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Man Pleads Guilty After Shooting Outside Lee Zeldin's House: DA

He hit 2 men in the chest; both survived, the DA says.

Suffolk Man Drove Drunk With Daughters In Car, Crashed: Police

He crashed into a parked car, fled and then returned before being picked up by officers, police say.

Burglar Touched Woman As She Slept In Her Long Island Home: Police

It happened at around 1 a.m. on Aug. 26, Suffolk police say.

Man Critically Injured In Crash With Minibus On Ridge Roadway: Police

He was taken by police helicopter to Stony Brook University Hospital Medical Center, Suffolk police say.

Police Searching For Suspect In Early Morning Mastic Beach Break-In

The homeowner awoke to a man inside the home at around 1 a.m. on Aug. 26; detectives ask residents to check cameras, cops say.

8 Agencies Respond To Propane Leak At William Floyd High School

The building was given the "all-clear signal" with no propane readings, school district officials said.

LI School Bus Driver Caught With Child Porn Indicted On 50 Counts: DA

He had downloaded and saved more than 100 images and videos of child sexual abuse, the DA says.

LI School Bus Driver, 71, Caught With Child Pornography: Police

Police say they seized items from his home including cell phones, tablets, laptops, hard drives, and other media storage devices.

$1.8K In Cosmetics Stolen From Shirley Ulta Beauty: Police

Two women ran off after stealing the cosmetics, police say. They are wanted for grand larceny.

Man Dies In Apparent Drowning At Long Island Beach Sunday: PD

A good Samaritan tried to help the man, who was in distress, but he died, police say.

Man Appears To Have Drowned Off Fire Island National Seashore : PD

The drowning is the second in the area this week, police say.

Man Uses Counterfeit Money At Shirley Business: Police

The man tried to use a fake $100 bill at Walgreens but ran away before the transaction could be completed, police say.

Man Who Sexually Abused 2 Elderly LI Women Sentenced: DA

'Reprehensible': He's facing a sentence of 22 years to life after sexually abusing the women during terrifying home invasions, the DA says.

Mastic Man Possessed, Shared Child Pornography: NYS Police

Computers, cell phones, USB, and hard drives were seized, police say.

Man Dies In Shirley Rollover Crash Sunday Night: Police

He struck a metal guardrail and the vehicle overturned multiple times, police say.

Guilty Plea In Sex Abuse Of Elderly Women In LI Home Invasions: DA

“This defendant preyed on and violated two elderly women while they were supposed to be in the safe harbor of their own homes."- Ray Tierney

1 Person Taken To Hospital After 2-Car Crash In Mastic: Police

It took place at around 11:33 p.m. Friday night, Suffolk police say.

4 Busted In Illegal Vape Sales To Minors In Suffolk: Police

More than 3,000 illegal products were taken from one gas station, Suffolk police say.

2 LI Women Charged In Odometer Rollback Scam: DA

“The alleged crimes are impactful, and we intend to prosecute these defendants to the fullest extent of the law.”- Ray Tierney

Fire Breaks Out At Mastic Beach Home Early Sunday Morning

The Arson Squad was called to the scene, Suffolk police say.

RV Catches Fire At Southaven County Park In Shirley: Fire Department

Crews found an RV in a "fully involved" fire and it was "quickly extinguished" by the Brookhaven, Mastic, and Yaphank fire departments.

Mastic Man Fired Gun Outside Of His Home: Police

It happened at around 7 p.m.; no one was injured, Suffolk police say.

George Santos' Former Treasurer's Sentencing Adjourned Until November

Her attorney's request was granted March 4, delaying her April 12 sentencing; presentence investigation report held in abeyance, docs show.

Bicyclist Struck, Injured By Car In Shirley: Police

The person was taken to a local hospital for treatment, Suffolk police say.

Woman Shot On Long Island On Thursday Night: Police

She was taken to a local hospital for treatment, Suffolk police say. Detectives believe the home was targeted.

Eclipse Wows Beachgoers At Smith Point County Park In Shirley

"It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity." - Ryan Kraker, Port Jefferson resident

Charges After Dead Kitten, Other Live Animals Found In Car On LI: SPCA

The owner was charged with neglect, and could face more charges depending on the kitten's necropsy, Suffolk SPCA says.

Long Island Man Nabbed For Child Porn Possession: Police

He exchanged the material using a peer-to-peer file sharing system, Suffolk police say.

LI Woman Caught Driving With With 52 Driver's License Suspensions: PD

She was pulled over by an officer after she was seen driving a vehicle with no license plate, Suffolk police say.

Pedestrian Struck On William Floyd Parkway Sunday Afternoon: Police

The 20-year-old man was taken to a local hospital, Suffolk police say.

1 Charged With Gun Possession After Scuffle In Mastic Beach: Police

Two men were in a physical fight on Sunday night, and one flashed a gun, and though not shot, he was injured in the scuffle, cops say.

Bomb Threats In William Floyd School District Found To Be Hoaxes: Cops

Threats were called into three schools over two days; a "male juvenile" was identified as the person responsible, police say.

Missing Long Island Woman Found Unharmed: Police

She was found unharmed, Suffolk police said Friday afternoon.

Boy, 10, Joyriding Down William Floyd Pkwy In Parents' SUV Crashes: PD

He was in the SUV for about an half hour before it crashed near Whiskey Road in Ridge, but no one was injured, Suffolk police say.

NYC Woman Apprehended For Bail-Jumping On LI Corruption Case: DA

She fled the country to avoid sentencing for charges related to her running a prostitution operation, Suffolk DA said.

3 to 9 Yrs For Teen In LI Rape, Stabbing That 'Shocks Conscience': DA

In a home burglary, he raped a young mom, slashed her forehead, and twisted a knife inside her in front of her toddler, DA says.

Former George Santos Treasurer Asks For Sentence Delay: Report

Her sentencing would be out off seven months to November, after Santos' trial, Newsday reported.

Suffolk Arson Investigating Fire At Mastic Beach Home

The fire broke out at about 3:40 p.m. on Sunday, Suffolk police say.

Duo Smash Kia With Baseball Bat On Highway In Suffolk: Police

The two pulled up next to the Kia, and one of them smashed it with a baseball bat, police say.