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Lake Grove, NY
Islip, NY
Police & Fire
E-Bike Operator Seriously Injured In Suffolk County Crash: Police
E-Bike Operator Seriously Injured In Lake Grove Crash: Suffolk Police An e-bike rider was left seriously injured after a crash with a car in Lake Grove on Saturday, Sept. 13, Suffolk County police announced. The collision happened when a 2017 Hyundai Sonata traveling eastbound on Burr Lane attempted to turn left onto northbound Moriches Road. The vehicle struck a 2025 Surro e-bike that was heading westbound on Burr Lane at 1:45 p.m., according to police. The e-bike operator was thrown from the bike and transported by ambulance to Stony Brook University Hospital with serious physical injuri…
Longwood, NY
Police & Fire
Hammer-Wielding Man Robs Suffolk County Apple Store: Police
A man was arrested after robbing an Apple Store and threatening an employee with a hammer at the Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove, Suffolk County Police announced on Sunday, Sept. 7. Joseph Zavesky, 32, of Eastport, entered the Apple Store at 516 Smith Haven Mall at approximately 12 noon on Friday, Sept. 5, police said. He allegedly used a snipping tool to cut security cables and steal two iPhone 15s. When confronted by an employee, Zavesky raised a hammer and threatened the worker before fleeing on foot, according to the release. Following an investigation by Fourth Squad detectives and Fou…
Bellport-Brookhaven-East Patchogue, NY
News
Robber Pulls Hammer On Apple Store Employee At Smith Haven Mall, Police Say
Police are investigating after a man stole several iPhones and threatened an employee during a robbery at an Apple store on Long Island. The incident happened around noon Friday, Sept. 5, at the Apple store inside Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove, a Suffolk County Police spokesperson told Daily Voice. A man cut security wires and took two iPhones, police said. When an employee confronted him, the suspect displayed a small hammer and threatened the worker before running out of the mall. No employees or customers were injured. A suspect description was not immediately available. Anyone with…
Centereach-Selden, NY
News
Selden Woman Among 2 Killed, 1 In Critical Condition After Boat Flips In Maine: Officials
Two Long Island women were killed and another critically injured when a pontoon boat flipped on Flagstaff Lake in Maine, officials announced on Saturday, Aug. 30. Farhana Nasir, 53, of Selden, and Kiran Akbar, 23, of Lake Grove, were pronounced dead at the scene, according to Maine officials. The crash happened around 1:30 p.m. when seven people left their dock in a 2024 18-foot Sea-Doo Switch Pontoon boat, investigators said. The group was boating near the Cathedral Pines Campground when the bow began to dip underwater. The driver, John Morris, 50, of Eustis, tried to raise the bow, but t…
Islip, NY
Police & Fire
LI Man Drove Drunk With 2- And 3-Year-Old Childrens In SUV, Police Say
A Long Island man was arrested after police say he drove drunk with his young child and grandchild in the car. Suffolk County Police responded to a home on Crotty Avenue in Lake Grove around 5:53 p.m. Thursday, July 3, for a report of a possible intoxicated driver. Officers found 47-year-old Michael Morris behind the wheel of a 2007 Honda CR-V. Morris appeared to be under the influence of alcohol, investigators said. Inside the SUV were his 2-year-old child and 3-year-old grandchild. He was taken into custody and faces multiple charges, including: Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated und…
Columbia, MD
Business
Bahama Breeze Suddenly Closes 15 Locations: Here's Where
Bahama Breeze has suddenly shut down more than a third of its restaurants across the United States, with 15 locations quietly closed this week, according to multiple reports. The closures span 11 states, including Florida, New Jersey (Woodbridge, Toms River, Paramus, Wayne), New York (Lake Grove), Illinois, Massachusetts (Tyngsborough), Michigan, Nevada, and Tennessee, according to USA Today. In a statement to CNN, parent company Darden Restaurants said the closures were “the right decision because it will allow Bahama Breeze to focus on its highest performing restaurants and strengthen the…
Bellport-Brookhaven-East Patchogue, NY
News
Botched Circumcision 'Nightmare' Nearly Killed Newborn, Claims Lake Grove Dad Demanding Answers
