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Donna Christopher

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New Robot Expands Surgical Services At Putnam Hospital Center A new robot joined the surgical team at Putnam Hospital Center. The da Vinci Xi robot by Intuitive is the latest robot model at the hospital with such enhancements as a sharper three-dimensional visualization, a better range of motion and greater operative reach for the surgeon, according to hospital spokesperson Marcela Rojas. The Xi will also expand the types of robotics surgeries offered at Putnam Hospital Center. An earlier model of the da Vinci robotic surgical system was introduced at the hospital in 2012, ushering in a new era of minimally invasive procedures. Since then, about ei…

by Donna Christopher

07/14/2019

Lifestyle

Frankly Speaking: Here Are Five Places To Enjoy A Hot Dog In Suffolk County To be frank, hot dogs are everywhere, from convenience stores to fine restaurants. Here are five places to enjoy them in Suffolk County. Charlie's Legendary Hot Dogs & Onions, 16 Lowell Ave., Islip Terrace: A hot dog truck in Brentwood first opened in 1963 by Charlie and Rose Summa and after a hiatus are back in Islip. In a Facebook review on the restaurant's page, Dannyboy Perkins posted recently that he is from Tennessee and had "'wonderful hot dogs" and "great service" at Charlie's. Chiddy's Cheesesteaks Inc., 1851 Sunrise Highway, Bay Shore: There are five various …

by Donna Christopher

07/14/2019

Lifestyle

Frankly Speaking: Here Are Five Places To Enjoy A Hot Dog In Fairfield County To be frank, there are plenty of places in Fairfield County to enjoy a hot dog. Here are five to try. Walter's Hot Dogs, 200 Commons Park South, Stamford: This is the second location of a century-old landmark in Mamaroneck which opened in Stamford in 2017. The Harbor Point green hut looks like the original. The hot dogs come with signature house-made mustard or ketchup. Daniel M. of New York City wrote on Yelp, "...best hot-dog spot in the tristate area. Nothing compares to Walter's. Not much to say, just an amazing hotdog and atmosphere." The Wienery, 17 …

by Donna Christopher

07/14/2019

Lifestyle

Don't Fawn Over It: Here's What To Do If You Spot A Baby Deer All Alone There are plenty of baby deer who are out and often alone and in the open, officials are advising area residents, while adding an important caveat: If you see one, leave it be. It is natural for a baby fawn in its first weeks of life to be lying in nature, according to wildlife experts. Their mothers park them in the open to keep them safe from predators, according to CLAWS, an education and animal rehabilitation nonprofit. As long as the fawn is lying or walking quietly, it should be left for its mother to pick up later. Human contact with wildlife can have unintended consequences t…

by Donna Christopher

07/14/2019

Police & Fire

Man Is Accused Of Trying To Cash A Fraudulent Postal Money Order In Greenwich A 27-year-old man was arrested for allegedly trying to cash a fraudulent postal money order in Greenwich. On Tuesday, July 9 at approximately 3:07 p.m., police were called to 27 Valley Drive on a report of ongoing check fraud at the post office, according to Greenwich Police. An officer approached the alleged suspect, Antoine M. Mable, of Manhattan, police said. An investigation reportedly revealed that Mable tried to cash a fraudulent postal money order for $808, according to police. The investigation also revealed that Mable had an active warrant stemming from the Mashantucket Pequot Tr…

by Donna Christopher

07/13/2019

News

Woman Who Worked As Director Of Lynbrook Charity Convicted Of Stealing $1 Million For Luxuries A federal jury convicted a Merrick woman who is the former director of a Long Island Charity of stealing almost $1 million for luxury items such as vacations and cosmetic surgeries. Wafa Abboud, 51, the former executive director of Human First, a charity in Lynbrook that serves developmentally disabled people, was convicted of embezzling funds, bank fraud, and money laundering. The verdict followed a two-week trial before United States District Judge Edward R. Korman in Brooklyn. When sentenced, Abboud faces up to 30 years imprisonment. Richard P. Donoghue, United States…

by Donna Christopher

07/13/2019

Obituaries

Robert Dransite, Music Professor At Nassau Community College, Carle Place Teacher, Dies A man who worked as a music professor at Nassau Community College for more than 50 years and who was also a longtime teacher and bandleader in Carle Place Public Schools died on Monday, July 8 at age 86. Robert Stanley Dransite taught in Carle Place school district for 36 years and was an adjunct professor at several Long Island colleges and universities, most notably NCC for 53 years until retiring. Dransite was a professional musician whose most notable affiliations were with Bob Dransite Orchestra, Al Miller Band, and Peter Duchin Orchestra, according to his obituary. He is survive…

by Donna Christopher

07/13/2019

Police & Fire

Good Samaritan Stops Woman Accused In Hit-Run With School Bus In Mastic, Police Say A Good Samaritan apprehended a woman who allegedly was involved in a hit-and-run with a school bus in Mastic on Friday morning, July 12. Luz Maria Fuentes was driving a 2004 Toyota Siena on Mastic Road, near Mastic Boulevard, when her vehicle allegedly struck the rear of a mini school bus with three children and two adults on board at approximately 7:45 a.m., Suffolk County Police said. Fuentes fled and, a short time later, her vehicle struck a trailer that was attached to a pickup truck traveling on Mastic Road and fled, according to police. A Good Samaritan reportedly followed Fuen…

by Donna Christopher

07/12/2019

Police & Fire

Police Ask Public's Help After Hit-Run Motorist Strikes, Injures 14-Year-Old In Darien A hit-and-run driver struck and injured a 14-year-old boy in Darien and police are asking the public's help in finding the motorist. The teen was riding his bicycle on Old Kings Highway South near the intersection of Locust Hill Road on Thursday, July 11 around 8:50 a.m., according to Darien Police. As he was headed south towards Locust Hill Road, he crossed from the west side of the street to the east side as he approached the intersection of Locust Hill Road, police said. At the same time, a vehicle going west on Locust Hill Road turned right onto Old Kings Highway South. As it ne…

by Donna Christopher

07/12/2019

Police & Fire

Lock Cars, Remove Valuables, New Canaan Police Warn Residents Thieves are stealing from unlocked cars where keys were left inside overnight, according to New Canaan Police. Police warn residents to lock the cars and remove the keys to prevent unwanted theft of valuables or your car being stolen. This is a preventable crime so take action and don't become a victim, New Canaan Police said.

by Donna Christopher

07/12/2019

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