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07.09.2024 News

Slain NYPD detective honored with ‘welcome home bridge’

More than five years after an NYPD detective from Riverhead was shot and killed in the line of duty, his impact endures. Last month, state legislation was passed on...

10.03.2022 Featured Story

Det. Brian ‘Smiles’ Simonsen Foundation honored for its charitable work in Riverhead and beyond

The memory and legacy of Brian Simonsen lives on throughout his hometown of Riverhead — even in ways unbeknownst to his widow, Leanne. At St. John Paul II Regional...

07.07.2022 Featured Story

Queens man sentenced to 30 years to life for role in Simonsen death in 2019

The Queens man convicted of murder for his role in the 2019 death of Calverton’s Brian Simonsen, an NYPD detective, was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison...

06.15.2022 Featured Story

Queens man found guilty of murder for role in 2019 robbery that led to death of Riverhead native, Brian Simonsen

A Queens man was convicted of murder Monday for his role in the 2019 death of Calverton’s Brian Simonsen, an NYPD detective who was fatally shot by friendly fire...

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Slain NYPD detective honored with ‘welcome home bridge’

Det. Brian ‘Smiles’ Simonsen Foundation honored for its charitable work in Riverhead and beyond

Queens man sentenced to 30 years to life for role in Simonsen death in 2019

Queens man found guilty of murder for role in 2019 robbery that led to death of Riverhead native, Brian Simonsen