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8 Teens Accused Of Robbing Boy In Oceanside 8 Teens Accused Of Robbing Boy In Oceanside
8 Teens Accused Of Robbing Boy In Oceanside A group of teens allegedly robbed a boy on Long Island, stealing his jacket and iPhone before fleeing, police said. The incident occurred in Oceanside near the intersection of Fulton Avenue and Moore Avenue on Wednesday, Nov. 27, just after 9 p.m. Detectives said the boy was approached by about eight teens who forcibly took his jacket, which contained an iPhone 15. The group chased him toward Lawson Boulevard before fleeing in an unknown direction. Officers later recovered the stolen phone near Messick Avenue. No injuries were reported. The suspects were described as: Two white boys, Th…
ID Released For Woman Fatally Struck By Car Overnight In Nassau County ID Released For Woman Fatally Struck By Car Overnight In Nassau County
ID Released For Woman Fatally Struck By Car Overnight In Nassau County The identity has been released of a woman who was fatally struck by a car while crossing a street on Long Island. The crash happened just before 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27 in Freeport.  Authorities said the 51-year-old woman was crossing Merrick Road near Henry Street from the north to the south side when she was hit by a 2008 Volkswagen heading eastbound. She suffered trauma to her head and body and was taken to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead at 7:33 p.m., police said.  On Thursday afternoon, Nov. 28, Nassau County Police identified the woman as Lourdes Sul…
LI Dad Subjected Own Kids To Years Of Sexual Abuse, Jury Finds LI Dad Subjected Own Kids To Years Of Sexual Abuse, Jury Finds
LI Dad Subjected Own Kids To Years Of Sexual Abuse, Jury Finds A Long Island man is facing decades behind bars after a jury found he sexually abused his children for years. The 68-year-old Selden man, who prosecutors are not naming in order to protect his victims’ identities, was found guilty of multiple sex crimes by a Suffolk County jury on Monday, Nov. 25. Prosecutors said the defendant subjected three of his children to repeated sexual abuse between 1997 and 2010. The victims were between the ages of seven and 13 at the time. According to investigators, the victims didn’t report the abuse while they were children out of fear they would be separate…
Readers’ Choice: Cast Your Votes for Long Island's Best! Readers’ Choice: Cast Your Votes for Long Island's Best!
Readers’ Choice: Cast Your Votes for Long Island's Best! Long Island, it’s time to show some love for your favorite local businesses! Daily Voice has officially launched the voting phase of its inaugural Readers’ Choice competition, and the power is in your hands to crown the best of the best. Our readers submitted nominations earlier this fall, and now the top contenders are ready for your votes. With over 80 categories spanning six major groups, this is your chance to celebrate the local gems that make Long Island a vibrant place to live, work, and play. From the tastiest eats to top-notch services, your vote can help highlight the businesses y…
Farmingville Man Accused In String Of Bank Robberies In Nassau County Dating Back Years Farmingville Man Accused In String Of Bank Robberies In Nassau County Dating Back Years
Farmingville Man Accused In String Of Bank Robberies In Nassau County Dating Back Years A Long Island man is accused in a string of bank robberies dating back years. Nassau County Police arrested Joseph Dumpson, age 32, of Farmingville, early Wednesday, Nov. 27, in connection with three bank robberies that occurred in Nassau County in 2020. According to police, Dumpson was behind the following robberies: TD Bank on Peninsula Boulevard in Hempstead – Dec. 22, 2020 TD Bank on Brush Hollow Road in Westbury – Dec. 23, 2020 TD Bank on Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow – Dec. 28, 2020 Dumpson was taken into custody at around 2:30 a.m. Wednesday in Yaphank, on suspicion of three co…
Person Struck, Killed By Car Turning Onto Long Island Roadway Person Struck, Killed By Car Turning Onto Long Island Roadway
Person Struck, Killed By Car Turning Onto Long Island Roadway A person died after being struck by a car on Long Island. The crash happened just before 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, in Brentwood.  Suffolk County Police said a 24-year-old Brentwood woman was driving a 2012 Acura TL and turning left onto eastbound Suffolk Avenue from Eisenhower Avenue when she struck a pedestrian in the roadway. The victim, who has not yet been identified, was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner, police said.  The driver of the Acura was not injured in the crash. The vehicle was impo…
Trump Taps Vaccine Skeptic With Long Island Ties To Lead CDC Trump Taps Vaccine Skeptic With Long Island Ties To Lead CDC
