A mural adorns the exterior of the Lake Grove Deli on Hawkins Avenue THE SCOOP The village of Lake Grove is brought together by its historic past and community parks and events "There is so much to offer in this tight-knit community," Karen Militello said noting that residents have access to local libraries Militello is selling her Scott Court house and plans to buy another in the same community "Being on a cul-de-sac is one of my favorite parts of this house," she said play street hockey and basketball with the comfort of knowing they are safe," she said With a population of just 11,000 and a land mass of under 3 square miles The village also has its own summer recreation camp for resident children in kindergarten through seventh grade Two parks — Victor Park and Kelly Park — have recently updated children's playground equipment Smith Haven Mall helped make Lake Grove a top shopping destination for Long Islanders when it opened in 1969 Lake Grove Village was already on the map thanks to Middle Country Road It bisected the community and was a major road leading east from Brooklyn and Queens making the village a top shopping destination in Suffolk County Methodist Episcopal Church was built in 1853 and served as a group of "itinerant preachers" after 1820 Clockwise from top left: homes along Park View Lane Brookvale Lane and Penn Street in Lake Grove there were 102 home sales with a median sale price of $645,000 there were 114 home sales with a median sale price of $625,000 CONDOS AND CO-OPS There are no condos or co-ops on the market Sources: 2023 American Community Survey; OneKey MLS via InfoSparks by ShowingTime; LIRR This $999,999 Lake Grove home has five bedrooms custom-built Colonial in the village has five bedrooms leads to a formal dining room and sunken den the home has a bonus room that can be used as a gaming room or a private office There is custom molding and wainscoting throughout the home This $639,000 Lake Grove home has a fenced-in pool Credit: Courtesy photo/Coldwell Banker American Homes 2½-bathroom Colonial has a living room with fireplace plus a formal dining room that transitions into an eat-in kitchen one-car attached garage and central air conditioning CORRECTION: The year Smith Haven Mall opened was misstated in a previous version of this story The Newsday app makes it easier to access content without having to log in Unlimited Digital AccessOnly 25¢for 6 months Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the men who attempted to break into a vehicle in Lake Grove in April Two men attempted to break into a vehicle parked in front of a Briarberry Court home the suspects displayed a knife and menaced the victim 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 text messages and emails will be kept confidential You must be logged in to post a comment Two vintage and collectibles markets have combined forces on Middle Country Road like Voltron in Lake Grove Retro Relics and Time Warp Toys are now Time Warp Relic Warehouse Time Warp Relic Warehouse is a veritable superstore for action figures as ‘the Mecca of toys on Long Island.” “You could never have a bad day walking around a toy store,” said co-owner James Mangiacapre Three vendors from the Time Warp ownership group first met at Emerald City Antiques & Collectibles at the old SunVet Mall in Holbrook — an arrangement they quickly outgrew So they launched their own market at the mall called Time Warp Toys in 2017 it appeared the mall’s days were numbered; the SunVet owners were no longer renewing leases The Time Warp team pivoted and opened in Lake Grove in 2019 where business actually exploded during the COVID-19 lockdowns they opened a sister space called Retro Relics antiques shop in 2021 “It’s hard to explain,” said co-owner Charles Cavalcante it doesn’t matter; people still want their G.I It doesn’t matter what’s going on in people’s lives “Nostalgia is a powerful thing.” Simply scroll down and take a photo tour with Greater Long Island or visit Time Warp Relic Warehouse at 2860 Middle Country Road in the Lidl shopping plaza, located at the corner of Hawkins Avenue. The phone number is 631-468-8615 — all photos by Nick Esposito/Greater Long Island Tap here to see what’s happening Get important news about your town as it happens Get the top stories from across our network Are you sure you want to unsubscribe from daily updates A Long Island couple is sharing the harrowing story of their newborn son’s catastrophic medical complications following a botched circumcision–and they’re calling for sweeping accountability in the medical system said his 20-day-old son Cole is now fighting for his life in the ICU at Columbia Hospital having undergone multiple emergency surgeries and more than 20 blood transfusions — all stemming from a procedure commonly considered routine “Yes, you heard that right — dying in a cardiac NICU at one of the ‘best’ hospital systems in the country from a circumcision, like this is some sort of third world country,” Groth wrote in a viral Facebook post March 31 ,with congenital heart disease and was said to be one of the healthiest babies in the cardiac NICU His family was preparing for discharge on Wednesday when a circumcision was performed late on the night of Monday Groth details a series of escalating events from 2:30 a.m through the morning hours in which he says hospital staff failed to act swiftly or escalate Cole’s care and a potentially deadly intestinal condition “They did their best to stop the bleeding but didn’t order any blood work or have access to help your loved one with anything if they needed something,” Groth wrote Cole has since undergone multiple surgeries to remove sections of dead intestinal tissue His abdomen remains open and his condition critical say they are now living “minute by minute” awaiting updates from doctors and praying for a miracle “This is my family’s nightmare turned into reality “The providers responsible for Cole’s care get to go to work like nothing happened One day this might actually be your family member… Let’s make sure it’s not because Cole’s voice went unheard.” The Groths are calling not only for prayers and support but for systemic change and awareness around circumcision risks and pediatric care protocols The most frequently encountered complication is bleeding according to Stanford Medicine and the Mayo Clinic in rare cases it can lead to severe blood loss — particularly in infants with underlying health conditions or clotting disorders Other potential complications include infection The Groths say Cole’s case highlights what they believe are severe lapses in medical judgment and hospital protocol “We don’t want any other families or babies to experience the pain and heartbreak we are going through,” Groth wrote Baby Cole remained in critical condition as of Tuesday, April 22. To follow his story or offer support, visit the GoFundMe campaign Daily Voice has reached out to NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Groups "We look forward to being a part of the Lake Grove community and serving our customers with an amazing offering of great brands at great prices," said Gemma Lionello "We're excited to grow our footprint in the New York market and introduce new customers to the Nordstrom experience."  