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Three Village Central School District Superintendent Kevin Scanlon has released a letter addressing incidents of antisemitism within the schools, acknowledging a growing concern and outlining steps to combat hate speech through new programs and curriculum changes.

Next, we sit down with Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina, who reflects on his first months in office, shares his vision for the department, and discusses key public safety issues facing the county.

Finally, we turn to the world of sports as Setauket’s own Ben Brown, a rising star in Major League Baseball, embarks on an international journey with the Chicago Cubs. We’ll take you inside his exciting trip to Japan and his first spring training game with the Cubs, plus how his family is experiencing this thrilling moment from back home.

Stay tuned for all that and more, right here on The Pressroom Afterhour.

 

 

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Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad and Arson Section detectives are investigating a house fire that killed a man in Medford on March 31.

Sixth Precinct officers responded to a residence on Dourland Road at approximately 7:15 a.m. after multiple 911 callers reported a fire at the location. After the fire was extinguished, resident Christopher Arsenault, 65, was found deceased in the home.

Arsenault lived on the property that was also the location for Happy Cat Sanctuary. There were 300 cats inside at the time of the fire and officials say the owner went back into the home to rescue the animals. Over 100 cats perished in the fire.

According to a post by Strong Island Animal Rescue, foster families are needed to help care for the surviving cats.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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Suffolk County Police arrested a Shirley man on March 27 for allegedly stealing from eight businesses on nine different occasions during the past 10 days.

While investigating a theft that occurred earlier in the day at Famous Footwear, located at 999 Montauk Highway in Shirley, on March 26, Seventh Precinct Investigative Unit officers observed the suspect, Anthony Anzalone, approaching the business and arrested him.

Anzalone was also identified as the man who committed eight additional larcenies in the area, including another the day prior at that Famous Footwear location.

Anzalone also stole merchandise from:

  • Handy Pantry, located at 630 Mastic Road in Mastic, on March 24.
  • Aldi, located at 855 Montauk Highway in Shirley, on March 23.
  • Walgreens, located at 863 Montauk Highway in Shirley, on March 23.
  • 7-Eleven, located at 1236 Montauk Highway in Mastic, on March 22.
  • 7-Eleven, located at 210 Mastic Beach Road in Mastic Beach, on March 22.
  • Walmart, located at 901 Boulevard East in Yaphank, on March 19.
  • Stop and Shop, located at 999 Montauk Highway in Shirley, on March 18.

Anzalone, 55, was charged with nine counts of Petit Larceny and will be arraigned at a later date.

 

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Suffolk County Police arrested a man on March 26 for selling cannabis products at a Huntington Station store.

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In response to numerous community complaints, Second Precinct Crime Section officers, in conjunction with the New York State Office of Cannabis Management Enforcement Unit, executed a search warrant at Joe Joe Convenience Store, located at 212 Depot Road, and seized Marijuana, THC Marijuana Vapes, Flavored Vape products, and money.

An employee of the store, Ahmed Fofana, 24, of New York, NY, was charged with Unlawful Sale of Cannabis, Sale of Cannabis without a License, Criminal Possession of Cannabis, and Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia 2nd Degree.

The business was issued violations and was closed by the New York State Office of Cannabis Management Enforcement Unit. The Town of Huntington was notified and is investigating. Fofana was issued a Desk Appearance Ticket and is scheduled to be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip on a later date.

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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 March.

The man pictured above allegedly stole clothing and electronics from Target, located at 2975 Horseblock Road, at approximately 3:50 p.m. on March 15.

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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Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Sixth Squad detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the men who allegedly stole merchandise from a Medford store in December.

Two men allegedly stole LEGOs, valued at $1,199, from Target, located at 2975 Horseblock Road, on December 9 at approximately 6:20 p.m. The suspects fled the scene in a back sedan.

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

The man pictured above allegedly stole a bottle of liquor valued at $129.99 from Decoo Wine & Spirits, located at 2229 Route 112 on January 29 at approximately 6 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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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 the man who allegedly stole merchandise from a Medford store in February.

The man pictured above and on the right allegedly stole a Vizio sound bar and a Samsung TV, valued at $300, from Target, located at 2975 Horseblock Road, on February 20 at 4:32 p.m. He came back into the store later with different clothing.

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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Suffolk County Police today arrested a woman for allegedly driving while intoxicated with her 12-year-old child in the vehicle following a motor vehicle crash in Smithtown on March 25.

Kristen Vassallo was driving a 2021 Volkswagen Atlas southbound on New York Avenue, when the Volkswagen struck a vehicle parked in front of 67 New York Ave. at 8:23 p.m. The force of the impact
pushed the parked vehicle into another parked vehicle, causing damage.

Fourth Precinct officers arrived at the scene and determined Vassallo exhibited signs of intoxication.
Vassallo, 48, of Smithtown, was charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated with a Child Passenger 15 Years Old or Younger (Leandra’s Law) and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. There were no injuries, and the child was released to a guardian.

Vassallo will be held overnight at the Fourth Precinct and is scheduled to be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip on March 26. The Volkswagen was impounded for a safety check. Anyone with information on the crash is asked to call the Fourth Squad at 631-854-8452.

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Suffolk County Police Sixth Squad detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that seriously
injured a woman in Yaphank on March 24.

Kenneth Zaleski was driving a 2003 Chevrolet Trail Blazer westbound in the right lane of the Long
Island Expressway, near exit 67, when he attempted to move to the center lane and struck a 2012 Dodge
Ram being driven in the same direction by Tafe Philip at 12:49 p.m. The impact forced the Chevrolet
into the guardrail.

A passenger in the Chevrolet, Jamie Nietupski, 33, of East Patchogue, was transported via ambulance to
Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment of serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Zaleski, 62,
of East Patchogue was transported to the same hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
Tafe, 30, of Bohemia, was not injured.

Both vehicles were impounded for safety checks. Anyone with information on this crash is asked to
contact Sixth Squad detectives at 631-854-8652.