A Long Island couple is sharing the harrowing story of their newborn son’s catastrophic medical complications following a botched circumcision–and they’re calling for sweeping accountability in the medical system. Tim Groth, a doctor and father from Lake Grove, said his 20-day-old son Cole is now fighting for his life in the ICU at Columbia Hospital, having undergone multiple emergency surgeries and more than 20 blood transfusions — all stemming, he says, from a procedure commonly considered routine. “Yes, you heard that right — dying in a cardiac NICU at one of the ‘best’ hospital systems …
Bellport-Brookhaven-East Patchogue, NY
News
Dad Who Nearly Killed Toddler Son With Fentanyl Poisoning In Lake Grove Gets Years In Prison
A New York father will spend years in prison after his infant son nearly died from fentanyl poisoning. Long Island resident James Carr, 36, of Lake Grove, was sentenced to 5 ½ years behind bars in Suffolk County Court on Monday, April 7, after a jury found him guilty of assault and related charges stemming from the harrowing near-fatal overdose of his 11-month-old son. Emergency crews responded to Carr’s Lake Grove home on Colmar Avenue on Jan. 13, 2024, after a 911 call reporting an unresponsive toddler. By the time medics arrived, the boy had turned blue, his eyes were rolled back in his…
Norwalk, CT
Business
Look Inside CT's First Wegmans Before Norwalk Supermarket Opens (
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Wegmans is getting closer to opening its first Connecticut supermarket and the New York cult favorite is giving a sneak peek inside the new location. Wegmans offered media members a chance to check out the Norwalk store on Thursday, Mar. 13. The supermarket at 675 Connecticut Avenue is expected to open at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, July 23. Six photos provided by Wegmans gave a glimpse into the highly anticipated store. Crews continue to work on the supermarket's exterior, with the iconic cursive logo hanging on a brick wall above the lower-floor window. Inside the store, tables were …
Bellport-Brookhaven-East Patchogue, NY
News
Lake Grove Dad's Fentanyl Nearly Killed Toddler Son Seen In Harrowing Rescue Video: LI Jury
A Long Island father will spend years in prison after his infant son nearly died from fentanyl poisoning. James Carr, 35, of Lake Grove, was found guilty of assault and related charges by a Suffolk County jury on Thursday, Feb. 27, stemming from the harrowing near-fatal overdose of his 11-month-old son that was captured on video. Emergency crews responded to Carr’s Lake Grove home on Colmar Avenue on Jan. 13, 2024, after a 911 call reporting an unresponsive toddler. By the time medics arrived, the boy had turned blue, his eyes were rolled back in his head, and he was struggling to breathe,…
Centereach-Selden, NY
Business
Wegmans Arrives On Long Island: Shoppers Flock To Newest Store In Lake Grove
A supermarket with tremendous support from fans in upstate New York has finally made it onto Long Island. Wegmans Food Markets officially opened its Lake Grove supermarket at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 26. The 101,000-square-foot store is located at 3270 Middle Country Road in the DSW Plaza at Lake Grove. This is the first Wegmans location on Long Island, joining 49 other locations across New York. Most are in the greater Buffalo, Rochester, and Syracuse areas, although there are two in New York City and one in Harrison. View this post on Instagram …
Rockville, MD
Business
Wegmans Sets Opening Date For Newest Supermarket In Rockville: Here's What To Know
Wegmans Food Markets has set the date for the opening of its ninth Maryland supermarket. Wegmans will officially open its Rockville location on Wednesday, June 25, the company said in a news release on Monday, Feb. 10. The 80,000-square-foot store at 1590 Rockville Pike will open at 9 a.m. The supermarket in the new Twinbrook Quarter development will hire about 400 full- and part-time employees. "We are thrilled to become a part of this vibrant community," store manager Jamie Dominick said. "Our hiring process is in full swing, and we are on the lookout for driven indiv…
Norwalk, CT
Business
Wegmans Sets Opening Date For Norwalk Supermarket: Here's What To Expect
