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38-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Fatal Crash Near Southern State Parkway 38-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Fatal Crash Near Southern State Parkway
38-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Fatal Crash Near Southern State Parkway A Long Island resident was killed in an overnight crash just north of the Southern State Parkway. It happened around 7 p.m. Thursday, April 25, in East Farmingdale. Suffolk County Police said the man was operating a 2022 Harley-Davidson motorcycle southbound on New Highway when he lost control of the motorcycle and crashed. The victim, identified as James Pust, age 38, of East Northport, was transported to St. Joseph Hospital in Bethpage, where he was pronounced dead.
Serious Crash: 35-Year-Old ID'd As Victim On Long Island Serious Crash: 35-Year-Old ID'd As Victim On Long Island
Serious Crash: 35-Year-Old ID'd As Victim On Long Island A man suffered critical injuries in an overnight crash on Long Island. It happened around 6:40 p.m. Monday, March 4 in East Farmingdale. The 35-year-old was driving a 1993 Hondo Civic eastbound on Toledo Street, at the intersection of Lenox Avenue, when he lost control of the vehicle, left the roadway, and crashed into a large storage container and then a utility pole, according to Suffolk County Police. The man, identified as Jorge Paulino Vargas of Melbourne, Florida, was transported to Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip for the treatment …
IDs Released For Pilot, Passenger On Plane That Made Southern State Parkway Emergency Landing IDs Released For Pilot, Passenger On Plane That Made Southern State Parkway Emergency Landing
IDs Released For Pilot, Passenger On Plane That Made Southern State Parkway Emergency Landing Authorities have identified the two people who were onboard a small plane that made a crash landing on a Long Island highway. The incident happened at around 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, on the Southern State Parkway in Babylon. New York State Police said the single-engine Cherokee Archer made an emergency landing on the eastbound shoulder of the parkway near exit 33.  Earlier Report: Update: Small Plane Crash Lands On Southern State Parkway In Babylon; Troopers Seeking Video The aircraft avoided hitting any cars, but photos showed its right wing bent backward alongside a tra…
Update: Small Plane Crash Lands On LI Highway; Troopers Seeking Witness Video Update: Small Plane Crash Lands On LI Highway; Troopers Seeking Witness Video
Update: Small Plane Crash Lands On LI Highway; Troopers Seeking Witness Video This story has been updated. A small plane was forced to make a crash landing on a Long Island highway. Emergency crews were called at around 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, after the single-engine Cherokee Archer landed on the eastbound right shoulder of the Southern State Parkway near exit 33 in Babylon. Two people who were onboard the aircraft were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to New York State Police. No vehicles were involved and there were no other reports of injuries, though additional medics were called to the scene after a man who witnessed the…
ID Released For 34-Year-Old Struck, Killed By Tow Truck On Long Island ID Released For 34-Year-Old Struck, Killed By Tow Truck On Long Island
ID Released For 34-Year-Old Struck, Killed By Tow Truck On Long Island The identity has been released of a man killed in a crash on Long Island. It happened around 2:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13 in East Farmingdale. A pedestrian was crossing Route 109 at Route 110 when he was struck by a 2022 Ram tow truck traveling westbound on Route 109, Suffolk County Police said. The pedestrian, who has now been identified as Angel Miranda, age 34, of West Babylon, was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner. The driver of the tow truck, a 55-year-old man from East Elmhurst, Qu…
Person Struck, Killed By Tow Truck On Long Island Person Struck, Killed By Tow Truck On Long Island
Person Struck, Killed By Tow Truck On Long Island Police are investigating a fatal overnight crash on Long Island. Click here for a new, updated story: ID Released For West Babylon 34-Year-Old Struck, Killed By Tow Truck In East Farmingdale It happened around 2:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13 in East Farmingdale. A pedestrian was crossing Route 109 at Route 110 when he was struck by a 2022 Ram tow truck traveling westbound on Route 109, Suffolk County Police said. The pedestrian, whose identity and gender are being withheld pending notification of next of kin, was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant …
Thief Snags $91K In Silver Bars From Long Island UPS Facility, Police Say Thief Snags $91K In Silver Bars From Long Island UPS Facility, Police Say
Thief Snags $91K In Silver Bars From Long Island UPS Facility, Police Say Police are asking for help in identifying a man suspected of stealing silver bars from a shipping business on Long Island. Suffolk County Police said the man walked into a UPS facility in East Farmingdale, located on Smith Street, shortly before 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 22, and showed the employee a fake ID. He then stole a package containing approximately $91,000 worth of silver bars, police said. The man was last seen fleeing in a dark-colored SUV, which was captured on surveillance footage. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information leading to an arrest…
