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Fatal Crash: 41-Year-Old Long Island Man ID'd As Victim Fatal Crash: 41-Year-Old Long Island Man ID'd As Victim
Fatal Crash: 41-Year-Old Long Island Man ID'd As Victim Police are investigating a fatal overnight crash in a residential Long Island neighborhood. It happened around 9:30 p.m. Sunday, April 7 in Babylon. Suffolk County Police said a 41-year-old man was driving a 2021 Nissan Maxima northbound on Deer Park Avenue when the vehicle struck a parked, unoccupied 2014 Toyota RAV4 and came to a stop in the front yard of a residence.  The victim, identified as John Liccione of North Babylon, was transported to Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip, where he was pronounced dead. Detectives are asking anyone with information on the crash …
Fatal Crash On Southern State Parkway: Man Veers Across Lanes In Hempstead, Hits Poles Fatal Crash On Southern State Parkway: Man Veers Across Lanes In Hempstead, Hits Poles
Fatal Crash On Southern State Parkway: Man Veers Across Lanes In Hempstead, Hits Poles A Long Island man is dead after an early-morning crash on the Southern State Parkway, police said. It happened on Wednesday, Dec. 10 in the town of Hempstead. State Police said that shortly after 5:30 a.m., 62-year-old North Babylon resident Joseph G. Mayer was driving his white 2006 Lexus in the leftmost lane, heading westbound on the Southern State Parkway. While he was in the area of Exit 25, Mayer’s car veered to the right, crossing all three lanes and onto the parkway’s right shoulder, where he also hit two poles. Medical examiners pronounced him dead at the scene. The crash r…
US Postal Mail Carrier Robbed In Quiet Long Island Neighborhood, Suspect Steals 'Arrow' Key US Postal Mail Carrier Robbed In Quiet Long Island Neighborhood, Suspect Steals 'Arrow' Key
US Postal Mail Carrier Robbed In Quiet Long Island Neighborhood, Suspect Steals 'Arrow' Key A suspect is on the loose after a US Postal Service carrier was robbed in a residential Long Island neighborhood. The carrier was in his mail truck in North Babylon at approximately 3:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13, and had just removed mail from the mailbox located at the corner of Hughes Lane and Miller Avenue when a suspect approached him and demanded the Arrow key which opens all the mailboxes in the North Babylon area, Suffolk County Police said. The suspect reached into his zip-up hooded sweatshirt and gestured like he had a gun, according to police. The mail carrier complied, and…
Gilgo Beach Serial Murders: Key Tip From Witness 12 Years Ago Helps Crack Case Gilgo Beach Serial Murders: Key Tip From Witness 12 Years Ago Helps Crack Case
Gilgo Beach Serial Murders: Key Tip From Witness 12 Years Ago Helps Crack Case The man accused of killing several women and dumping their bodies on a New York beach in what became known as the Gilgo Beach murders was finally nabbed thanks in large part to a tip from one victim’s roommate that came over a decade ago. Dave Schaller met with Suffolk County Police detectives in December 2010, shortly after the skeletal remains of 27-year-old Amber Lynn Costello were found in an area off Ocean Parkway, near Gilgo Beach, according to CBS News. He told them that shortly before Costello disappeared, he had witnessed a large man threatening her inside their North Babylon home…
Gilgo Four: A Look At Women At Heart Of Serial Murder Case Gilgo Four: A Look At Women At Heart Of Serial Murder Case
Gilgo Four: A Look At Women At Heart Of Serial Murder Case They're known as the Gilgo Four. The women, all in their 20s, are at the heart of the Long Island serial murder case that has captured national and global attention following the arrest of suspect Rex Heuermann just over a week ago. The 59-year-old married father of two, an architect who worked on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan and resided in Nassau County in the village of Massapequa Park just miles north of the site where their bodies were found -- in a grassy area of Gilgo Beach, a barrier island off Long Island's south shore in the Suffolk County town of Babylon. Heuermann was arraigned on…
Woman Accused Of Allowing Gambling, Alcohol At North Babylon Deli She Owns Woman Accused Of Allowing Gambling, Alcohol At North Babylon Deli She Owns
Woman Accused Of Allowing Gambling, Alcohol At North Babylon Deli She Owns A woman has been accused of allowing gambling and alcohol at a Long Island deli that she owns. In response to community and area business owner’s complaints, authorities conducted an investigation at Belmont Twins Deli, located in North Babylon at 746 Belmont Ave., at approximately 7:45 p.m. Friday, April 28. The owner of the deli, Silvia Ramirez, age 55, of West Babylon, was charged with: Second-degree criminal nuisance, a misdemeanor; Promoting gambling, a misdemeanor;  Possession of gambling devices, a misdemeanor, for allowing people to consume alcohol on-premise a…
4 Employees Busted Selling Minors E-Cigarettes At Long Island Businesses, Police Say 4 Employees Busted Selling Minors E-Cigarettes At Long Island Businesses, Police Say
4 Employees Busted Selling Minors E-Cigarettes At Long Island Businesses, Police Say Over the span of about three hours, four employees at four separate shops on Long Island were arrested for allegedly selling vape products to minors, with police confiscating thousands of illegal products, authorities said. Hardinger Singh, age 27, of Queens, sold a vape product to a minor at Lucky Spot Smoke Shop, located on Deer Park Avenue in North Babylon at approximately 4:20 p.m. on Thursday, March 30, and was arrested, police report. He is charged with: Selling E-Cigarette to a Person less than 21 years-old Babylon resident Dharmendra Gadhavi, age 36, was working at The Barn, als…
Driver Killed In Single-Car Crash On Meadowbrook State Parkway Driver Killed In Single-Car Crash On Meadowbrook State Parkway
Driver Killed In Single-Car Crash On Meadowbrook State Parkway A 48-year-old man was killed in a single-car crash on a Long Island highway. Troopers were called at around 9 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, with reports of a one-car crash on the Meadowbrook State Parkway in Hempstead, south of exit M6, according to State Police. A preliminary investigation found that Alan Ricks, of North Babylon, was driving a 2013 Mercedes Benz northbound on the Meadowbrook State Parkway when he went off the roadway and struck multiple trees, flipping his car in the process. Ricks was taken to Nassau University Medical Center, where he died from his injuries, according to p…
3 Men Wanted For Stealing ATV, Motorcycle Parts On Long Island, Police Say 3 Men Wanted For Stealing ATV, Motorcycle Parts On Long Island, Police Say
3 Men Wanted For Stealing ATV, Motorcycle Parts On Long Island, Police Say Authorities are searching for three men who are wanted for stealing an ATV, motorcycle parts, and tires from a property on Long Island. The men burglarized a shed and garage on a North Babylon residential property, located on Rutledge Avenue, at about 3 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 4, Suffolk County Crime Stoppers reported on Monday, Dec. 12. Authorities said the ATV that was stolen is a 1987 Banshee quad. 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.
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region A quick-moving storm season brought the first accumulating snowfall to the region. Here's a look at some snowfall totals reported to the National Weather Service and other sources as of Monday morning, Dec. 12. If you don't see your town listed, post the total in a comment. New York Manhattan Central Park, Trace Queens LaGuardia Airport, 0.4 inches Nassau County Manhasset Hills, 0.3 inches Suffolk County North Babylon, 0.4 inches Islip Airport, 0.4 inches West Islip, 0.2 inches Rockland County Chestnut Ridge, 2.1 inches Orange County Monroe 3.5 inches Westchester Westc…
ID Released For Man Killed In 2-Vehicle Southern State Parkway Crash In Hempstead ID Released For Man Killed In 2-Vehicle Southern State Parkway Crash In Hempstead
ID Released For Man Killed In 2-Vehicle Southern State Parkway Crash In Hempstead The identity has been released of a man who was killed in a crash on the Southern State Parkway. It happened just after 5 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 on the eastbound side near Exit 15A in Hempstead, according to New York State Police. The collision involved two vehicles. According to state police, Zeeshan Naeem, age 36, of North Babylon, was driving a 2011 Ford Mustang when he rear-ended a 2018 Mercedes-Benz operated by Bestrim Asllani, age 37, of Jamaica, Queens.  The collision caused Naeem’s vehicle to leave the roadway onto the right shoulder where it overturned and struck …
Driver, 3 Passengers Face Weapons Charges After Fiery Crash On Long Island Driver, 3 Passengers Face Weapons Charges After Fiery Crash On Long Island
Driver, 3 Passengers Face Weapons Charges After Fiery Crash On Long Island Four people are facing weapons charges after they were rescued from a fiery crash on Long Island. Officers were on patrol in North Babylon early in the morning on Thursday, Aug. 18, when they saw a 2018 BMW speeding and swerving on Route 231 near Commack Road, the Suffolk County Police Department reported. Police attempted to pull the BMW over, but the driver didn't stop, and officers discontinued the traffic stop, authorities said.  A short time later, at about 12:50 a.m., the driver, identified as 22-year-old Eric Johnson, of Medford, lost control of the vehicle on Commack Road near…
Missing Long Island Man Found Missing Long Island Man Found