Wegmans Food Markets has set the date for the opening of its first Connecticut supermarket. Wegmans will open its Norwalk location on Wednesday, July 23, the company said in a news release on Monday, Feb. 10. The highly anticipated 92,000-square-foot store at 675 Connecticut Avenue will open at 9 a.m. The store will employ about 500 people, with hiring already underway for part- and full-time positions across all departments. "We’re looking for enthusiastic candidates to round out our team before opening day," store manager Emily Gee said. "We're excited to begin the countdown to…
Bellport-Brookhaven-East Patchogue, NY
Business
Multimillion-Dollar Makeover With New Stores, Dining, Outdoor Plaza At Smith Haven Mall
A Long Island mall will undergo a multimillion-dollar redevelopment with new retailers, restaurants, and a redesigned outdoor plaza. Smith Haven Mall is set for a major transformation, Simon Property Group said in a news release on Monday, Feb. 10. Work will begin at the Lake Grove shopping center in the summer. The project is expected to finish in 2026. "Whether you're one of our long-time shoppers or stopping by on your way out east, we eagerly await welcoming everyone to discover what's new at Smith Haven Mall," said mall general manager Mathew Boals. The redevelopment will i…
Bellport-Brookhaven-East Patchogue, NY
News
Suspect Vehicle ID'd After 24-Year-Old Woman Killed In Hit-Run Lake Grove Crash
A major break in the case of a hit-and-run crash that killed a 24-year-old woman on Long Island was announced by authorities. Detectives believe it was a 2006 or 2007 dark gray Honda Accord that struck Sampada Aduulla on Nesconset Highway in Lake Grove early Saturday Feb. 1, Suffolk County Police said. Aduulla, of Lake Grove, was struck by an eastbound vehicle while crossing Nesconset Highway near Hallock Road at around 6:20 a.m., according to police. She was pronounced dead at the scene, as Daily Voice reported. The driver fled the scene. Detectives released the suspect’s vehicle info on …
Saint James-Nesconset, NY
Police & Fire
Lake Grove Woman Killed In Nesconset Highway Hit-And-Run ID'd: Police (
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A 24-year-old woman killed in a hit-and-run crash while crossing Nesconset Highway in Lake Grove has been identified, Suffolk County Police announced on Sunday, Feb. 2. Sampada Aduulla, of Lake Grove, was struck by an eastbound vehicle near Hallock Road at 6:20 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1, police said. The driver fled the scene. Aduulla was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the police. Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Major Case Unit at 631-852-6555 or submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS.
Bellport-Brookhaven-East Patchogue, NY
Business
High-End Brands, Low Prices: Nordstrom Rack Expanding With New Long Island Location
Suffolk County shoppers will soon have another destination for designer deals. Nordstrom Rack is set to open a new location in Lake Grove in the fall, the Seattle company said in a news release on Thursday, Jan. 30. The 25,000-square-foot store will be part of Smith Haven Plaza, a popular shopping center on Route 347 that includes Trader Joe’s, Old Navy, Athleta, Ulta Beauty, and Men's Wearhouse. The plaza is owned by Breslin Realty & Colin Development. "We look forward to being a part of the Lake Grove community and serving our customers with an amazing offering of great brands a…
Bellport-Brookhaven-East Patchogue, NY
News
15-Year-Old Stabbed Teen Who Tried To Break Up Fight At Smith Haven Mall, Police Say
Nearly a month after a teenager was stabbed during a fight at a Long Island mall, a suspect is behind bars. The incident happened in Lake Grove, outside the food court at Smith Haven Mall, just before 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, as Daily Voice reported. Suffolk County Police said a small group of people got into a fight and a 16-year-old boy who tried to break it up was stabbed. The victim was taken to the hospital in stable condition with what police described as non-life-threatening injuries. Another 16-year-old boy was hospitalized with minor injuries. On Monday, Dec. 30, detectives arr…
Riverhead, NY
News
School Sex Scandal, Record Flooding, Mystery Drones: These Stories Shaped Long Island In 2024
From record-breaking flooding and school sex scandals to celebrity legal drama and mysterious drones, Long Island had no shortage of headline-making news this year. Here’s a look back at the stories that had us talking in 2024. A small plane was forced to make an emergency landing on the Southern State Parkway in East Farmingdale on Tuesday morning, Feb. 20. Breaking News Network/New York State Department of Transportation Update: Small Plane Crash Lands On NY Highway; Troopers Seeking Witness Video A small plane was forced to make a crash landing on the Southern State Parkwa…
