Maureen Mullarkey

New York

Breaking News Reporter at Newsday

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Circle M Diner celebrates 50 years in Wantagh

1 day ago | newsday.com | Maureen Mullarkey

Nikolas "Nick" Tsotsos remembers the first day he and his brother opened Circle M Diner in Wantagh. "It was a Wednesday morning," said Nick Tsotsos, 79, of Merrick. "May 1, 1975."After immigrating to the United States in 1968, Nick and his brother John Tsotsos worked for another brother George Tsotsos at his restaurant in Baldwin for seven years. Then the pair were ready to start their own business.
Search expected to resume Tuesday for missing swimmer near Kings Park

1 day ago | newsday.com | Maureen Mullarkey

A search was expected to resume Tuesday for a missing swimmer who was reported in distress in the Nissequogue River Monday off Kings Park, Suffolk police said. Authorities paused their search about 1 a.m. Tuesday, which began shortly before 8 p.m. Monday when a 911 caller reported seeing the man struggling in the river.
Car plunges from parking lot onto dock in Port Jefferson; driver OK, police say

2 days ago | newsday.com | Maureen Mullarkey

A woman was injured after her car went over a divider and crashed onto a floating dock in the Port Jefferson Marina Sunday evening, Suffolk police said. Around 6:42 p.m., the driver of 2008 Jeep accelerated too hard in a marina parking spot and crashed through a divider, falling onto a floating dock. The woman, who police did not identify, was taken to a hospital where she was treated for non-life-threatening injuries, police said.
Food drive Saturday to benefit local food banks

6 days ago | newsday.com | Maureen Mullarkey

About a month after the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it would cut $1 billion in funding to food emergency assistance programs, Long Islanders can support local food banks in the nation’s largest food drive on Saturday — without leaving their homes. Postal carriers on Long Island — as well as those in 10,000 cities and towns nationwide — will participate in the one-day Stamp Out Hunger food drive and collect nonperishable food donations left by mailboxes and on porches.
Woman seriously injured in Rockville Centre apartment fire

6 days ago | newsday.com | Maureen Mullarkey |John Valenti

An early morning fire Thursday at a senior housing development in Rockville Centre left three residents injured, one seriously, fire officials said. Nassau County Chief Fire Marshal Michael F. Uttaro said the fire at the Halandia Court apartments on North Centre Avenue was reported at 7:12 a.m. and brought 80 firefighters from Rockville Centre, Malverne, Lakeview and Lynbrook to the scene. Firefighters found trapped occupants in a first-floor apartment.
Workweek to be mostly rainy on Long Island

1 week ago | newsday.com | Maureen Mullarkey

Hold onto your umbrellas, Long Island. The National Weather Service forecasts showers to continue throughout the week until Mother’s Day, adding to a pattern of consistent precipitation this month. James Connolly, service meteorologist, said periods of rain would occur into Tuesday night. A slight chance of respite may occur Wednesday morning, but chances of showers are still likely throughput the day. Highs will stay in the mid to upper 60s and rise into the upper 70s on Thursday.
Suffolk police officer suffers knife wounds in pursuit of suspect

1 week ago | newsday.com | Maureen Mullarkey

A Suffolk County police officer suffered knife wounds Tuesday morning while attempting to make an arrest in Amityville. Around 12:26 a.m., a 911 caller reported two males looking into parked vehicles on Gibbs Road near Coolidge Avenue. Officers arrived at the scene and placed one of the men in custody, while the other fled on foot, police said. When officers found him nearby, he swung a knife, striking one officer in the leg and chin. Officers then disarmed and arrested the male.
Long Island forecast: Elevated wildfire risk for NYC region

2 weeks ago | newsday.com | Maureen Mullarkey

The National Weather Service has issued a statement warning of an elevated wildfire risk for Long Island and the entire New York region Wednesday. The service encouraged everyone to use caution when handling machinery, cigarettes, and matches as fires have potential to spread quickly under these conditions. The warning includes all of Long Island, New York City and northward to upstate Orange and Putnam counties.
Long Island Marathon weekend starts Friday in Eisenhower Park

2 weeks ago | newsday.com | Maureen Mullarkey

More than 4,200 people are registered to participate in this weekend's 2025 Jovia Financial Credit Union Long Island Marathon Weekend in Eisenhower Park, the event’s 51st year. Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, race organizers, and sponsors gathered at the start and finish line across from Parking Field 5 on Tuesday to preview the events and amenities that both runners and non-athletes could enjoy.
Smithtown Library's main branch to reopen Monday after flood

2 weeks ago | newsday.com | Maureen Mullarkey

After almost nine months of cleanups, repairs, and safety inspections, the Smithtown Library will open its namesake branch on May 5 with limited services. Rob Lusak, the Smithtown Library director, said the building’s first floor will be accessible for public use and feature most of its previous amenities before August’s historic flooding. "Everything that we had on this main floor, we want to have that back up and running operational again," he said.