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Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney. Photo from Tierney's office

Cody B. Fisher Was Allegedly Speeding While Impaired by Alcohol and Drugs When He Crashed into a Suffolk County Police Vehicle, Seriously Injuring Police Officer Brendon Gallagher

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced on Jan. 17 that Cody B. Fisher, 29, of Brentwood, was indicted for Assault on a Police Officer and several other related charges, for allegedly driving while impaired by the combined influence of alcohol and marijuana, speeding, failing to pull over, and crashing into Suffolk County Police Officer Brendon Gallagher’s vehicle during a pursuit that caused the officer’s car to flip and crash into a tree.

“The serious injuries sustained by Officer Gallagher, who was simply upholding his duty to protect our community, underscores the devastating consequences of dangerous driving,” said District Attorney Tierney. “The charges contained in the indictment reflect the severity of these actions, and we intend to hold the defendant fully accountable under the law.”

According to the investigation, on January 5, 2025, just before 6:00 p.m., Officer Gallagher was conducting a traffic stop of another motorist on the Long Island Expressway between exits 57 and 58. Fisher allegedly sped by Officer Gallagher in a 2021 Ford Mustang and revved his engine. Officer Gallagher left the traffic stop he was at, and then proceeded to attempt to pull Fisher over.

As Gallagher pulled alongside the defendant’s car, Fisher allegedly hit Officer Gallagher’s police vehicle, causing it to lose control, flip on its side, and smash into a tree on the side of the expressway.

Officer Gallagher needed to be extricated from the vehicle and was airlifted to Stony Brook University Hospital where he was treated for serious injuries including a torn aorta and abdominal injuries which required surgery. Officer Gallagher remains at the hospital.

Following the crash, Fisher’s vehicle allegedly traveled hundreds of feet on the side of the road before coming to rest. When police arrived, they observed that Fisher had glassy bloodshot eyes, slurred speech, and was unsteady on his feet. The officers also observed a strong smell of burnt marijuana emanating from Fisher’s person and from his vehicle. Fisher was placed under arrest and refused to submit to a chemical test of his blood.

On January 17, 2025, Fisher was arraigned on the indictment before Supreme Court Justice John B. Collins, for the following charges contained in the indictment:

  • Assault on a Police Officer, a Class C violent felony;
  • Assault in the Second Degree, a Class D violent felony;
  • Vehicular Assault in the Second Degree, a Class E felony;
  • Unlawful Fleeing a Police Officer in the Second Degree, a Class E felony;
  • Reckless Endangerment in the Second Degree, a Class A misdemeanor;
  • Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs, an Unclassified misdemeanor;
  • Driving While Ability Impaired by the Combined Influence of a Drug or Alcohol and

    Drugs, an Unclassified misdemeanor;

  • Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle in the Third Degree, an Unclassified

    misdemeanor;

  • Reckless Driving, an Unclassified misdemeanor; and
  • Speeding, a traffic infraction.

Justice Collins ordered Fisher to be held on $1 million cash, $2 million bond, or $10 million partially secured bond during the pendency of the case, and Fisher’s driving privileges in New York State were suspended.

Fisher is due back in court on February 20, 2025, and faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted of the top count. He is being represented by Eric Besso, Esq.

This case is being prosecuted by Acting Deputy Bureau Chief Laura Newcombe and Assistant District Attorney Annmarie DiBlasio of the Vehicular Crime Bureau, with investigative assistance by Detective Donal Hughes of the Suffolk County Police Department’s Major Case Unit.

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An outside look at the Town of Huntington Senior Center. Photo from Facebook

In anticipation of the arctic temperatures that are forecasted to cover Long Island and the northeast next week, Huntington Supervisor Ed Smyth and the Huntington Town Board will be opening a warming center beginning Tuesday, January 21 to Friday, January 24.  Depending on the forecast, the center hours may be extended beyond those dates.  The warming center location is:

John J. Flanagan Huntington Senior Center

423 Park Ave, Huntington

10:00 am – 4:00 pm

 

Many libraries within the Town are also opening their facilities as warming centers during this weather emergency.   Each library should be contacted directly for operating hours.  The following is the list of participating libraries and contact information:

Cold Spring Harbor Library                 

95 Harbor Road (Route 25A)

Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724

Phone: (631) 692-6820

 

Commack Library      

18 Hauppauge Road

Commack, NY 11725-4498

Phone: (631) 499-0888

 

Elwood Library                                             

1929 Jericho Turnpike

East Northport, NY 11731

Phone: (631) 499-3722

 

Harborfields Library

31 Broadway

Greenlawn, NY 11740

Phone: (631) 757-4200

Fax: (631) 757-7216

E-Mail: [email protected]

 

South Huntington Library

145 Pidgeon Hill Road

Huntington Station, NY 11746

Phone: (631) 549-4411

E-mail: [email protected]

 

Half Hollow Hills Community Library

Dix Hills Branch         

55 Vanderbilt Parkway

Dix Hills, NY 11746

Phone: (631) 421-4530

 

Half Hollow Hills Community Library

Melville Branch

510 Sweet Hollow Road

Melville, NY 11747

Phone: (631) 421-4535

 

Huntington Library

Main Library    

338 Main Street

Huntington, New York 11743

Phone: (631) 427-5165

 

Station Branch

1335 New York Avenue

Huntington Station, New York 11746

Phone: (631) 421-5053

 

Northport-East Northport Public Library

Northport Branch

151 Laurel Avenue

Northport, NY 11768

Phone: (631) 261-6930

 

East Northport Branch

185 Larkfield Road

East Northport, NY 11731

Phone: (631) 261-2313

 

It is important to note that Town and library facilities do not offer medical, support, or social services.  These warming centers are open to provide those in need the opportunity to get adequate shelter from the cold, use restroom facilities and charge cell phones.

All other services can be obtained by contacting any one of the following agencies or organizations:

  • Emergency Services – Suffolk County Department of Social Services (DSS) Emergency Services Unit at 631-854-9100.  This number is available after 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, and on weekends and holidays.

 

  • Heating Assistance/HEAP – For those who are out of fuel to heat their homes or need an emergency burner repair, the Home Energy Assistance Program, also known as “HEAP,” can be reached 8 am to 4:30 pm by calling 631-853-8820.

 

  • Project Warmth – Heat assistance is also available through Project Warmth. Those in need can dial 211 or call the United Way at 888-774-7633.

 

  • Temporary Housing Assistance – Those in need of housing can contact the DSS Temporary Housing Assistance Unit by contacting 631-854-9547 from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.   Additional information can be obtained by calling Suffolk County’s non-emergency number at 311.

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Keith Gurnick

Nelson + Pope (N+P) is a local engineering, architecture, and surveying firm based in Melville, NY, and the Partners has announced the promotion of Keith J. Gurnick, RA, LEED AP from Senior Associate to Senior Associate Partner.

According a press release, Gurnick will continue to lead and develop the architectural team while focusing on broadening the department’s range of services, projects, and markets.

“Keith’s leadership in the architecture department has been a significant catalyst for strengthening both his team and the firm. His extensive expertise and experience have led to successful results for our clients and showcase his commitment to excellence in the industry. I am proud to celebrate and recognize our new Senior Associate Partner, and I look forward to his continued success.” said John Perrotta, PE, Senior Partner of N+P.

Gurnick has been with the firm for one year and has over 30 years of experience in leadership, design, project/construction administration, and operations related to architecture projects in all markets throughout New York.

“Nelson + Pope is thrilled about the accomplishments Keith has already achieved and looks forward to his continued success.  Congratulations to Keith on being promoted to Senior Associate Partner!” read the release.

About Nelson + Pope

Nelson + Pope, established in 1954, is a multi-disciplined engineering, architecture and surveying partnership with headquarters in Melville, NY and a branch office in New York, NY.  With a team of more than 100 technical professionals and support staff, Nelson + Pope provides a full range of services including land development; architecture; roadway design; waterfront engineering; land surveying; construction inspection; wastewater and water supply design; traffic engineering; and environmental engineering. Nelson + Pope delivers innovative solutions that ensure real and implementable designs, while attaining the goals of our clients.

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Do you recognize this woman? Photo from SCPD

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Squad detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the woman who allegedly used counterfeit money to purchase merchandise in November.

