construction workers climb scaffolding while working on a building project. A new bill in the New York State Assembly would remove the century-old Scaffold Law’s “absolute liability” standard for projects in Nassau and Suffolk counties.!-->…
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Modest Mouse with Special Guest Built to Spill to Play The Paramount in Huntington, Monday, October…
Modest Mouse performing live on stage during their U.S. tour. The band will bring their indie rock anthems to The Paramount in Huntington, NY, on October 20, 2025, with support from Built to Spill. File photo: Brandon Nagy, licensed.
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Pennsylvania Man Indicted in 2019 Wyandanch Murder Case; Faces 25 Years To Life In Prison If…
Digitally enhanced and re-rendered mugshot of Gerald Neal, a 50-year-old man from Pennsylvania, photographed following an unrelated arrest in Chesterfield County, Virginia. Neal was indicted by Suffolk County authorities in New York after!-->…
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Suffolk County Pimp Could Serve 29 Years for Sex Trafficking; Controlled Victim With Crack-Cocaine,…
Michael Howell, 65, of Brooklyn, originally from Barbados, was sentenced to 13 to 29 years in prison for sex trafficking, promoting prostitution, and drug possession. Photo courtesy of Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office.
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Salvadorian National Sentenced to 20 Years for Fatal Copiague Deli Stabbing; Plead Guilty to…
Mugshot of 29-year-old Gherson Lopez, who was sentenced to 20 years in prison for the 2023 fatal stabbing of a man outside a deli in Copiague. Photo courtesy of Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office
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MS-13 Member Sentenced to 20 Years for Brutal Kidnapping and Assault of Suffolk Teen Pilgrim…
Abandoned buildings at the former Pilgrim Psychiatric Center in Brentwood, New York. Prosecutors say MS-13 members brought their teenage victim here during a violent 2024 attack. File photo: Felix Lipov, licensed
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Long Island Fall Festival Returns to Heckscher Park Columbus Day Weekend; October 10 through October…
The Long Island Fall Festival at Heckscher State Park features live entertainment, 300+ vendors, carnival rides, food, games, and a sprawling beer and wine pavilion, making it a one-stop destination for families, foodies, and day-trippers.!-->…
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Famous Food Festival: “Taste the World” Returns to Deer Park Columbus Day Weekend; October 10…
Across four days, guests can sample global street foods and festival-only creations, then bounce between activities like mini-golf, rock-wall climbs, axe throwing, and VR experiences. There’s also a beer and wine garden for adults and a!-->…
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Long Beach Man Arrested in Freeport After Allegedly Posing as Police Detective With Fake Badge and…
Mugshot of Ariel Espinal, 35, of Long Beach, released by the Nassau County Police Department. Espinal was arrested in Freeport on September 23, 2025, after allegedly impersonating a police detective with a fake badge and ID.
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Long Island Weekend Events Guide: Festivals, Concerts, The Ryder Cup and Many More Things To Do…
From the 2025 Ryder Cup teeing off at Bethpage Black to a host of fairs, concerts, haunted adventures, and family-friendly festivals across the island, we’ve combed through dozens of listings to bring you the most notable events happening!-->…
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Honduran National in ICE Custody Dies at Nassau County Correctional Center; Cause of Death Pending…
On September 21, 2025, the detainee experienced a medical emergency and was pronounced dead later that day. ICE stated that the cause of death is pending review by the Nassau County Medical Examiner’s Office. File photo: George Wirt,!-->…
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Roosevelt Man Arrested in Nassau County on Rape and Sexual Abuse Charges Involving Disabled Victim
Mugshot of Steven Harrison, 62, of Roosevelt, who was arrested following an investigation by Nassau County police into allegations of sexual abuse involving a woman with disabilities. Harrison, a former AHRC van driver, faces multiple!-->…
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Holbrook Couple Indicted in $2M Drug Case, Massive Cache of Narcotics Seized; Charged With Operating…
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney, joined by law enforcement officials, announces the indictment of a Holbrook couple accused of operating a large-scale drug trafficking operation. Authorities displayed approximately $2!-->…
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Two Women Arrested After Assault on Officer and Possession of Stolen Property at Roosevelt Field…
Mugshot of 26-year-old Shaquanna Gibbs of Roosevelt, charged with assault, criminal possession of stolen property, and multiple traffic violations after an incident at Roosevelt Field Mall. Police did not release a booking photo of her!-->…
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Elmont Man Arrested on Arson Charge Following Disturbance at Residence; Housemate Heard Screaming…
Mugshot of 30-year-old Supreet Mangat of Elmont, who was arrested by Nassau County Police on charges including second-degree arson, criminal mischief, and reckless endangerment after allegedly setting a chair on fire during a disturbance!-->…
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Nassau County Police Officer Charged with Stealing $200,000 from Fellow Officer; Allegedly…
Leonard Cagno, 39, of Oakdale, is accused of Grand Larceny in the Second Degree for allegedly stealing a $200,000 investment from a fellow Nassau County police officer for his own personal expenses. File photo: a katz, licensed.
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ICE Lodges Detainer Against Honduran National Charged with Homicide and Other Felonies in New York…
Jose Edwin Cruz Gomez, 38, a Honduran national, was arrested in New York City in September 2025 on multiple felony charges including murder, attempted murder, and vehicular manslaughter. - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
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Death Metal Legends Cannibal Corpse Bring “North America 2025” Tour To Huntington on Friday, October…
Cannibal Corpse performing live at Manchester Academy in the UK on April 21, 2023. The death metal veterans will bring their North America 2025 Tour to The Paramount in Huntington, NY, on October 17, 2025. File photo:!-->…
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