a popular shopping center that includes a Trader Joes Smith Haven Plaza is owned by Breslin Realty & Colin Development and is located on NY State Route 347 between Moriches Road & New Moriches Road "We are very excited to welcome Nordstrom Rack to Smith Haven Plaza in Lake Grove and share their confidence in this location," said Robert Delavale "Smith Haven Plaza has the co- tenancy that Nordstrom was seeking in the market to complement their strong brand reputation and loyal customer base We look forward to their addition to this busy shopping center and the enhancement they bring to our existing dynamic retail mix." easy returns and alterations at select stores Nordstrom Rack is the largest source of new customers to Nordstrom.  This new location expands the company's physical footprint and economic impact in New York It currently operates five Nordstrom stores and 10 Nordstrom Rack stores in New York generating more than 1,900 jobs statewide.  Nordstrom is committed to investing in the diverse communities where it operates has donated more than $2 million in support of its long-term partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of the United States training and engagement of adult mentors and mentorship moments between Bigs and Littles learning to tie a tie and helping with homework.  MEDIA CONTACT: Manuela UscherNordstrom, Inc.[email protected] Nordstrom invites customers to step into a world where sport meets culture with the launch of New Balance @ The Corner (NYSE: JWN) today reported fourth quarter net earnings of $165 million or $0.97 per diluted share ("EPS") Retail Real Estate Fashion Household, Consumer & Cosmetics Do not sell or share my personal information: Executive Circle Awards Sign up for your daily digest of Long Island Business News Listen to this article Long Island Business News has announced that it has chosen this year’s winn[...] The financial landscape of Long Island continues to evolve through the leadership of the remarkable [...] Long Island’s business landscape contains a remarkable tapestry of organizations that have stood t[...] Celebrate International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month by showcasing the extraordinary wo[...] Listen to this article Lorraine Gregory Communications will be holding a blood drive at its Edgewood[...] Long Island lost 3,100 construction jobs year-over-year in March ending a 12-month streak of gains,[...] Kids Empire and My Gym are opening at Mayfair Shopping Center in Commack Chick-fil-A opens its 12th Long Island location in East Meadow creating 80 jobs and supporting loca[...] Realty Three plans $120M South Village at Station Crossings with 273 rentals Amazon plans to purchase 26.7 acres of Massapequa’s Sunrise Mall site to build a new South Shore d[...] Our mission at Long Island Business News is to be the vital business news and advertising source to Long Island’s most influential readers Get our free LIBN e-alerts & breaking news notifications Subscribe for access to the latest digital and special editions plans to open a new Nordstrom Rack store in Lake Grove “We’re excited to grow our footprint in the New York market and introduce new customers to the Nordstrom experience.” Lionello added that in this location “customers will be able to take advantage of our convenient services such as online order pick up from both Nordstrom.com and NordstromRack.com The 25,000-square-foot store will be tenants in the Smith Haven Plaza Breslin Realty & Colin Development owns Smith Haven Plaza “We are very excited to welcome Nordstrom Rack to Smith Haven Plaza in Lake Grove and share their confidence in this location,” said Robert Delavale VP and director of leasing at Breslin Realty Development Corp “Smith Haven Plaza has the co-tenancy that Nordstrom was seeking in the market to complement their strong brand reputation and loyal customer base We look forward to their addition to this busy shopping center and the enhancement they bring to our existing dynamic retail mix.” This new store location expands the retailer’s physical footprint and economic impact in New York Nordstrom Rack is the off-price retail division of Nordstrom and plays a key role in its “Closer to You” strategy which focuses on delivering customers a more convenient and interconnected shopping experience across its stores and digital platforms Read More SGB Update Stories ©2025 SGB Media. 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Use of this Site constitutes acceptance of our Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.The material on this site may not be reproduced except with the prior written permission of SGB Media Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A was found guilty after a jury trial of assault and drug possession charges for the near-fatal overdose of his infant child previously pleaded guilty to numerous crimes related to the fatal overdose of a 33-year-old adult female in January 2024 “My office is determined and dedicated to fight the fentanyl crisis and this conviction represents another step in the right direction,” said District Attorney Tierney “This is the first time in New York that fentanyl has been deemed a dangerous instrument We will continue our commitment to hold drug dealers accountable for selling this poison My office will continue to fight to make sure we keep our children safe from fentanyl and we will continue to seek justice for all victims of the fentanyl crisis.” and Mauro’s admissions during his guilty plea allocution members of the Suffolk County Police Department and the Ronkonkoma Fire Department responded to a 911 call reporting a non-responsive infant on Colmar Avenue in Lake Grove his eyes were rolled toward the back of his head and he was having extreme difficulty breathing the ambulance that was transporting the boy to the hospital had to pull over during the transit so a MedCat Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) could board the ambulance to provide additional lifesaving care to the infant The child had stopped breathing for an extended period of time on the way to Stony Brook University Hospital and had been unresponsive for approximately 40 minutes The medics inside the ambulance determined that the symptoms the child was exhibiting were from opiate poisoning They quickly acted and provided the baby with a quantity of Narcan in each nostril Five minutes after the administration of Narcan he took a full breath on his own and began to cry the 11-month-old child was diagnosed with acute fentanyl poisoning and respiratory failure and required additional doses of Narcan in the Pediatric Emergency Room After his admission to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit the infant was placed on a Narcan drip in order to prevent recurrent respiratory failure due to the opioid poisoning A search of the Lake Grove residence was conducted by the Suffolk County Police Department and investigators recovered a straw containing cocaine and a plastic bag containing cocaine residue A review of phone data recovered from Carr’s phone revealed that on January 4 he was in contact