Trump Taps Vaccine Skeptic With Long Island Ties To Lead CDC Another vaccine skeptic with New York ties could soon shape public health policy. President-elect Donald Trump nominated former Florida congressman and physician Dave Weldon to serve as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Weldon was born on Long Island, in Amityville, and graduated from Stony Brook University in 1978 before earning his M.D. degree at the University of Buffalo in 1981. Earlier Report: Trump Selects Vaccine-Skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. As Secretary Of Health, Human Services “In addition to being a medical doctor for 40 years, and an Ar…
3 Charged At Thanksgiving Eve DWI Checkpoint On Long Island 3 Charged At Thanksgiving Eve DWI Checkpoint On Long Island
3 Charged At Thanksgiving Eve DWI Checkpoint On Long Island Three people were arrested for driving while intoxicated during an overnight sobriety checkpoint on Long Island, according to Suffolk County Police. The checkpoint took place from 11 p.m. on Thanksgiving Eve, Wednesday, Nov. 27, to 2 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28, at Waverly Plaza, located at 371 North Service Road in Patchogue.  Officers from the Suffolk County Police Highway SAFE-T Team (Selective Alcohol Fatality Enforcement Team) screened 377 vehicles as part of a holiday crackdown on impaired driving. The following individuals were charged with driving while intoxicated: Je…
Daughter Accused Of Stabbing Mother To Death In Quiet Long Island Neighborhood Thanksgiving Eve Daughter Accused Of Stabbing Mother To Death In Quiet Long Island Neighborhood Thanksgiving Eve
Daughter Accused Of Stabbing Mother To Death In Quiet Long Island Neighborhood Thanksgiving Eve A woman has been apprehended after police say she stabbed her mother to death on Thanksgiving Eve in a quiet residential neighborhood on Long Island, police said. The incident happened just after 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, in Dix Hills. Suffolk County Police said officers responded to a 911 call reporting a stabbing at the home on 2 Carman Court.  When they arrived, they found Josephine Bekatoros, age 84, dead from stab wounds inside the residence, said police. Detectives later arrested the victim’s daughter, 51-year-old Diana Bekatoros, at her home in Long Island City.  She…
Woman Fatally Struck By Car In Nassau County Woman Fatally Struck By Car In Nassau County
Woman Fatally Struck By Car In Nassau County A woman was fatally struck by a car while crossing a street on Long Island, according to police. Click here for a new, updated story: ID Released For Lindenhurst Woman Fatally Struck By Car Overnight In Freeport The crash happened just before 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27 in Freeport.  Authorities said the 51-year-old woman was crossing Merrick Road near Henry Street from the north to the south side when she was hit by a 2008 Volkswagen heading eastbound. She suffered trauma to her head and body and was taken to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead at 7:33 p.m., police …
LI's Lee Zeldin Among Trump Admin Picks From NY Targeted With Bomb Threats LI's Lee Zeldin Among Trump Admin Picks From NY Targeted With Bomb Threats
LI's Lee Zeldin Among Trump Admin Picks From NY Targeted With Bomb Threats Several New York politicians received bomb threats as part of a widespread attack targeting President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks and administrative appointees. The attacks, which ranged from bomb threats to prank “swatting” calls meant to dispatch a large number of armed police officers to a target’s residence, were made Tuesday night, Nov. 26, and Wednesday morning, Nov. 27. “Last night and this morning, several of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees and administration appointees were targeted in violent, un-America threats to their lives and those who live with them,” said K…
'Thanksgiving Pizza' At Long Island Eatery Has People Talking: ‘Looks Incredible’ 'Thanksgiving Pizza' At Long Island Eatery Has People Talking: ‘Looks Incredible’
'Thanksgiving Pizza' At Long Island Eatery Has People Talking: ‘Looks Incredible’ This ain’t your typical Thanksgiving pie. Forget pumpkin, pecan, and sweet potato: this Long Island pizzeria has people talking with its more savory Thanksgiving pie – pizza pie, that is. At Pino’s Pizza in Deer Park, the “Thanksgiving Specialty Pie” boasts all your festive favorites: turkey gravy, apple sausage stuffing, roasted turkey breast, and cranberry sauce made with dry figs, dates, and pears all piled on a pizza crust and topped with mozzarella. “Now this is a Thanksgiving meal,” owner Pino Barbieri captioned an Instagram post, where reaction to the culinary creation has been ove…
ID Released For 59-Year-Old Long Island Woman Killed In Hit-Run Crash ID Released For 59-Year-Old Long Island Woman Killed In Hit-Run Crash
