The Huntingtonian | Archive | Investigations

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 […]

Five People Injured, One Seriously, in Motor Vehicle Crash In Commack

November 5, 2019 2:33 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Fourth Squad detectives are investigating a five-vehicle crash that injured five people, one seriously, in Commack this morning, November 5, 2019.
Lonnie Garrett was driving a 2012 Toyota Highlander westbound on the Long Island Expressway, west of exit 53, and his vehicle rear-ended a 2004 Honda CRV, driven by Eduardo Turcios, at approximately […]

Officers Rescue Man from Burning Car in Melville

October 23, 2019 2:31 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Second Precinct officers rescued a Melville man from a burning car after it crashed on Walt Whitman Road Saturday evening , October 19, 2019 at approximately 6:45 p.m..
Philip Levy was driving a 2010 Hyundai northbound on Walt Whitman Road when he veered into the guardrail at approximately 6:45 p.m. Police Officers Joelvy Delacruz […]

LIRR Huntington Station Easternmost Pedestrian Bridge Closed for Inspection and Evaluation Due to Unsafe Conditions

October 23, 2019 2:13 pm Comments Off

The Town of Huntington has temporarily closed off access to the easternmost pedestrian bridge connecting the north and south parking garages at the LIRR Huntington Train Station for inspection and evaluation purposes.
A visual Engineering Condition Inspection was performed by Desman Engineering Consultants for the Town-owned north and south parking garages, which included the east and […]

DA SINI: DIRT BROKER IN “OPERATION PAY DIRT,” LARGEST ILLEGAL DUMPING CASE IN NY STATE HISTORY, SENTENCED TO PRISON

October 22, 2019 6:41 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy D. Sini was joined by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (“DEC”) and the Suffolk County Police Department today to announce the sentencing of a self-proclaimed “dirt broker” who was indicted as part of the District Attorney’s Office’s “Operation Pay Dirt” investigation into an illegal dumping conspiracy on […]

Grand Larceny at Walt Whitman Mall

October 22, 2019 5:45 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Second Squad detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the man who used stolen credit cards in a Huntington store in July, 2019.
Someone stole a wallet containing credit cards from a person at Cheesecake Factory, located at 160 Walt Whitman Road on July 25, […]

Larceny On Pulaski Road

October 22, 2019 5:37 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Second Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the man who stole a security camera from a Huntington Station business in August.

An unknown man stole a security camera from the exterior of John J. Contracting, located at 140 W. Pulaski Road, […]

Suffolk Health Commissioner Reports Human Cases of West Nile Virus

October 22, 2019 5:26 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Commissioner of Health Services Dr. James Tomarken today reported two cases of West Nile virus, the first cases reported in Suffolk County this season. Both individuals are over the age of 50 and live in the Town of Islip.
The first individual developed symptoms in mid-August and was hospitalized for several days before being […]