ATV Duo Flees Cops After Reckless Joyride On Long Island Highway, Police Say ATV Duo Flees Cops After Reckless Joyride On Long Island Highway, Police Say
ATV Duo Flees Cops After Reckless Joyride On Long Island Highway, Police Say Two men are facing charges following an alleged reckless joyride and police chase involving ATVs on a Long Island highway. The incident began at around 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5, in East Farmingdale on Route 110, according to Suffolk County Police. A driver called 911 saying that a group of ATV riders were driving recklessly on southbound Route 110 near Executive Boulevard. When officers attempted to stop the group, they fled southbound. They continued driving recklessly through Amityville, Copiague, and Lindenhurst before two of the vehicles finally stopped on Sunrise Highway, police said. …
Gentleman's Lounge Assault: Search On For Man Who Punched LI Woman Gentleman's Lounge Assault: Search On For Man Who Punched LI Woman
Gentleman's Lounge Assault: Search On For Man Who Punched LI Woman A man was not acting very gentlemanly when he punched a bartender at a Long Island adult’s club, police said. The incident happened in East Farmingdale in June, according to the Suffolk County Police. At approximately 11:45 a.m. on June 30, the unknown man punched a bartender at Mirage Gentleman’s Lounge, located at 101 Route 109. She was treated for non-life-threatening injuries, while the suspect fled the scene in a waiting vehicle, which police believe is a dark-colored Toyota Highlander. Police say the suspect fled in this waiting car, which they believe to be a Toyota Highland…
20-Year-Old Who Shot At Police During Long Island Arrest Charged With Attempted Murder: DA 20-Year-Old Who Shot At Police During Long Island Arrest Charged With Attempted Murder: DA
20-Year-Old Who Shot At Police During Long Island Arrest Charged With Attempted Murder: DA A young robbery suspect accused of opening fire on police during an arrest on Long Island has been formally charged with attempted murder. Jayvon Bell, age 20, of Amityville, was indicted on first-degree attempted murder and related charges in Suffolk County Court on Tuesday, Aug. 1, for allegedly shooting at a Suffolk County Police officer in June 2023. According to prosecutors, Bell was initially wanted for robbing a taxi driver in North Amityville on May 10. He allegedly pointed a handgun at the driver’s head and demanded money from the driver, ultimately making off with $150. Earlie…
5 Who 'Wreaked Havoc' In $10K Theft Ring At Long Island Ulta Beauty Stores Sentenced 5 Who 'Wreaked Havoc' In $10K Theft Ring At Long Island Ulta Beauty Stores Sentenced
5 Who 'Wreaked Havoc' In $10K Theft Ring At Long Island Ulta Beauty Stores Sentenced Five convicted thieves are serving time after admitting to their roles in a string of thefts at Ulta Beauty stores on Long Island. The thefts occurred between November 2021 and May 2022 at Ulta Beauty stores in East Farmingdale, Commack, and Patchogue, according to the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office. Altogether, the group made off with over $10,000 worth of fragrances. On Friday, April 28, the DA’s office announced that the following defendants had pleaded guilty to charges stemming from the case: Devonte Jennings, age 24, of Wyandanch, pleaded guilty to third-degree grand lar…
Drunk Driver In Deadly Long Island Crash Sentenced To Prison Drunk Driver In Deadly Long Island Crash Sentenced To Prison
Drunk Driver In Deadly Long Island Crash Sentenced To Prison An admitted drunk driver who was nearly three times the legal limit for alcohol when he crashed on a Long Island highway, killing one passenger and injuring three others, is heading to prison. Steven Sharma, age 24, of New Hyde Park, was sentenced to four to 12 years in prison in Suffolk County Court on Thursday, April 27. Earlier Report: 22-Year-Old Killed, Four Others Injured After BMW Crashes Into Cement Barrier On Long Island It followed his guilty plea to two counts of aggravated vehicular homicide in the death of 22-year-old Brandon Nazirbage, of Floral Park, in September 2021. …
IDs Released For Woman Killed, Men Injured After Plane Crash In Residential Long Island Area IDs Released For Woman Killed, Men Injured After Plane Crash In Residential Long Island Area
IDs Released For Woman Killed, Men Injured After Plane Crash In Residential Long Island Area Click here for a new, updated story: Mom Killed, Daughter Hurt In Plane Crash On Long Island Were Fulfilling Lifelong Flying Dream The identities have been released of those onboard a small plane in which a woman was killed and two others injured after it crashed in a residential area of Long Island. The plane took off from Republic Airport in East Farmingdale with three people on board at around 2:15 p.m. Sunday, March 5, Suffolk County Police said. A short time later, the pilot issued a mayday signal and indicated there was smoke in the cockpit. The aircraft turned back toward…
Latest Update: New Details On Fatal Plane Crash In Residential Long Island Area Latest Update: New Details On Fatal Plane Crash In Residential Long Island Area