A woman allegedly used counterfeit money to purchase two baseball bats and a sporting bag, valued at $560, from Dick’s Sporting Goods, located at 620 Smith Haven Mall, on November 20 at approximately 4:45 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 atnwww.P3Tips.com. All calls, text messages and emails will be kept confidential.

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Suffolk County Police arrested two people on Jan. 16 for allegedly selling nicotine products to an underage person during compliance checks at businesses in the Fourth Precinct.

In response to numerous community complaints, Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct Crime Section and Anti-Crime officers conducted an investigation into the sale of nicotine products to minors during which 10 businesses were checked for compliance with the law.

During the investigation, two businesses were found to be selling nicotine products to an underage person.

The following people were charged with Unlawfully Dealing with a Child 2nd Degree:

  • Ullah Obaid, 21, of Selden, employed at Krypton Smoke Shop, located at 260 Smithtown Boulevard, Nesconset.
  • David Pagan, 24, of Centereach, employed at Hookah City, located at 2700 Middle Country Road, Lake Grove.

    Investigators seized flavored vape products from both locations.

    Obaid and Pagan were both issued Desk Appearance Tickets and are scheduled to be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip on a later date.

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Save the date! Town of Brookhaven Supervisor Dan Panico along with Councilmember Jonathan Kornreich will host a Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Community Forum at Suffolk County Community College’s Ammerman Campus, 533 College Road, Selden on Tuesday, Jan 21 in the Shea Theater, Islip Arts Building, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

“This forum is a great opportunity to learn more about Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and ask questions directly to a panel of experts. We want to hear your thoughts and concerns, so don’t miss out on this important discussion! For any questions, please call me at 631-451-6963,” said Councilmember Kornreich.

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Photo courtesy of Stony Brook Athletics

Stony Brook women’s basketball came back from an 11-point deficit with Zaida Gonzalez knocking down a game-tying shot with one second left on the clock to send the game to overtime and Shamarla King put the team ahead for good to give the Seawolves an 87-83 win over Charleston at home on Jan. 12.

The Seawolves (8-7, 3-1) had four players score in double figures, led by Gonzalez, who put together a Division I program recording breaking performance with 37 points, tallying her first career double-double with 10 rebounds. Janay Brantley tacked on 12 points and seven rebounds as King helped out with a double-double of her own, 11 points and 10 rebounds. Breauna Ware also recorded 11 points to help Stony Brook to the overtime victory.

The Seawolves had an effective defensive performance, grabbing 32 rebounds to Charleston’s 24 and forcing 13 Charleston turnovers. Gonzalez led with nine rebounds on the defensive end, while King collected seven.

On the offensive end, Stony Brook shot 41.9 percent from the field and 29.4 from beyond the arc while crashing the offensive glass with 18 total boards compared to the Cougars’ 16. Brantley and King both grabbed a team-high three offensive rebounds each.

After playing to a 2-2 tie early in the game, Stony Brook went on a 7-0 run with 7:59 left in the first quarter, culminating in a three from Gonzalez, to take a 9-2 lead. Charleston then responded to tie things up at 18-18 heading into the second quarter. Stony Brook capitalized on six Charleston turnovers in the period, as Brantley led early with six points and five rebounds.

The two teams then played an even second quarter and entered halftime with the score knotted up at 32-32. Brantley and Ware each tallied four points to keep the Seawolves on pace with the Cougars.

After intermission, Charleston snatched a 38-35 lead before Stony Brook answered back by going on a 5-0 run, punctuated by a three from Ware, to grab a 40-38 lead with 5:56 to go in the third. Chloe Oliver notched five points to lead the Seawolves through the quarter as the Cougars responded to seize a 54-47 lead entering the fourth quarter.

Charleston kept widening its lead in the fourth, constructing a 72-64 advantage before Stony Brook went on a 7-0 run, finished off by another Gonzalez three, to shrink the deficit to 72-71 with 10 seconds to go in the fourth. Gonzalez was the rallying cry for Stony Brook, scoring 17 points in the fourth quarter as the Seawolves outscored the Cougars the rest of the way to tie it up at 73-73 to send the game to overtime.

