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Woman Faces Sexual Abuse Charge After Commack Massage Parlor Raid
A woman is facing multiple charges, including sexual abuse, after a police raid at a Long Island massage parlor.
In response to numerous community complaints, Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers led an investigation into Nature Therapy in Commack, located at 160 Commack Road, starting at around 3:15 p.m. Thursday, March 7.
During the detail, Zhuo Wang, age 55, of Flushing, Queens, was charged with uunauthorized practice of a profession and third-degree sexual abuse.
The Town of Huntington issued multiple violations to the business. Wang was issued a Desk …
'Beautiful, Joyful Soul': New Mom, Dance Teacher From Huntington Dies At Age 35
Tributes are pouring in following the unexpected death of a beloved dance instructor, wife, and new mother from Long Island.
Andrea Kolbe, of Huntington, died Monday, Dec. 11, one day after her 35th birthday, according to her obituary.
Her death followed a battle with postpartum depression, leaving her husband Chazz and their 3-month-old son to grapple with her immense loss, said a GoFundMe by Heather Umhafer.
Kolbe was known in the community as a co-owner and dance instructor at Art In Motion Dance Center of Melville and Commack, where she spent 14 years.
“Our hearts are broken as we sad…
Butterfly Smuggler Shipped $200K Of Wildlife In And Out Of Commack: Authorities
A Long Island man has been indicted on accusations that he covered up illegal shipments of over 1,000 insects, moths, and endangered butterflies, authorities said.
On Tuesday, Oct. 10, 75-year-old Charles Limmer of Commack was charged on six counts for his alleged wildlife smuggling, including dead specimens of a protected butterfly species, according to the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York.
Limmer was the operator of a commercial business specializing in importing, exporting, buying, and selling wildlife. He had a license to do so from the US Fish and Wildlife Se…
Fatal Crash: 58-Year-Old From Ronkonkoma ID'd After Pickup Track Slams Into Tree In Commack
Police are investigating a fatal overnight crash on Long Island.
It happened around 4:40 a.m. Saturday, June 17 in Commack.
A man was driving a 2023 Chevrolet pickup truck west on Vanderbilt Parkway, near Redleaf Lane, when his vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree, Suffolk County Police said.
The victim, identified as Edward Riley, age 58, of Ronkonkoma, who was alone in the vehicle, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police.
Detectives are asking anyone who may have witnessed the crash to call the Fourth Squad at 631-854-8452.
5 Who 'Wreaked Havoc' In $10K Theft Ring At Suffolk County Ulta Beauty Stores Sentenced
Five convicted thieves are serving time after admitting to their roles in a string of thefts at Ulta Beauty stores on Long Island.
The thefts occurred between November 2021 and May 2022 at Ulta Beauty stores in East Farmingdale, Commack, and Patchogue, according to the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office.
Altogether, the group made off with over $10,000 worth of fragrances.
On Friday, April 28, the DA’s office announced that the following defendants had pleaded guilty to charges stemming from the case:
Devonte Jennings, age 24, of Wyandanch, pleaded guilty to third-degree grand lar…
Take 5 Top-Prize Tickets Sold In Commack, Queens
Two lucky players have each won nearly $20,000 after snagging top-prize winning lottery tickets.
A Take 5 ticket worth $19,115 was purchased at the Commack South Stationery in Commack, located at 22 Vanderbilt Motor Parkway, for the Saturday, April 22 evening drawing, New York Lottery announced.
A second Take 5 ticket worth $19,115 was purchased at the Aakar Convenience store in Sunnyside, Queens, located at 44-22 Greenpoint Ave., for the same drawing, lottery officials said.
Take 5 numbers are drawn from a field of one through 39. The drawing is held twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m…
Two Women Arrested For Prostitution During East Northport Massage Parlor Raid
Two women were arrested for prostitution during a raid at a Long Island massage parlor.
In response to numerous community complaints, authorities led by the Suffolk County Police Department conducted an investigation at Time Foot Spa, located in East Northport at 41 Larkfield Road, at around 3 p.m. Friday, April 14.
Following an investigation by Suffolk County Police, Suyuan Zhang Caruso, age 62, of Commack, and Qiaoling Guan, age 51, of Flushing, Queens were each charged with:
Prostitution,
Unauthorized practice of a profession.Additional summonses were issued from the Town o…
63-Year-Old Dies After Being Struck By Compact SUV In Commack
Police are investigating after a fatal overnight crash on Long Island.
It happened around 10:40 p.m. Wednesday, March 8 in Commack.
A 63-year-old man was walking southbound on Veterans Memorial Highway, east of Jericho Turnpike, when he was struck by a westbound 2015 Kia Soul, Suffolk County Police said.
The man, identified as Julio Monteiro, of Valley Stream, was transported to St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center in Smithtown, where he was pronounced dead.
The driver of the Kia, a 41-year-old East Northport woman, was not injured.
Anyone with information…
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region
The most potent winter storm of the season has resulted in scores of school closures and slippery travel conditions.
Here's a look at some snowfall totals reported to the National Weather Service and other sources on Tuesday morning, Feb. 28.
If you don't see your town listed, post the total in a comment.
New York
Manhattan
Central Park, 1.8 inches
Nassau County
Manhasset Hills, 3.5 inches
Herricks, 3.5 inches
Suffolk County
Commack, 5 inches
Centereach, 4.5 inches
Mattituck, 4.5 inches
Mount Sina, 4.5 inches
Bridgehampton, 4.4 inches
Rockland County
Stony Point, 6.1 inc…