News 12's Zach Feldman takes us inside to the ring to show how they are getting ready 2025 at 9:51 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Two women were arrested during a massage parlor raid at Tao’s Foot Spa in Nesconset on Wednesday NY — Two women were arrested during a massage parlor raid in Nesconset on Wednesday Fourth Precinct police personnel and Town of Smithtown officials was charged with unauthorized practice of a profession The Town of Smithtown Fire Marshall and Building Department issued multiple violations to thebusiness and deemed the location unsafe for occupancy Liu and Han were issued desk appearance tickets and are scheduled to be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip on a later date Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. 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 beloved pizzeria employee is facing a long road to recovery after he was allegedly stabbed by a co-worker while on the job on Long Island Sal Polizzi was allegedly stabbed by a co-worker while on the job at Gino’s of Nesconset  on Sunday Sal Polizzi suffered repeated stab wounds to his side at the hands of 34-year-old Paul Albinagorta as the two worked the kitchen at Gino’s of Nesconset on Sunday morning according to the Suffolk County DA’s office Polizzi fled the shop along with several other employees as Albinagorta allegedly chased them He was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital Albinagorta, of Central Islip, was arrested at the scene and has since been charged with attempted murder Investigators said he purchased the hunting knife used in the attack at a Walmart in Islandia the night before Authorities did not speculate on a possible motive for the attack Albinagorta was jailed on a $500,000 bond and is scheduled to appear back in court on Tuesday Polizzi is out of a medically induced coma but the father and grandfather faces months of recovery to restore his mobility his daughter Taylor Gonzales told Daily Voice he’s taking things day by day and is extremely happy to be alive and hearing how much love support he’s gotten from the community and the restaurant community,” she said (He) treats all the staff like family and it’s very upsetting and devastating that this happened.” In the weeks since the attack, community members have rallied around the family, raising more than $10,000 on a GoFundMe campaign to help with medical bills and lost wages “We appreciate everyone who has reached out and can only pray for a full recovery,” Gonzalez said Those who wish to donate can do so here 2024 at 11:45 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Paul Albinagorta was accused of stabbing his co-worker at Gino's of Nesconset several times on Nov Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney said Albinagorta was charged with second-degree attempted murder NY — A man faces a second-degree attempted murder charge after he stabbed his co-worker while on the job at a Nesconset pizzeria Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney said Friday "This defendant allegedly committed a shocking act of workplace violence attacking an unsuspecting worker from behind during a routine moment of food preparation," Tierney said in a news release "My office will work diligently to ensure that the victim and public are protected from further violence." stabbed a co-worker with a hunting knife as the employee was preparing a pizza Albinagorta approached the co-worker from behind and Albinagorta then chased the man he stabbed Suffolk police officers recovered the knife prosecutors say was used in the attack The victim was brought to Stony Brook University Hospital and underwent emergency surgery for his injuries Albinagorta went to the Walmart in Islandia and purchased the knife used in the stabbing Albinagorta was charged with one count of second-degree attempted murder; one count of first-degree assault; one count of second-degree assault; and one count of second-degree menacing Albinagorta was ordered held on $250K cash or $2.5M partially secured bond while his case his heard He faces 25 years in prison if convicted on the top count 2024 at 10:21 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}A man is wanted for criminal trespass after he went into a Nesconset home on July 31 and remained despite two residents asking him to leave (Courtesy of Suffolk County Crime Stoppers)NESCONSET NY — Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is seeking the public's help finding the man who A man knocked on the door of a Nesconset home pushed passed a resident who answered and then remained inside for approximately 10 minutes The man disregarded two residents’ requests for him to leave He stated he was looking for a cell phone and wasn't leaving without it 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 2024 at 9:54 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Thomas Walz died after his house went on fire on Monday NY — A man died in a house fire in Nesconset on Monday afternoon A 911 caller reported a fire at 2 Highland Place at 5:25 p.m was taken out of the house by first responders before Fourth Precinct officers arrived Walz was pronounced dead at Stony Brook University Hospital There were no other people in the house at the time of the fire and no other injuries reported The cause of the fire is under investigation but does not appear to be criminal at this time Anyone with information on the fire was asked to call Homicide Squad detectives at 631-852-6392or Arson Section detectives at 631-852-6024 2024 at 12:35 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Mrs Gina Franz of Nesconset was given a teacher spotlight Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated This submission comes from Justine Imperato My daughter had her last year in second grade Why do you believe the teacher should be recognized or honored She helped my daughter overcome her fear of school My daughter said she should be honored for giving the best hugs and making her feel safe What's one thing you want everyone to know about the teacher kind teacher that does everything in her power to help her students She helped my daughter overcome her school anxiety and changed her life My daughter went from crying on the school bus to being excited on Monday mornings This content is brought to our community in partnership with T-Mobile Know an outstanding teacher who deserves a shout-out? Nominate them here. 2024 at 9:53 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Paul Albinagorta stabbed his co-worker at Gino's of Nesconset on Sunday NY — A man stabbed his co-worker at a Nesconset business on Sunday morning was involved in an argument with his 60-year-old co-worker at Gino’s of Nesconset when he stabbed the man with a knife around 11:10 a.m. The man left the store on foot and was aided outside before being transported via ambulance to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment of injuries that are not life-threatening He was held overnight and is set to be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip on Monday Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Fourth Squad detectives at 631-854-8452 A 24-year-old woman killed in a hit-and-run crash while crossing Nesconset Highway in Lake Grove has been identified was struck by an eastbound vehicle near Hallock Road at 6:20 a.m Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Major Case Unit at 631-852-6555 or submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS The community has rallied around the beloved father and grandfather NY — The community has come together for a beloved father and grandfather who was stabbed by his co-worker at a pizzeria in November Salvatore Polizzi, an employee of Gino’s of Nesconset, was preparing a pizza when he was stabbed in his side multiple times by Paul Albinagorta, 34, of Central Islip, who wielded a hunting knife, around 11 a.m. Nov. 24, the Suffolk County DA's Office said. Albinagorta attacked Polizzi without warning and then chased Polizzi and other co-workers from the store while threatening them was brought to Stony Brook University Hospital and underwent emergency surgery for his injuries His family created a GoFundMe to help with Polizzi's medical expenses and has raised $10K as of Wednesday People may donate to the GoFundMe for Polizzi here said her father is known for his gentleness "He wouldn't even hurt a fly," Gonzalez told Patch "He would literally let the fly stay in and be like and the family is hoping they will soon have a better idea of how long his rehabilitation will be Gonzalez said she was at her part-time job when her father was stabbed as well as her friend's sister and her mother called Gonzalez after her father was attacked The family cared for Polizzi until the ambulance arrived and gave Gonzalez a ride to the hospital "I immediately thought the absolute worst," Gonzalez said "I think I almost blacked out for a moment I remember I was just crying and then I had to call all my family and let them know where they had to go The surgeon at Stony Brook University Hospital told the family he would do whatever possible to keep Polizzi alive I'm going to do everything I possibly can to get him where he can at least be alive for whatever time period it could be but I hope a full recovery,'" Gonzalez recalled Gonzalez said Polizzi's surgery were the "longest six hours" of her life Medical officials said Polizzi required intense surgery in multiple places How is he going to be able to even withstand that?' I couldn't imagine if that were to happen to me he's in excruciating pain and it's hard for him to even get through the day," she said "It is just uncertain how everything heals We have to see if the surgery was successful Gonzalez thanked the community for rallying around Polizzi and the family we're planning to rally back the community in some way or some form to really say thank you Words aren't enough for how much support we've gotten so far There's still so much he has to get strong with I have all these people telling me stories Polizzi is a well-known pizza man in the Smithtown area "He has captured the hearts of many with his delicious creations and warm personality," she wrote on the GoFundMe page "His skills go beyond cooking; he has made a name for himself as the best pizza maker in town." Polizzi is a hard worker who balances long hours with the love and care he gives to his children "His commitment to their well-being shows in the way he supports their dreams," she wrote "He recently became filled with joy after finding out his son had been accepted into college teaching the values of hard work and perseverance." Proceeds will be donated to the Toys for Tots Foundation A portion of proceeds from Slice of Charity will benefit Polizzi's recovery drinks and entertainment for all who donate Greater Smithtown coverage is funded in part by Keith Dawson of The Dawson Team of Signature Premier Properties. Click here to view current listings A heartwarming holiday rescue mission by Nesconset-based Paws of War has saved a cat from euthanasia in the Middle East bringing him to Long Island just in time for the holidays The organization’s War-Torn Pups and Cats rescue team successfully transported Walter the organization could not disclose the sergeant’s full name The rescue is the latest in a series of missions by Paws of War which reunites military personnel with animals they befriend during deployment Walter had become beloved on the military base providing comfort to service members who are far from their families currently serving her second overseas tour in her decade-long Air Force career found and rescued Walter during her deployment was malnourished and struggling to survive among larger more aggressive local felines when Tracy took him in The rescue mission became urgent when Walter faced the possibility of euthanasia Paws of War’s team arranged for his safe transport to their Long Island facility where he will stay until Tracy returns to the United States in the coming weeks [Waleter] captured the hearts of everyone on base with his gentle friendly nature,” Paws of War said in a statement “Walter has become an important source of companionship for both TSgt Tracy and her fellow service members.” Tap here to see what’s happening Suffolk County police officers at the scene Sunday at Gino's of Nesconset where authorities said a man was stabbed and a suspect taken into custody A Central Islip man was arrested in the stabbing of a co-worker at a Nesconset pizzeria with a knife during an argument Sunday morning was charged with first-degree assault following the alleged attack which police said occurred at Gino's of Nesconset on Smithtown Boulevard shortly after 11 a.m who was identified only as a 60-year-old male was aided outside the pizzeria after he left the business on foot He was transported by ambulance to Stony Brook University Hospital where he was treated for injuries that were not life-threatening Albinagorta was not injured in the dispute The restaurant owners could not be reached for comment Sunday Follow the latest developments in the Gilgo Beach killings investigation By clicking Sign up, you agree to our privacy policy Albinagorta will be arraigned for misdemeanor menacing in First District Court in Central Islip on Monday Detectives are asking anyone with information about the alleged stabbing to contact Fourth Squad investigators at 631-854-8452 Get more on these and other NewsdayTV stories The Newsday app makes it easier to access content without having to log in Unlimited Digital AccessOnly 25¢for 6 months Two employees were caught engaging in prostitution at a Long Island massage parlor Tao’s Foot Spa on Smithtown Boulevard in Nesconset together with the Town of Smithtown Fire Marshall and Building Department conducted an investigation at Tao’s Foot Spa on Smithtown Boulevard Wednesday after receiving numerous community complaints the Town of Smithtown Fire Marshall and Building Department issued multiple violations to the business and deemed the location unsafe for occupancy were arrested Wednesday by officers responding to a 911 call of an armed robbery at 2:27 a.m at an Amoco gas station on Express Drive South in Holtsville Two men have been charged in a string of armed and attempted armed robberies in Suffolk County this month Police stopped a vehicle matching the description of the car involved and then arrested Bragaglia and Zaccaria A series of robberies and attempted robberies took place over a nine-day period beginning Dec Bragaglia was charged with five counts of first-degree robbery Zaccaria was charged with seven counts of first-degree robbery The two were scheduled for arraignment Thursday in First District Court in Central Islip It was not immediately clear if either is represented by counsel The occupant of a home on Highland Place in Nesconset was pulled from the burning structure Monday and later pronounced dead A man pulled from a burning two-story home in Nesconset was later pronounced dead at Stony Brook University Hospital First responders were able to get Thomas Walz out of the Highland Place home after a 911 call reporting the fire at 5:25 p.m He was transported to Stony Brook but police didn't provide additional details about his fatal injuries said he was in his upstairs bedroom that overlooks the home McClafferty said he smelled smoke and saw flames out his bedroom window and dialed 911 "The flames were reaching over the roof," McClafferty recalled politics and crime stories in Suffolk County McClafferty said he heard a "bang." He said the dispatcher also heard the noise and asked if that was an explosion ‘I’m going to call more than one township.’ " he added The fire started in an upstairs "family room" space and took firefighters approximately 15 minutes to extinguish its blaze Nesconset Fire Department First Assistant Chief Chris Zarnitz said Monday evening He said Walz was alive when he arrived at Stony Brook University Hospital via ambulance "We were actually at another call just prior to that," Zarnitz added referring to a brush fire crews quelled about three blocks away "We were actually on the scene within minutes and they were able to get inside the building .. and extract the victim out of the house." as well as what caused the explosive sound neighbors heard were being investigated by the Smithtown fire marshal Several dozen volunteers firefighters from multiple departments McClafferty said he saw Walz brought out of the home by first responders on a stretcher Smithtown fire marshals and Suffolk police officers remained on the scene while neighbor Tony Benz He described Walz as "a good neighbor" who was recently facing health issues he’s always there to help," Benz said "His mother had come to take care of him the last couple of months." Suffolk police said the fire remains under investigation Authorities added that it does not appear criminal at this time Anyone with information is asked to call Suffolk homicide detectives at 631-852-6392 or arson detectives at 631-852-6024 2024 at 10:11 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Jacob Levy was arrested after Suffolk police said he masturbated in his vehicle in front of a mother and her young daughter in Nesconset in April (Suffolk County Police Department)NESCONSET NY — A man arrested in connection with performing a lewd act in front of a mother and her 6-year-old daughter in April was arrested again Thursday after Suffolk police said two more victims came forward was arrested and charged with two more counts of public lewdness He was held overnight and is scheduled to be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip on Friday "Detectives are asking anyone who believes they may be a victim of Levy to call the Fourth Squadat 631-854-8451," the department said Levy, in April, was driving a sky blue 2020 Honda Civic with black rims and was headed west on Route 347 when he pulled next to a vehicle driven by a woman whose 6-year-old daughter was a passenger at the intersection of Gibbs Pond Road Levy started masturbating in front of them around 3 p.m took down his license plate number and called police turning right on Southern Boulevard heading northbound He was charged with first-degree public lewdness A Central Islip man has been indicted for attempted murder after allegedly stabbing a co-worker with a hunting knife while the victim was preparing a pizza at Gino’s of Nesconset Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney announced Friday Gino's of Nesconset where Sal Polizzi (pictured) was stabbed to death by a coworker according to the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office was charged with Attempted Murder in the Second Degree for the alleged attack that occurred at Gino’s of Nesconset on Sunday Albinagorta is accused of approaching his co-worker from behind while the victim was preparing a pizza and stabbing him multiple times in the side with a hunting knife The victim fled the shop along with several other employees as Albinagorta allegedly chased them Polizzi was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital where he underwent emergency surgery for his injuries A subsequent investigation revealed that Albinagorta purchased the knife at a Walmart in Islandia the night before the attack Suffolk County Police officers arrested Albinagorta at the scene, as Daily Voice previously reported The restaurant is known for it salad pizza Albinagorta was arraigned before Supreme Court Justice Timothy P Mazzei on the following charges on Thursday Albinagorta remains in custody and is due back in court on Jan “This defendant allegedly committed a shocking act of workplace violence attacking an unsuspecting worker from behind during a routine moment of food preparation,” District Attorney Tierney said “My office will work diligently to ensure that the victim and public are protected from further violence.” The case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Kieran R Detective Marissa Demeo of the Suffolk County Police Department’s Fourth Squad led the investigation Albinagorta is being represented by Ira Weissman If you’ve ever driven down County Road 16 in Lake Ronkonkoma can be seen almost daily collecting litter and removing weeds along a roughly 3-mile stretch of the heavily trafficked thoroughfare as well as at various spots around Lake Ronkonkoma the 75-year-old said he spends several hours walking or riding his bike along the sidewalk to clean up the garbage and overgrowth between Gibbs Pond Road and Cenacle Road unless it’s like 20 degrees out or 30 mile-per-hour winds,” Baker said because there were places where you couldn’t even walk spent decades working as a horse jockey starting at the age of 19 and said he competed in hundreds of races at tracks including the legendary Saratoga Race Course upstate when he was thrown from a horse in Pennsylvania and suffered a brain injury that caused doctors to keep him in a coma for three months From breaking news to special features and documentaries the NewsdayTV team is covering the issues that matter to you then turned around and came back and ran over me again Baker lived in Smithtown before moving about five years ago to Nesconset his beautification efforts have drawn notice from many residents — including those in a Facebook group administered by the Lake Ronkonkoma Improvement Group comprising residents who strive to clean and revitalize the mile-wide lake “He’s an older gentleman who is out there with the energy of a 22-year-old and he’s busting it all the time,” said the group’s co-founder who said he frequently beeps and gives a thumbs up when he sees Baker His energy and desire to do the right thing for his community is commendable Another resident who has seen Baker “busily chopping weeds to keep the sidewalks passable“ and picking up trash as he goes along is Joyce Sorrese “He does so out of the goodness of his heart and pride in his community,“ Sorrese said The community thanks him and is grateful for him.“ When informed of Baker’s upkeep of the road Suffolk County officials encouraged residents with concerns regarding maintenance of its more than 2,000 miles of roads to contact the county through its 311 system “Our crews work every day to keep Suffolk the beautiful place it is,” said the county’s communications director “There is always an opportunity for residents to contact the county through its 311 system about conditions that may need to be addressed and the department responds as quickly as possible.” While Baker said he hasn’t seen the online praise for him since he doesn’t have a Facebook account or even a cellphone he is appreciative of the people who have thanked him in person He also said he has no plans to slow down his years-long efforts to improve County Road 16 I just have to get out there and do it,” Baker said Winter’s celestial showcase is arriving just in time to break up the mid-February chill For those unable to witness this lunar event the next full moon—the Worm Moon—is set to appear on Friday named for the heavy snowfall that typically blankets the month casting a luminous glow across the night sky Current forecasts for parts of the Northeast indicate mostly cloudy skies with a wintry mix Wednesday night into Thursday morning the moon will remain nearly full Thursday night offering another chance to catch a glimpse Skywatchers will get the best view on Wednesday once the moon rises in the east reaching its highest point around midnight head to an area with minimal light pollution and clear sightlines to the horizon The Snow Moon derives its name from Native American tribes and early colonial settlers who observed that February often brought the heaviest snowfall of the year It has also been referred to as the “Hunger Moon,” reflecting the difficult hunting conditions faced by communities in the depths of winter the Snow Moon will be positioned in the zodiac sign of Leo known for its association with self-expression and confidence Astrologers suggest this lunar event is an opportunity for reflection and personal growth Whether you’re an avid astronomer or simply appreciate the beauty of the night sky the Snow Moon offers a moment of brightness in the heart of winter reminding us to pause and take in the wonders above New details are offering insight into the mind of an accused murderer just hours before he allegedly gunned down his ex-wife and her boyfriend inside their New York home put his 15-year-old daughter into his car before going inside and shooting his ex-wife Earlier Report: Man Kills Ex-Wife, Her BF At St. James Home, Police Say Both victims were pronounced dead at the scene Coppola drove his daughter to his home on Harbor Road The girl became worried about her mother during the drive and texted friends Coppola was arrested without incident a short time later He was charged with two counts of murder in Suffolk County Court In the days leading up to the killings, Coppola drew up a document detailing his plans for the shootings, including a bullet that was marked for his divorce attorneys, detectives told CBS News He reportedly blamed his ex-wife for his financial troubles On Wednesday morning, just hours before the murders, Coppola wrote an expletive-laden rant about the use of pronouns in corporate emails in a now-deleted Facebook post “I’m done with this (expletive) and (expletive) u all that think this in normal can’t wait for the blowback on this," he wrote He concluded his post by suggesting he may change his email signature to say his pronouns are “Trump/Him.” He then used the hashtag loved ones are flooding social media with tributes to both victims “Kelly you were such a vibrant woman and loving soul and beautiful inside and out! I will never forget your smile and laugh that was contagious!” Jennifer Orslini said on Facebook “Kelly’s love for her daughter Gianna was unmatched,” reads a GoFundMe created to help the teen with future education and care expenses The fundraiser had collected over $92,000 as of Tuesday, Sept. 3. Those who wish to donate can do so here 2023 at 5:18 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Damage to Walter S County Park in Nesconset that the DA says was caused by Terence Wolffe (The Suffolk County Parks Department)NESCONSET NY — A Mastic man was arrested on felony criminal mischief and other charges after he was accused of intentionally damaging parkland in the undeveloped wilderness of Walter S Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney said Wednesday traveled to an off-trail area inside the park to clear and excavate a personal "hang-out" spot in the woods "The destruction of county parklands is an affront to our quality of life in Suffolk County," Tierney said in a news release "We will never stand by and allow Suffolk's beautiful and unique ecosystem to be compromised I commend our county's Park Rangers for their diligence in this case and look forward to further strengthening the working partnership between our offices." axes and shovels to chop down native trees and vegetation dirt and earth from an area approximately 1,150 square-feet in dimension Wolffe would then pile the displaced brush While some trees in the area were left standing Wolffe had hacked and sectioned their roots jeopardized those on trails from falling timber Wolffe dug so deep in certain spots that water flow was redirected from nearby wetlands into the cleared zone Preliminary environmental estimates place the replacement value of the felled trees and cleared plants at approximately $20,000 "This number does not incorporate restoration of the parkland’s natural grade; nor does it incorporate the extensive labor and equipment costs for remediation," the DA's Office wrote Park Rangers assigned to the Targeted Response Unit helped lead to Wolffe's arrest Tierney's tough stance on environmental crimes prevented further destruction of environmentally sensitive county parkland," Laton said Wolffe was arraigned Wednesday on charges of second-degree criminal mischief and multiple related Environmental Conservation Law and Suffolk County Code violations the charges are not considered bail eligible so Wolffe was released on his own recognizance A longtime Nesconset hot spot for breakfast and lunch has completed its latest transformation “This used to be the Corner Cafe,” Jason Nappi one of the partners of the new Nappi’s Nook it was JT’s Corner Cafe and before that it was Jan’s Boutique Cafe It’s always been a breakfast and lunch place and we wanted to keep that motif because it’s different.” Jason Nappi and his brother Stephen Nappi are the latest to run an eatery at 204 Smithtown Blvd thanks to additional support from their father Stephen Nappi and his wife Denise Nappi ran Nick and Gina’s in Selden for 12 years before closing shop in 2019 When Jason Nappi’s wife Jeanne Nappi noticed the Nesconset vacancy “When we sold the pizzeria restaurant we decided if we ever get back into [the restaurant business] it would be a breakfast and lunch place,” said Stephen Nappi who has worked in the industry for three decades “It’s a nice family establishment and we’re hoping to bring excitement into this neighborhood.” With a cursive “Nappi’s Nook” adorning an ivy backdrop a renovated bar top and a sleek interior design its clear the new restaurant aims to be the the hot new brunch spot on the block “It’s not your ordinary diner-type breakfast menu,” Stephen Nappi said “We wanted to go a little more upscale We went with short rib grilled cheese (and) short rib benedict We use Mike’s hot honey in a couple items to kick things up The breakfast and brunch menus are rounded out with various omelets and pancake stacks as well as the chicken dance — the eatery’s chicken and waffles with sausage gravy and a maple drizzle Nappi’s Nook offers sandwiches and flatbreads; fried chicken; honey barbecue bacon and ranch on Texas toast; and the sweet Gatsby chicken salad filled with cranberries and walnuts and served with lettuce and tomato on multigrain bread we’ll also have Bailey’s in the Nappiccinos we’ll have amaretto’s,” Jason said “We’ll have all different cordials The Nappiccinos — a play on cappuccinos — come as flavorful as the breakfast orders cooked up in the kitchen the chocolate-covered strawberry Nappiccino practically mirrors the Nutt-e stack of buttermilk pancakes topped with Nutella strawberries and a dollop of chocolate whipped cream “We would love the younger brunch crowd,” Jason Nappi said “We have all different drinks we’re going to be doing We’re going for a newer vibe.” Authorities have released new details in the case of a New York couple who were shot to death inside their home was arraigned on four counts of first-degree murder in Suffolk County Court on Friday in the deaths of his ex-wife Kelly Coppola and her boyfriend James residence on Brasswood Road shortly before midnight on Wednesday Earlier Report: Accused Murderer Ranted About Pronouns, Trump Before Ex-Wife, Her BF Were Slain In St. James Coppola sent text messages to a witness at the victims’ home to draw them out of the house before the shootings Suffolk County Police previously identified that witness as Mr Coppola asked her where Pohlman’s bedroom was located He then placed the girl into his car before walking up to the front door and firing a semi-automatic handgun at the keypad and forcing his way inside Coppola encountered his ex-wife and Pohlman in an upstairs hallway He then drove his daughter to his residence on Harbor Road the teen saw her father take a black handgun and put it in a desk as he made repeated threats to kill himself she hid the gun from her father and called 911 Suffolk County Police officers arrested Coppola without incident and his daughter showed them where the gun had been hidden officers were dispatched to the Brasswood Road residence Coppola and Pohlman both dead from gunshot wounds Investigators also recovered two sandals belonging to Mr Coppola that he left behind in his hurry to flee one of which was found under Pohlman’s body Just hours before the murders, Coppola ranted about the use of pronouns in corporate emails and expressed support for former President Donald Trump in a now-deleted Facebook post “The defendant allegedly drove to his ex-wife’s home and fatally shot his ex-wife and her boyfriend in cold blood,” said Suffolk County DA Raymond Tierney “Our office takes all allegations of domestic violence seriously and we are committed to bringing justice to Kelly Coppola While we cannot bring Kenneth and Kelly back we can hold this defendant responsible for his alleged actions.” Coppola was ordered held at the Suffolk County jail without bail He faces up to life in prison without the possibility of parole if convicted The fundraiser had collected over $104,000 as of Friday, Sept. 6. Those who wish to donate can do so here A new restaurant and brewery on Long Island is already charming diners James at 552 North Country Road – held its soft opening on Wednesday Under the direction of owner Nick Gounaris the eatery features an upscale dining room on the main level with a pub-like menu and bar upstairs Though its official website and menu weren’t immediately available, an Eventbrite announcement showed a tantalizing spread that included a raw oyster bar Diners can also opt for the seafood dumplings or the capellini pomodoro with portobello mushrooms and fresh mozzarella The cocktail menu is equally impressive – try the bourbon root beer float with homemade milk-washed bourbon Among those lucky enough to snag a table on opening night was Dean Riskin, of Merrick, who raved about the experience on Facebook their aged steaks are right on point as well as the sides The cocktails were well presented and delicious,” he said “The lobster mashed was unbelievable and so creamy with just the right amount of lumps Our other guest had the short rib lobster risotto The Stone Goat is open daily. Find out more on its website 2022 at 10:57 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Tiffany Xu was arrested during a raid at 7 Foot Spa in Nesconset on Thursday NY — A woman was arrested on Thursday in connection with unlicensed massage and prostitution during a raid at a massage parlor in Nesconset Suffolk police and Smithtown Public Safety/Fire Marshal investigated 7 Foot Spa Thursday in response to numerous community complaints The Smithtown Fire Marshal issued 35 violations for fire code and building offenses was charged with prostitution and unauthorized practice of a profession She was given a desk appearance ticket and is slated to be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip at a later date News 12 New YorkDownload the AppWhere to WatchTaxing Long IslandSuffolk police: Car collision in Nesconset injures 2 driversAccording to detectives a Kia and Lexus collided on Middle Country at around 8:45 a.m.News 12 Staff a Kia and Lexus collided on Middle Country at around 8:45 a.m was transported to Stony Brook Hospital with serious injuries The other driver identified as 82-year-old Albin Hass was also treated at the hospital for minor injuries leg and other injuries while at the home.News 12 Staff 2021 at 10:38 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Matthew Kalisky was arrested in connection with the robbery of Wine & Liquor Busters in Nesconset on Tuesday NY — A man was arrested on Wednesday after Suffolk police said he robbed a Nesconset liquor store the day before displayed a handgun and knife to an employee and then ordered him to lock the front door The employee went to the front door and fled Kalisky stole a bottle of vodka before leaving who was passing the area and saw Kalisky near the store before the robbery Kalisky was found at Gibbs Pond Road and Lake Avenue He was charged with two counts of first-degree robbery Kalisky is scheduled to be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip on Thursday