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Firework Fright: Man Arrested For Housing Hundreds Of Explosives In Massapequa, Police Say Firework Fright: Man Arrested For Housing Hundreds Of Explosives In Massapequa, Police Say
Firework Fright: Man Arrested For Housing Hundreds Of Explosives In Massapequa, Police Say A Long Island man’s Independence Day plans have been canceled after he was arrested for possessing hundreds of fireworks, including 400 mortars, police said. On Saturday, July 1 at approximately 3:30 p.m., Nassau County Police arrested Massapequa resident Michael Masone, aged 37, for unlawfully possessing fireworks. According to the police department, 113 cases of fireworks and 400 mortars were seized by the Arson Bomb Squad from Masone’s home. In a statement, Nassau County Police reminded residents that the use of explosives, including fireworks, is illegal and “extremely dangerous.” …

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by Sophie Grieser
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Man Tased After Fleeing From Police In North Lawrence Man Tased After Fleeing From Police In North Lawrence
Man Tased After Fleeing From Police In North Lawrence A man was tased after fleeing from police when they attempted to pull him over on Long Island for alleged multiple traffic violations including speeding through a school zone. The incident took place in North Lawrence around 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 11. According to Nassau County Police, officers on patrol spotted a grey 2007 Lexus with a Georgia registration traveling on Nassau Expressway and turned right onto Wanser Avenue at a high rate of speed committing multiple violations while proceeding through a school zone.  When the officers attempted to pull the man over,…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Firefighter Injured After Smoldering Fireworks Left In Hicksville Dumpster Firefighter Injured After Smoldering Fireworks Left In Hicksville Dumpster
Firefighter Injured After Smoldering Fireworks Left In Hicksville Dumpster One firefighter was burned on the leg after someone left smoldering fireworks in a dumpster on Long Island. The incident took place around 12:15 a.m., Tuesday, July 5 in Hicksville on 16 W Marie St. According to police, officers responded to a building fire caused by smoldering fireworks left in a dumpster next to the structure, said the Nassau County Police. Hicksville Fire Department and Westbury Fire Department extinguished the fire. One firefighter suffered a leg injury and refused medical treatment at the scene.  No other injuries were reported. The county fire …

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Long Island Community Rallies To Support Injured Teen Struck By Mortar-Type Firework Long Island Community Rallies To Support Injured Teen Struck By Mortar-Type Firework
Long Island Community Rallies To Support Injured Teen Struck By Mortar-Type Firework Thousands of dollars have been raised to support a teen who was injured by a mortar-type firework on Long Island on July 4th. The incident happened in Deer Park at about 10:50 p.m. Suffolk County Police reported that a group of teenagers was lighting off fireworks in front of a residence on Arcadia Drive when the firework hit the boy. A GoFundMe created on Wednesday, July 7, raised more than $7,000 in the first few hours, with a goal of $15,000. According to the GoFundMe, the teen remains in the ICU and will need to undergo surgeries. "With all of this going on for Alper and his famil…

