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Arrest made in shooting death of Moriches man outside his home, police say
The shooting, about 1 a.m. Friday, was on Tall Oaks Circle in the Heatherwood apartment complex just south of Sunrise Highway, according to Suffolk police.
LI program offers free apprenticeship training in construction
The 240-hour apprenticeship preparation training program, hosted by Opportunities Long Island, is designed to teach skills such as blueprint reading.
3-month-old, 1-year-old seriously injured in car crash, police say
Police said in addition to the two small children, their mother Kayla Kimble and her 6-year-old son Markus Maduro, were treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
Bay Shore man posed as ride share driver, preyed on women, charged with sexual abuse, DA says
Police found 32 cellphones and drivers licenses belonging to 16 different women during a search of the defendant, Raul Guaman's home. Law enforcement authorities called him a possible serial sexual predator.
Levy makes latest push to try to keep agreement with Spota secret
The former Suffolk County executive asserts in a brief that publication of the long-secret deal that ended his political career would have a 'chilling effect' on future settlements.
Kenneth Butterfield, former Huntington Town supervisor, dies at 87
Kenneth Butterfield's legacy included investing in infrastructure projects such as the town-operated bus system, commuter parking garage, senior housing and services and expansion of parks.
Tiny Greenvale a magnet for high-end shopping and dining
With only two dozen streets, Greenvale is known for Wheatley Plaza. Homes range from $500,000 to the millions.
Amos Goodman, former East Hampton Town GOP party chair, sentenced in forgery case
Amos Goodman, who was charged in 2018 for submitting what investigators said were nominating petitions with forged signatures, has been sentenced to 45 days in jail and ordered to pay a $1,000 fine.
Cops: Gunshot victim drives himself to Bay Shore hospital
The male victim drove to South Shore University Hospital for treatment, Suffolk police say.
Person who caused explosion urged to contact police
Suffolk police say they want to rule out that the blast on Sunday morning was a test run for criminal activities.Â
Infectious disease experts say best defense against omicron variant is booster
As more cases emerge globally, Dr. Bruce Farber, chief of infectious diseases at Long Island Jewish Medical Center and North Shore University Hospital, said the new variant has signs of being worse than the delta variant.
Forecast: Overnight chill gives way to scattered flurries Tuesday
Temperatures will remain chilly, but with a milder Thursday is predicted with temperatures in the 50s, forecasters say.
French bulldog stolen from Bay Shore home reunited with owner
Catherine Vasquez, the owner of three-month-old Zushi, confirmed, in a text, that her puppy was back home. The dog was stolen during a burglary between 8 p.m. Saturday and 7 a.m. Sunday, according to Suffolk police.
Medical experts say SARS-CoV-2, like all viruses, constantly changing
"Some viruses mutate more than others,"Â said Dr. Betty Diamond, director of the Institute of Molecular Medicine at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, referring to COVID-19's new variant, omicron.
Condition of Suffolk cop injured in suspected DWI crash improving, doctor says
Officer Timothy Thrane no longer requires life support or a ventilator, according to Dr. James Vosswinkel, the chief of trauma surgery at Stony Brook University Hospital.
Appeals court denies bail request from ex-DA Thomas Spota and former top aide
The federal court's denial means former Suffolk District Attorney Thomas Spota and his former top aide Christopher McPartland will have to report to prison next week.
Amityville residents petition to save 'dying' Avon Lake, a popular recreational spot
A group of residents in Amityville is demanding the village address ongoing issues with Avon Lake, which they say has fallen into disrepair. Mayor Dennis Siry says, "We are working on this and we know it's a problem we have to fix."
County's bike share program seeks to expand into Southold
Southold Supervisor Scott Russell told Newsday while he likes the bike share program, the design and size of Southold's roads could make implementation difficult.
Lindenhurst man killed in single-vehicle crash, police say
An eastbound driver on the service road of Sunrise Highway was killed when his vehicle crossed the grass median and crashed into a concrete wall in West Islip, Suffolk police said.
Southampton awards $149,976 contract to Danish firm to draft climate action planÂ
The town has set a goal of deriving the community's electricity needs through renewable sources by 2025 and becoming carbon neutral by 2040.