Uber Driver Stabbed In Mastic: Police

It happened at around 1:35 a.m. on Friday, Suffolk police say.

Suffolk SPCA To Release Details Of Mastic Beach Man Accused Of Sexual Conduct With A Dog: Officials

A complaint made on Oct. 15, 2025, alleged the 19-year-old engaged in sexual conduct with a dog, the SPCA says.

Suffolk Police Warn Against Break-Ins, Vehicle Thefts

The social media post from the Criminal Intelligence Section offers safety tips to residents to protect against the incidents.

West Nile Virus Detected At William Floyd Estate: Fire Island Officials

The mosquitoes were collected on July 25, from a trap set by Suffolk County as part of its monitoring program, officials say.

🌱 Patch AM: 1 Of 3 $100K Powerplay Tickets In NY Sold At Shirley Shop: Officials

Also, don’t miss Atomic Bill and The Payment Due, A Staged Reading, LI Premiere on the Shirley Patch calendar

National Night Out Set For Tuesday Night At Fireman's Field In Ridge

It will include softball games between corrections and deputies, Bingo with prizes, free ice cream, and barbecue.

2 Mosquito Samples Test Positive For West Nile In Brookhaven Town Communities: Officials

They were two out of 10 collected throughout the county, the health department says.

1 Of 3 $100K Powerplay Tickets In NY Sold At Shirley Shop: Officials

The two other tickets were sold at Wegmans in Lake Grove and A L T Fuel and Food Inc. in Syracuse, NY Lottery officials say.

Boy, 13, Nearly Drowns At Home In Mastic Beach: Police

Aid was rendered to the teen, and he was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment, Suffolk police say.

Suffolk To Treat Parts Of South Shore For Mosquito Larvae

Find out how your neighborhood will be affected.

Shirley Man Swiped 2 License Plate Readers From Intersection: Police

It happened on Moriches-Middle Island Road, near Glen Drive, at around 6:40 p.m. on Sunday, Suffolk police say.

Marked Police Cruiser Involved In Crash With Another Vehicle In Middle Island: Police

There were no serious injuries, Suffolk police say.

🌱 Patch AM: 5, Caught In Riptides, Rescued From Nearly Being Swept Away At Smith Point County Park: Police

Spotted on the Shirley calendar: Atomic Bill and The Payment Due, A Staged Reading, LI Premiere

5, Caught In Riptides, Rescued From Nearly Being Swept Away At Smith Point County Park: Police

A mother and her two daughters were among those rescued at around 6 p.m. on Friday, Suffolk police say.

🌱 Patch AM: How sea-level rise is changing forests at Shirley’s Wertheim refuge

Spotted on the Shirley calendar: Atomic Bill and The Payment Due, A Staged Reading, LI Premiere

🌱 Patch AM: SNAP Pre-Screening and Application Support Table and 14 more events

Be sure to catch Atomic Bill and The Payment Due, A Staged Reading, LI Premiere on the Shirley Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: SNAP Pre-Screening and Application Support Table and 12 more events

And check out VPW Invades Riverhead With Championship Stakes at Outside the Box on the Shirley Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: 3 Rescued From Surf At 1 TIme At Smith Point Beach: Officials

You won’t want to miss VPW Invades Riverhead With Championship Stakes at Outside the Box on the Shirley Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: 3 Rescued From Surf At 1 TIme At Smith Point Beach: Officials

Coming up on the Shirley Patch calendar: VPW Invades Riverhead With Championship Stakes at Outside the Box

3 Rescued From Surf At 1 TIme At Smith Point Beach: Officials

The 3 were pulled from the surf on a day when the National Weather Service said a "high rip current risk" was in effect across southern LI.

Girl, 2, Found In Long Island Pool Dies: 'Her Absence Has Left An Unimaginable Hole In All Our Hearts': PM

Also: Foot chase after jewel-theft spree: PD / Jeep crashes into LI school: PD / Man shot on LI: PD / 200-vehicle street takeover: PD

Girl, 2, Found In Suffolk Pool Dies: 'Her Absence Has Left An Unimaginable Hole In All Our Hearts'

Services have been set for Kaeleigh Jane Polini, 2, and a GoFundMe created, to help her brokenhearted family.

Man Punched In Parking Lot Outside Pizza Hut In Shirley: Police

He has been involved in an argument with another man he knows at around 5:45 p.m., Suffolk police say.

Mastic Beach Man Caught With 6 Ghosts Guns, 3D Printers, And High-Capacity Ammo In Home: DA

UPDATE: His defense attorney says he maintains his innocence and looks forward to "scrutinizing the prosecutor's evidence."

Suffolk Man Gets 97 Months In Prison For Bilking Medicaid For Millions In Bogus Taxi Rides: Feds

He submitted millions of dollars in fake claims for nonexistent rides for dead, hospitalized, or incarcerated people, feds say.

Driver Flees Collision With Moped In Mastic: Police

It happened at around 6 p.m. on Squaw Lane, Suffolk police say.

Toddler, 2, Pulled From Pool Unresponsive In Mastic, Taken To Stony Brook University Hospital: Police

She was found at around 5 p.m. at her home, Suffolk police say.

Man Shot On Poospatuck Reservation In Mastic: Police

He was taken to a local hospital by a private vehicle with serious but non-life-threatening injuries, Suffolk police say.

'Hard To Believe It's 30 Years': An Uncle Remembers The Night TWA Flight 800 Went Down Off Long Island

For John Seaman, of Families of TWA Flight 800, returning to Smith Point is like a time warp. All the memories come back vividly.

'Years In The Making,' Latest LIRR Station, Yaphank-BNL, Celebrated By Local Leaders

The station is the latest since 2021, and one of the MTA's two latest Long Island Rail Road stations in 50 years on the island.

'Persistent Offender,' Ridge Man, Gets 20 Years Prison Time For Gunpoint Robbery Of Clerk While On Parole: DA

UPDATE: His defense attorney says he maintained his innocence at trial, and "respects the jury process," but looks forward to appealing."

'Very Laid Back' Smith Point Ceremony Expected For 30th Anniversary Of TWA Flight 800 Crash On Long Island

UPDATE: More than 100 families are expected to attend, with support from officials, who will be there for them, official says.

Medford Gang Member From Gets 22 Years In Conspiracy, Sending 'Clear Message About Violence': DA

UPDATE: He was "facing in excess of 50 years but this plea guarantees a fixed sentence" that allows him a second chance, attorney says.

Motorcyclist Hurt After Losing Control, Crashing Bike On William Floyd Parkway In Shirley: Police

He was taken to NYU Langone Hospital-Suffolk in East Patchogue for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, Suffolk police say.

Woman Taken To Hospital After Losing Consciousness In Kohl's In Shirley: Police

She was conscious and breathing when officers arrived, Suffolk police say.

7-Eleven Employee In Shirley Punched In Face By Customer: Police

He refused medical attention, Suffolk police say.

Pilot Taken To Hospital After Landing Plane With Gear Up At Brookhaven Calabro Airport In Shirley: Police

It happened Sunday night at around 10:20 p.m., Suffolk police say.

Driver Arrested After Punching Another On William Floyd Parkway: Police

The other driver was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, Suffolk police say.

Teen Seriously Hurt In Mastic Shooting: Police

UPDATE: He was airlifted to a local hospital for treatment of serious but non-life-threatening injuries, authorities say.

Crews Begin Staging For Phase Of Construction Of New Smith Point Bridge In Shirley

Construction on the bridge will be underway for around 30 months, with an expected spring 2029 completion, legislator says.