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Oddone trial nears conclusion; defense witness challenged
A forensic pathologist told the jury in the Anthony Oddone murder trial late last week that he believes it is possible that Andrew Reister died suddenly while struggling with Mr.
Suspected bank robber nabbed in Sachem school sump
Christopher Ruben, 18, of 23 Olive Court in Farmingville was arrested on charges that he robbed a TD Bank branch in Ronkonkoma.
Sharon Mcdonough pleads not guilty to animal cruelty
A day after authorities found dozens of carcasses buried in Sharon Mcdonough's back yard and several famished animals hours from death, Mcdonough pled not guilty to animal cruelty.
Sleeping man rescued in Ronkonkoma house fire
The officers were treated at Stony Brook University Hospital and released. Three firefighters also were treated at the scene for heat exhaustion, officials said.
L.I. Drug Crisis Takes Center Stage in Farmingville
No community on Long Island is immune from the drug crisis. Tonight, one school district faces the issue head-on. The Sachem School District is hosting a free public forum at Sachem High School East in Farmingville that addresses all aspects of the issue, including the growing use of highly addictive and inexpensive heroin.
What you don't know about Rescue Ink
Critics say the group shows up uninvited at places where abuse is suspected, and uses intimidation in dealing with people Rescue Ink members believe might be animal abusers.
Suffolk County, New York Welcomes the Addition of Cindi Rinaldi to...
Formerly of Genna Foods, Ms. Rinaldi is looking to offer merchant card services to local small business owners and managers for the upcoming holiday season.
Cops: Muslim woman may be hate crime victim
Police investigate a possible hate crime at a Farmingville home. Suffolk police are investigating whether a Farmingville resident whose home was burglarized, vandalized and defaced with graffiti Monday morning was the victim of a hate crime.
Groups clash over Selden animal cruelty case
Lisa Donay, a worker at Pet Supplies/Grooming in Farmingville , holds a cocker spaniel that was rescued from a Selden woman's home.
LI Muslim Couple's Home Ransacked in Possible Hate Crime
Police are trying to get to the bottom of a possible hate crime that took place at an upscale Long Island condominium after a Muslim's couple's home was broken into and ransacked.
Selden woman accused of animal cruelty
A day after SPCA detectives dug up at least 20 animal carcasses from her backyard, Sharon McDonough of Selden was released from police custody.
Man killed in early-morning crash in Bohemia
A body lies under a yellow tarp near a pillar of the Locust Avenue overpass on Sunrise Highway in Oakdale.
Delayed Reaction Arrest in Pharmacy Robberies
A Mastic man is under arrest today, accused of robbing several Long Island pharmacies as long ago as 2004.
Witness' 911 call after Southampton bouncer's choking: 'It's really bad'
Police mug shot of Anthony Oddone, 25, of Farmingville . A trial for Oddone started Oct.
Waiter testifies in Southampton murder trial
A waiter who worked at the Southampton bar where bouncer Andrew Reister was choked last year testified Friday that he tried with all his might to pull off the man who he said had his right arm around Reister's neck.
Eddington takes on Forte for clerk's office
Citing an overall concern of "where we are as a country," Cecile Forte of Port Jefferson is challenging Assemblywoman Patricia Eddington for the job of Brookhaven town clerk.
Sup'v'r candidates trade charges
Republican candidate for supervisor in Brookhaven Town Marty Haley at his Tuesday press conference.
Witness describes bouncer's choking at Southampton bar
"The guy got behind the bouncer and started going for his neck," said Beelen, of the Netherlands, the first witness to testify about seeing the choking, which occurred about 1 a.m. on Aug.
Brookhaven Town contract an issue in race for supervisor
Brookhaven Town Supervisor Mark Lesko says the town's decision to hire Sidney Bowne was above board, and the ethics board will be revisiting the complaint.
Trial in correction officer's death to get under way
Police mug shot of Anthony Oddone, 25, of 55 Clover Avenue in Farmingville. The Farmingville man accused of strangling a correction officer moonlighting as a bouncer at a Southampton bar began his day in court Tuesday unshaven and in a sweatshirt, but swiftly received a quick shave and upgrade in attire after his attorney protested.

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