Bellport-Brookhaven-East Patchogue, NY
News
Black Friday Brawl, Loaded Gun At Smith Haven Mall Net 18-Year-Old Felony Charges
An 18-year-old man is facing weapons charges in connection with a brawl at a Long Island mall on one of the busiest shopping days of the year. Tavion Elting, of East Patchogue, was indicted for criminal possession of a weapon and related charges in Suffolk County Court on Friday, Dec. 20. Prosecutors said Elting was involved in a fight in the food court at Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove just after 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 29. As the teen was struggling with another individual, a loaded 9mm pistol fell out of his pocket and onto the mall floor, according to investigators. A bystander kicked …
Mineola, NY
Lifestyle
Delicious Year: These Restaurants Made Their Long Island Debut In 2024
Long Island’s dining scene sizzled in 2024 with a delicious mix of new openings, bringing fresh flavors and exciting experiences to foodies across the region. Here’s a look back at Daily Voice’s coverage of the restaurants that opened this year in Nassau and Suffolk counties: Yayoi Ramen In Carle Place Cited For 'Solid Lunch Specials' Yayoi Ramen – located in Carle Place at 19 Old Country Road – opened in late June 2024. Our lead: A new Long Island restaurant that invites diners to “experience the art of ramen” earned high praise weeks into business. Uno Mas Southampton Cited For 'Deligh…
Bellport-Brookhaven-East Patchogue, NY
Police & Fire
Woman Critically Injured In Lake Grove Fire: Suffolk County Police
A fire critically injured a 52-year-old woman in Lake Grove late Thursday night, Suffolk County Police announced Friday, Dec. 20. Fourth Precinct officers responded to a home in the 20 block of Moriches Road after receiving a 911 call about a fire at 11:13 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 19, police detailed in the release. Kerrianne Kelly, 52, was found inside the home and rushed to Stony Brook University Hospital, where she remains in critical condition, authorities reported. There were no other occupants in the house at the time of the fire, investigators said. A preliminary investigation by Suf…
Bellport-Brookhaven-East Patchogue, NY
Business
Wegmans Reveals Opening Date For Lake Grove Store, First On Long Island
Attention shoppers: Long Island is getting its first Wegmans. The supermarket chain is putting the finishing touches on its newest store, set to open in Lake Grove at DSW Plaza on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. With 101,000 square feet to play with, the new store will have everything a dedicated Wegmans customer would expect, including a Market Café with fresh sushi, poke bowls, hot self-serve bars, and an old-fashioned sub shop. Whether it’s chef-created salads or homestyle comfort food, there’s sure to be something for everyone. Customers can plan on having 14 full-service registers, 14 self…
Bellport-Brookhaven-East Patchogue, NY
Police & Fire
Teen Stabbed Breaking Up Fight Outside Smith Haven Mall In Lake Grove
A teenager was injured in a stabbing during a fight outside a Long Island mall. Suffolk County Police said the incident occurred just before 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, on the sidewalk outside the food court at Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove. A 16-year-old boy was stabbed while trying to break up a dispute involving a small group of people. The victim was taken to a local hospital in stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries. Another 16-year-old boy sustained minor injuries during the altercation and was also transported to a hospital for treatment. Police are asking …
Centereach-Selden, NY
News
Gunman In Double Homicide At Selden Home Gets Decades In Prison
A man who confessed to shooting and killing two men at a Long Island home will spend decades behind bars. Brian Cordovano, age 50, of Ronkonkoma, was sentenced to 30 years in prison in Suffolk County Court on Wednesday, Nov. 20, after pleading guilty in the deaths of Ian Saalfield and Robert Julian. Suffolk County Police found the 45-year-old Saalfield, of Lake Grove, and the 59-year-old Julian shot to death inside Julian’s Selden home on May 3, 2022. Earlier Report: Ronkonkoma Man Admits To Double-Fatal Shooting At Selden Residence An investigation found that Cordovano had shot th…