 Stony Brook then took care of business, outscoring Charleston as Gonzalez tallying 10 of the 14 Seawolves points to seize victory by a final score of 87-83.

“An unbelievably hard-fought game by both teams,” noted head coach Joy McCorvey postgame. “Charleston is a very good team, and we knew we had to bring it on the defensive side and take pride in our 1 v 1 defense. Zaida Gonzalez was unbelievable and put on quite a display on the offensive end and knocked down her free throws down the stretch. She stepped up big when we lost Janay and Breauna to foul trouble as well as everyone that came in. Great and fun team win!”

Up next, the team travels to North Carolina to take on Elon on Jan. 17 at 7 p.m. with coverage available on FloCollege. This will be only the fourth meeting between the Seawolves and Phoenix in program history.

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Photo courtesy of Stony Brook Athletics

Stony Brook men’s basketball battled with Northeastern, ultimately falling 70-66, on Jan. 11 at Stony Brook Arena. The Seawolves erased a 14-point, first-half deficit, but faltered down the stretch and allowed the Huskies to escape with the four-point victory.

Northeastern started fast, scoring the first eight points of the evening and building an early 10-3 lead.

CJ Luster II started scorching hot to allow Stony Brook to hang around in the early going, connecting on a pair of threes to get the Seawolves on the board.

The Huskies built their lead back to seven points at the 12:10 mark, but the Seawolves fought back to make it a one-possession game on multiple occasions.

Northeastern used a 16-4 run to construct a 14-point lead, the largest gap between the two teams in the first half. The run spanned more than four minutes. The Huskies carried a 13-point advantage into the intermission.

Stony Brook narrowed the deficit to single digits on a Joe Octave jumper early in the second half, but Northeastern responded with a three on the ensuing possession to push the Seawolves’ deficit back to double figures.

Another Seawolves spurt offensively made it an eight-point game with more than 14 minutes remaining. Nick Woodard buried a triple to bookend a 7-0 Stony Brook run, bringing the Seawolves within five points of the Huskies.

Stony Brook tied the contest at 50 on a Woodard basket inside with 8:07 to play, evening the score for the first time since the opening tip.

The Seawolves grabbed their first lead of the evening, 52-50, on a basket inside by Woodard out of the under-eight timeout.

Stony Brook’s lead grew to five points on a steal-and-score by Collin O’Connor, leading to a Northeastern timeout. Defensively, the Seawolves forced five Huskies’ turnovers and held Northeastern without a point for more than four minutes to turn a five-point deficit into a five-point advantage with 5:31 to play.JB Frankel ended Northeastern’s scoring drought with a trifecta on a second-chance effort, but O’Connor answered on the other end to make it a two-possession contest once more.

Back-to-back Northeastern baskets followed, tying the game at 57-57 and forcing Stony Brook to use its first timeout of the second half. The Huskies regained the lead, 59-57, with two minutes remaining after Masai Troutman was fouled on a three-point attempt and made two of three.

Northeastern scored 11 straight points, holding Stony Brook scoreless for more than four minutes to erase the deficit and take a 64-57 lead with less than a minute to play.

Leon Nahar and Woodard connected on three-pointers, with Woodard’s pulling the Seawolves within three points of Northeastern with 16 seconds left. 

Andre Snoddy buried a triple after a pair of Huskies’ free throws, making it a one-possession game again, but Troutman made his 13th and 14th free throws of the contest to make it a four-point game with 2.6 seconds left.

Northeastern ultimately erased the late deficit and completed the comeback, taking down Stony Brook 70-66.

“We really competed hard tonight. The crowd was awesome. We were up five points with five minutes to go and just couldn’t make a big play down the stretch,” said head coach Geno Ford. “We took some steps forward in some areas and just have to keep working at it.”

Up next, the team hits the road to face Delaware on Thursday, Jan. 16. The Seawolves and Blue Hens tip-off at 6:30 p.m. from the Bob Carpenter Center, with the contest streaming on FloCollege.

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Suffolk County Police Sixth Squad detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that killed a driver in Centereach on Jan. 16.