Latest Update: New Details On Fatal Plane Crash In Residential Long Island Area Click here for a new updated story: IDs Released For Woman Killed, Men Injured After Plane Crash In Residential Long Island Area New details have been released after one person was killed and two others injured after a small plane crashed in a residential area of Long Island. A small plane took off from Republic Airport in East Farmingdale with three people on board at around 2:15 p.m. Sunday, March 5, Suffolk County Police said. A short time later, the pilot issued a mayday signal and indicated there was smoke in the cockpit. The aircraft turned back toward the airport to make …
Drunk Driver Causes Serious Injury Crash On Southern State Parkway, Police Say Drunk Driver Causes Serious Injury Crash On Southern State Parkway, Police Say
Drunk Driver Causes Serious Injury Crash On Southern State Parkway, Police Say A 28-year-old man is facing multiple charges for a suspected drunk driving crash on Long Island that sent another driver to the hospital. State Police troopers were called just after 10:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, with reports of a crash on the westbound Southern State Parkway in East Farmingdale, near Broadhollow Road. A preliminary investigation found that Edgard Platero, of Bethpage, was driving westbound in a Mercedes Benz 220 when he struck the back of a Toyota Tacoma. The impact sent the Toyota careening into the right shoulder, where it struck a tree. The driver of the Toyota suffered…
2 Women Wanted For Stealing Electric Scooters, Drone, Hoverboard From Long Island Target 2 Women Wanted For Stealing Electric Scooters, Drone, Hoverboard From Long Island Target
2 Women Wanted For Stealing Electric Scooters, Drone, Hoverboard From Long Island Target Authorities asked the public for help identifying two women who are accused of stealing $1,500 worth of merchandise from a Long Island store. Two women stole three electric scooters, a drone, and a hoverboard, from Target in East Farmingdale at about 8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 4, Suffolk County Crime Stoppers reported on Tuesday, Nov. 22. The store is located at 100 Willow Park Center, authorities said. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest.  Tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-220-TIPS. 
Man Seriously Injured After Being Struck By Hit-Run Driver On LI Roadway Man Seriously Injured After Being Struck By Hit-Run Driver On LI Roadway
Man Seriously Injured After Being Struck By Hit-Run Driver On LI Roadway A 41-year-old man is hospitalized in serious condition after being struck by a hit-and-run driver on Long Island, police said. The incident happened shortly after 9 p.m. on Wednesday, May 25 in East Farmingdale. According to the Suffolk County Police Department, a white sedan was traveling east on Main Street in East Farmingdale when the driver turned right onto southbound Route 110 and struck a man who was crossing the roadway from Great Neck Road toward Main Street. On Thursday, May 26, investigators announced that the man struck by the sedan was East Farmingdale resident Benedicto Lopez…
Suspect Jumps Over Counter During Brazen LI Bank Robbery, Police Say Suspect Jumps Over Counter During Brazen LI Bank Robbery, Police Say
Suspect Jumps Over Counter During Brazen LI Bank Robbery, Police Say A suspect is on the loose after a brazen midday Long Island bank robbery. The man entered TD Bank in East Farmingdale, located at 90 Broadhollow Road, at approximately 12:35 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 23, jumped over the counter, and demanded cash from a teller, Suffolk County Police said. The teller complied and the man fled the bank on foot. The man is described as being Black, approximately 5-foot-11 to 6 feet tall, wearing dark clothing and a mask. Anyone with information on this robbery is asked to call the Suffolk County PD Major Case Unit at 631-852-6553 or anonymously to Crime Stopper…
Police Ask Public For Info After Man Steals Cash From Long Island Bank Police Ask Public For Info After Man Steals Cash From Long Island Bank
Police Ask Public For Info After Man Steals Cash From Long Island Bank Police have asked the public for information after a man jumped over the counter at a Long Island bank and stole money. The incident happened at the TD Bank, located at 2025 Broadhollow Road in East Farmingdale, at about noon on Thursday, Dec. 2, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. SCPD said the man stole a cash drawer and left the scene.  No one was injured, police said.  "The man, who was described as Black, with a thin build, was wearing dark-colored clothing and had his face covered," police reported. Anyone with information about the incident is asked t…
Person Struck, Killed By Vehicle On Busy Long Island Roadway Person Struck, Killed By Vehicle On Busy Long Island Roadway
Person Struck, Killed By Vehicle On Busy Long Island Roadway This story has been updated. Part of a busy Long Island roadway was closed for several hours after a pedestrian was hit and killed. The crash took place around 5 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 2, on the northbound side of Route 110 northbound in East Farmingdale, said the Suffolk County Police. The victim, a man, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver stayed at the scene.  The incident is still under investigation.  This is a developing story. Check back to the Daily. Voice for updates. 
