Hundreds Turn Out to Honor NYPD Officer

NYPD Officer Anastasios Tsakos returned home to Greenlawn Monday, his casket accompanied by a cortege that included more than 100 motorcycle cops, saluted with firefighters’ giant American flags on its trip from Queens and welcomed by hundreds at St. Paraskevi Greek Church.  His funeral service Read More …

Volunteers, Businesses Organize to Feed Thousands Expected for Officer’s Funeral

Greenlawn volunteers and business owners are working together to provide food for the thousands of police officers and others expected to attend the funeral of NYPD Officer Anastasios Tsakos on Tuesday. The officer, who lived in East Northport, was killed by a driver in Queens Read More …

Officer’s Wake and Funeral Could Affect Town Services

Town Supervisor Chad Lupinacci said Saturday that the wake Monday and funeral Tuesday for NYPD Officer Anastasios Tsakos could affect some town services. The officer, a resident of East Northport, was killed Tuesday in Queens by a woman who was accused of driving drunk. The Read More …

Harborfields Schools Go Remote Tuesday for Funeral of NYPD Officer

All schools in the Harborfields school district will go fully remote Tuesday because of the funeral  for NYPD Officer Anastasios Tsakos. The service for the officer is scheduled for 10 a.m. at St. Paraskevi Church on Pulaski Road in Greenlawn.   Pulaski Road wil be closed Read More …

NYPD Officer From East Northport Killed by Accused DWI Driver

A New York City police officer from East Northport was struck and killed early Tuesday morning while directing traffic in Queens, the NYPD said. Officer Anastasios Tsakos 43, was directing traffic traffic related to another fatal accident when he was struck by a car driven Read More …