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Man Who Stabbed Son-In-Law To Death At Islip Terrace Home Gets 25 Years Man Who Stabbed Son-In-Law To Death At Islip Terrace Home Gets 25 Years
Man Who Stabbed Son-In-Law To Death At Islip Terrace Home Gets 25 Years A Long Island man who confessed to stabbing his son-in-law to death will spend decades in prison. Eduardo Vega, age 58, of Islip Terrace, was sentenced to 25 years behind bars in Suffolk County Court on Thursday, Oct. 17, in the death of 34-year-old Roshane McLaren. Prosecutors said Vega was living with his wife, Tanya Denis, along with her two daughters and their husbands when Vega got into an argument with McLaren in their backyard on Sept. 27, 2022. Earlier Report: Man Admits Fatally Stabbing Son-In-Law In Islip Terrace; Wife Cops To Being Getaway Driver The altercation escalate…
MS-13 Member 'Little Devil' Gets 50 Years For Gruesome Quadruple Murder In Central Islip MS-13 Member 'Little Devil' Gets 50 Years For Gruesome Quadruple Murder In Central Islip
MS-13 Member 'Little Devil' Gets 50 Years For Gruesome Quadruple Murder In Central Islip An MS-13 gang member who lured four men to a Long Island park where they were brutally murdered will spend decades behind bars. Leniz Escobar, age 24, of Islip Terrace, was sentenced to 50 years in prison in Central Islip federal court on Thursday, Oct. 1. It followed her April 2022 conviction for murder and related charges in the deaths of Justin Llivicura, Michael Lopez, Jorge Tigre and Jefferson Villalobos. According to prosecutors, Escobar – known by fellow gang members as “Diablita,” or “Little Devil” – helped lure five young men, including the four victims, to Central Islip Community…
Man Admits Fatally Stabbing Son-In-Law In Islip Terrace; Wife Cops To Being Getaway Driver Man Admits Fatally Stabbing Son-In-Law In Islip Terrace; Wife Cops To Being Getaway Driver
Man Admits Fatally Stabbing Son-In-Law In Islip Terrace; Wife Cops To Being Getaway Driver A Long Island couple formally admitted to their roles in the stabbing death of their 34-year-old son-in-law. Eduardo Vega, age 58, of Islip Terrace, pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter in the death of Roshane McLaren in Suffolk County Court on Friday, Sept. 13. Prosecutors said Vega was living with his wife, Tanya Denis, along with her two daughters and their husbands when Vega got into an argument with McLaren in their backyard on Sept. 27, 2022. The altercation escalated when Vega threw a lawn chair at the man and threatened to hit him with a baseball bat. When the daughters trie…
Islip Terrace Man Accused Of Committing Lewd Act While Naked, Watching Girls Islip Terrace Man Accused Of Committing Lewd Act While Naked, Watching Girls
Islip Terrace Man Accused Of Committing Lewd Act While Naked, Watching Girls A Long Island man has been accused of committing a lewd act while watching two girls through a window in his home. The alleged incident happened around on Friday, Aug. 30 in Islip Terrace. A family member of the girls reported to police that the man was naked and committing the act while watching the minors, from the window of his home, located on Sunrise Highway (Route 27). Following an investigation by Suffolk County Police Third Squad detectives, Joseph Zink, wage 59, of Islip Terrace, as arrested today at approximately 3:50 p.m. Monday, Sept. 2. Zink was charged with: …
'Ray Of Sunshine': Heather McNamara, NY Recipient Of Groundbreaking Surgery, Dies At 22 'Ray Of Sunshine': Heather McNamara, NY Recipient Of Groundbreaking Surgery, Dies At 22
'Ray Of Sunshine': Heather McNamara, NY Recipient Of Groundbreaking Surgery, Dies At 22 Heather McNamara, who stole hearts across the tristate area after undergoing groundbreaking cancer surgery as a child, has died at the age of 22. The Long Island resident from Islip Terrace died Saturday, June 1, due to multiple organ failure after spending months hospitalized in intensive care from a bacterial infection, her mother Tina announced. McNamara became a familiar face to many in 2011, when she appeared in a commercial for NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. In the black and white spot, the then 7-year-old recounted how two hospitals turned her family away before Dr. Tomoaki Kato ag…
