A Long Island man and grandson of Gambino crime boss John J. Gotti was sentenced Monday to 15 months in prison for fraudulently obtaining about […]
History in Pics: Long Island’s 1961 Plasma Engine That Aimed for the Planets
It sounds like something out of science fiction, but it happened right here on Long Island. In 1961, while most Americans were still getting used […]
Wetson’s Was Long Island’s First Fast Food Chain Then It Disappeared
Long before drive-thrus and dollar menus became the norm, Long Island already had its own version of fast food. The name was Wetson’s. If you […]
Thirsty Thieves Wanted as Two Women Sought For South Setauket Hydro Heist
CENTEREACH, N.Y. — A pair of suspects is being sought after what police say was a quick grab-and-go theft at a South Setauket Target last […]
Police Seek Woman Accused of Stealing $900 in Merchandise from Three Suffolk Target Stores
A woman is being sought by police after allegedly carrying out a one-day shoplifting spree across three Suffolk County Target stores. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers […]
Centereach Teen, 15, Missing Since April 5; Police Say He May Be in Manhattan
Suffolk County police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 15-year-old boy from Centereach who has not been seen since earlier this […]
Knife-Wielding Pair Accused of Robbing West Hempstead Restaurant After Dinner
Two people were arrested Saturday night after police say they stole items from a West Hempstead restaurant and threatened employees with a knife during a […]
Mom, Daughter Busted After Macy’s Theft Turns Violent, Worker Injured in Manhasset
MANHASSET, N.Y. — A Queens mother and daughter were arrested Saturday after an alleged shoplifting attempt at a Macy’s in Manhasset escalated into a violent […]
Valley Stream Man Accused of Swerving at Women in Park, Head-Butting Officer During Arrest
A Valley Stream man is facing multiple charges after police say he targeted women with his bicycle in a local park and later injured an […]
Game Over! Game On Retro Arcade Leaving Smith Haven Mall After Rent Dispute, Bigger Location on the Way
It’s game over, for now. A fan-favorite throwback arcade is preparing to power down at Smith Haven Mall, but not without one more life. Game […]