Missing Long Island Man Found Update: A Long Island man who went missing has been found. Gary V. DeCraine, 75, had last been seen leaving his residence, located on Spangle Drive in North Babylon, at approximately 6:45 p.m. on Monday, July 4, said police. Late Tuesday morning, July 5, Suffolk County Police announced DeCraine has been located, unharmed. Original report: A Long Island man has gone missing and authorities are asking the public's help in locating him. Suffolk County Police have issued a Silver Alert for the man who suffers from Alzheimer’s disease. Gary V. DeCraine, 75, was last seen leaving his residen…
Kitten Stuck In Wheel Well Rescued On Long Island Kitten Stuck In Wheel Well Rescued On Long Island
Kitten Stuck In Wheel Well Rescued On Long Island A lucky feline is doing OK after police on Long Island rescued it from underneath a car. The black kitten became stuck in the wheel well of a Hyundai Sonata Thursday afternoon, June 2, in North Babylon, according to Suffolk County Police. Emergency Service Section and First Precinct officers responded and used a jack to elevate the vehicle and free the animal. “Thanks to the swift response of these officers and Babylon Animal Shelter employees, the kitten was uninjured and turned over to the shelter where it will be well-cared for until it finds its forever home,” a police spokesperson sa…
Pursuit, Crash Leads To Discovery Of Long Island Duo With Ghost Gun, Police Say Pursuit, Crash Leads To Discovery Of Long Island Duo With Ghost Gun, Police Say
Pursuit, Crash Leads To Discovery Of Long Island Duo With Ghost Gun, Police Say A weekend police chase on Long Island ended with troopers finding a so-called ghost gun. The incident began around 11 a.m. Sunday, May 1, when troopers attempted to stop a Nissan Altima for speeding on the Northern State Parkway near New Highway in Smithtown, New York State Police said. After a short pursuit, the driver entered the on-ramp to Sunken Meadow Parkway but lost control on a curve and crashed near a wooded area, police said. The driver then took off on foot and has not been found. Inside the car, police found two passengers, Patrice Gordon, age 25, of Selden, and Landre Simmons…
Two Teens Charged In Connection To Fatal Southern State Parkway Crash Two Teens Charged In Connection To Fatal Southern State Parkway Crash
Two Teens Charged In Connection To Fatal Southern State Parkway Crash Two teens have been arrested for their involvement in a 2021 crash on the Southern State Parkway that killed a Long Island man last summer. The names of the two were not released by Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney due to their statuses as minors. The crash happened Monday, July 12, 2021 in North Babylon. One of the teens, who was age 16 at the time of the crash, was arrested after he fled from a Westchester juvenile detention center where he was being held on another crime, according to authorities, who did not identify the name or precise location of the faci…
Duo Nabbed In Connection To North Babylon Bank Robbery Duo Nabbed In Connection To North Babylon Bank Robbery
Duo Nabbed In Connection To North Babylon Bank Robbery Two suspects are in custody are an armed robbery at a Long Island bank. Joseph Mann, age 50,  entered the branch of Roslyn Savings Bank in North Babylon, located at 1501 Deer Park Ave., displayed a handgun and demanded cash from a teller just before 1 p.m. on Saturday, Mach 5, Suffolk County Police said. The teller complied and Mann fled the scene in a motor vehicle driven by Marlon Johnson, age 44, of Wyandanch, police said. Following an investigation, First Precinct officers arrested the two men outside of Johnson’s home in Wyandanch at approximately 2:05 p.m. Major Case Unit …
Teen Shot, Critically Injured While Driving On Sunrise Highway Teen Shot, Critically Injured While Driving On Sunrise Highway
Teen Shot, Critically Injured While Driving On Sunrise Highway A teenager suffered critical injuries after being shot while he was driving on the Sunrise Highway overnight. The incident happened around 10:10 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9 in North Babylon. The 17-year-old boy was driving a 2007 Honda CRV on the eastbound side in the center lane, near Exit 39, when he was struck in the chest by several gunshots fired at him from the passenger side of a black motor vehicle as it passed the Honda, Suffolk County Police said. The Honda then struck the rear of another vehicle before crashing into the center median and coming to a stop, police said.  The boy …
One Killed, Five Hospitalized After Long Island Crash Involving Drunk Driver, Police Say One Killed, Five Hospitalized After Long Island Crash Involving Drunk Driver, Police Say
