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Do you recognize this man? Photo from SCPD
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Do you recognize this man? Photo from SCPD
Do you recognize this man? Photo from SCPD

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Sixth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate a man who allegedly stole from a Medford store in May.

The man pictured above allegedly stole liquor from 112 Liquors, located at 2690 Route 112, on May 11 at approximately 12:20 p.m.

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information about these incidents can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS, utilizing a mobile app which can be downloaded through the App Store or Google Play by searching P3 Tips, or online at www.P3Tips.com. All calls, text messages and emails will be kept confidential.

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Pictured at the Suffolk County Legislature are Smithtown Jewelry Shoppe owner Lenny Piskorz and Suffolk County Legislator Rob Trotta. Photo from Leg. Trotta's office

In 2023, the Suffolk County Legislature designated May as “Small Business Month” to recognize the important contributions that small businesses provide to the communities where they are located and to the economy. Each legislator selects a small business, with less than 25 employees, from their legislative district.

At the May 6 General Meeting of the Legislature, each legislator recognized their respective honoree. The St. James Jewelry Shoppe on Lake Avenue in St. James was chosen by Legislator Trotta. Current owner Lenny Piskorz started working in the jewelry business while in high school and took over this store in 2008. “Lenny and his staff provide exceptional service to meet the needs of their customers, and his store is an asset for the community,” said Legislator Rob Trotta.

St. James Jewelry Shoppe has been a full-service jewelry store for over 40 years. The shop offers a wide variety of gold, silver and platinum jewelry and specializes in customed jewelry and repair work, including eyeglasses, all of which are done on the premises. Lenny’s artistic talents and craftsmanship shine when transforming a customer’s ideas fromdrawings, pictures or concepts into a one-of-a kind piece of jewelry.

 

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Do you recognize this woman? Photo from SCPD
Do you recognize this man? Photo from SCPD
Do you recognize this woman? Photo from SCPD

Just released! Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Squad detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate two people who allegedly stole merchandise from a Commack store in March.

A man and woman allegedly stole approximately $1,500 worth of clothing from Marshalls, located at 6A Henry St., on March 13. The suspects fled the scene in a red Nissan Rogue.

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information about these incidents can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS, utilizing a mobile app which can be downloaded through the App Store or Google Play by searching P3 Tips, or online at www.P3Tips.com. All calls, text messages and emails will be kept confidential.

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Do you recognize this woman? Photo from SCPD

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Second Squad detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the woman who allegedly stole merchandise from a Melville store in April.

The woman pictured above allegedly stole clothing and luggage, valued at approximately $1,200, from Marshalls, located at 834A Walt Whitman Road, on April 25 at approximately 4:40 p.m.

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information about these incidents can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS, utilizing a mobile app which can be downloaded through the App Store or Google Play by searching P3 Tips, or online at www.P3Tips.com. All calls, text messages and emails will be kept confidential.

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Photo from SCPD

Suffolk County Police cited eight drivers for allegedly doing reckless activities in their vehicles, including drifting and burnouts, and impounded six vehicles on May 15 in Medford.

A 911 caller reported drag racing activities in progress on National Boulevard near Munsell Road in Medford at 9:51 p.m.

Members of the Street Racing Task Force were first to arrive on the scene and observed approximately eight vehicles engaging in reckless behavior and spectating. All vehicles were stopped safely. All involved drivers were issued multiple citations, thirty-eight in total.

The following drivers were issued citations and had their vehicles seized:

  • Joseph Castiglione, 21, of Lindenhurst, who was driving a 2004 Infinity
  • Daniel Barbarito, 27, of Wantagh, who was driving a 2010 Camaro
  • James Jahn, 21, of Sound Beach, who was driving a 2006 Infinity
  • Daniel Chavez, 23, of Bay Shore, who was driving a 2012 Infinity
  • G. Gonzalez, 21, of Bay Shore, who was driving a 2006 Ford Mustang
  • Emanuel Lopez, 19, of Riverhead, who was driving a 2004 Infinity

The following drivers were issued citations:

  • Rahman-Bailey, 22, of Bay Shore, who was driving a 2016 BMW
  • Shawn Abbate, 22, of Deer Park, who was driving a 2023 Hyundai

They will be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip on June 4.

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Photo: Legislator Steve Englebright, left, congratulates Stephen, right, and Diane Weitzman, the Fifth Legislative District’s Jewish Americans of Distinction for 2025. Photo from Legislator Englebright’s office

Suffolk County Legislator Steven Englebright (D-Setauket) recently recognized Stony Brook residents Stephen and Diane Weitzman as the Fifth Legislative District’s Jewish Americans of Distinction.

Legislator Englebright and his fellow legislators joined County Executive Ed Romaine (R) in honoring Jewish Americans of Distinction from all 18 Legislative Districts on Wednesday, May 7. The event, organized by Legislator Stephanie Bontempi (R-Centerport), was held in the H. Lee Dennison Building in Hauppauge.

The Weitzmans have been staples of Temple Isaiah in Stony Brook since 1980. According to Rabbi Emeritus Adam Fisher, “no couple has given more to our community.” He described the Weitzmans as the type of congregants who are right there to assist if something needs to be done.

Diane Weitzman was the financial secretary for the temple from 1986 to the end of last year, except for three years when she was a board trustee. She also taught religious instruction for more than 20 years.

Stephen Weitzman taught religious courses, including for adults, in the temple’s school for 43 years and served as interim principal three times. He has also been a member of the temple’s morning study group since its inception in 1989.

A temple board member from 1986 to 2001, Stephen served as congregational president three times. In addition to his contributions at Temple Isaiah, he was on the North American Board of the Union for Reform Judaism for 16 years and is a past president of the URJ Greater New York Council.

“The Weitzmans’ dedication to Temple Isaiah makes them a blessing to the congregation and their community,” Englebright said. “Stephen and Diane, congratulations on being named Legislative District 5’s Jewish Americans of Distinction.”

 

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Do you recognize this woman? Photo from SCPD

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Sixth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the woman who allegedly stole merchandise from a Port Jefferson Station store.

The woman pictured above allegedly stole approximately $275 worth of clothing from TJ Maxx, located at 5145 Nesconset Highway, on May 5 at approximately 3:50 p.m.

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information about these incidents can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS, utilizing a mobile app which can be downloaded through the App Store or Google Play by searching P3 Tips, or online at www.P3Tips.com. All calls, text messages and emails will be kept confidential.

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Photo courtesy of Optimum

Optimum, a provider of fiber internet, mobile, TV, and phone services, recently announced the winners of the sixth annual Optimum Innovator Awards, which recognizes FIRST Robotics Competition teams for their innovation and efforts in areas such as community engagement, technology, inspiration, diversity, and sustainability. This year, Optimum is distributing over $25,000 worth of grants to five winners, five runners-up, and 18 honorable mentions to support their continued growth, creativity, and innovation.

With the 2025 season of FIRST competitions completed, the Optimum Innovator Awards recognizes the drive and hard work that teams have displayed throughout the year – from donating Braille STEM kits to launching a “Protect the Pollinators” project that aims to spread the word about pollinators. As FIRST students prepare for the next competition season, the Optimum Innovator Awards further supports their efforts to find new and innovative ways to design and engineer their robots as well as inspires them to create a positive change in the world.

As a long-time supporter of FIRST, an organization that provides students with mentor-based programs to build science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) skills, Optimum is committed to deepening its community presence as well as championing local programs that help inspire and educate future innovators. Optimum’s continued partnership with FIRST is a concrete example of the company’s dedication to celebrating what makes each of its local communities unique and making a positive impact for the residents, businesses, and organizations that call these places home.

This year, Optimum demonstrated its unwavering commitment to FIRST by sponsoring over 70 teams and six regional competitions within its footprint. These efforts helped provide essential resources and tools for FIRST teams to build and program their robots. Furthermore, Optimum employees actively participated by volunteering at regional competitions and mentoring FIRST students. The company also awarded $1,000 grants to 18 of their sponsored teams that qualified to compete in the prestigious FIRST Championship, a four-day international event that marks the culmination of the robotics competition season.

Optimum Innovator Award winners will receive grants of $2,000; runners-up will receive $1,500; and honorable mentions will receive $500. To continue celebrating the winners’ accomplishments, Optimum will host recognition events with local officials and key community partners joining to show their support.