Best Hot Dogs Found At This Long Island Eatery, Voters Say Best Hot Dogs Found At This Long Island Eatery, Voters Say
Best Hot Dogs Found At This Long Island Eatery, Voters Say Whether you prefer yours topped with chili and onions, relish and sauerkraut, or just plain old ketchup and mustard, nothing beats a good hot dog. But just as important as how you eat your dog is where you get it. Around here, your best bet is Charlie’s Legendary Hot Dogs – located in Islip Terrace at 16 Lowell Avenue – voted best hot dogs by the 2024 Bethpage Best of Long Island survey. Founded in 1963 by Charles Summa, a disabled World War II veteran, Charlie’s began as a small pushcart based in Brentwood. Over 60 years later, the family-owned business is still going strong. “Locals lin…
Couple's Fentanyl With 'Zombie Drug' Sold Outside Long Island Nursing Home, Feds Say Couple's Fentanyl With 'Zombie Drug' Sold Outside Long Island Nursing Home, Feds Say
Couple's Fentanyl With 'Zombie Drug' Sold Outside Long Island Nursing Home, Feds Say A Long Island couple is facing federal charges after allegedly selling enough fentanyl to potentially kill hundreds of thousands. Levar Jackson, age 44, and Jaclyn Misuraca, age 45, both of Islip Terrace, were arraigned on charges of conspiracy to distribute fentanyl in Central Islip federal court on Wednesday, Feb. 7. Prosecutors said the pair sold nearly 270 grams of the drug in public locations across Long Island between May 2023 and January 2024. The drugs were allegedly sold in broad daylight, including in residential areas and outside of stores. Several of the transactions took plac…
Bookkeeper Accused Of Stealing $1M From Her Boss In NY Bookkeeper Accused Of Stealing $1M From Her Boss In NY
Bookkeeper Accused Of Stealing $1M From Her Boss In NY A woman who was a longtime bookkeeper for a New York business has been accused of stealing more than $1 million from the company. On Long Island, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the indictment of Domenica Giordano, age 39, of Islip Terrace, accused of grand larceny in the first degree for allegedly embezzling more than $1 million from All Systems Maintenance, a commercial plumbing business located in Bay Shore. According to the investigation, Giordano was employed as a bookkeeper for approximately 17 years.  In May 2020, the owner…
'Enraged' Customer Admits Slashing, Disfiguring Bouncer At Long Island Bar 'Enraged' Customer Admits Slashing, Disfiguring Bouncer At Long Island Bar
'Enraged' Customer Admits Slashing, Disfiguring Bouncer At Long Island Bar A bouncer at a Long Island bar is permanently disfigured after an angry customer slashed his face after being denied entry. Darieo St. Leger, age 34, of Islip Terrace, pleaded guilty to one count of assault in Suffolk County Court on Tuesday, Nov. 28. According to prosecutors, it was around 12:40 a.m. on Oct. 23, 2022, when St. Leger and the bouncer began arguing outside the Ivy Kitchen and Bar in Huntington after the bouncer refused to let him inside. He admitted that he slashed the bouncer across his face, from ear to mouth, with a sharp object before fleeing the scene. The bounce…
'Absolutely Delicious' Restaurant Opens New Long Island Location 'Absolutely Delicious' Restaurant Opens New Long Island Location
'Absolutely Delicious' Restaurant Opens New Long Island Location A restaurant, which originally started as a food truck, is now celebrating the opening of its second Long Island location, delighting diners with its tasty and large-portioned dishes. A Wing Away Kitchen, owned by husband and wife duo Anthony and Stefanie Marengo, opened up its second storefront location in Calverton in early August 2023, located at 4490 Middle Country Road. The eatery, which originally started as a food truck, recently announced that it closed its Plainview location in Coliseum Kitchen, making the new Calverton storefront the only physical spot on Long Island to get A W…
Business Robbery Spree: Suspect Nabbed In Suffolk County Business Robbery Spree: Suspect Nabbed In Suffolk County