ID Released For 59-Year-Old Long Island Woman Killed In Hit-Run Crash The identity has been released of a woman who died after being struck by a hit-and-run driver on Long Island. The crash happened in Suffolk County at approximately 5:15 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, in Bohemia. on Veterans Memorial Highway at 5th Avenue. A westbound vehicle hit the woman while she was crossing the road and fled the scene, according to authorities. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Late Wednesday afternoon, Suffolk County Police ID'd her as Joan Foley, age 59, of Central Islip. Veterans Memorial Highway at 5th Avenue, this morning.  Original report -…
Bomb Threats, Swatting Incidents Target Trump Cabinet Picks, Appointees, Spokesperson Says Bomb Threats, Swatting Incidents Target Trump Cabinet Picks, Appointees, Spokesperson Says
Bomb Threats, Swatting Incidents Target Trump Cabinet Picks, Appointees, Spokesperson Says Several of President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet selections and administrative appointees were the targets threats the last two days, a spokesperson said, calling the acts "violent" and "un-American." According to a statement by the Trump-Vance Transition Team on Wednesday, Nov. 27, several individuals associated with the incoming administration were subjected to threats ranging from bomb scares to "swatting" incidents, in which false reports are made to dispatch emergency responders to someone's location. Law enforcement responded swiftly to ensure the safety of those targeted, the team s…
Long Island Woman Charged With DWI After Crash Seriously Injures 41-Year-Old Long Island Woman Charged With DWI After Crash Seriously Injures 41-Year-Old
Long Island Woman Charged With DWI After Crash Seriously Injures 41-Year-Old A woman was arrested for driving while intoxicated following a crash on Long Island that seriously injured a man. The incident occurred at about 12:35 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27, at the intersection of Route 112 and Sunrise Highway South Service Road in North Patchogue.  Aleshia Davis, age 39, of Medford, was driving a 2024 Audi Q7 southbound on Route 112 when her vehicle struck an eastbound 2011 Hyundai Sonata, according to Suffolk County Police. The driver of the Hyundai, a 41-year-old Shirley man was transported to Long Island Community Hospital in Patchogue with serious injuries…
Hit-Run Crash Kills Woman Crossing Long Island Roadway Hit-Run Crash Kills Woman Crossing Long Island Roadway
Hit-Run Crash Kills Woman Crossing Long Island Roadway A hit-run driver struck and killed a woman on Long Island. Click here for a new, updated story: ID Released For Central Islip Woman Killed In Hit-Run Crash In Bohemia The crash happened in Suffolk County at approximately 5:15 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, in Bohemia. on Veterans Memorial Highway at 5th Avenue. A westbound vehicle hit the woman while she was crossing the road and fled the scene, according to authorities. The woman, whose identity has not yet been confirmed, was pronounced dead at the scene. Suffolk County Police Major Case Unit detectives are investigating and ask anyone…
57-Year-Old Critical After Long Island SUV Crash 57-Year-Old Critical After Long Island SUV Crash
57-Year-Old Critical After Long Island SUV Crash A person was critically injured in a crash involving an SUV on Long Island. It happened Tuesday, Nov. 26, at about 1:50 p.m. on Post Avenue near Atlantic Avenue in North Bellport.  Suffolk County Police said a 44-year-old Bellport woman, was driving a 2007 GMC Envoy northbound when she apparently suffered a medical event and struck a bicyclist crossing the road. The bicyclist, a 57-year-old Brookhaven man, was taken to Long Island Community Hospital in Patchogue in critical condition. Marcano was also transported to the same hospital for evaluation. Two passengers in the SUV were not…
Drunk Long Island 23-Year-Old Caught After Sideswiping Cruiser, Fleeing Scene: Police Drunk Long Island 23-Year-Old Caught After Sideswiping Cruiser, Fleeing Scene: Police
Drunk Long Island 23-Year-Old Caught After Sideswiping Cruiser, Fleeing Scene: Police A man has been accused of driving while intoxicated after allegedly sideswiping a police vehicle and fleeing the scene on Long Island. Authorities say the incident occurred around 6:25 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26, on Montauk Highway in Water Mill.  Kevin Sagastume, age 23, of Riverhead, was reportedly attempting to exit a private dirt driveway onto the highway when his vehicle sideswiped an unoccupied marked Southampton Town Police cruiser parked with emergency lights on.  Officers were conducting an unrelated investigation nearby, the Southampton Town PD added. Sagastume fl…
This Is Most Popular Thanksgiving Side Dish In NY, Report Says This Is Most Popular Thanksgiving Side Dish In NY, Report Says
