Tag: Mastic
Nonprofit Offering House to Long Island Veterans
Military veterans who’ve received the Purple Heart are being offered a chance to win a house on Long Island, officials said.
Man Fatally Stabbed Mother of His 3 Kids, Cops Say
A man was arrested for allegedly stabbing a 28-year-old woman, the mother of his three children, to death in her Mastic home on Monday morning, Suffolk County police said.
5 Open Houses of Mega-Cheap Homes On Long Island This Weekend
There are currently 38 open houses across Long Island this weekend (Feb. 18 & Feb. 19) showcasing single-family homes for sale between $100,000 to $250,000. Here are five!
Cops: Drugged Driver Crashes, Fatally Pins Woman Pumping Gas
A 62-year-old Mastic woman died tragically this weekend when she became pinned between her car and a gas pump after another car slammed into...
Mastic Heroin Dealer Charged With Fatal OD, DA Says
An alleged heroin dealer from Mastic was charged with causing the death of a victim that overdosed on drugs sold by the suspect three months ago, Suffolk County prosecutors said.
Smith Point Triathlon Athlete Dies
A 69-year-old athlete died while competing in the 500-meter swim portion of the Smith Point Sprint Triathlon in Shirley over the weekend.
Mastic Man Fatally Struck by Van
A 35-year-old man was killed and a second was injured when the two men were struck by a van in Mastic Beach over the weekend.
Mastic Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash
A 41-year-old motorcyclist from Mastic was killed in a crash in Islip Terrace on Tuesday morning.
Yaphank Man Fatally Hit by Car
A 55-year-old Yaphank man was fatally hit by a car in Mastic on Friday afternoon.
A Beginner’s Guide to Summer on Fire Island
With the return of beach season, so too flock the crowds to Fire Island, the barrier island simultaneously known as a popular tourist destination and a hidden gem full of natural wonders. But FI is much more than that dichotomy allows. It’s home to Robert Moses State Park on the west end, Smith Point County Park on the east end and a national park featuring an eight-mile wilderness preserve. And in the middle, accessible by ferry only, are 17 car-free communities—most of which are strictly residential with a few having downtowns offering shops and nightlife.