Business Robbery Spree: Suspect Nabbed In Suffolk County A suspect has been apprehended after a string of business robberies on Long Island. After an investigation, Suffolk County Police Major Case Unit detectives determined Andre Desvignes, age 55, of Central Islip, was was responsible for robbing the following places: Bethpage Federal Credit Union, 233 South Research Place, Central Islip, on Tuesday, May 30. United States Postal Service, located at 136 Carleton Ave., Islip Terrace, on Wednesday, June 21. Bethpage Federal Credit Union, located at 233 South Research Place, Central Islip, on Thursday, June 29. United States Postal Servi…
Fake Oxy Leads To Overdose Death, Long Island Man Indicted: DA Fake Oxy Leads To Overdose Death, Long Island Man Indicted: DA
Fake Oxy Leads To Overdose Death, Long Island Man Indicted: DA A Long Island man has been indicted for selling counterfeit oxycodone pills containing fentanyl to another young man, leading to his overdose death, authorities allege. The Suffolk County District Attorney announced the indictment of 22-year-old Jordan Mosley of Islip Terrace on Thursday, May 25 in relation to a December 2022 overdose. According to the charges, Mosley sold a 25-year-old East Islip man pills that he claimed to be cocaine on December 28, 2022. He allegedly offered to sell the victim more pills later that night. The man was found dead in his home the next night after an o…
Man Charged With Murder In Fatal Stabbing Of 34-Year-Old In Islip Terrace Man Charged With Murder In Fatal Stabbing Of 34-Year-Old In Islip Terrace
Man Charged With Murder In Fatal Stabbing Of 34-Year-Old In Islip Terrace A man was charged with murder after police said he fatally stabbed a 34-year-old man during an altercation outside of their Long Island home. Eduardo Vega, age 56, was arrested on Sunday, Oct. 2, and charged with second-degree murder for the fatal stabbing of Roshane McLaren in Islip Terrace, the Suffolk County Police Department reported. SCPD said Vega and McLaren were involved in an altercation outside of their residence, located on Manhattan Boulevard, at about 2:40 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 27, when Vega stabbed McLaren. McLaren was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead, autho…
Man Fatally Stabbed Outside Islip Terrace Home Man Fatally Stabbed Outside Islip Terrace Home
Man Fatally Stabbed Outside Islip Terrace Home Detectives on Long Island are investigating the stabbing death of a man that occurred outside of a home. The murder took place in Islip Terrace around 2:40 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 27. According to Suffolk County detectives, two men who lived on Manhattan Boulevard were engaged in an altercation outside the location when one stabbed the other. The victim, Roshane McLaren, age 34, a resident of the home, was transported to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore where he was pronounced dead, police said.  Detectives are asking anyone with information to contact the Hom…
Community Rallies To Support Islip Terrace Family After Fire Destroys Home Community Rallies To Support Islip Terrace Family After Fire Destroys Home
Community Rallies To Support Islip Terrace Family After Fire Destroys Home Members of the community have donated more than $13,000 to support a Long Island family following a devastating house fire over the weekend. The fire broke out at a home on Cleveland Street in Islip Terrace on the morning of Sunday, July 17, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. Firefighters rescued a 19-year-old woman who was trapped in the basement and three dogs from the home, police said.  Earlier report - 19-Year-Old Woman, Three Dogs Rescued From Long Island House Fire A GoFundMe set up for the family that resided in the home has received $13,440 of …
19-Year-Old Woman, Three Dogs Rescued From Islip Terrace House Fire 19-Year-Old Woman, Three Dogs Rescued From Islip Terrace House Fire
