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Flipped Car, Boards Swinging: Brawl On Sunrise Highway Caught On Video Flipped Car, Boards Swinging: Brawl On Sunrise Highway Caught On Video
Flipped Car, Boards Swinging: Brawl On Sunrise Highway Caught On Video Three people were arrested following a crash and subsequent brawl that broke out between several people on a busy Long Island roadway. The incident happened at around 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20, on Sunrise Highway in North Lindenhurst. Suffolk County Police said two vehicles crashed near North Greene Avenue before the occupants – who are known to one another – got into a physical altercation. Video shared on Facebook by LI Fire Buff shows one vehicle on its side next to a white pickup truck. In the clip, two men are seen punching each other with one swinging what appears to be a boar…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Syosset, Lindenhurst Residents Killed In Separate Long Island Crashes Syosset, Lindenhurst Residents Killed In Separate Long Island Crashes
Syosset, Lindenhurst Residents Killed In Separate Long Island Crashes Two people were killed in separate Long Island crashes on Saturday, Aug. 5. The first happened at around 2:45 p.m. in North Lindenhurst. A 56-year-old West Babylon man was driving a 2008 Ford E250 van northbound on Straight Path, at the intersection of Wellwood Avenue, when his vehicle struck an electric scooter, Suffolk County Police said. Shawn Gavigan, age 67, of Lindenhurst, who was riding the scooter, crossing Wellwood Avenue eastbound from Heathcote Road, police said. Gavigan was transported to Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip where he w…

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by Joe Lombardi
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20-Year-Old Who Rammed Officer With Mercedes Nabbed On Long Island, Police Say 20-Year-Old Who Rammed Officer With Mercedes Nabbed On Long Island, Police Say
20-Year-Old Who Rammed Officer With Mercedes Nabbed On Long Island, Police Say A 20-year-old man accused of intentionally striking a Long Island police officer with his car has been arrested. The incident happened at around 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 9, in North Lindenhurst, during a confidential police investigation on 50th Street, according to Suffolk County Police. Earlier Report: Seen Him? 20-Year-Old Intentionally Strikes Suffolk County Officer With Car, Police Say Detectives said Christian Castillo, of Ronkonkoma, drove his Mercedes Benz C20 into two police vehicles and purposely struck an officer who was on foot. He then fled the scene. The officer suffer…

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by Michael Mashburn
Obituaries
Mom Killed, Daughter Hurt In Plane Crash On Long Island Were Fulfilling Lifelong Flying Dream Mom Killed, Daughter Hurt In Plane Crash On Long Island Were Fulfilling Lifelong Flying Dream
Mom Killed, Daughter Hurt In Plane Crash On Long Island Were Fulfilling Lifelong Flying Dream A woman who was killed and a daughter who was injured when a small plane crashed on Long Island were fulfilling a lifelong flying dream. Roma Gupta, age 63, of Whitehouse Station in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, died, while her daughter, Reeva Gupta, age 33, of St. Davids in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, remains in critical condition following the crash in North Lindenhurst on Sunday, March 5. The plane’s pilot, New York City resident Fayzul Chowdhury, 23, of the Bronx, also remains in critical condition at Stony Brook University Hospital.  Earlier report: IDs Released For Woma…

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by Cecilia Levine
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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…

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by Joe Lombardi
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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 …

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Recklessly Driving Mustang In Front Of Spectators On Long Island Man Accused Of Recklessly Driving Mustang In Front Of Spectators On Long Island
Man Accused Of Recklessly Driving Mustang In Front Of Spectators On Long Island A 27-year-old man is facing charges after police said drove a Ford Mustang recklessly in front of spectators in a Long Island parking lot. Officers received a report of cars and spectators gathered in a North Lindenhurst parking lot located at 600 North Wellwood Ave. at about 1:40 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 13, the Suffolk County Police Department said. Police reported finding several spectators and "numerous" vehicles engaging in reckless conduct, such as speeding, spinning tires, and doing "donuts" near the spectators.  Jay Euskadi, of Bay Shore, was arrested and charged with second-…

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Man Injured After Crashing SUV Into Utility Pole On Long Island, Police Say Man Injured After Crashing SUV Into Utility Pole On Long Island, Police Say
Man Injured After Crashing SUV Into Utility Pole On Long Island, Police Say A 37-year-old man was hospitalized with serious injuries after crashing an SUV into a utility pole on Long Island. The crash happened in North Lindenhurst at about 10 p.m. on Wednesday, March 9, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. SCPD said a 2017 Infiniti QX7, driven by a Lindenhurst man, was traveling south on Wellwood Avenue when the driver lost control of the vehicle. The Infiniti crossed into the northbound lanes and struck a utility pole near 756 Wellwood Ave., police said. The man was taken to a hospital in West Islip for treatment of serious injuries, SCPD repo…

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Fire Tears Through Long Island Home Fire Tears Through Long Island Home
Fire Tears Through Long Island Home Fire ripped through a Long Island home overnight, leaving it uninhabitable, officials announced. First responders in Suffolk County were dispatched to an Emerald Lane South home in Amityville shortly before 5 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 1, when a fire broke out in an area home. Upon arrival, officials said that flames could be seen from a distance as they completely engulfed the residence, which suffered a roof collapse and is considered a total loss. Crews worked quickly to knock down the flames, and the fire was called under control at approximately 7 a.m. on Tuesday morning. Crews from the A…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
One Critically Injured In Two-Vehicle Long Island Crash One Critically Injured In Two-Vehicle Long Island Crash
One Critically Injured In Two-Vehicle Long Island Crash Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash that left one person seriously injured on Long Island. It happened just before 5:10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17 in North Lindenhurst. A West Babylon man was driving a 2018 Yamaha motorcycle northbound on Straight Path, when his vehicle collided with a westbound 2009 Honda CRV that was turning left from Bedell Street to head southbound on Straight Path, Suffolk County Police said.  The motorcyclist, Ruben Velez, age 57, who was ejected from the vehicle, was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip for treatment …