A person was driving a Honda Pilot southbound on Nicolls Road, between Mark Tree Road and Wireless Road, when the vehicle crossed into the northbound lanes and struck a 2022 Buick Encore, which then sideswiped a 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee at approximately 7:40 a.m.

The driver of the Honda, whose identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Buick, Arielle Klopsis, 28, of West Islip, was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the Jeep, Nicolas Braccio, 28, of Merrick, was not injured.

The vehicles were impounded for safety checks. Detectives are asking anyone with information on the crash to contact the Sixth Squad at 631-854-8652.

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An aerial view of the athletic fields at Charles P. Toner Park. Photo courtesy of Town of Smithtown, Planning Department 

On Jan. 12 Town of Smithtown Supervisor Ed Wehrheim joined families, coaches, and young athletes at the St. James Nesconset Youth Football (SJNYF) Banquet to deliver an exciting announcement that will transform the future of youth sports in Smithtown. For the first time in the program’s history, the Bulls will have an official home field at Toner Park (also known as the Armory) in Nesconset. The field improvements will serve approximately 220 football, 200 Cheerleading and over 200 lacrosse families, all local to the township.

“This is a momentous occasion for the young athletes and their families who have waited years for a place to call home… We’re proud to deliver a facility worthy of their hard work and dedication. These fields are a testament to our commitment to investing in our youth and creating opportunities for them to thrive,” said Supervisor Wehrheim.

Wehrheim, Councilman Tom Lohmann and members of the Parks Department unveiled the project announcement during the annual banquet, where approximately 200 SJNYF families gathered to celebrate the Youth Football league’s achievements. The new athletic fields project, approved for the 2025 capital budget, will serve as home to the St. James Nesconset Youth Football & Cheer and over 200 local families with Smithtown Youth Lacrosse.

“We are absolutely thrilled to finally give our football players and cheerleaders a home base. We are incredibly grateful to the Town of Smithtown, Supervisor Wehrheim, and his team for turning this dream into a reality. This project is a testament to the unique partnership between the town, our athletic leagues, and the families who make it all possible. It’s a shining example of the power of teamwork and the belief that anything is achievable with dedication—a value we proudly instill in our young athletes every day,” said Russell Pace, SJN President.

Construction of the new fields will begin in April 2025. The first fully turfed football field is scheduled for completion in time for the Bulls’ practice season in August 2025. A second field will be hydroseeded this year, with plans to complete its transformation into a turfed athletic field in the 2026 capital budget year.

“I’m beyond thrilled that our lacrosse teams will finally have a state-of-the-art facility to call home. This is truly a dream come true for our kids, and I’m deeply grateful to everyone who helped make it happen. These fields will have a profound impact on our young athletes—not only by enhancing their physical fitness and teamwork but also by fostering lifelong friendships. This facility is more than just a playing field; it’s a stepping stone to their potential, where they’ll learn some of life’s most valuable lessons, both on and off the field,” said Tom Bruckbauer, President of Smithtown Youth Lacrosse.

Additional projects on the Horizon for 2025

The 2025 fiscal year is set to bring exciting developments to Smithtown’s park system, further enhancing recreational opportunities for residents of all ages. Among the upcoming projects are new athletic fields at Cy Donnelly Park, which will provide a home for Kings Park Youth Athletic Leagues for Football, Lacrosse and Soccer. The fields are designed to accommodate the growing needs of our community athletic leagues. Additionally, the expansion of pickleball facilities is on the horizon, with plans to add more courts throughout the parks system to meet the sport’s surging popularity. The town is also exploring the potential for hosting pickleball tournaments at Charles P. Toner Park in the upcoming year ahead, which would not only provide local enthusiasts with competitive opportunities but also foster community engagement. These initiatives reflect Smithtown’s commitment to quality of life, health & wellness, and a sense of community through its top-tier recreational spaces.

NOTE: St. James Nesconset Youth Football & Cheer is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing instructional football and cheerleading programming for children ages 5 through 13. The organization focuses on teaching the fundamentals and proper techniques of sports, while fostering physical fitness, teamwork, sportsmanship, and leadership skills in a safe and positive environment. The program’s mission is to create lasting friendships, cherished memories, and a love for the game in every participant.

 

 

 

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