19-Year-Old Woman, Three Dogs Rescued From Islip Terrace House Fire Firefighters rescued a 19-year-old woman and three dogs from a burning house on Long Island. Multiple fire departments responded to the fire that broke out at a home on Cleveland Street in Islip Terrace on the morning of Sunday, July 17, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. Police said off-duty SCPD officer Jared Gunst, who is a first assistant chief with the Islip Fire Department, responded to the home at about 11 a.m. and was informed that there was a woman and three dogs inside. When he entered the home, the woman called 911 and reported that she was trapped in the basemen…
Duo Caught On Video Damaging Long Island Hotel Computer, Police Say Duo Caught On Video Damaging Long Island Hotel Computer, Police Say
Duo Caught On Video Damaging Long Island Hotel Computer, Police Say Two people were arrested after allegedly breaking into the employee section of a Long Island hotel and damaging a computer. The incident took place in East Garden City at the Red Roof Inn around 3 a.m., Sunday, June 26. According to detectives, officers responded to Red Roof Inn, at 699 Dibblee Drive. Upon arrival, the manager of the facility told officers that two people had been spotted on video footage opening the glass partition to the unoccupied reception desk and entering an employee’s only section area, said the Nassau County police. Once inside the suspects damaged a…
Eatery Voters Say Serves Up Long Island's Best Hot Dogs May Come As Surprise Eatery Voters Say Serves Up Long Island's Best Hot Dogs May Come As Surprise
Eatery Voters Say Serves Up Long Island's Best Hot Dogs May Come As Surprise Known more for its pretzel varieties, a popular eatery has unexpectedly unseated some of Long Island’s oldest staples to be named as serving up the “best hot dogs.” Levittown’s Knot of This World Pretzels has earned the prestigious honor - along with several others - after being polled by organizers of the Bethpage Best of LI. Knot of This World took down Nathan’s Famous, Ben’s Kosher Deli, and Charlie’s Legendary Hot Dogs in Islip Terrace, which had shared the honors since 2010. Each year, the Bethpage Best of LI polls Long Islanders to lay down a roadmap “to the best, top-notch busine…
One Critically Injured, Two Others Hospitalized After Crash At Long Island Intersection One Critically Injured, Two Others Hospitalized After Crash At Long Island Intersection
One Critically Injured, Two Others Hospitalized After Crash At Long Island Intersection Updated story: Man Dies From Injuries After Crash At Long Island Intersection Three were hospitalized - one with critical injuries - after a 60-year-old driver was struck on Long Island and was struck by another vehicle attempting to cross through a busy Long Island intersection, police said. In Suffolk County, Seventh Squad detectives responded to a crash in Eastport that left an East Moriches man hospitalized in critical condition shortly before 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 8. Police said that Anthony Ricci, age 60, of East Moriches, was driving a 2019 Honda Accord north on East Mo…
ID Released For 20-Year-Old Fatally Struck By Jeep On Suffolk County Highway ID Released For 20-Year-Old Fatally Struck By Jeep On Suffolk County Highway
ID Released For 20-Year-Old Fatally Struck By Jeep On Suffolk County Highway The identity has been released of a 20-year-old who was fatally struck by a Jeep on a Long Island highway. The man was in the lanes of travel on eastbound Sunrise Highway (Route 27) in Sayville, east of exit 49, when he was struck by a 2006 Jeep Liberty at about 2:40 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 19, the Suffolk County Police said. The victim, now identified as Matthew Wenk, of Islip Terrace was pronounced dead at the scene.  The Farmingville man who was driving the Jeep, also age 20, was not injured in the crash, police said. Authorities said the vehicle was impounded for a safety check.&n…
Five Charged After SLA Inspections At Long Island Restaurants, Bars Five Charged After SLA Inspections At Long Island Restaurants, Bars
