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Serial Nassau County Parking Meter Burglar Caught: Police Serial Nassau County Parking Meter Burglar Caught: Police
Serial Nassau County Parking Meter Burglar Caught: Police A man has been arrested in connection to over a dozen thefts across Long Island, police announced. Marvin O Morejon Flores, age 35, was arrested on Wednesday, April 17, according to Nassau County Police. On multiple occasions Morejon Flores, who is from Hempstead, stole from parking meters along Roslyn Road and Jericho Turnpike, an investigation claimed. He reportedly gave police false information; after he was arrested for the alleged larcenies, police found he had warrants out for his arrest for violating probation and criminal possession of a controlled substance. For the thefts, M…

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by Sophie Grieser
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$500K Burglaries: Man Indicted For Multiple Incidents In Plainview, More, DA Says $500K Burglaries: Man Indicted For Multiple Incidents In Plainview, More, DA Says
$500K Burglaries: Man Indicted For Multiple Incidents In Plainview, More, DA Says A man is facing charges after officials claim he burglarized Long Island businesses, stealing more than $500,000 in both merchandise and in currency. John Cipolla, age 50, was indicted for the 2022 Plainview incidents, the Nassau County District Attorney announced on Friday, Nov. 10. Cipolla, a resident of Long Island City, first began his alleged monthslong conspiracy on July 31, 2022. Just before 10 p.m. that night, the DA’s Office said Cipolla, along with other unnamed people, broke into the ADI Global Distribution located at 101 Fairchild Avenue in Plainview, where they disabled the …

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by Sophie Grieser
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Serious Crash: 1-Year-Old, Woman Hit By Pickup In Jericho Serious Crash: 1-Year-Old, Woman Hit By Pickup In Jericho
Serious Crash: 1-Year-Old, Woman Hit By Pickup In Jericho A toddler and the woman holding him in her arms were both injured when they were hit by a truck while crossing a Long Island street, police said. The incident occurred on Wednesday, June 7 at approximately 9:15 a.m., according to Nassau County police. A 62-year-old woman was holding a one-year-old in her arms as they crossed northbound on the Jericho Turnpike at Aintree Road, police reported. While crossing, a 2015 Ford pickup truck, operated by a 32-year-old man was heading westbound on the turnpike when he struck the pair. Authorities said the woman sustained trauma to both her head…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Long Island To Get $30.6M In State Funding For Pavement Restoration Projects Long Island To Get $30.6M In State Funding For Pavement Restoration Projects
Long Island To Get $30.6M In State Funding For Pavement Restoration Projects Millions of dollars are being invested for pavement restoration projects on major roadways on Long Island. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced a $30.6 million investment in pavement restoration projects to repair portions of five state roads in both Nassau and Suffolk counties totaling approximately 20 miles. According to Cuomo, “the projects will improve driving conditions and enhance safety along key roadways for the flow of people and goods on Long Island.” 
“Safe and reliable roadways are the lifeblood of our communities and are critical for keeping us economically competitive," …

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by Zak Failla