with Mauro where they discussed a sale of narcotics where Mauro offered to sell narcotics to Carr Mauro knew that the narcotics that he intended to sell Carr had caused an overdose previously and advertised the drugs to Carr as an “oz of fire that some kid od’d off of.” Over the next few days Carr actively sought out the drugs from Mauro just four days before the infant ingested a near-fatal dose of fentanyl while Suffolk County Police Department Fourth Squad detectives were conducting their investigation into Carr and Mauro Homicide Squad detectives responded to a fatal overdose that occurred at a home in Patchogue law enforcement recovered from the scene the 31-year-old victim’s1 cell phone A review of the victim’s phone data showed that she too had purchased narcotics from Mauro A further review of the data showed that on January 26 the victim texted Mauro that she had not used heroin in over a year and was concerned about the substance she was going to buy Should I be concerned?” Mauro responded that “lol u will b fine” and that he would sell her a “non-fenty” mix That same day Mauro told an unidentified purchaser that his product was so strong that it put him “out” for a couple of hours An autopsy conducted by the Suffolk County Medical Examiner’s Office concluded that the female victim’s cause of death was acute intoxication due to the combined effects of fentanyl also known as “Tranq,” is a powerful sedative commonly used by veterinarians to tranquilize large livestock and is increasingly used by drug dealers as a “cutting agent” to increase their profits on their sale of drugs Despite legislative efforts championed by District Attorney Tierney Xylazine is still currently legal to possess and sell in New York State a search warrant was executed at Mauro’s home in Miller Place Mauro attempted to destroy evidence by throwing a digital scale and a quantity of fentanyl/4-ANPP out of his bedroom window into the snow but those items were recovered by law enforcement as well as suboxone pills and Mauro’s cellphone A review of the digital evidence recovered from Mauro’s phone showed that he was aware of how deadly his narcotics were He told one contact that he was afraid to use it alone “I have Narcan but I’m alone so I gotta wait and see wut these kids say.” On January 26 the same day he reassured the victim before her fatal overdose he had a separate conversation with an unidentified purchaser where Mauro mentioned how potent the drug was after he tried it Mauro pleaded guilty to Manslaughter in the Second Degree and Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance Mauro was sentenced to five to fifteen years in prison which is the maximum sentence allowable under the law and which will be followed by a period of two years post-release supervision once he is released Carr was found guilty of one count of Assault in the Second Degree and one count of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree after a jury trial heard before Judge Goglas He is due back in court for sentencing on March 31 and faces up to two to seven years in prison This case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Danielle Davis and Daniel Fischer of the Narcotics Bureau A video recording of the incident can be found on DA Tierney’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9di_Xnhr8Mw&t=1s the Lake Grove leadership team has been focused on building relationships and getting to know and support the local community “It is such a warm and welcoming community; we are enjoying getting to know the people who live here,” says Store Manager Dawn Cooper “From volunteering at events to sponsoring them the team has done a great job building connections in the area and we are excited to have those connections grow.” Our commitment to the community includes addressing local food insecurity and supporting a variety of community organizations and events the Lake Grove Wegmans team participated in festivals volunteered for and coordinated donations to local food pantries the team assisted in celebrating the season by sponsoring the annual Pictures with Santa display at the Smith Haven Mall located across the street from the new store location This also provided an opportunity for some of our employees to meet and answer questions about the store from future shoppers the Lake Grove Wegmans’ management team partnered with Long Island Cares (LIC) to continue to help sort products pack supplies and learn about all the great things LIC does for Suffolk and Nassau counties “The LIC team received us with open arms and walked us through how to best serve the community,” says Service Area Manager Iliana Tunison “We are proud to partner with an organization that is rich in history and whose vision is to improve food security for families.” Vice President for Procurement & Supply Chain Oversight at LIC says the partnership is already making a difference and appreciates the work the volunteers provided “They brought great energy the entire time they were here packing boxes and helping our warehouse staff,” says Bob we will be better able to support those on Long Island experiencing hunger Long Island Cares is one of two food banks the store team works with to pick up donations several days each week where the team volunteered at a drive-up donation location in late January “We are excited to partner with Island Harvest on their mission to end hunger and reduce food waste on Long Island,” says Iliana “This was a rewarding experience as it allowed us to witness firsthand the remarkable difference Island Harvest makes in the community.” The Lake Grove team will continue to support LIC and Island Harvest through our annual Check Out Hunger scanning (seasonal campaign) and by providing donations three days a week to each food pantry through our perishable pick-up program The value of these partnerships is immeasurable as we share the goal of making a difference in the communities we serve the store team has donated nearly $30,000 to over two dozen local non-profit organizations and events Village of Lake Grove for the Summer and Harvest Festivals Our website uses cookies and other technologies to help it function and give you the best Wegmans experience. For more information see our Privacy Policy NY — Wegmans of Lake Grove is set to open at 9 a.m It will mark the opening of Long Island's first Wegmans Wegmans of Lake Grove will offer an abundant selection of ready-to-eat and ready-to-heat restaurant foods prepared by Executive Chef Nick Lizo and his culinary staff Food options include everything from fresh sushi Customers can enjoy Asian-inspired cuisine a self-serve coffee station featuring Wegmans’ signature coffee The seafood department features fish sourced daily from fishing families on the East Coast The store also features a produce section with hundreds of different fruits and vegetables and a cheese shop that has specialty and artisan cheeses produced domestically or imported from around the world Customers can click here to sign up for Wegmans Shoppers Club and download the Wegmans app and the ability to create shopping lists sorted by aisle The Wegmans website and app also allow customers to complete all their grocery shopping online for curbside pickup or delivery to their door in as little as one hour The Wednesday opening date has remained consistent with what Wegmans announced months ago The Suffolk County Police Department issued a travel advisory for motorists ahead of the Wegmans opening "Large crowds are expected around the area of Wegmans "Motorists should expect an increase in traffic on Middle Country Road Motorists not attending the opening should use alternate roads in the area." The Wegmans in Lake Grove may not be the only location for long and the company is pursuing sites and properties that can accommodate its 100,000-square-foot supermarkets Real estate sources told LIBN that Wegmans expressed interest in the Garden City/Westbury market area that it could redevelop Wegmans states that it offers benefits to both full and part-time employees Employees also receive opportunities for career development and growth as well as tuition assistance through the company’s employee scholarship program the Wegmans Employee Scholarship Program awards tuition assistance to employees who meet specific academic Part-time workers can receive up to $1,500 per year and full-time workers up to $2,200 per year for four years with no restrictions on the course of study or post-college career path is a regional supermarket chain with 111 stores located along the East coast The family company celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2016 Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. followed by 1 year of post release supervision after a jury found him guilty in February of assault and drug possession charges in connection with the January 2024 near-fatal overdose of his infant child “It is nothing short of miraculous that first responders were able to revive this infant with Narcan,” said District Attorney Tierney “I continue to urge our legislators to pass the Death by Dealer statute which would give us the tools needed to seek justice proportionate to the harm caused with enhanced penalties No child should have to fight for her life because of exposure to these deadly substances and no community should have to bury victims of this poison without proper justice being served.” The evidence at trial established that on January 13 members of the Suffolk County Police Department and the Ronkonkoma Fire Department responded to a 911 call reporting a non- responsive infant on Colmar Avenue in Lake Grove Carr was convicted after a jury trial heard before Acting Supreme Court Justice Philip Golgas and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree he was in contact with the separately-convicted defendant Robert Mauro where Mauro offered to sell narcotics to Carr Mauro advertised the drugs to Carr as an “oz of fire that some kid od’d off of.” Over the next few days law enforcement recovered from the scene the 31-year-old overdose victim’s1 cell phone A review of that victim’s phone data showed that she too had purchased narcotics from Mauro Mauro pleaded to Manslaughter in the Second Degree in October 2024 He was sentenced to 5 to 15 years in prison You must be logged in to post a comment 2025 at 9:48 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Two women and a man stole sunglasses from Sunglass Hut in the Smith Haven Mall on Dec (Courtesy of Suffolk County Crime Stoppers)LAKE GROVE NY — Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is seeking the public's help finding the three people who stole merchandise from a Lake Grove store in December Two women and a man stole approximately $1,500 worth of sunglasses from Sunglass Hut Police ask anyone with information to reach Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and leave an anonymous tip via phone call at 1-800-220-TIPS, using a mobile app which can be downloaded through the App Store or Google Play by searching P3 Tips, or online at www.P3Tips.com A cash reward is offered for information that leads to an arrest The Suffolk County Police Department is advising motorists of road closures for the grand opening of a supermarket in Lake Grove on Wednesday Large crowds are expected around the area of Wegmans Motorists should expect an increase in traffic on Middle Country Road Motorists not attending the opening should use alternate roads in the area Wegmans Food Markets has announced that it will celebrate the grand opening of its Lake Grove store on Wednesday Located at 3270 Middle Country Road in the DSW Plaza the 101,000 square-foot supermarket will be Wegmans’ first on Long Island “We have been actively hiring and training new employees and are excited to open our doors on Feb 26 to serve the Lake Grove community,” said store manager Dawn Cooper in a press release Located in the former Fairway Market  space the new store will employ more than 500 people in full- and part-time positions and will feature restaurant-style foods at its Market Café including sushi and sandwiches; along with a hot self-serve bar; a large produce department; and a wide variety of seafood There will be an equal number of full-service and self-checkout registers and plenty of parking will greet customers at the top of every hour and there is a designated seating area to enjoy eat-in meals and sponsored the annual Pictures with Santa display at the Smith Haven Mall They also formed a partnership with Long Island Cares and Island Harvest to improve food security for local families through their annual Check Out Hunger scanning and by providing donations three days a week to the food banks through their perishable pick-up program and others who need assistance,” said Bob LaBarbara of Long Island Cares “It is such a warm and welcoming community; we are enjoying getting to know the people who live here,” said Cooper the regional supermarket chain operates over 100 locations along the east coast the Lake Grove store will be open daily from 6 a.m a culinary destination that offers cooking classes is set to open at the Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove in June Sur La Table is a "key component" of Simon Property Groups’ plan to transform the Smith Haven center the new store will provide an inviting space for culinary enthusiasts of all levels to explore the world of cooking — from hands on classes to top-of-the-line kitchen gear Sur La Table aims to inspire chefs of all levels to "make more and gather often." "We are thrilled to bring Sur La Table’s engaging experiences around cooking to the Smith Haven Mall," Jordan Voloshin "Our mission has always been to inspire people to cook with joy and this new location allows us to connect with an even larger community of food lovers With the revitalization of Smith Haven Mall we’re excited to be part of this exciting new chapter and offer a fresh innovative shopping experience to the region." Sur La Table’s arrival at Smith Haven Mall is "one of many exciting changes" being made at Smith Haven Mall the mall's director of marketing and business development "This new addition aligns perfectly with our vision to offer shoppers a more dynamic "We’re proud to welcome Sur La Table to our growing list of brands joining the center and are confident it will be a great addition to the mall." The new Sur La Table location will be open to shoppers starting in June from Mondays through Thursdays from 10 a.m to 8 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m To learn more about upcoming events, cooking classes, and exclusive products, people may visit the Sur La Table website Sur La Table was founded on the idea of "Make good food Sur La Table first opened its doors in Seattle's Pike Place Market in 1972 our founder Shirley Collins partnered with the world’s best chefs and kitchen brands to bring customers trusted tools to make delicious memories Resident chefs teach 60K cooking classes a year to more than 700K people in Sur La Table kitchens and now online Sur La Table strives to be a resource for cooks of all levels was awarded $7.5M in sexual harassment suit against her former employer A Suffolk jury awarded $7.5 million in damages to a former employee of a Hauppauge-based medical device manufacturer who alleged a “campaign of sexual harassment” at her workplace according to court documents filed with the U.S filed a civil suit against Tuttnauer USA and two former executive level employees alleging repeated instances of sexual harassment the creation of a hostile work environment and one instance of alleged sexual assault over Russo’s 26 years at the company a jury of five men and two women on Wednesday rendered a finding in favor of Russo a maker of machines that sterilize medical and dental equipment collectively subjected Russo to “a hostile work environment sexual harassment” and “retaliation for opposing discrimination based on sex.” The jury awarded Russo $2.5 million in compensatory damages and another $5 million in punitive damages who represented the defendants in the case did not respond to requests seeking comment Thursday Brewington referred to Tuttnauer’s local office as a workplace culture “permeated with inappropriate sexual overtones.” “This was one of the most outrageous work environments that I’ve ever had to deal with in some 40 years of practice,” he said Russo was fired from her job as the controller of the company in February 2018 over a "reorganization," Brewington said Russo said Thursday the jury’s verdict was a “vindication.” “Yesterday was a relief to know that justice was done,” Russo said over the phone with Brewington on the call Russo said she has been suffering from panic attacks nightmares and PTSD because of her experiences at Tuttnauer and her firing “It was as if I was working in an all-boys club,” she said the groping … they did whatever they wanted to do and it came from the top.” dates to November 1991 when another former vice president allegedly “inappropriately placed his arm around” Russo and “made unwanted and unwelcome sexual advances” by repeatedly asking Russo to have dinner after work at a house rented by the company Among the most alarming of the allegations Connors allegedly made “unwanted sexual advances” and became “more aggressive and physical” over the years Russo wrote a complaint to then-company president Ran Tuttnauer Connors allegedly “rubbed his body” against Russo before “forcefully” assaulting and pinning her to a desk Russo did not file a criminal complaint for fear of losing her job Labor and employment attorney Domenique Camacho Moran said it is uncommon for workplace sexual harassment lawsuits to go to a jury trial sexual harassment lawsuits go through a multi-phase process that makes it more likely that attorneys will reach a settlement retail and all things business across Long Island By clicking Sign up, you agree to our privacy policy Get more on these and other NewsdayTV stories Greater Smithtown coverage is funded in part by Keith Dawson of The Dawson Team of Signature Premier Properties. Click here to view current listings Nordstrom Rack, the off-price retail division of Nordstrom, has announced a fifth store is in the works for Long Island, this time in Lake Grove at Smith Haven Plaza The news comes just months after the company revealed a Holbrook location is being planned Lake Grove is expected to open this fall at Smith Haven Plaza. The 25,000-square-foot store will fill a portion of the old Bed Bath & Beyond building, according to Long Island Business News “We look forward to being a part of the Lake Grove community and serving our customers with an amazing offering of great brands at great prices,” said Gemma Lionello “We’re excited to grow our footprint in the New York market and introduce new customers to the Nordstrom experience.”  Inc., currently operates five Nordstrom stores and 10 Nordstrom Rack stores in New York state with its Long Island locations for Nordstrom Rack being in Garden City which opened last summer at Gardiner Manor Mall It’s one actual Nordstrom store is located at Roosevelt Field The Nordstrom Rack in Huntington Station that was adjacent to Walt Whitman Mall closed in the spring of 2021 — photo courtesy of Nordstrom Rack on Facebook Wegmans opens its first Long Island store this week  NY — Wegmans is set to open in Lake Grove — its first location on Long Island — in February Wegmans Food Markets’ new 100,000 square-foot store The market is hiring for full- and part-time positions across the store — including sushi "We have been actively hiring and training new employees and are seeking more enthusiastic candidates to complete our team before opening day," store manager Dawn Cooper said in a news release "The construction of the new store is nearly finished and we are excited to open our doors on February 26 to serve the Lake Grove community." Wegmans Lake Grove will feature all departments found in other Wegmans locations including delicious restaurant foods (sushi an abundant produce department with hundreds of different fruits and vegetables Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the woman who allegedly stole merchandise from a Lake Grove store this month A woman allegedly stole two pair of shoes from Dick’s Sporting Goods located in the Smith Haven Mall on February 17 at approximately 12:40 p.m The shoes were valued at approximately $330 2025 at 1:05 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Suffolk police detectives believe the driver who fatally struck a pedestrian early Saturday in Lake Grove was driving a 2006 to 2007 dark gray Honda Accord The department sent a photo of a similar car (Suffolk County Police Department)LAKE GROVE NY — Suffolk County police detectives believe the person who fatally struck a pedestrian in Lake Grove this weekend was driving a 2006 to 2007 dark gray Honda Accord The department sent a photo of a similar car to reporters and requested the public's help finding the driver wanted for the hit-and-run that killed Sampada Aduulla when she was struck by a vehicle traveling eastbound at 6:20 a.m and Aduulla was pronounced dead at the scene Detectives are asking anyone with information on this crash to contact the Major Case Unit at 631-852-6555 or anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS (Michael DeSantis/Patch)Wegmans opened in Lake Grove on Wednesday NY — Wegmans opened in Lake Grove — its first store on Long Island — on Wednesday morning to much fanfare Thousands of Long Islanders flocked to the store on its opening day; some experiencing Wegmans for the first time and some even getting to experience nostalgia Linda Sbarra moved from Rochester — where Wegmans is headquartered — to Port Jefferson and said she grew up going to Wegmans Sbarra wasted no time visiting the Lake Grove store Sbarra said Wegmans has "everything and anything you could want." I'm so excited to go around and see everything." and take their meal over to the nearby dining area The price depends on how much one's box of food weighs a personal trainer at the Crunch Fitness located in the same shopping center as Wegmans said the protein and vegetable selection at the new supermarket is "great." "To be able to train [at Crunch Fitness] and come here for the healthy options of food is something; we all look forward to coming here," he said "We're really happy to have them in the community." Eating healthy is an important part of fitness Warshaw said the meats offered at Wegmans all look "so fresh" and "fantastic." Warshaw and fellow Crunch Fitness members staff checked out the cafeteria that Wegmans offers "It caters to my diet and offers an array of healthy options so you're not pigeonholed into getting one thing," he said "I think it gives people a great selection of what they need to have a great diet." a "big sushi guy," said he plans to eat sashimi offered at the Wegmans market "The good protein from the fish; I think that's going to be my go-to any day of the week." Carmine Spinelli said the new store offers a "huge selection" with a lot of prepared foods that he did not realize was offered Spinelli had shopped at a competing supermarket before going to Wegmans for the first time on Wednesday but he said he thinks he will shop at Wegmans instead now Spinelli said the selection offered at the cafeteria is "overwhelming Melissa Messina said Wegmans is "very nice" with a "good selection" of varied items When asked her favorite part of the new supermarket Warshaw said he hopes the Wegmans opening will attract more people to the area "All the workers here have been so welcoming I just think it's really cool to have this for the community Being able to see the community flourish with a whole bunch of people coming in here; Wegmans has just done a spectacular job we've seen the production of it being built and all the work they put in so it's cool to see it finally come to fruition." Wegmans replaced an old Toys"R"Us and Babies"R"Us An Ashley's Furniture moved to another space in the shopping center to pave the way for Wegmans and we'll hopefully welcome new members into our gym," Warshaw said "I think it's going to be a really good opportunity and we're happy to see the community doing really well." Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate two females who allegedly stole from a Lake Grove store in December allegedly stole three toys from Barnes & Noble For Immediate Release: Lake Grove Concert Series Rings in the Holidays with Bells & BrassA one hour and uplifting concert in the beautiful Lake Grove sanctuary!December 22nd OR: Lake Grove Concert Series brings an evening of holiday spirit to Lake Oswego with the 24th Annual Bells and Brass a joyous Christmas favorite that features the celestial sounds of the Lake Grove Covenant Bell Choir in combination with the jubilant sounds of brass quintet and percussion from the Oregon Symphony this year’s concert features local poet Robin Halverson The Lake Grove Concert Series is proud to highlight the talented Covenant Bell Choir in this seasonal favorite All are welcome to experience this uplifting seasonal concert featuring some of the region’s finest musical talent in our awe-inspiring space.WHAT: Lake Grove Concert Series presents Bells and BrassWHEN: Sunday 5:30pm & 7:30pmWHO: Covenant Bell Choir Aaron Waite Conductor Oregon Symphony Brass Quintet & PercussionJeffrey Work Lake Grove Presbyterian Church 4040 Sunset Dr OR 97035Learn more: Bells & Brass Facebook Event PageAbout Lake Grove Concert SeriesFree Single-Hour Concerts of Uplifting Music in a Beautiful SpaceThe Lake Grove Concert Series is Lake Oswego’s regional hub for world-class music presenting the area’s finest talent performing uplifting music in a beautiful and welcoming space The concerts are free and easy to attend given their single-hour length With close connections to members of the Oregon Symphony the series was created in order to open the building’s doors to the entire community sharing both the awe-inspiring space and the rich cadre of musical talent family-friendly series that provides an easily accessible concert experience in the heart of Lake Oswego.Learn more: Lake Grove Concert SeriesMedia contact: Aaron Lange Lake Grove Presbyterian Church; 503-206-1962; aaronl@lakegrovepres.org ### By TOM D'ANTONI // Molly Tentarelli is with Paul K Ward at his studio Molly is as versatile an artist as it gets Listen to her sing at the end of our conversation read more Read Previous Entries >> P.O. Box 5494Portland, OR 97228Contact: contact@oregonmusicnews.com music magazine covers music news and events in Portland and throughout the state.  Contact Us | About Oregon Music News | Advertise With Us OMN Contributors | Web Help The new stores are under construction on Long Island and in Maryland and they are all slated to open before the end of 2025 All three stores will feature the traditional departments Wegmans customers have come to know and love There will be drive through curbside loading lanes for all online grocery and Meals-To-Go order pickups customers can rely on Wegmans’ knowledgeable and caring employees to provide an unparalleled shopping experience New York The first to open will be also our first on Long Island The 101,000 square foot store will open in Lake Grove The new store will employ more than 500 part- and full-time people and the vast majority are local to the area Lake Grove Wegmans will include a Market Café featuring fresh sushi Asian foods and homestyle favorites as well as a made-to-order old fashion sub shop a separate cafe checkout area is also provided for restaurant foods to-go or dine-in customers and more than 630 parking spaces Interesting fact: The top of the clock tower is the highest point in Lake Grove Maryland We will be opening our ninth Maryland store in Rockville Maryland during the second quarter of 2025 The 80,000 square foot store is part of the new Twinbrook Quarter Community and includes two levels of spacious parking below the store The store plans to fill 500 part- and full-time positions Interesting fact: Wegmans shoppers will get 90 minutes of free parking Connecticut 2025 will also see our first Connecticut store which will be opening in Norwalk The 92,000 square foot store will include 13 full service and 15 self-checkout registers and many of the same Market Cafe features as our Lake Grove store There will be a two-story parking deck with 551 parking spaces and a bridge into a second mezzanine level of the food market Interesting fact: The parking garage will include solar canopies on the second level of the parking deck and 12 Tesla charging stations on the lower level Our website uses cookies and other technologies to help it function and give you the best Wegmans experience. For more information see our Privacy Policy. Suffolk County Police released new details Monday about the sedan involved in a hit-and-run that killed a 24-year-old Lake Grove woman early Saturday morning. Detectives believe the vehicle that struck Sampada Aduulla as she crossed Nesconset Highway near Hallock Road about 6:20 a.m. was a 2006 or 2007 dark gray Honda Accord. Authorities provided a photo of the model — as seen above — in hopes of generating leads. Aduulla was pronounced dead at the scene after the driver fled eastbound on the highway. Police are urging anyone with information about the vehicle or the crash to contact the Major Case Unit at 631.852.6555 or submit tips anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1.800.220.TIPS. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nris_Adda (@nris_adda) Facebook) and a Honda Accord (Suffolk County Police) Window to the food prep kitchen at the new Hummus Fit store in Lake Grove Hummus Fit expands with new Lake Grove operations  The Wegmans train has entered the station in Lake Grove The popular Rochester-based chain opens its first Long Island supermarket on Wednesday after nearly three years of planning and construction at 3270 Middle Country Rd. And Greater Long Island got a first look Measuring 100,000 square feet, Lake Grove marks just the third Wegmans in the region and follows openings in Brooklyn and Manhattan The Lake Grove location features the largest sub sandwich station in the NYC market store manager Dawn Cooper said future customers would stop by often to inquire about the opening date And it’s exciting for our employees at the same time They’re looking forward to showing the community what they’re passionate about Wegmans has also partnered with Island Harvest and Long Island Cares for near-daily food bank donations the company typically opens two to three locations per year The Lake Grove store will be the first to open in 2025 Here’s the sandwich station at the new Wegmans in Lake Grove: The new Lake Grove Wegmans features the largest sub sandwich station in the NYC market, according to the company. pic.twitter.com/7VfejmKSrx Photos by Greater Long Island’s Andrew Theodorakis 2024 at 2:35 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Kerrianne Kelly has died after she was critically injured in a fire on Thursday night Suffolk police said in an update on Sunday NY — A woman has died of injuries she suffered in a house fire in Lake Grove on Thursday night Fourth Precinct officers responded to a Moriches Road home after a 911 caller reported a fire at the residence at 11:13 p.m was located in the home and transported to Stony Brook University Hospital in critical condition There were no other occupants in the house The cause of the fire is non-criminal in nature Detectives are asking anyone with information on the fire to call the Arson Section at 631-852-6024 Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Squad detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate two people who allegedly stole from a Lake Grove store in February A man and woman allegedly stole assorted clothing from Dick’s Sporting Goods Click here for Greater Long Island newsletters. Click here to download the iPhone app expanded its Long Island footprint on Saturday It’s “Pineappleland’s” fifth outpost on the Island The owner of the Woodbury shop, Alyson Halpin of Lake Grove, has signed on with Playa Bowls to open four Long Island shops. She said she’ll open locations in Stony Brook and Commack, as well as another Long Island location that hasn’t been determined, according to a Long Island Press report. The Woodbury shop, located at 8285 Jericho Turnpike celebrated its grand opening by giving the first 50 customers a free bowl and a custom Playa Bowls T-shirt. Leading up to the opening, the store also engaged fans with five days of Instagram giveaways. A DJ was on hand during the launch event, which ran from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @playabowlswoodbury_li setting a goal of teaching their children about entrepreneurship “We’re very excited to be opening our family business so our kids can learn about starting and running a business,” Halpin told the Long Island Press “Our children are all going to work here and be a part of this My daughter does social media for the store.” Playa Bowls has more than 275 locations nationwide The chain offers bowls built on a variety of bases The Woodbury location — open daily from 8 a.m Suffolk County’s sole Playa Bowls is in Miller Place Top photo: Satisfied customers at Playa Bowls in Woodbury (Instagram 2025 at 10:12 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}A man and woman stole clothing from Dick's Sporting Goods in Lake Grove on Feb NY — Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is seeking the public's help finding the man and woman who A man and woman stole assorted clothing from Dick’s Sporting Goods 2024 at 10:07 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}A teenager was injured in a stabbing in Lake Grove on Saturday NY — A teenager was stabbed Saturday night in Lake Grove A 16-year-old male was stabbed when he tried to intervene in a fight between a small group of people on the sidewalk outside of the food court at the Smith Haven Mall The teenager was brought to a local hospital in stable condition for treatment of injuries that are not life-threatening Another 16-year-old male was brought to a local hospital for minor injuries suffered during the fight Detectives are asking anyone with information on the incident to contact the Fourth Squad at 631-854-8452 or Crime Stoppers at 800-220-TIPS is the Lake Oswego School District's second-oldest school building The district is currently weighing whether to close the school and lease the land pending the results of a $150,000 feasibility study due this fall.Lucas Hellberg .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Lucas Hellberg | Youth VoicesThe Lake Oswego School District is weighing whether to close the district’s second oldest elementary school and lease the property to the wealthy suburb’s government for use as a new library which was built in 1949 and is the district’s only school in a commercial zone “It feels like (the district) is asking us to sacrifice our school for the greater good and that is not OK with us,” JulieAnna Giannini “I think they need to really look at creative solutions that can maximize revenue and maintain a school in Lake Grove.” the district would demolish and close the school and then lease a portion of the land to the city or to commercial developers It would use the rest to build a new district administrative office district officials estimate that the school would be closed by the start of the 2030-2031 school year at the earliest At least some of the 480 students who are projected to attend Lake Grove that year by demographers at Portland State University’s Population Research Center would be relocated to the district’s former Uplands Elementary which is 2 miles away from Lake Grove Elementary That plan would require either a major remodel or rebuild of Uplands as well as a redrawing of the district’s school boundaries Another option the district is considering is to demolish the Lake Grove building and rebuild the school on its current site any leftover land could be leased or used for a new district office though space for either option would be limited The district is spending $150,000 on a feasibility study to consider both possibilities as well as future plans for other schools in the district The study draws on data collected by district staff architecture firms and commercial real estate firms The results will be presented to the community in two open houses that will be held Sept 12 and 14 before the school board votes whether to close the school in either September or October “Receiving the public testimony (and) learning more about the proposals and their impact … has been very impactful for the board,” then Chair Brian Bills said in June when board members signed off on funding the feasibility study “It has shined a light on things we need to know things we need to get more information on as well as understanding the pulse of the community.” While the potential closure of Lake Grove Elementary has sparked the most controversy among community members two of the district’s other elementary schools Palisades World Language School and Forest Hills Elementary depending on the results of the feasibility study Many Lake Grove parents and community members said they feel blindsided district officials say the idea of closing Lake Grove and leasing the land is not new They say the site’s future has been discussed for years when the district has considered school closures In 2014, the district conducted a commercial appraisal of the Lake Grove site Later work by the district’s Elementary Facilities Task Force during the 2018-2019 school year also pointed to possibly selling or leasing the school site in the future “Opening Uplands as a seventh elementary school would alleviate overcrowding at other district schools. This approach could also provide the district with the option of selling or leasing Lake Grove (prime location has income-generating potential),” the task force’s executive summary says Bennett said the city’s idea could be advantageous to both the district and the city as the district looks for a more centralized district office that could be built along with the library and community center on the Lake Grove site district staff are spread across three different locations in Lake Oswego maintain that they are not attempting to influence the district’s future decision on the Lake Grove site “While we’re great partners with the district and often work together on projects that serve the entire community we do not expect the district to ever make a decision based on (anything) other than the best interests of the students they serve,” Lake Oswego Mayor Joe Buck said in an email Buck acknowledged families’ attachment to Lake Grove but said any decisions should be made in the interest of all Lake Oswego residents “People in First Addition are endeared to the library, families that have attended Lake Grove Elementary are endeared to that elementary school,” Buck said at a City Council Joint Work Session meeting with the city’s library and parks advisory boards in April “These (discussions) require us to think beyond our own neighborhood … beyond what we are currently comfortable with and really think with our community lens about what we could do for future generations of this community.” said that the reason the city reached out to the district for a potential partnership on the Lake Grove site is because of the lack of other suitable properties in the city for a new library and community center There aren’t any other pieces of property in this community that are 10 acres of contiguous land,” Bennett said in an interview with The Oregonian/OregonLive “(This is) really a decision that’s not come around for 20 to 40 years (in Lake Oswego),” Bennett added Bennett said that the current city library doesn’t have enough space on its one-acre property for the city’s plans for a larger library and community center She said it was made for a different time and lacks modern library amenities We don’t have a makerspace … or any kind of event space,” Bennet said “It was just built for how people did libraries in the early 1980s.” But — in yet another preview of a dynamic that’s likely to repeat itself — Lake Grove families and community members are mobilizing against any potential change citing the potential negative community and educational impacts that come with closing a cherished local elementary school In April, concerned parents launched Save Lake Grove a group that is dedicated to stopping the closure of the school The group, which has signs all over the neighborhood and has staged protests, has started a petition asking the district’s school board to “maintain the current location” of all of Lake Oswego’s seven elementary schools The school has been here for 100 years,” said Giannini Several community members said the potential closure and relocation of Lake Grove Elementary threatens the neighborhood’s walkability “My family moved here because this is one of the only walkable communities in Lake Oswego,” Lake Grove parent Lindsey Boccia said And they say closing the school is a breach of what was promised when voters supported a May 2017 bond measure. Flyers advertising that bond said that Lake Grove was in line for “replacement,” pending voter approval of a future bond proposal that is currently planned for May 2025 “We definitely feel like the district is not making good on its promises to the taxpayers and voters,” Giannini said district officials say that a lot has changed since they made the flyer and there was no guarantee made that Lake Grove would be rebuilt “Replacing doesn’t mean rebuilding (Lake Grove) on the same property,” longtime school board member Liz Hartman said also pointed out that the flyer made no guarantees about future projects expressly noting that “separate voter approval is required” for replacement of Lake Grove and other schools But Lake Grove parents say they won’t back down “We expect you to follow through on this vision that was presented to the Lake Oswego community when our support was needed to pass the first two bond phases,” Lake Grove parent Joseph Imatani said at a June school board meeting “We understand and expect reasonable revisions to these plans We don’t understand pushing forward a revised plan replacing Lake Grove Elementary with other uses perhaps commercial use buildings that seemingly few in the community have voiced support for.” This story was written by Youth Voices contributor Lucas Hellberg a recent graduate of Lakeridge High School in Lake Oswego he was an editor-in-chief for his school’s newspaper a Model UN award winner and cross country letter winner is particularly interested in reporting on politics he plans to double major in journalism and computer science at the University of Oregon Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, (updated 8/1/2024) and acknowledgement of our Privacy Policy, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/1/2025) © 2025 Advance Local Media LLC. 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