Five Charged After SLA Inspections At Long Island Restaurants, Bars Five people were charged over the weekend on Long Island with various crimes in violation of state regulations, as well as DWI, and possession of drugs, following New York State Liquor Authority inspections. Two people were arrested on Friday, March 5, in Huntington Station, after authorities with the Suffolk County Police along with SLA inspections in Huntington Station in response to numerous community complaints. The arrests took place at the Three Stars Restaurant, located at 118 W. Hills Road, and the Carousel Night Club, located at 522 E Jericho Turnpike, said the Suffolk County Poli…
High-Speed Chase Ends In Crash, Drugs, Weapons Charges For Long Island Trio High-Speed Chase Ends In Crash, Drugs, Weapons Charges For Long Island Trio
High-Speed Chase Ends In Crash, Drugs, Weapons Charges For Long Island Trio Three men are facing a host of drug and weapon charges after attempting to flee from police in an allegedly stolen vehicle on Long Island. Officers from the Suffolk County Police Department’s Firearms Suppression Team attempted to pull over a 2019 Dodge Charger at approximately 3 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 12 on Lowell Avenue in Islip Terrace. Police said that the driver, later identified as North Amityville resident Jasheem Pulley, 26, pulled to the side of the road, and when officers approached the vehicle on foot, he sped away before crashing into a brick monument located at the intersection o…
Man Accused Of Stealing $13,000 Worth Of Items From Long Island Store Man Accused Of Stealing $13,000 Worth Of Items From Long Island Store
Man Accused Of Stealing $13,000 Worth Of Items From Long Island Store A man is wanted on Long Island after allegedly stealing thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from a furniture store. Surveillance photos of a man and his Jeep have been released by Suffolk County Police Third Squad detectives who are attempting to locate the man who targeted a furniture store on Sunrise Highway (Route 27) in Islip Terrace on multiple locations last month. Police said that the man entered Out of the Box Furniture on three separate occasions between Saturday, May 23, and Sunday, May 24, stealing more than $13,000 in outdoor furniture, fleeing in a dark-colored Jeep.…
Man Stabs Acquaintance During Argument At Long Island Apartment Man Stabs Acquaintance During Argument At Long Island Apartment
Man Stabs Acquaintance During Argument At Long Island Apartment A late-night argument between two friends in a Long Island apartment complex turned physical and one person was hospitalized with serious injuries after being stabbed repeatedly, police said. Two men were involved in an argument at approximately 3:05 a.m. on Wednesday, March 11 inside a unit at the Woodmont Village Apartment complex on Ronkonkoma Avenue in Ronkonkoma, police said. During the argument, Islip Terrace resident Sean Rose, allegedly stabbed his friend, a 39-year-old Ronkonkoma resident multiple times.  His victim, who lives in the apartment, was transported to Stony Brook…
Long Island Sex Offender Arrested For Failing To Register Internet Accounts Long Island Sex Offender Arrested For Failing To Register Internet Accounts
Long Island Sex Offender Arrested For Failing To Register Internet Accounts A registered sex offender on Long Island is facing multiple felony charges after failing to register email and social media accounts with the New York State Division of Justice. Islip Terrace resident Yobani Diaz, 40, was arrested at approximately 7:40 a.m. on Thursday, March 5, when Suffolk County police investigators executed a search warrant at his Andrew Avenue home. The warrant and arrest came following an investigation by the New York State Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, detectives from the Suffolk County Police …
ID Released For Teen Killed In Robert Moses Causeway Bridge Crash ID Released For Teen Killed In Robert Moses Causeway Bridge Crash
ID Released For Teen Killed In Robert Moses Causeway Bridge Crash The teenager killed in a three-car crash during the morning commute on the Robert Moses Causeway Bridge has been identified. The crash happened around 6:40 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 23 on the southbound side in Suffolk County, police said. Jaylen Kelly, 19, of Islip Terrace, was the operator of a 2002 Toyota Corolla and was airlifted to Stony Brook University Hospital and succumbed to his injuries. Idalecio Coelho, 47, of Farmingville, was the operator of a 2004 Ford F-150 and was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital and was hospitalized with internal injuries. Kristin Kostik, 35, of Sa…