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Suspect At Large After Shooting At Long Island Residence Suspect At Large After Shooting At Long Island Residence
Suspect At Large After Shooting At Long Island Residence Police are asking the public for information after a man was critically injured in a shooting in front of a Long Island home. The Suffolk County Police Department said officers received a report of a man being shot in North Lindenhurst at about 1 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 18. When officers arrived at the scene, located at 115 6th St., they found a 41-year-old Bay Shore man lying on the ground in front of the home with a gunshot wound to his abdomen, SCPD said. Police said the 41-year-old had been involved in a dispute with another man, and the man shot him.  SCPD said the victim w…

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Man Found Dead On Long Island Street Man Found Dead On Long Island Street
Man Found Dead On Long Island Street Updated story: ID Released For Man Killed In Hit-Run Long Island Crash An investigation is underway surrounding the death of a man who was found on Long Island. Suffolk County Police First Precinct police officers responded to a 911 call reporting a man in North Lindenhurst lying in the turning lane of Wellwood Avenue, north of New Horizons Boulevard., at 9:20 a.m. Tuesday, March 30. The victim, who has yet to be identified, was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital in West Islip where he was pronounced dead, said police. Detectives are asking anyone with information on the inci…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Man Wanted For Stealing Package From Long Island Home Man Wanted For Stealing Package From Long Island Home
Man Wanted For Stealing Package From Long Island Home Police are seeking the public's help identifying a man who allegedly stole a package from the porch of a Long Island home. The incident took place around 1:45 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 31 at a home on Heathcote Road in North Lindenhurst, Suffolk County Police say. The man was a passenger in a black sedan, police said. Know him? Suffolk County Police want to know.Suffolk County Police Department A cash reward is being offered for information leading to the suspect's arrest.  To submit an anonymous tip call 1-800-220-TIPS. All tips will be kept confidential.

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Long Island Man Critically Injured In Crash Between Delivery Truck, Car Long Island Man Critically Injured In Crash Between Delivery Truck, Car
Long Island Man Critically Injured In Crash Between Delivery Truck, Car Police are investigating a crash that critically injured a Long Island man at a busy intersection. It happened just before 7 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16 in North Lindenhurst. Jose Cortez-Vargas, 37, of Copiague, was driving a 2010 Toyota Corolla southbound on Straight Path when he drove through a red light at the intersection of Route 109 and collided with an eastbound 2004 International delivery truck, driven by Louis Budke, 26, of West Babylon, Suffolk County Police said.  Cortez-Vargas was taken via ambulance to Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Is…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Video: Woman Wanted For Using Stolen Credit Card At Long Island Store Video: Woman Wanted For Using Stolen Credit Card At Long Island Store
Video: Woman Wanted For Using Stolen Credit Card At Long Island Store Video footage has been released of a woman who allegedly used a stolen credit card at a liquor store on Long Island last night. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police investigators are attempting to locate a suspect who was caught on camera at Country Line Wine and Liquors on West Main Street in Farmingdale shortly after 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 18. At the time, the suspect allegedly used a credit card that had been stolen out of a vehicle parked in North Lindenhurst earlier in the day. In the video, the woman can be seen walking around the store, approaching the register b…

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by Zak Failla
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IDs Released For Two Women Injured In Hit-Run On Long Island Intersection IDs Released For Two Women Injured In Hit-Run On Long Island Intersection
IDs Released For Two Women Injured In Hit-Run On Long Island Intersection Two women were injured, one seriously, in a hit-and-run crash overnight on Long Island. Suffolk County Police  First Precinct officers responded to North Lindenhurst after a 911 report at Sunrise Highway and North Delaware Avenue at 11:55 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26. Two 20-year-old Lindenhurst women were walking from the north side of Sunrise Highway to the south side when they were struck by an unknown vehicle traveling westbound. The driver then fled the scene. Both victims were transported to Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip for treatment, one, identif…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Two Women Injured, One Seriously, In Hit-Run On Long Island Intersection Two Women Injured, One Seriously, In Hit-Run On Long Island Intersection
Two Women Injured, One Seriously, In Hit-Run On Long Island Intersection Two women were injured, one seriously, in a hit-and-run crash overnight on Long Island. Suffolk County Police  First Precinct officers responded to North Lindenhurst after a 911 report at Sunrise Highway and North Delaware Avenue at 11:55 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26. Two 20-year-old Lindenhurst women were walking from the north side of Sunrise Highway to the south side when they were struck by an unknown vehicle traveling westbound. The driver then fled the scene. Both victims were transported to Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip for treatment, one, identif…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Four-Vehicle Pileup Sends Four To Hospital Four-Vehicle Pileup Sends Four To Hospital
Four-Vehicle Pileup Sends Four To Hospital A mechanical failure on a vehicle caused a four-vehicle crash on Sunrise Highway in North Lindenhurst. The crash took place around 8:50 a.m., Monday, Aug. 5, when a man driving a1995 Chevrolet Caprice station wagon westbound on Sunrise Highway, near N. Queens Ave., when his vehicle experienced a possible mechanical failure and his vehicle struck two other vehicles and one of those struck another vehicle, said the Suffolk County Police.  Four people went to Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip for treatment of minor injuries. The driver of the Chevrolet refused medical a…

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by Kathy Reakes