Police Investigating After Long Island TD Bank Branches Robbed On Back-To-Back Days Police Investigating After Long Island TD Bank Branches Robbed On Back-To-Back Days
Police Investigating After Long Island TD Bank Branches Robbed On Back-To-Back Days Police are investigating after two separate Long Island TD Bank branches were robbed in back-to-back days. The most recent robbery happened on Monday, Oct. 4 at 4:55 p.m. in East Farmingdale. A man entered the TD Bank branch, located at 90 Broadhollow Road and indicated to the teller he had a gun, and handed the teller a note demanding cash, Suffolk County Police said.  The teller complied with the suspect’s demands and gave him cash from the drawer, said police. The robber fled on foot. The robber is described by Suffolk Police as Black, in his 40s, and heavyset. He was wearing…
22-Year-Old Killed, Four Others Injured In Crash On Long Island 22-Year-Old Killed, Four Others Injured In Crash On Long Island
22-Year-Old Killed, Four Others Injured In Crash On Long Island Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash that killed a 22-year-old man and injured four others. At about 3:40 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 19, the driver of a 2018 BMW was exiting from westbound Route 109 to southbound Route 110 in East Farmingdale when the car struck a cement barrier, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. Front-seat passenger Brandon Nazirbage, of Floral Park, was pronounced dead at the scene, SCPD said. The driver of the BMW, a 22-year-old man from New Hyde Park, was airlifted to the hospital to be treated for his injuries. Three other passengers were …
Rachel Quinn, Beloved Long Island Teacher, Dies At Age 27 Rachel Quinn, Beloved Long Island Teacher, Dies At Age 27
Rachel Quinn, Beloved Long Island Teacher, Dies At Age 27 A Long Island community is rallying around the family of a 27-year-old teacher and expectant mom who unexpectedly died from a heart abnormality. Rachel Quinn, an educator at the Bretton Woods Elementary School in Hauppauge, where she taught fifth-graders, died on Monday, June 14 at Long Island Community Hospital in East Patchogue. Quinn’s first child, Ellie Anne Quinn, who was expected in weeks, also died, officials said. Born in February 1994, Quinn grew up in Smithtown, attending school in Hauppauge, where she was involved with the cheerleading squad and chorus. She later attended St. …
23-Year-Old Seriously Injured In Two-Vehicle Long Island Crash 23-Year-Old Seriously Injured In Two-Vehicle Long Island Crash
23-Year-Old Seriously Injured In Two-Vehicle Long Island Crash A 23-year-old suffered serious injuries in a two-vehicle midday crash on Long Island. It happened around 12:45 p.m. Sunday, June 27 in East Farmingdale. Diane Sclafani, age 60, of Centereach, was driving a 2006 Honda Pilot westbound on Conklin Street and attempted to make a left-hand turn into St. Charles/Resurrection Cemeteries when the vehicle was struck by a 2001 Honda motorcycle, Suffolk County Police said. The motorcycle was being driven by Marcos Zavala-Maldonado, age 23, of Wyandanch, who was attempting to pass her on the left side, according to&nb…
Man, Woman From Nassau County Apprehended After Stealing SUV From Long Island Chick-fil-A Man, Woman From Nassau County Apprehended After Stealing SUV From Long Island Chick-fil-A
Man, Woman From Nassau County Apprehended After Stealing SUV From Long Island Chick-fil-A Two Long Island residents were arrested for allegedly stealing an SUV at a restaurant last month after an employee left his keys on a table.  An employee at Chic-fil-A, located at 1991 Broadhollow Road, in East Farmingdale, left the keys to a 2014 Chevrolet Traverse on a table in the dining area on Friday, May 28 at approximately 6:55 p.m., said the Suffolk County Police. Another employee asked a customer, Jeffrey Dowling, if they were his keys. Dowling said they were and proceeded to steal the vehicle with his accomplice, Stacy Basso, police said. Earlier report: Know Them? Man, W…
Know Them? Man, Woman Wanted For Stealing SUV From Long Island Chick-fil-A Parking Lot Know Them? Man, Woman Wanted For Stealing SUV From Long Island Chick-fil-A Parking Lot