Infant Critically Injured In Long Island Crash Infant Critically Injured In Long Island Crash
Infant Critically Injured In Long Island Crash A 2-month-old boy was critically injured in a two-vehicle crash on Long Island. It happened around Saturday, Dec. 14 at approximately 7 p.m. in North Patchogue. Deliela Gonzalez, 33, of Copiague, was driving a 2017 Honda sedan southbound in the right lane of North Ocean Avenue, south of Shaber Road, with her four children in the car when she attempted to make a U-turn in front of a southbound 2007 Mercedes-Benz sedan that was behind her in the left lane, Suffolk County Police said. The Mercedes struck the Honda, causing both vehicles to slide across the roadway onto the nor…
Long Island Woman Observed Driving Over Double-Yellow Lines Charged With DWI, Sheriff Says Long Island Woman Observed Driving Over Double-Yellow Lines Charged With DWI, Sheriff Says
Long Island Woman Observed Driving Over Double-Yellow Lines Charged With DWI, Sheriff Says A late night Thanksgiving traffic stop of a swerving driver led to the arrest of a woman on Long Island for alleged impaired driving, police said. Islip Terrace resident Jacqueline O’Neill, 30, was stopped by a Suffolk County Sheriff’s deputy shortly before 1 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 28, when she was spotted crossing the double yellow line on North Ocean Avenue repeatedly in Brookhaven. During the subsequent traffic stop, it was determined that O’Neill “demonstrated clues while performing standardized field sobriety tests indicating she was intoxicated.” O’Neill was arrested and transported …
ID Released For Woman Killed In East Islip House Fire ID Released For Woman Killed In East Islip House Fire
ID Released For Woman Killed In East Islip House Fire A woman who died in an overnight East Islip house fire has been identified by officials. Laurie Addeo, 61, a resident of the home, was killed when the fire started around 2:12 a.m., Friday, Sept. 27, at the home at 3 Washington Ave., said the Suffolk County Police. Police said the five other residents of the home were able to escape unharmed. Detectives do not believe the cause of the fire is suspicious, police said. At least six fire departments responded to help battle the blaze including Islip Terrace, East Islip, Central Islip, Islip, Brentwood, and East Brentwood. 
Woman Dies In East Islip House Fire Woman Dies In East Islip House Fire
Woman Dies In East Islip House Fire Click here for an updated story: ID Released For Woman Killed In East Islip House Fire A woman died in an early morning East Islip house fire, while five others were able to escape. The fire started around 2:12 a.m., Friday, Sept. 27, at the home at 3 Washington Ave., said the Suffolk County Police. Police said the five other residents of the home were able to escape unharmed. Detectives do not believe the cause of the fire is suspicious, police said. At least six fire departments responded to help battle the blaze including Islip Terrace, East Islip, Central Islip, Islip, Brentwood,…
Frankly Speaking: Here Are Five Places To Enjoy A Hot Dog In Suffolk County Frankly Speaking: Here Are Five Places To Enjoy A Hot Dog In Suffolk County
Frankly Speaking: Here Are Five Places To Enjoy A Hot Dog In Suffolk County To be frank, hot dogs are everywhere, from convenience stores to fine restaurants. Here are five places to enjoy them in Suffolk County.  Charlie's Legendary Hot Dogs & Onions, 16 Lowell Ave., Islip Terrace: A hot dog truck in Brentwood first opened in 1963 by Charlie and Rose Summa and after a hiatus are back in Islip.  In a Facebook review on the restaurant's page, Dannyboy Perkins posted recently that he is from Tennessee and had "'wonderful hot dogs" and "great service" at Charlie's. Chiddy's Cheesesteaks Inc., 1851 Sunrise Highway, Bay Shore: There are five various …