Funding Approved For Design Phase Of Smith Point Bridge Replacement

The measure was approved on Tuesday by the Suffolk County Legislature.

1 Hurt In 2-Vehicle Crash On William Floyd Parkway: Police

It happened at around 10:50 p.m. Wednesday night, Suffolk police say.

Lyft Driver Reports Man Pointed Gun At Him Outside Home In Shirley: Police

It happened at around 6:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Suffolk police say.

Former Mastic Man, Accused Of Sex Abuse, Highlighted In U.S. DHS' 'Worst Of Worst' Web Launch

The webpage allows visitors to search by name, country, and state for arrestees.

Police Seeking Info On Stabbing In Mastic Beach

The person was taken to NYU Langone Hospital-Suffolk in East Patchogue for treatment of their injuries, Suffolk police say.

1 Hurt In Crash Monday Morning On LIE In Yaphank: Police

He was taken to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, Suffolk police say.

Mastic Beach Man Arrested After Threatening Roommate With Machete: Police

He was charged with second-degree menacing, a misdemeanor, Suffolk police say.

Man Charged In Connection With Exposing Himself At Walmart In Yaphank: Police

It happened at around 4:20 p.m. on Nov. 8, Suffolk police say.

Suffolk Sheriff's Office On 'High Alert' For DWI Drivers This Thanksgiving

"This is a holiday to spend with family and focus on what we are grateful for, not to put others at risk with impaired driving."- Sheriff

Smith Point Repair Expedited In Wake Of Structural Deterioration Cited By DOT: Romaine

Suffolk officials will continue to monitor the bridge’s current condition, county exec says.

Romaine To Sign Executive Order To Address Smith Point Bridge Repairs

Restriction to one lane will preserve the existing bridge while officials work to increase the posted load limit, he says.

Blaze Breaks Out At Camper On Mastic Property: Fire Department

Firefighters were called to the scene at around 11 p.m., the Mastic Fire Department says.

Man Apparently Stabbed In Hand At A Grocery Store In Mastic Beach: Police

He was treated for non-life-threatening injuries, Suffolk police say.

Passenger Points 'What Appeared To Be A Weapon' At Driver In Shirley 'Road Rage' Incident: Police

It happened at around 3 p.m. on William Floyd Parkway, Suffolk police say.

ICE Lodges Arrest Detainer For Mastic Man Accused Of Sexually Abusing 3 Girls In LI Store: Feds

The Department of Homeland Security described the charges he is facing as "cruelty toward a child and lewd or lascivious acts with a minor."

Fire Breaks Out In Shed On Shirley Property: Police

Brookhaven Town Fire Marshal's office is investigating, Suffolk police say.

'Immediate Attention' Needed For Smith Point Bridge's 'Structural Deterioration': NY DOT Spokesman

The bridge, which leads to Smith Point County Park on Fire Island National Seashore, was restricted to vehicles over 3 tons.

Smith Point Bridge In Shirley Closed With Weight Restriction On Sunday

A routine inspection by NY's Department of Transportation revealed structural deterioration, Suffolk County spokesman Michael Martino says.

Teen Girl Taken To Hospital After Fight At Home In Mastic Beach: Police

She was evaluated at a local hospital and declined to press any charges, Suffolk police say.

Man Cut By Screwdriver-Wielding Robber On William Floyd Parkway: Police

He was treated for non-life-threatening injuries at NYU Langone Hospital – Suffolk in East Patchogue, Suffolk police say.

LI Man Nabbed Saturday Outside Grocery Store Charged In Connection With 2020 Attempted Murder: Attorney

Tyshawn Lopez is "part of other ongoing investigations involving violence" and known to be wanted on multiple charges, Suffolk cops say.

4 Indicted In Connection With Gunpoint Robbery On LI: DA | Patch PM

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4 Indicted In Connection With Gunpoint Robbery In Middle Island: DA

DA says his office is committed to holding people "who use guns to commit crimes fully accountable" and to protect safety.

Arson Detectives Probing Vehicle Fire At Shirley Home: Police

All of the residents of the home were able to escape to safety, Suffolk police say.

Officers Probing Argument That Turned Physical In Yaphank: Police

A man reported an unknown person placing their hands around his neck on Sunday, Suffolk police said.

LI Woman Sentenced After Crash Left Grandmother Dead, Another Person Injured: DA

A 2-year-old child in the car was not injured, DA says.

Mastic Man Indicted After Discovery Of Cocaine, 6 Loaded Firearms, In His Home: DA

He also had the materials to make fake credit cards, the DA says.

3 Injured In Suffolk County Transit Bus Crash Monday Morning: PD

The crash took place in Mastic Beach Monday morning, police say.

Man Arrested After Shooting Someone In Suffolk Driveway: Police

He shot him in the leg, police say.

Pedestrian Critically Injured After Being Struck In Shirley: Police

The crash took place Sunday night, police said.

Suffolk Woman Pleads Guilty After Crash That Left Grandmother Dead, Mom Injured, With Toddler In Car: DA

"No family deserves to go through the pain and anguish of violently losing a family member, let alone in front of their eyes." — DA Tierney

Search On For Driver Who Hit Scooter Rider, Fled Scene: Police

The young man who was hit sustained minor injuries, police say.

Person Reports Being Threatened With Gun In Mastic Beach: Police

It happened at around 3:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Suffolk police say.

Man Struck, Hurt By Hit-And-Run Driver In North Shirley: Police

The vehicle bolted from the scene at around 7:25 a.m., Suffolk police say.

Suffolk To Spray South Shore For Mosquitoes

The spraying will go on until about 7 p.m. on Tuesday, officials say.

'Horrific Ordeal': How LI Community Demanded Action After Cat Was Intentionally Shot 2X

Furious residents and the Suffolk County District Attorney worked together until an arrest was made — but the wounded cat still needs help.

Elderly Man Injured In Mastic Beach House Fire: Police

The fire broke out on Wednesday afternoon on Lafayette Drive, police say.

Teenager Accused Of Stabbing Teen In Back In Shirley: Police

The 18-year-old stabbed a 17-year-old in the back during a fight at the beach, causing the 17-year-old serious injuries, police say.

Suffolk Man Who Sold Lethal Amounts Of Fentanyl Out Of Home Also Charged With Animal Cruelty: DA

He sold more than two ounces of fentanyl to an officer, an amount sufficient to kill more than 28,000 people, the DA says.

Teens Arrested After Crashing Stolen Car Into LI Home: Police

Two teen boys were arrested over the weekend after crashing a stolen car into a home on Long Island, Suffolk County police say.

Long Island Rail Road Train Strikes, Kills Woman: MTA

Metropolitan Transportation Authority police were notified at about 2 p.m., a spokesman said.

UPDATE: Suffolk Police ID Man Shot To Death In Coram

Homicide investigators were called to a location on Middle Country Road just before 10 a.m. on Thursday, a spokeswoman said.