This Is Most Popular Thanksgiving Side Dish In NY, Report Says Move over, stuffing and cranberry sauce – this Thanksgiving side reigns supreme in the eyes of New Yorkers. Of all the delectable dishes to play second fiddle to the turkey, sweet potato casserole is the most popular in the Empire State, according to AllRecipes. The website analyzed its data from Turkey Days past to come up with its list of the most popular Thanksgiving side dishes in every state, based on recipe search volumes. A holiday staple for many, sweet potato casserole is typically made with brown sugar, butter, orange juice, and cinnamon, and topped with gooey marshmallows. Home…
Police Seek Owner Of Jewelry Found In Stolen Car On Long Island Police Seek Owner Of Jewelry Found In Stolen Car On Long Island
Police Seek Owner Of Jewelry Found In Stolen Car On Long Island Authorities are seeking the public’s help in identifying the owner of jewelry found in a stolen vehicle on Long Island. Suffolk County Police detectives said a green felt jewelry box containing various items, believed to be proceeds from a burglary, was discovered inside the stolen vehicle on Tuesday, July 23.  The vehicle was recovered in Suffolk County, but the jewelry’s rightful owner remains unknown. Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest.  Anyone with information about the case should contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS, via th…
New Update On Food Recalls Ahead Of Thanksgiving New Update On Food Recalls Ahead Of Thanksgiving
New Update On Food Recalls Ahead Of Thanksgiving With Thanksgiving meals just a day away, there are concerns over the nation's food supply after multiple major recalls the last few days. Federal authorities are now saying that all products linked to the outbreaks are off the shelves and products currently being sold are safe to eat. After a deadly E. coli outbreak, a California-based company pulled bagged organic carrots from such popular retailers as Whole Foods, Walmart and Trader Joe's.  For the latest info from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), click here. In a Listeria outbreak linked to meat and poultry pr…
Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Nov. 26 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $489M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Nov. 26 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $489M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Nov. 26 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $489M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Tuesday, Nov. 26 Mega Millions drawing. The estimated jackpot is $489 million with a $229.3 million cash option. The winning numbers for Tuesday's drawing are: 05-22-24-39-42 with a Mega Ball of 03 and a Megaplier of 3X If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 29.  Lottery players have a 1 in 302,575,350 chance of winning a Mega Millions jackpot by matching all five balls plus the gold Mega Ball, according to officials. There ar…
Pair Of Long Island Teens Has Been Missing 5 Days Pair Of Long Island Teens Has Been Missing 5 Days
Pair Of Long Island Teens Has Been Missing 5 Days Authorities are asking for help in locating two missing teenagers from Long Island. Angel Maceria, age 15, and Naia Beck, age 17, both of Brentwood, were last seen on Thursday, Nov. 21, according to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Beck was last seen wearing a green t-shirt and gray sweatpants, while Maceria was wearing a blue flannel shirt, blue jeans, and white shoes.  The two may be traveling together. Anyone with information is asked to contact the New York State Missing Persons Clearinghouse at 1-800-346-3543. Share this story by clicking the Facebook …
Former LI Resident Martha Stewart To Switch Up Thanksgiving Plans This Year: Here's How Former LI Resident Martha Stewart To Switch Up Thanksgiving Plans This Year: Here's How
Former LI Resident Martha Stewart To Switch Up Thanksgiving Plans This Year: Here's How Iconic homemaker Martha Stewart's Thanksgiving plans this year may come as a bit of a shock — they won't involve her hosting at home and turkey will not be an option at her table.  The 83-year-old Stewart, a longtime New York and former Connecticut resident, will be spending Turkey Day abroad in Rome instead of celebrating at her Katonah residence, according to the homemaker's website.  Stewart will be traveling with her daughter, Alexis, and two grandchildren, Jude and Truman, she said in an interview with People: "We decided the kids wanted to go away, the grandchildren, and so…
Vietnam Veteran Dies In Fire At Long Island Home Vietnam Veteran Dies In Fire At Long Island Home
Vietnam Veteran Dies In Fire At Long Island Home A Long Island veteran died after he was seriously injured in a house fire. Emergency crews in Middle Island were called shortly after 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, when flames broke out at the Lake Pointe apartment complex on Middle Country Road. Inside, firefighters located 79-year-old Arthur Ziomek. He was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment of serious injuries. On Tuesday, Nov. 26, Suffolk County Police confirmed that Ziomek had died. A preliminary investigation determined the cause of the fire was non-criminal in nature, police said. Ziomek was born in Brooklyn and se…