One Killed, Five Hospitalized After Long Island Crash Involving Drunk Driver, Police Say One person was killed and five others were hospitalized after a two-car crash involving a drunk driver overnight on Long Island, police said. It happened just after 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21 in Islip. Driver, Michael Lupo, age 23, of North Babylon, was traveling southbound on the Robert Moses Causeway in a Dodge Charger when it collided with a Ford Focus, causing the Dodge to overturn, according to state police. The Dodge had four passengers. One of them, Allen Boston, age 23, of West Babylon, was taken to a nearby hospital and later died of injuries sustained in the crash, according …
Fundraiser Created For Family Of Man Killed In Hit-Run Long Island Expressway Crash Fundraiser Created For Family Of Man Killed In Hit-Run Long Island Expressway Crash
Fundraiser Created For Family Of Man Killed In Hit-Run Long Island Expressway Crash A fundraiser has been created to help support the family of a man who was killed in a hit-and-run crash on the Long Island Expressway. Terence McAree, age 62, of North Babylon, was a passenger in a 2016 Kia Optima that was struck by a 2008 Honda Accord on Sunday, Oct. 17, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. SCPD said the crash happened near Exit 53 in Brentwood. Earlier report - One Killed In Hit-Run Crash On Long Island Expressway McAree was pronounced deceased at a hospital following the crash, police said.  A GoFundMe created to assist his family wit…
One Killed In Hit-Run Crash On Long Island Expressway One Killed In Hit-Run Crash On Long Island Expressway
One Killed In Hit-Run Crash On Long Island Expressway Police are investigating a hit-and-run crash that killed a man on the Long Island Expressway overnight. The two-vehicle crash happened in Brentwood at about 2:20 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 17, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. A 2016 Kia Optima was traveling west in the right lane on the Long Island Expressway near Exit 53, when the rear of the car was struck by a 2008 Honda Accord, police said. The Kia struck a guardrail and came to a stop in the high-occupancy vehicle lane. The driver of the Honda ran away from the scene of the crash, SCPD said.  Authorities said the pa…
Opening Date Set For Newest Aldi Market On Long Island Opening Date Set For Newest Aldi Market On Long Island
Opening Date Set For Newest Aldi Market On Long Island After a lengthy wait, Aldi’s has set an official date for the grand opening of its ninth market on Long Island. The new store will officially open on Thursday, Oct. 21 at 855 Montauk Highway in Shirley, among more than 100 new locations that are opening across the country in 2021, the retailer announced this week. Chris Daniels, a regional vice president for the grocer, said that “Aldi is one of America’s fastest-growing retailers because we offer a convenient shopping experience for affordable, on-trend, and sustainable goods.” The 23,000-square-foot grocery store in Shirley will be loca…
Long Island Man Wins $1 Million In NY State Lottery Long Island Man Wins $1 Million In NY State Lottery
Long Island Man Wins $1 Million In NY State Lottery Meet a brand-new big winner in the New York State Lottery. Suffolk County resident James Von Braunsberg, of North Babylon, has claimed his $1,000,000 second prize from the June 29 Mega Millions drawing, lottery officials announced on Monday, Aug. 30. Earlier report: Long Island Woman Wins $5 Million In NY Lottery Scratch-Off Game The winning ticket was purchased at West Babylon Card & Gift located at 741 Sunrise Highway in West Babylon. The winning Mega Millions numbers from that evening’s drawing were 07 38 50 52 69 Mega Ball 21. Von Braunsberg chose to receive his $1,000,000 as…
Four Teens Nabbed For String Of Burglaries At LI Businesses, Police Say Four Teens Nabbed For String Of Burglaries At LI Businesses, Police Say
Four Teens Nabbed For String Of Burglaries At LI Businesses, Police Say Four teens have been arrested in connection with a series of burglaries at Long Island businesses in the past week. The Suffolk County Police Department reported that officers responded to a report of a group of teens trying to break into Cell Phone Resurrection, located at 239 Deer Park Ave. in Babylon, at about 4:40 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 21. While canvassing the area, officers found a 2011 Hyundai Tucson entering the parking lot at 1906 Deer Park Ave. in Deer Park. Police said the SUV was occupied by the four teens, and officers also saw a brick, multiple cell phones and boxes …
Wrong-Way Long Island Driver Charged With DWI After Crashing Into Building Wrong-Way Long Island Driver Charged With DWI After Crashing Into Building
Wrong-Way Long Island Driver Charged With DWI After Crashing Into Building A driver was allegedly drunk when he sideswiped a car before crashing into an apartment building on Long Island, police said. The incident happened at approximately 10:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 23 in North Babylon. The 29-year-old man was driving a 2003 Ford E250 van north on Deer Park Avenue in the southbound lanes near Edmonton Drive, Suffolk County Police said. The driver then sideswiped a Nissan Altima before veering into a building on Springwood Drive, according to police. Upon arrival, officers said that the driver, identified as Aliro Palaciostobar, of Deer Park, was allegedly i…