Know Them? Man, Woman Wanted For Stealing SUV From Long Island Chick-fil-A Parking Lot Click here for an updated story: Man, Woman From Nassau County Apprehended After Stealing SUV From Long Island Chick-fil-A An alert has been issued by police on Long Island as they seek the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a pair of suspects who allegedly stole an SUV from the parking lot of a fast-food restaurant last month. The man and woman are wanted by Suffolk County Crime Stoppers after they allegedly stole a 2014 Chevrolet Traverse from the Chick-fil-A parking lot on Broadhollow Road in East Farmingdale at 6:55 p.m. on Friday, May 28. In the photos, the wom…
Suspect Nabbed For String Of Long Island Robberies Suspect Nabbed For String Of Long Island Robberies
Suspect Nabbed For String Of Long Island Robberies A man allegedly attempted to hide from police after being connected to a string of burglaries at 7-Eleven locations on Long Island over the past week, investigators announced. Officers responded to 7-Eleven in East Farmingdale, located on Broadhollow Road, at around 3:10 a.m. on Monday, May 17, where there was a report of a robbery, Suffolk County Police said. Jonathan Moore, age 32, who police say has no known address, placed merchandise on the counter to purchase, and when the clerk opened the cash register, he allegedly wrestled it away from the employee before fleeing in a black Ho…
Man Seriously Injured After Slamming His Vehicle Into Building On Long Island Man Seriously Injured After Slamming His Vehicle Into Building On Long Island
Man Seriously Injured After Slamming His Vehicle Into Building On Long Island Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash in which a man slammed into a Long Island building with his vehicle. The crash took place around 7:30 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 25,  at 590 Smith St., in East Farmingdale, said the Suffolk County Police. The male driver, the lone occupant of the vehicle, was transported to Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow for treatment of a serious leg injury. The business listed at the address is for MMA & Fitness Center. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 
Two Injured When Small Aircraft Slides Off Runway Of LI Airport During Landing Two Injured When Small Aircraft Slides Off Runway Of LI Airport During Landing
Two Injured When Small Aircraft Slides Off Runway Of LI Airport During Landing Two people sustained minor injuries after their small aircraft slid off the runway at Republic Airport on Long Island. The incident took place around 8:55 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 20, when the plane's landing gear failed to deploy properly and the aircraft slid off the runway at the airport located in East Farmingdale, said the Suffolk County Police. The two occupants of the plane were transported to Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow for treatment of minor injuries.
12 Nabbed For ‘Fast & Furious’ Style Street Racing On Long Island 12 Nabbed For ‘Fast & Furious’ Style Street Racing On Long Island
12 Nabbed For ‘Fast & Furious’ Style Street Racing On Long Island Police will display vehicles seized during the bust of an undercover drag racing operation during a press conference.  Ten vehicles were seized and a dozen people were arrested, police said, in connection with nine street races that took place in November in East Farmingdale and Deer Park after an undercover operation was conducted by Suffolk County Police. Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone, Suffolk County Police Commissioner Geraldine Hart and Suffolk County police Chief Stuart Cameron will hold a press conference to announce the arrests on Friday, Dec. 4 to release more det…
Suspect At Large After Man Critically Injured In Long Island Stabbing Suspect At Large After Man Critically Injured In Long Island Stabbing
Suspect At Large After Man Critically Injured In Long Island Stabbing Detectives are investigating a stabbing that critically injured a man on Long Island. The incident took place around 2:50 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 19, when the victim was found with stab wounds in East Farmingdale, on Smith Street, east of Route 110, said the Suffolk County Police. The victim, whose identity is unknown, was transported to Saint Joseph Hospital in Bethpage for treatment of critical injuries, police said.  Anyone with information is asked to call anonymously to First Squad Detectives at 631-854-8152 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS.