Peggy Spellman Hoey

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Bellport Hight School Boys Sprint Medley Relay Team Takes Home 1st Place Trophy

1 week ago | patch.com | Peggy Spellman Hoey

BELLPORT, NY — Bellport High School’s sprint medley relay team brought home a first-place trophy from the Glenn D. Loucks Games, school district officials said. The team, comprised of Desmond Escobar, Raymond Kreamer, Vincent Pitre, and John Uyi, ran the race in 3:31.94, making them the second-fastest sprint medley relay team in the state, and the holders of the eighth-fastest time in Glenn D. Loucks Games history. The win secured them a spot at the nationals.
New Suffolk 'Sheriff,' K9 Officer, 'Sato,' Gets His Badge

1 week ago | patch.com | Peggy Spellman Hoey

YAPHANK, NY — There's a new sheriff in town. The Suffolk County Sheriff’s office’s newest corrections officer, K9 "Sato," was given his badge in a special ceremony on Wednesday at the Yaphank Correctional Facility. Sato, a two-year-old German Shepherd, that is trained in narcotics detection, is assigned to both of the county's correctional facilities, in Yaphank and Riverhead, respectively, "where he plays a critical role in maintaining safety and security," Sheriff Errol Toulon.
Left Westbound Lane Of Sunrise Closed For 2-Car Crash: Police

1 week ago | patch.com | Peggy Spellman Hoey

NORTH BELLPORT, NY — Traffic was backed up along westbound Sunrise Highway for the morning commute on Thursday due to a two-car crash, Suffolk police said. The left lane on the westbound side of the highway, just west of Exit 57, was closed as of 7:19 a.m. while officers awaited a tow truck, according to police. No one was hurt in the crash, police said. Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
Long Island Bloods Gang Leader Convicted Of Drug Dealing That Led To 3 Non-Fatal ODs: DOJ

1 week ago | patch.com | Peggy Spellman Hoey

LONG ISLAND, NY — After a four-week trial, a federal jury convicted a Bloods gang leader from Long Island on 22 counts of a second superseding indictment charging him with narcotics distribution, including instances that led to three non-fatal overdoses, as well as a firearms-related crime, the U.S. Attorney's office said Wednesday. When sentenced, Gary Johnson, 41, of Bellport, faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 20 years in prison and up to life in prison, according to prosecutors.
Cape Air To Fly Between Boston And Long Island MacArthur Airport 4 Times Daily

1 week ago | patch.com | Peggy Spellman Hoey

RONKONKOMA, NY — Starting July 3, Cape Air will be flying between Long Island MacArthur Airport and Boston Logan International four times daily, with fares as low as $249 one way, officials say.
Former George Santos Treasurer Avoids Prison, Gets 3 Years Probation; To Pay $178K: Report

1 week ago | patch.com | Peggy Spellman Hoey

LONG ISLAND, NY — Former U.S. Rep. George Santos' previous campaign treasurer, Nancy Marks, avoided a previous recommendation of 18 months in prison at her sentencing on Wednesday, instead getting three years of probation for her role in conspiring with him to file fraudulent campaign finance reports, Newsday reported.
Suffolk To Release Pesticide To Control Mosquito Larvae Next Few Days

1 week ago | patch.com | Peggy Spellman Hoey

SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY — The Suffolk County Department of Public Works’ Division of Vector Control plans to use a helicopter to treat parts of marshes with pesticide to control mosquito larvae on the south shore and Fire Island over the next few days. The application will run from Wednesday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Should weather conditions prevent completion of the work, it will be continued on the next suitable day.
$700 Espresso Machine Swiped From Target In Centereach: Police

1 week ago | patch.com | Peggy Spellman Hoey

CENTEREACH, NY — Suffolk police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a man they say stole a $700 Breville espresso machine from Target in Centereach at around 9 p.m. on Saturday. In an image from security video, the man can be seen wearing khaki pants and a black hooded sweatshirt over a white t-shirt. Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest in the case.
1 Hurt After Car Veers Off LI Parkway, Strikes Guardrail: PD

1 week ago | patch.com | Peggy Spellman Hoey

SHIRLEY, NY — A man was taken to a local hospital for evaluation after the sedan he was driving veered off of William Floyd Parkway and crashed into a guardrail in Shirley, on Tuesday afternoon, Suffolk police said. The 2001 Mercury sedan had been traveling southbound on William Floyd Parkway, just south of Moriches Middle Island Road, when it crashed into the guardrail just before 4 p.m., according to police. The man, 42, is believed to have suffered a medical episode, police said.
1 Taken To Hospital After Bus Crash In Farmingville: Police

1 week ago | patch.com | Peggy Spellman Hoey

FARMINGVILLE, NY — One person was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries on Tuesday afternoon after a motor vehicle crash involving a bus in Farmingville, Suffolk police said. The crash took place at around 2:25 p.m. on Horseblock Road and Granny Road, according to police. It was not immediately clear what type of bus was involved, police said. No further information was immediately released. Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox.