Anthony M. LaPinta, Esq.

09/06/2025

In the news commenting how this recent monumental court decision may expand and revolutionize the ability of law enforcement to investigate crimes using nuclear genetic DNA testing.

For the first time in state history, advanced DNA testing will be allowed as evidence in a trial. Prosecutors say the technology could be critical in the cas...

04/06/2024

Ex-NYPD cop acquitted of top charges in death of childhood friend A Nassau County jury on Thursday convicted Errick Allen of menacing in Christopher Curro's 2020 death.

A Nassau County jury on Thursday convicted Errick Allen of menacing in Christopher Curro's 2020 death.

11/10/2021

A highly regarded medical doctor who also served as a distinguished county legislator was arrested last year on drug- and prostitution-related charges.

10/26/2021

09/18/2021

Sister of missing woman's fiance breaks silence with 'GMA' interview The sister of Brian Laundrie, labeled by police as a "person of interest" in the disappearance of Blue Point native Gabrielle Petito,

The sister of Brian Laundrie, labeled by police as a "person of interest" in the disappearance of Blue Point native Gabrielle Petito, told "Good Morning America" Friday it was "typical" for the couple

09/16/2021

In the news, September 16, 2021.

Prosecutors say it happened last year when Matthew Drury was working at the 4th Precinct.

04/07/2021

Thank you to The Press Club of Long Island for inviting me as a panelist to discuss “Covering the Courts - a Premier for Journalists.”

The Press Club of Long Island presented “Covering the Courts: A Primer for Journalists” on March 4 to delve into the legal system, breaking down aspects […]

03/25/2021

State Sen. John Brooks (D-Seaford) says he's not yet ready to support the ma*****na legalization bill, even though legislative leaders say a deal has been reached. Brooks says he and other Democrats who represent suburban areas still have questions about safety.

03/19/2021

In the news, March 18, 2021.

“Stuart Conklin was a hard-working and loyal LIRR employee. I am not convinced that Mr. Conklin‘s conduct rises to the level of criminality.”

The complaint says Conklin was employed by LIRR as a signalman with responsibilities including regular inspections of rail bonds.

03/10/2021

A New York City firefighter from Babylon was driving drunk for nearly four miles in the wrong direction on the Sunken Meadow Parkway last November before crashing into a car driven by Kings Park teach

01/19/2020

Authorities say 53-year-old Chester Pergan, of St. James, was also in possession of numerous unserialized lower receivers, which can be used to manufacture ghost guns.

08/13/2019

A 10-count grand jury indictment will be unsealed today against a Mattituck man accused of killing a popular teacher in a hit-and-run pedestrian crash.