Vengeful Arsonist Who Torched East Islip Bar After Being Booted Takes Plea Deal: Authorities
A Long Island man who tried to torch a local bar after he was kicked out has admitted to arson, authorities said.
Paul Lucia, 60, of Islip Terrace, pleaded guilty Tuesday, Oct. 13 in the fire at Riley Fibbers in East Islip, the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office said. He faces a maximum prison term of 10 years after taking a plea deal, authorities said.
Lucia was asked to leave the bar around 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 20, 2025, after taking a picture of a staff member, authorities said. He drove away in a white Jeep Patriot but returned with a gas can and a lighter around 7:30 p.m., investig…
Suffolk Cop, Two Others Admit Running Suffolk Prostitution Ring
A veteran Long Island police officer, along with two others, formally confessed to running multiple brothels over a span of four years.
George Trimigliozzi, 56, of Islip, pleaded guilty to corruption, promoting prostitution, and related charges in Suffolk County Court on Monday, Sept. 15. Trimigliozzi is a veteran Suffolk County police officer.
Frank Saggio, 61, of West Islip; and Dana Ciardullo, 33, of North Bellmore also admitted their roles in a prostitution enterprise that operated out of locations in Holbrook and West Babylon between 2019 and 2024.
Prosecutors laid out how Saggio…
Pair Of Multifamily Projects Planned For Long Island
Two apartment complexes with many amenities are in the works on Long Island.
The multifamily, multi-use buildings are meant to “reinvigorate” the downtown areas of Lynbrook and Baldwin, according to Breslin Realty Development Corp, the developer of both buildings.
Currently under construction at 47 Broadway in Lynbrook, the first of the two buildings is The Langdon.
With 201 units in an upscale building, The Langdon offers a myriad of amenities, including a co-working space, a health club, an outdoor deck with barbeque and garden, a dog run, and a dog spa.
If that isn’t enough, The Lan…
New Update: Alleged Mall Shooter Nabbed Following Long Island Incident
The man thought to be responsible for shoplifting from a Long Island mall – and firing a gun after he was caught – has been taken into custody, police reported.
On Thursday, Oct. 27, police arrested Nicholas Aaron Hibbert, age 24, for the Valley Stream event that occurred earlier that week, according to Nassau County Police.
Earlier Report - Shot Fired: Shoplifter Flees Valley Stream Mall After Altercation
Hibbert was allegedly at the Clique clothing store at the Green Acres Mall, located at 1015 Green Acres Mall, Sunrise Highway, on Monday, Oct. 23.
At around 11:15 a.m., he…
