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11/21/24

A New York Man Who Threatened to ‘Shoot Up a Synagogue’ Gets Sentenced to 10 Years

A New York man who threatened in a social media post to “shoot up a synagogue” has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for possessing a firearm as part of a planned terror attack.

Christopher Brown, of Aquebogue on Long Island, was arrested at Manhattan’s Penn Station in November 2022 after authorities were alerted to a series of threatening Twitter posts he had made including, “Gonna ask a Priest if I should become

Long Island Press
By Timothy Bolger
11/14/24

North Merrick Man Tried to Bomb DSS for Revoking Visitation, DA Says

An alleged serial arsonist allegedly tried to blow up the Nassau County Department of Social Services (DSS) building in Uniondale after the agency revoked his visitation rights with his children, prosecutors said.

A grand jury indicted James Luca on new, upgraded charges of the crime of terrorism in addition to previous counts of conspiracy, attempted arson, criminal possession of a weapon, and obstructing governmental duties by means of a bomb. He pleaded not guilty Wednesday

MSN
By Jerry Barmash
11/13/24

Baldwin Man Found Guilty of Running Sex Trafficking Ring: Feds

A federal jury convicted a Baldwin man on Tuesday of sex trafficking by force and two counts of interstate prostitution, prosecutors announced.

Michail McKen, 36, ran a sex trafficking business in Nassau and Suffolk counties, U.S. Attorney Breon Peace said.

The verdict came after a six-day trial.

“The defendant stands convicted today of luring vulnerable women into his web of deceit and coercing them to have commercial sex with men all over the country, including on Long Island,” Peace said. “He falsely

FOX 5 New York
By Michael Stallone
11/15/24

23-year-old Who Allegedly Stabbed Dad to Death Still Missing 1 Week After Long Island Murder

Police on Long Island are continuing their search for a 23-year-old man accused of murdering his father this past weekend.

According to Suffolk County Police, 61-year-old Joseph Zoll was found stabbed on Saturday just before 1:30 a.m. at a home in Rocky Point.

He was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, police said.

Police are searching for his son, Matthew, who’s described as 6’1″, 150 pounds with brown hair

TBR News Media
By Lynn Hallarman
11/07/24

Port Jefferson School Board Approves $16.5M to Settle Sexual Abuse Lawsuits

The Port Jefferson Board of Education announced approval of a total payout of $16.5 million to resolve lawsuits brought by seven people alleging sexual abuse that occurred years ago. The announcement was made in a statement posted on the district’s website late Friday night, Nov. 1.

In the statement, the board describes the settlement as the “best outcome for the district taxpayers” by avoiding a prolonged court trial that could result in “significantly greater overall costs.” Payment amounts

ABC 7 New York
By Eyewitness News
11/05/24

Bay Shore School District Ordered to Pay $25M in Damages in Sex Abuse Case Against Retired Teacher

A school district on Long Island is being ordered to pay $25 million in damages in a massive school sex abuse scandal.

It stems from accusations against retired teacher Thomas Bernagozzi, 76, who is accused of sexually abusing students for decades.

More than 50 former students now say Bernagozzi abused them more than 20 years ago.

Bernagozzi retired from teaching in 2003. He taught the third grade from 1970 to 2000.

Prosecutors