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Nassau County House Fire Linked To Remnants Of Fireworks, Police Say Nassau County House Fire Linked To Remnants Of Fireworks, Police Say
Nassau County House Fire Linked To Remnants Of Fireworks, Police Say The improper disposal of the remnants of Fourth of July fireworks potentially led to a house fire on Long Island, officials said. First responders were dispatched to a working house fire on Boat Lane in Levittown at approximately 9:60 p.m. on Monday, July 5, when the blaze broke out as a homeowner was cleaning up from a fireworks display. According to police, the homeowner said that after cleaning up he placed remnants of fireworks including casings in a garbage can on the side of the home, leading to the fire. Police said that the fire caused damage to the Boat Lane home and a neighbor’s …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
13-Year-Old Seriously Injured After Being Struck In Face By Mortar-Type Firework On Long Island 13-Year-Old Seriously Injured After Being Struck In Face By Mortar-Type Firework On Long Island
13-Year-Old Seriously Injured After Being Struck In Face By Mortar-Type Firework On Long Island An investigation is underway after an incident in which a teenager was seriously injured by fireworks on a residential Long Island street. The incident happened around 10:50 p.m. Sunday, July 4 in Deer Park. A group of teens was lighting off fireworks in front of a home on Arcadia Drive when a mortar-type firework struck a 13-year-old boy’s face, Suffolk County Police said.  The boy was transported by Deer Park Rescue to Stony Brook University Hospital with serious injuries. Anyone with information about the incident, including how the teens obtained the fireworks, is asked to c…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Fireworks, Events Return To Jones Beach For July 4th Fireworks, Events Return To Jones Beach For July 4th
Fireworks, Events Return To Jones Beach For July 4th Long Islanders will have the opportunity to celebrate the Fourth of July in style this year as fireworks and other events are back at Jones Beach after a year off due to the COVID-19 pandemic. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that the state will celebrate Independence Day with fireworks shows planned at Jones Beach for 9:30 p.m. on the holiday, as well as an event at Empire State Plaza from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. At Jones Beach, the event will feature music simulcast from WALK 97.5 and JOY-98.3, with the fireworks included with the regular price of admission. Market President and COO for C…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Two Charged, Long Island Bar Closed For Night After SLA Inspection Two Charged, Long Island Bar Closed For Night After SLA Inspection
Two Charged, Long Island Bar Closed For Night After SLA Inspection A bar owner and security guard at a Long Island restaurant are facing charges for alleged COVID-19 violations and for illegally having fireworks inside their establishment, police said. Suffolk County Police officers, a New York State Liquor Authority investigator, the Village of Lindenhurst Fire Marshal and Building Inspector conducted an inspection of La Terraza Bar & Grill on West Hoffman Avenue in Lindenhurst at approximately 10:15 p.m. on Thursday, April 8. Police said that the inspection found that the bar’s owner, Amityville resident Gustavo Diaz, and a security guard at the bar,…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Fireworks Damage Docks, Causing $6.1K Worth Of Damage On Long Island, Police Say Fireworks Damage Docks, Causing $6.1K Worth Of Damage On Long Island, Police Say
Fireworks Damage Docks, Causing $6.1K Worth Of Damage On Long Island, Police Say Police investigators are attempting to locate the parties responsible for damaging a public dock with fireworks over the summer on Long Island. Suffolk County Police Arson Section detectives released photos of the aftermath at the Town of Brookhaven docks in Mastic Beach after they were extensively damaged by fireworks in August. According to police, the damage at the docks at the end of Cranberry Drive was discovered at approximately 10:50 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 31. The damage done to the dock was valued at approximately $6,100. No suspect or suspects have been identified. Anyone with in…

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by Zak Failla
News
Goose Found With Explosive Device Attached To It In Nassau County Goose Found With Explosive Device Attached To It In Nassau County
Goose Found With Explosive Device Attached To It In Nassau County A goose and its flock nearly came to an explosive end after it was found in a Long Island park with a firework duct-taped to its chest. Authorities responded to Silver Lake Park in Baldwin on Friday, July 31, where there was a goose with an explosive device attacked, threatening it and its entire flock. According to the goose’s rescuers, the firework’s fuse was lit, but in the process, the bird became frightened and fled into the water, dousing the fuse. The goose suffered injuries from the duct tape and the process of having the firework adhered to it. After the device was removed, t…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
New York State Police To Monitor Illegal Fireworks Crossing Border New York State Police To Monitor Illegal Fireworks Crossing Border
New York State Police To Monitor Illegal Fireworks Crossing Border As fireworks continue to blast at all hours of the night throughout New York, State Police troopers have been tasked with keeping a closer eye on potentially illegal products crossing into the state. Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that he is directing New York State Police to launch a Fireworks Enforcement Detail to prevent illegal fireworks from being brought into the state. Related story - Westchester Man Busted Selling Fireworks Out Of Trunk, Police Seize 28 Cases Worth $10K Cuomo said that specifically, fireworks have been brought into the state largely from Pennsylvania. “Firework…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
House Fire Leads To Duo's Arrests For Setting Off, Selling Fireworks In Levittown House Fire Leads To Duo's Arrests For Setting Off, Selling Fireworks In Levittown
House Fire Leads To Duo's Arrests For Setting Off, Selling Fireworks In Levittown A house fire led to the arrest of a Levittown man and a teen after fireworks were found to be the cause of the fire. The fire took place around 4:20 p.m., Tuesday, May 14, at 277 Blacksmith Road in Levittown, said the Nassau County Police. According to detectives, police were responding to a call for a house fire and arrived on scene the house in flames. Police confirmed there were no residents inside. The Levittown and Wantagh Fire Departments responded to the scene and extinguished the fire. Arson and Bomb Squad investigators were called to the scene where it was discovere…

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by Kathy Reakes