Alcohol, Tobacco Sold To Minors At Greenlawn Smoke Shop: Police
Two Suffolk County store clerks were caught selling alcohol and tobacco to minors during a police compliance check, authorities announced on Wednesday, Aug. 13.
Aman, 24, of South Ozone Park, was working at One Stop Smoke Shop, 233A Broadway in Greenlawn, when they allegedly sold alcohol to an underage customer, Suffolk County Police said. Aman was charged with Unlawfully Dealing with a Child 1st Degree, a Class A misdemeanor.
Ibrahim Syed, 43, of Coram, was working at Tobacco Corner, 117 Walt Whitman Road in Huntington Station, when they allegedly sold tobacco to a minor, according to poli…
Driver, 28, Seriously Injured After Crashing Into Pole In Greenlawn
A man suffered serious injuries after crashing into a utility pole in Greenlawn, police announced on Friday, July 18, 2025.
Christian Western, 28, of Huntington, was driving a 2004 Honda Accord northbound when he veered off the roadway and struck the pole in front of 315 Broadway at 3:45 p.m., according to the Suffolk County Police Second Squad.
He was rushed to a local hospital for treatment of serious injuries.
The Honda was impounded for a safety check, police added.
Detectives are investigating the crash and ask anyone with information to call the Second Squad at 631-854-8252.
Driver, 32, Dies After Truck Hits Tree, Overturns In Greenlawn
A 32-year-old man has died following a single-vehicle crash on Long Island.
Joseph Scappatore, of Greenlawn, succumbed to injuries sustained when his Chevrolet pickup truck struck a tree on Greenlawn Road near Ducharme Lane in Greenlawn, Suffolk County Police announced Monday, March 10.
The wreck happened at around 9:30 p.m. Sunday, March 9, as Daily Voice reported.
Scappatore was heading northbound on Greenlawn Road when his vehicle left the roadway, crashed into a tree, and overturned, police said. He was taken by ambulance to Stony Brook University Hospital in critical condition.
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6 Employees Busted Selling Restricted Products To Minors At Long Island Businesses, Police Say
Six employees are facing charges after allegedly selling restricted products to minors at Long Island businesses.
All six workers were arrested during compliance checks that were conducted at several Suffolk County businesses on Tuesday, May 30, according to Suffolk County Police.
Of the 11 businesses checked, investigators said employees at the following stores were busted selling e-cigarettes, cannabis products, or alcohol to underage customers:
Smoke & Beer Convenience Store, located in East Northport on Laurel Road
Mayank Kumar Patel, age 35, of East Northport, charged with first…
Covid-19: Medical Center On Long Island Begins Administering Vaccine To Kids 5 To 11
A medical center on Long Island has begun offering the newly-authorized lower dose COVID-19 vaccine to children ages 5 to 11.
Cohen Children’s Medical Center, located in New Hyde Park, began administering the vaccine, made by Pfizer, on Thursday, Nov. 4, according to an announcement from Northwell Health.
“In New York, six in 10 kids who are 12-and-over are already vaccinated," said Dr. Charles Schleien, senior vice president and chair of pediatrics at Northwell Health and Cohen Children’s. "We need to get that number higher – and starting today, we need to chip away at vaccinating the newe…
