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REMANDED INMATES DOWN 64% SINCE JANUARY 1, 2020

New York State’s new bail reform law took full effect on January 1, 2020. Defendants who once would have been remanded to county jails on bail for misdemeanors and some felony charges are now required by this law to be released on their own recognizance from court.
In Suffolk County, from January 1 to January 20, 2020, […]

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Dix Hills FD Battles House Fire During Snowstorm

January 25, 2020 4:00 pm Comments Off

Dix Hills Fire Department volunteers responded to a reported chimney fire at a home on Corwin Court on Saturday, January 18, 2019, at about 4pm. Upon arrival, first arriving firefighters found a chimney fire to the rear of the house extending into the walls and up into the attic. Crews initiated an aggressive interior attack […]

Trial Conference To Start Tomorrow Thursday January 23, 2020 for Sexual Assault and Other Allegations Against Huntington’s Town Supervisor Chad Lupinacci

January 22, 2020 4:43 pm Comments Off

On a 12/5/17 business trip to Albany, Brian Finnegan was made to share a hotel room with then Assembly man Chad Lupinacci of NYS 10th District, which happened on several business trips. Finnegan states that Lupinacci insisted he join him at several bars and join him for drinks, which he did not want.
While Finnegan was […]

Former Westhampton BOMARC Missile Base Being Considered as a Potential New York State Superfund Site

December 30, 2019 8:04 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Health Commissioner Dr. James Tomarken announced today that Suffolk County was informed on

December 5, 2019 by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation that the former BOMARC Missile Base is being considered as a potential inactive hazardous waste disposal site, known more commonly as a New York State “superfund” site. The property, […]

Dix Hills FD Battles House Fire on Wildwood in Dix Hills

December 16, 2019 6:31 pm Comments Off

The Dix Hills Fire Department responded to a house fire on Wildwood Drive in Dix Hills on Sunday night, December 15, 2019 at 9:49 p.m. First arriving firefighters encountered a heavy fire in the attached garage extending to an upstairs bedroom and the attic. Firefighters initiated an aggressive attack on the blaze which was brought […]

Woman Arrested for DWI After Crashing Into Unmarked Police Vehicle on Maplewood

December 5, 2019 3:18 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Police last night arrested a woman for driving while intoxicated after crashing her vehicle into an unmarked police car in Huntington Station Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at approximately 9:50 p.m.
Katerina Hirasekova was driving a 2019 Volkswagen SUV northbound on Maplewood Road when she crashed her vehicle into the rear of an unmarked police car […]

Woman Dies After Struck By Vehicle Driven By Husband

December 3, 2019 1:46 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Fourth Squad detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash during which a woman died after being struck by a vehicle driven by her husband in Fort Salonga the morning of Monday, December 2, 2019 at approximately 7:30 a.m.

After walking her grandchild to the bus stop, Nancy Richard was returning to her home at […]

Dear Governor Cuomo and All New York State Elected Officials, – From Councilman Cook

November 29, 2019 3:00 pm Comments Off

Dear Governor Cuomo and All New York State Elected Officials,
Newsday covered Governor Cuomo indicating that National Grid just “thought they could get away with it.” Welcome to our world, Governor Cuomo. Today on the radio, Lt. Governor Hochul spoke of Nat Grid’s “arrogance”. You are welcome as well, Lt. Governor. Tax Certiorari cases, like those […]

Man Burglarizes Temple Beth El, 660 Park Ave., Huntington

November 29, 2019 2:51 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Second Squad detectives are investigating a burglary that occurred at a temple in Huntington last night, Thursday, November 28, at approximately 11:40 p.m.

A man entered Temple Beth El of Huntington, located at 660 Park Ave, at approximately 11:55 p.m. and stole cash.

The man fled in a four-door sedan.

Anyone with information on the incident is […]

Huntington Manor Fire Department Battles Car Fire

November 27, 2019 4:08 pm Comments Off

The Huntington Manor Fire Department responded to a fully involved car fire early Tuesday morning, November 26, 2019 at 12:26am on East 9th Street in Huntington Station. Chief Jon Hoffmann and First Assistant Chief Chuck Brady were first on scene with crews from engines 3, 4, and 17 quickly extinguishing the blaze. There were no […]