Seen Her? 16-Year-Old Girl From Long Island Has Been Missing 3 Days Seen Her? 16-Year-Old Girl From Long Island Has Been Missing 3 Days
Seen Her? 16-Year-Old Girl From Long Island Has Been Missing 3 Days Authorities are asking for help in locating a missing teenager from Long Island. Dilana Villaneuva, age 16, of Brentwood, was last seen on Saturday, Nov. 23, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. She was last seen wearing a blue sweater, dark sweatpants, and glasses. Anyone with information is asked to contact the New York State Missing Persons Clearinghouse at 1-800-346-3543. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
NY's Idina Menzel Had One Stipulation Before Agreeing To Showstopping 'Wicked' Cameo NY's Idina Menzel Had One Stipulation Before Agreeing To Showstopping 'Wicked' Cameo
NY's Idina Menzel Had One Stipulation Before Agreeing To Showstopping 'Wicked' Cameo Thank goodness it all worked out. While it may be true that no one mourns the wicked, fans certainly would have mourned the absence of New York native Idina Menzel had she not made her scene-stealing cameo in the spellbinding new “Wicked” movie. The musical fantasy film – a two-part adaptation of the Broadway stage musical that was loosely based on the 1995 novel – tells the origin story of the Wicked Witch of the West from L. Frank Baum’s “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.” Menzel, who grew on Long Island in Syosset, was the first actress to portray its protagonist, Elphaba, a role for which sh…
Police Seek Suspect Accused Of Stealing $900 Using Stolen Identity At Long Island Bank Police Seek Suspect Accused Of Stealing $900 Using Stolen Identity At Long Island Bank
Police Seek Suspect Accused Of Stealing $900 Using Stolen Identity At Long Island Bank A man is being sought in connection with an identity theft that resulted in a $900 loss at a Long Island bank. Nassau County Police said the incident happened on Tuesday, Oct. 1, at approximately 11:30 a.m. at the Capital One bank on Grand Avenue in Baldwin. Investigators said the suspect entered the bank, filled out a withdrawal slip using someone else’s identity, and withdrew $900 in cash. The suspect is described having a thin build, standing about 5-foot-10. He has black hair, a black beard, a bald head, and was last seen wearing blue jeans, red sneakers, a gray coat, and a blue cast on…
Seen Her? 15-Year-Old Hempstead Girl Has Been Missing 3 Days Seen Her? 15-Year-Old Hempstead Girl Has Been Missing 3 Days
Seen Her? 15-Year-Old Hempstead Girl Has Been Missing 3 Days If you’ve seen this missing Long Island teenager, police want to hear from you. Adriana Barreno, age 15, was last seen at Hempstead High School at around 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 22, according to Nassau County Police. She was reported missing that evening. Barreno is 5-foot-3 and 135 pounds, with long black hair, brown eyes, and brown glasses. She was last seen wearing black pants and a yellow/green sweatshirt. She has a scar on her right arm and right leg, and is believed to be traveling on foot. Anyone with information is asked to contact Nassau County Police at 516-573-7347 or call 911. S…
Driver Ejected In Single-Vehicle Crash On Southern State Parkway In Farmingdale Driver Ejected In Single-Vehicle Crash On Southern State Parkway In Farmingdale
Driver Ejected In Single-Vehicle Crash On Southern State Parkway In Farmingdale A Long Island driver was seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash on the Southern State Parkway. The incident happened in Farmingdale, in the westbound lanes near exit 31, at around 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24. New York State Police said a Ford vehicle crossed all three lanes causing it to overturn. The driver, a 54-year-old Massapequa Park man, was ejected and suffered serious injuries. He was taken by ambulance to Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow, where he was listed in critical condition. No other vehicles were involved in the crash and nobody else was injured. State Pol…
Pilot Known For Rescuing Dogs Killed In Plane Crash In NY: 'A Friend To All' Pilot Known For Rescuing Dogs Killed In Plane Crash In NY: 'A Friend To All'
Pilot Known For Rescuing Dogs Killed In Plane Crash In NY: 'A Friend To All' This story has been updated. A Virginia pilot who regularly flew dogs in need to safe homes around the country was killed when his small plane crashed in a remote area of New York. The Greene County incident happened in the Town of Windham at around 6:10 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24. Sheriff’s officials said a single-engine Mooney plane was traveling from Maryland to Albany carrying the pilot and three dogs when it crashed in a remote area. The impact killed the pilot, 49-year-old Seuk Kim, of Springfield, Virginia, and one of the dogs. A second dog, a lab mix puppy, survived but suffered two bro…