Three Kayakers Rescued At Long Island Park Three Kayakers Rescued At Long Island Park
Three Kayakers Rescued At Long Island Park Officers rescued three people after their kayaks overturned at a state park on Long Island. Officers on Marine Juliette responded to Captree State Park in Bay Shore on Monday, Aug. 16 after receiving a report of kayakers in the water at about 3:10 p.m., according to the Suffolk County Police Department. SCPD said a 55-year-old Farmingville man's kayak capsized near a dock. Two of his family members, a 57-year-old North Babylon woman and a 61-year-old North Babylon man, tried to help him when their kayak also overturned.  The three were clinging to pilings under the dock when the Suffo…
Five Indicted In Major Narcotics Trafficking Operation On Long Island, DA Says Five Indicted In Major Narcotics Trafficking Operation On Long Island, DA Says
Five Indicted In Major Narcotics Trafficking Operation On Long Island, DA Says Five people have been indicted for their alleged involvement in a major narcotics trafficking operation in Suffolk and Nassau counties.  Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy Sini reported on Thursday, Aug. 5, that an investigation found that the five individuals were involved in a large-scale narcotics distribution network. Suffolk County Police reportedly seized a large quantity of fentanyl, heroin and crystal meth during the investigation. Robert Johnson, age 26, of Melville has been charged with the following: Operating as a major trafficker Four counts of first-degree crimina…
Bicyclist Killed, Motorcyclist Injured in Crash Near Long Island Intersection Bicyclist Killed, Motorcyclist Injured in Crash Near Long Island Intersection
Bicyclist Killed, Motorcyclist Injured in Crash Near Long Island Intersection An investigation is underway after a fatal crash near a Long Island intersection overnight. It happened around 9:25 p.m. Tuesday, June 29 in Copiague. Steven Kay,  age 34, of North Babylon, was riding his 2009 Harley Davidson motorcycle northbound on Great Neck Road when it struck Pedro Espinal-Estevez, age 53, of Copiague, who was riding his bicycle westbound crossing Great Neck Road, Suffolk County Police said. Espinal-Estevez was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner. Kay was transported to Good Samarita…
Long Island Man Convicted Of Murder For Intentionally Running Over Victim With Vehicle Long Island Man Convicted Of Murder For Intentionally Running Over Victim With Vehicle
Long Island Man Convicted Of Murder For Intentionally Running Over Victim With Vehicle A Long Island man has been convicted of intentionally running over another man with his vehicle in 2019. Shatik Canady, age 43, of West Babylon, was convicted by a jury of murder on Thursday, June 17, for the death of Kawon Williams, 28, of Wyandanch in March 2019 in Lindenhurst. “This was not a typical hit-and-run; the defendant deliberately pursued and struck the victim with his vehicle before fleeing the scene,”  Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy Sini said. At approximately 4:45 a.m. on Saturday, March 23, 2019, Canady became engaged in a dispute with Williams, near the…
COVID-19: CVS Adds Vaccination Sites On Long Island COVID-19: CVS Adds Vaccination Sites On Long Island
Covid-19: CVS Adds Vaccination Sites On Long Island CVS has added nine new vaccination sites on Long Island, bringing the number of sites the company is offering statewide to 174. The new sites are in: Centereach East Northport Franklin Square Long Beach North Babylon North Baldwin North Bay Shore Southampton Shirley Availability of appointments changes daily, sometimes even hourly, so it's best to check frequently. Appointments were available at the Long Island sites as of Wednesday, March 17. In New York, to receive a vaccine you must: Be a resident of New York Must be age 60 or older Teachers K-12, daycare, and preschool workers and s…
Numerous Crashes Reported On Slick Long Island Roadways Numerous Crashes Reported On Slick Long Island Roadways
Numerous Crashes Reported On Slick Long Island Roadways With more light snow coming and going, Long Island continues to clean up from several crashes that were reported in both Nassau and Suffolk counties due to slick roadways that led to dangerous conditions for drivers. Dozens of crashes were reported on Long Island in the past 24 hours during the latest storm to roll through the region, according to officials, with the majority of major incidents in Nassau during the heart of the storm. Suffolk County Police responded to more than 150 crashes during the storm, while Nassau County Police helped clear nearly 100 crashes on Thursday, Feb. 18, an…