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Handcuffed Man Dies in Police Custody After Foot Chase on Long Island

A 62-year-old Long Island, New York, man died after he allegedly fled from police, and the officers had placed handcuffs on him. The incident unfolded on Nov. 10 at Huntington Station, 33 West 11th S., around 1:20 p.m., according to The New York Post, citing the Suffolk County Police Department. During a patrol check at Alfred J. Walker Memorial Park, officers approached Long Island resident Victor Santos, who allegedly fled on foot.

Suffolk County, NY · 7h
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25 Famous People You Didn’t Know Were From Massapequa, Long Island

It is hard to think of another community on Long Island that has produced quite the combination of famous people that Massapequa has. Four brothers from one family became Hollywood actors. Three young musicians who grew up in the area took rockabilly to the top of the record charts on both sides of the Atlantic. Three brothers from another family played in the National Football League. And then, of course, there is Jerry Seinfeld.

Massapequa, NY · 1d
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Smithtown's 20-Acre History Campus Becomes a Trail of Lights for Three Nights, Dec. 4 to 6

The Smithtown Historical Society will light a path through its grounds at 239 East Main Street for three evenings next month. The Holiday Trail of Lights runs Friday, December 4, through Sunday, December 6, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. each night. Admission is $10 per person, and children under 3 are free.

Smithtown, NY · 1d
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Fiery Two-Car Crash Shuts Eastbound LIE in Brentwood, Leaves One Man Critical

A man was left critically injured early Wednesday after a fiery two-car crash overturned a vehicle and shut down the eastbound Long Island Expressway in Brentwood, according to Suffolk County Police. The other driver, also an adult man, was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, while detectives now work to piece together what caused the wreck.

Brentwood, NY · 6h
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NYPD Sergeant, Father of Twins Killed in Long Island Expressway Crash in Brentwood

An 11-year NYPD veteran and father of twin boys was killed early Wednesday morning when his vehicle overturned and was struck by another car on […] The post NYPD Sergeant, Father of Twins Killed in Long Island Expressway Crash in Brentwood first appeared on SciFisland.com .

Brentwood, NY · 1d

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Shelter Pet of the Week: Bean

This week’s featured shelter pet is Bean, a 5-year-old gray tabby up for adoption at the Smithtown Animal Shelter. Bean was adopted from the Shelter as a kitten and returned on Oct. 16 when the kids lost interest. He lived with a pet rabbit that was his best friend. And though shy at first, he is gentle and affectionate when he feels safeIf you are interested in meeting Bean, please call ahead to schedule an hour to properly interact with him in the shelter’s Meet and Greet room.

Smithtown, NY · 1d

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What happened to George Carroll? Inside the 57-year mystery of the Long Island father buried beneath his home

George Carroll disappeared from his Lake Grove, Long Island, home in 1961 (representative image) - Source: Getty George Carroll, a father of four and Korean War veteran, disappeared from his Lake Grove, Long Island, home in 1961. His grandsons found his remains under the basement floor of the Olive Street property more than 55 years later. Most of his children had lived their lives thinking he'd abandoned the family. Carroll disappeared from the house, which the family had owned since 1955. His wife Dorothy told the children that he had gone out one day and never come back. She never reported ...

Lake Grove, NY · 2d

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Report: Three LI School Superintendents Made Over $400K

By Hank Russell A recent report from a New York think tank found that four of the five highest-earning school superintendents outside New York City were from Long Island, with three of them earning more

New York, NY · 2d

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Mount Sinai Gang Member Who Shot Two Teens in Mastic Faces Sentencing

A Mount Sinai man who was charged in a sweeping Suffolk County gang investigation involving the shootings of two teenagers in Mastic is scheduled to […] The post Mount Sinai Gang Member Who Shot Two Teens in Mastic Faces Sentencing first appeared on SciFisland.com .

Suffolk County, NY · 9h

Daily Voice

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Man Killed When Pistol Accidentally Fires Inside Hicksville Vehicle: Police

A man was shot in the back and killed when another man’s pistol accidentally discharged inside a vehicle in New York, police said. Officers responded to a 911 call near 459 South Broadway in Hicksville, Nassau County at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, and found a 24-year-old man inside a vehicle with …

Hicksville, NY · 3h

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Former Patchogue Code Officer Who Handcuffed Woman During Unauthorized DWI Stop Faces Sentencing Monday

A former Patchogue Village code enforcement officer who handcuffed a woman during an unauthorized drunken-driving stop is scheduled to be sentenced Monday, Nov. 16, after […] The post Former Patchogue Code Officer Who Handcuffed Woman During Unauthorized DWI Stop Faces Sentencing Monday first appeared on SciFisland.com .

Patchogue, NY · 10h

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Huntington Contractor And His Company Plead Guilty to Possessing Forged Town of Islip Building Permit

Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney today announced that Tool Time Construction Inc., and the company’s owner, Robert Cortese, 39, of Huntington, pleaded guilty to Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument for presenting a fraudulent Town of Islip building permit to a homeowner in Great River in 2021.

Huntington, NY · 1d

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Long Island Families Still Drive Out To These 6 Farm Stands For Pies

Some Long Island traditions never go out of style, and loading the family into the car for a farm stand pie is one of them. From Huntington out to the North and South Forks, these six stops pair homemade pies with pumpkins, produce, and plenty of room for kids to roam.

Huntington, NY · 2d

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The Weekender: Things to do on Long Island this weekend

Things to do on Long Island this weekend include concerts, comedy shows and more. The Weekender: Things to Do on Long Island This Weekend. Don’t miss this hardcore punk band hailing from Boston at the Amityville Music Hall! Amityville Music Hall, 198 Bwy., Amityville, amh.live $43. 9 p.m. Nov. 13.

Long Island, NY · 1d

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Legendary 69-year-old New York pizzeria finally closes its doors

New York has lost another multigenerational favorite after a year filled with painful local restaurant goodbyes. Metros on Main in Sayville, known for most of its life as Sayville Pizza,…

Sayville, NY · 2d

Daily Voice

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Burglars Kick Down Door, Beat Man With Gun In Terrifying Mastic Home Invasion: Cops

A Long Island family was attacked by a group of burglars on Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 11, police said. Four males kicked open a side door to the family’s home on Patchogue Avenue in Mastic around 4:45 p.m. Wednesday, the Suffolk County Police Department said. The burglars then struck a man with a fir…

Mastic, NY · 2d

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SCPD: Man Arrested for Allegedly Stabbing Victim During Dispute and Fleeing Scene

Suffolk County Police arrested a man for stabbing another man at a group home in Mastic on Monday, November 9. Juan Ramos stabbed another man during a dispute at a house, located at 128 Coventry Ave., and then fled the scene, at approximately 8:50 p.m. When police arrived, they found...

Mastic, NY · 2d

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EMT Stopped To Help Others, Now Fighting For Life After Chaotic Islip Terrace Crash: Police

A well-meaning EMT who stopped to help two drivers in a Long Island car crash was hospitalized in critical condition after a third driver plowed into the scene, police said. The victim, a 44-year-old Deer Park man, was rushed to Stony Brook University Hospital around 8 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11 in cri…

Islip, NY · 2d

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William Floyd, Long Island Signer of the Declaration of Independence

One of the 56 men whose signatures appear on the Declaration of Independence lived in a house that still stands in Mastic Beach. William Floyd, […] The post William Floyd, Long Island Signer of the Declaration of Independence first appeared on SciFisland.com .

Suffolk County, NY · 2d

Long Island Life & Politics

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Local Airport Reports ‘No Operational Issues'

By Hank Russell A local airport that was affected by the ground stop issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says there are currently "no operational issues" at its terminals, despite the continued outage, according

Islip, NY · 15h