Bellport-Brookhaven-East Patchogue, NY
Business
Burgers, Automobile Nostalgia On Menu At New Car-Themed Restaurant Opening In Lake Grove
Burgers and brews with a side of automobile nostalgia. That’s what diners can expect at Ford's Garage, a popular chain of vintage car-themed restaurants set to open its first New York location on Long Island. The company will celebrate the grand opening of its Lake Grove restaurant – located at Smith Haven Mall – on Saturday, Nov. 2, a year after announcing it had applied to the Town of Smithtown Board of Zoning Appeals. The interior of Ford's Garage. Facebook/Ford's Garage Ford's Garage opened its first location in Fort Myers, Florida, in 2012, less than a mile from its names…
Ronkonkoma, NY
News
Ronkonkoma Man Admits To Double-Fatal Shooting At Selden Residence
A Long Island man is facing decades in prison after admitting to fatally shooting two people inside a home. Brian Cordovano, age 50, of Ronkonkoma and formerly of Bay Shore, was arrested following a traffic stop in Smithtown, on Columbus Avenue, just before noontime on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. On Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at around 10:45 p.m. in Selden at 55 Hollywood Ave., Ian Saalfield, age 45, of Lake Grove, who had been reported missing by his wife nearly two weeks earlier, and the homeowner, Robert Julian, age 58, were found shot to death, Suffolk County Police said. Cordovano w…
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
Suspect Who Allegedly Forced Entry By Throwing Objects Nabbed For Suffolk County Burglary Spree
A suspect has been apprehended in connection to a spree of burglaries of Long Island businesses. Following an investigation by Suffolk County Police Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Squad detectives, Joseph Foresto, age 67, was charged with six commercial burglaries and an attempted burglary between Saturday, May 18, and Saturday, June 22. During the burglaries, Foresto, a Lake Grove resident, forced entry by throwing objects through a glass door or window to enter the closed businesses. Foresto was arrested at his home around 12:30 p.m. Monday, June 24, and cha…
Brentwood, NY
News
Harrowing Video Shows Moment Infant Revived After Fentanyl Poisoning At Long Island Home
A Long Island father and his suspected drug dealer are facing charges after an infant boy nearly died from fentanyl poisoning. Emergency crews were called to a Lake Grove home on Colmar Avenue on Saturday, Jan. 13 after getting a 911 call reporting an unresponsive 11-month-old boy. By the time they arrived, the child had turned blue, his eyes were rolled back in his head, and he was struggling to breathe, prosecutors said. He was loaded into an ambulance but stopped breathing on the drive to Stony Brook University Hospital. Medics then made the decision to pull over so a Suffolk County P…
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
Know Him? Man Wanted On Long Island For Attempting To Use Stolen Credit Cards, Police Say
Police on Long Island are asking the public for help identifying a man who allegedly attempted to use stolen credit cards. The incident occurred in Lake Grove on Sunday, March 17, after a wallet was stolen in Bohemia. According to Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police, a wallet was reported stolen from Panera Bread, located at 5191 Sunrise Highway in Bohemia. Police said that a short time later, a man attempted to use the credit cards at the Apple Store in the Smith Haven Mall. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an…
Brentwood, NY
News
Attempted Murder: Husband Admits Beating, Choking Wife Unconscious Inside Long Island Home
A Long Island man has confessed to brutally beating his wife, at one point choking her unconscious, as the couple’s daughter watched in horror and begged him to stop. The 45-year-old Lake Grove resident, who prosecutors are not naming in order to protect the victim’s identity, pleaded guilty to attempted murder and related charges in Suffolk County Court on Wednesday, Aug. 2. According to the Suffolk County DA’s office, the victim was awakened at around 2:30 a.m. on May 22, 2022, when the defendant turned the bedroom lights on. When the victim asked the man what he was doing, he became enr…
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