Chris Boyle - LongIsland.com Columnist

Chris Boyle has been writing for LongIsland.com since 2015, and enjoys covering a variety of topics, ranging from investigative news, to the latest entertainment stories.

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  Cosmetics Thief Makes Off with Nearly $1,000 in Merchandise from Commack Sephora, Cops Say

  By Chris Boyle   July 21, 2025

  Anyone with information about these incidents can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS.

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  Man Accused of Stealing Over $700 in Clothes and Lunch Boxes from Medford Business

  By Chris Boyle   July 21, 2025

  Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest.

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  ACLD Foundation Raises Record-Breaking $171,000 at Annual Golf Outing

  By Chris Boyle   July 21, 2025

  Founded in 1957, ACLD is a not-for-profit agency whose mission is to provide opportunities to more than 1,300 children and adults with autism, learning, and developmental disabilities.

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  States With the Biggest Decreases in Unemployment Claims: Where Does New York Rank?

  By Chris Boyle   July 21, 2025

  New York ranks 8th in Unemployment Claims Decrease vs. Same Week Last Year.

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  PSEG Long Island Encourages Oceanside Community to Support Neighbors Facing Food Insecurity - Friday, Aug. 22

  By Chris Boyle   July 21, 2025

  Hundreds of thousands of Long Island families struggle with hunger and food insecurity throughout the year.

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  Legislator Drucker Invites Property Owners to Register for Tax Exemptions at Homeowner Exemption Liaison Program (HELP) Events

  By Chris Boyle   July 21, 2025

  During HELP events, Department of Assessment staff provide homeowners with individual assistance with completing and filing applications.

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  Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Invites Long Islanders to Grand Opening of New Barbara Rabinowitz Education & Resource Center in Amityville July 24

  By Chris Boyle   July 21, 2025

  Center Provides Community Programming, Memory Screenings, and more to Long Islanders.

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  Motorist Tragically Dies After Rear-Ending Truck Stopped at Red Light, Cops Say

  By Chris Boyle   July 18, 2025

  David Gange, 31, was pronounced dead at the scene.

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  EPA Proposes Final Cleanup Plan for Contaminated Groundwater Superfund Site on Long Island, NY

  By Chris Boyle   July 18, 2025

  The proposed plan will address groundwater contamination caused by past industrial activity at the site.

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  Long Island Slammers Win Their Second Regional Title in Three Years

  By Chris Boyle   July 18, 2025

  At the Regionals in Loudon County, Virginia, the Slammers outscored their opponents, 18-0, in five games and did not concede a goal.

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  Ten Suffolk County Residents Indicted In Cocaine Trafficking Ring

  By Chris Boyle   July 18, 2025

  Multi-Agency Investigation Dismantles an Alleged Open-Air Drug Market Operation Revealing Family Business of Cocaine Distribution.

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  Cheers! Governor Hochul Announces Winners Of The 2025 New York Wine Classic

  By Chris Boyle   July 18, 2025

  Governor's Cup Presented to Rose Hill Vineyards from Long Island.

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  Fortune-Telling Con Man Busted by Police After Allegedly Scamming Hicksville Woman Out of Over $60K

  By Chris Boyle   July 18, 2025

  Hemanth Kumar Muneppa, 33, is charged with Grand Larceny 3rd Degree, Attempted Grand Larceny 3rd Degree and two counts of Fortune Telling.

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  Governor Hochul Highlights Distraction-Free Schools Momentum As Nearly 150 School Districts Across NY Submit Bell-to-Bell Smartphone Restriction Plans

  By Chris Boyle   July 18, 2025

  Public School Districts Statewide Must Publish Their Distraction-Free Policy by August 1.

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  NCPD: Westbury Man Threatens Himself with Knife During Domestic Disturbance, Slashes Partner's Tire

  By Chris Boyle   July 18, 2025

  Ernest Naranjo, 21, is charged with Robbery, Criminal Contempt, Grand Larceny, Criminal Mischief, and Endangering the Welfare of a Child.