2025 Optimum Innovator Award Winners

Inclusion Award 

  • Winner: Delta Overload Robotics (Indianola, MS)
  • Runner-up: Rebel Robotics (Great Neck, NY)

Excellence in Technology Award 

  • Winner: Horsepower (Kingwood, TX)
  • Runner-up: Ossining O-Bots (Ossining, NY)

Community Impact Award

  • Winner: POBots (Plainview, NY)
  • Runner-up: Bionic Bulldogs (Kingman, AZ)

Inspiration Award 

  • Winner: The Soaring Colts (Dix Hills, NY)
  • Runner-up: Regal Eagles (Bethpage, NY)

Sustainability Award

  • Winner: Putnam Area Robotics Team (Winfield, WV)
  • Runner-up: Bionic Panthers (Liberty Hill, TX)

Honorable Mentions

  • Brooklyn Blacksmiths (Brooklyn, NY)
  • MEGALODONS (Brooklyn, NY)
  • FeMaidens (Bronx, NY)
  • 8 Bit RAMs (Clarkstown, NY)
  • Tech Devils (Denville, NJ)
  • Warhawks (Edison, NJ)
  • Hauppauge Robotics Eagles (Hauppauge, NY)
  • Hicksville J-Birds (Hicksville, NY)
  • SWLA Tech Pirates (Lake Charles, LA)
  • Westerner Robotics (Lubbock, TX)
  • Longwood RoboLions (Middle Island, NY)
  • Bomb Squad (Mountain Home, AR)
  • Knightronz (Nanuet, NY)
  • Cybercats (Old Westbury, NY)
  • Full Metal Jackets (Rockwall, TX)
  • The Mechanical Bulls (Smithtown, NY)
  • SMART (Sylva, NC)
  • uNReal (Thiells, NY)

Click here to learn more about Optimum’s long-standing partnership with FIRST and the Optimum Innovator Awards.

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Legislator Rebecca Sanin (right) with honoree Andrea Golinsky (center) and County Executive Ed Romaine (left). Photo courtesy of Leg. Sanin's office

At the Suffolk County Senior of the Year Award Ceremony, held at the H. Lee Dennison Building on May 15, Legislator Rebecca Sanin proudly recognized Andrea Golinsky as District 16’s 2025 nominee.

The event, hosted annually in May by the Suffolk County Office for the Aging, celebrates Older Americans Month by honoring seniors whose dedication and service have strengthened their communities.

“Andrea Golinsky is the embodiment of service and leadership,” said Legislator Sanin. “For more than 50 years, she has answered the call to serve others with courage, compassion, and unwavering commitment.”

Andrea has been a member of the Huntington Community First Aid Squad (HCFAS) since 1973, holding numerous leadership roles including Captain and Chief. A certified Crew Leader, Driver, and Advanced Life Support Provider, she is a cornerstone of Suffolk’s emergency medical services.

She has represented HCFAS as a Delegate to the Suffolk County Ambulance Chiefs Association since 1983 and serves on the County’s Recruitment & Retention Committee. At the state level, she holds leadership positions in the New York State Volunteer Ambulance & Rescue Association.

Beyond EMS, Andrea represents HCFAS on the Huntington Station Business Improvement District and has earned multiple honors, including the NYSVARA Leadership and Presidents Awards, and the New York State Assembly Woman of Distinction Award.

“Her legacy is one of lifesaving work, mentorship, and community impact,” Sanin said. “It’s a privilege to honor her today.”

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Suffolk County Police arrested a woman for prostitution during a massage parlor raid in Commack on May 15.

In response to numerous community complaints, Second Precinct Crime Section officers, in conjunction with the Tow of Huntington Fire Marshal and Ordinance Inspector, conducted an investigation into New Lisa Beauty, located at 6143 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 207, and arrested Hanzhu Maldonado.

Maldonado, 36, of Flushing, was charged with two counts of alleged Unauthorized Practice of a Profession and one count of Prostitution. The Town of Huntington issued violations to the business. Maldonado was issued a Desk Appearance Ticket and is scheduled to appear at First District Court in Central Islip on a later date.

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