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Full Closures Of Long Island Expressway Scheduled
Scheduled roadwork could spell delays for Long Island drivers in the coming days.Between Monday, April 29 and Friday, May 3 overnight lane closures will impact both directions of the Long Island Expressway in Huntington and Islip at different times.On Monday, the eastbound lanes will shut down betw…
Michael Brown Jr. Killed In Meadowbrook State Parkway Crash
The wreck happened at around 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, on the Meadowbrook State Parkway in Hempstead. New York State Police said a Porsche was speeding in the northbound lanes when it struck a Toyota and a Nissan and overturned in the shoulder near exit M5. The Porsche driver, identified...
15-Year-Old Kidnapped, Stabbed: Reward Offered In Search For Brentwood Assault Suspect
In recognition of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, Suffolk County Police asked for tips in the search for Josue Zepeda Padilla, one of seven people indicted for the robbery, kidnapping and gang assault of a 15-year-old boy on Saturday, Jan. 6. According to police, the group lured the teen...
Guilty! Jagminder Singh On Meth Causing Double Fatal Crash
On April 17, Jagminder Jit Singh, 43 of Floral Park, entered a negotiated guilty plea on two counts of homicide by vehicle while DUI, two counts of homicide by vehicle, five counts of DUI, one count of aggravated assault by vehicle while DUI, one count of aggravated assault by vehicle, four counts of recklessly endangering another person, and three summary offenses, court records show and the DA's release confirmed.
Long Island woman kills woman in DUI crash, flees in marked official vehicle
A Long Island woman killed another woman in a car crash while driving drunk, then attempted to escape in a public safety vehicle, according to authorities. Rachel Lodice, 21, was driving a Kia and struck a Nissan Altima in Massapequa on Tuesday night, police said. A 64-year-old woman driving the Nissan was killed, and a 46-year-old female passenger suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the ...
Authorities investigating Gilgo Beach killings search wooded area on Long Island, AP source says
NEW YORK (AP) — Authorities investigating New York’s Gilgo Beach killings have launched a sprawling search of a wooded area on Long Island, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press. The case has fueled national speculation after years of dead ends. Months ago, prosecutors charged a New York architect with murder in the death of four of the 11 women whose remains were found buried along a remote beach highway in 2010 and 2011. Dozens of police canine units and officers started searching Tuesday through woodlands in Manorville, New York, the law enforcement official said. The official was not authorized to discuss details of the investigation publicly and spoke to AP on condition of anonymity. The Suffolk County district attorney’s office, which is prosecuting the suspect, Rex Heuermann, said only that the search related to an ongoing investigation.
Huntington School Board Hires Attorney to Deal With ‘Issues’
The Huntington Board of Education voted unanimously to hire an attorney Tuesday night to investigate “issues” that it did not publicly identify. The board appointed Elena Cacavas as special investigative counsel “for the purposes of addressing the Issues pursuant to applicable District policies.” On LinkedIn, Read More ...
South Carolina Man Charged in 59-Count Indictment for Trafficking Illegal Firearms
Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced that a South Carolina man was arraigned today on a 59-count indictment for selling nearly a dozen illegal firearms, including rifles and pistols, between August 2023 and January 2024. The defendant was arrested entering Nassau County in early April while allegedly in possession of two additional firearms.
Grand Marshals Named for LI Pride Parade in Huntington
Three grand marshals have been named to lead the Long Island Pride parade in Huntington on June 9. Assembly Deputy Speaker Phil Ramos, Detective Sgt. Tamika Mays and the Long Island Gay Men’s Chorus will share the honors. “Long Island Pride is a special event Read More ...
Pat Dockery, beloved Deer Park dive bar owner, dies at 82
Greater Babylon coverage is funded in part by The Argyle Theatre, where Broadway comes to Babylon. Click here for tickets to ‘A Bronx Tale,’ performing April 25 to June 16. Considered a “legend” by his loyal customer base, Pat Dockery, the longtime owner of Deer Park’s popular dive...
Frosty Conditions Will Be Followed By Big Change For Weekend: 5-Day Forecast
Some spots farthest north are expected to see temps dip into the 20s. There will be widespread patchy frost between 4 a.m. and 7 a.m. Friday, April 26, according to the National Weather Service. After a cold start to the day on Friday, temps will be rebound into the upper...
Serial Shoplifter With 46 Prior Arrests Accused of Stealing from Multiple Nassau County Stores
The Second Squad reports the arrest of a Bellport man on April 24, 2024 at 1:08 PM for multiple larcenies that occurred in Nassau County. According to Detectives, an investigation was conducted that led to the arrest of Emmitt Smith, 43, of 545 Post Avenue. During the investigation it was determined that defendant Emmitt Smith was responsible for the following larcenies:
National Bloods street gang leader extradited to LI to face charges, Suffolk DA says
Greater Bay Shore coverage is funded in part by Shoregate, now leasing brand-new premium apartment homes in the heart of Bay Shore. Click here to schedule a tour. The national leader of the notorious Bloodhound Brims street gang has been extradited to Long Island and will appear in Suffolk County Criminal Court on Thursday to face three counts of conspiracy for allegedly directing violent gang operations from behind bars in federal prison in California.
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