Michael is an editor at Long Island Patch who covers Farmingdale, Huntington, Northport, Smithtown and more. He's lived in Farmingdale his whole life. He earned his bachelor's degree in journalism at Stony Brook University and master's from the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism.
The lawyer acted as settlement agent and bank attorney in multiple property sales on LI and embezzled millions of dollars, the DA says.
Chrysanthemums will be judged, and flowers will be available for sale via a donation after the show.
Christie Garrecht, 33, "is truly one of the kindest, most selfless people we know," her friends say. A fundraiser was organized to help her.
A portion of proceeds will benefit Helping Hands Rescue Mission, which provides food, clothing, household goods and holiday assistance.
A girl, 16, engaged in conversation with a gas station attendant who then forcibly touched her twice, police say.
Officers found the man's body in a Jeep, which was parked on the shoulder of the Long Island Expressway, police say.
The event offers a fun, safe twist on traditional trick-or-treating. There will be games, music, and plenty of Halloween fun.
A week after a girl's fatal overdose, the man was indicted in a separate case where the DA says he sold fentanyl pills to undercover cops.
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"It brings people back to the kitchen, back to the table," said the award-winning chef, who hopes people will feel the "love in each dish."
Maurice Hannah, 14, who had been reported missing Wednesday, was found safe, police say.
A stranger in a black pickup truck said hi to a girl he did not know and then circled around the block, according to the school district.
The 8-month-old tabby siblings might by shy at first, but patience will be "rewarded with unconditional love and endless affection."
The firefighter discussed the Zadroga Act, which offers compensation to people who developed cancer or other serious health problems.
The homecoming weekend will feature a carnival open to everyone; the Powder Puff football game; a barbecue; and the varsity football game.
The space will be used for a sit down location with food made to order, as opposed to selling pizza by the slice, the owner said.
Muratore received a $2,000 scholarship and free tickets to the Smithtown Historical Society’s Heritage Ball.
Detours were put in place after all lanes were blocked on Tuesday afternoon.
The teenage girl suffered facial injuries, as two dogs were involved in three people being injured, police say.
"The Alzheimer’s and Dementia Conference is an opportunity for caregivers to share knowledge and uplift each other," a director said.
