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Drunk Driving: Police In NY To Crack Down On Enforcement Through Thanksgiving Weekend Drunk Driving: Police In NY To Crack Down On Enforcement Through Thanksgiving Weekend
Drunk Driving: Police In NY To Crack Down On Enforcement Through Thanksgiving Weekend In order to protect New York residents during the week of Thanksgiving, authorities have announced that they will be cracking down on drunk and drugged drivers throughout the state.  The enforcement initiative was announced by both New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York State Police on Tuesday, Nov. 21, and will run between Wednesday, Nov. 22 through Sunday, Nov. 26.  During this time, state police troopers will supplement regular patrols across the state, implement fixed sobriety checkpoints, and also use Concealed Identity Traffic Enforcement patrol vehicles to watch out f…
Scary Drivers: Hochul Orders Crack Down On Drunk, Aggressive Driving Over Halloween Weekend Scary Drivers: Hochul Orders Crack Down On Drunk, Aggressive Driving Over Halloween Weekend
Scary Drivers: Hochul Orders Crack Down On Drunk, Aggressive Driving Over Halloween Weekend As Halloween approaches, officials are taking measures to ensure that New Yorkers can have a safe and scary-good time. Starting Friday, Oct. 27, and lasting through Tuesday, Oct. 31, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that both state and local law enforcement will be on patrol in an attempt to crack down on impaired driving. Anyone driving during the crackdown can expect sobriety checkpoints, Hochul said. In addition to watching out for those driving under the influence, police will be keeping an eye out for anyone using electronic devices behind the wheel. Troopers will also be using both ma…
Wrong Way: New Highway Signs On Long Island Aim To Prevent Head-On Crashes, Bridge Strikes Wrong Way: New Highway Signs On Long Island Aim To Prevent Head-On Crashes, Bridge Strikes
Wrong Way: New Highway Signs On Long Island Aim To Prevent Head-On Crashes, Bridge Strikes It’s not your imagination; there are a lot more signs dotting Long Island highways these days. State transportation workers have wrapped up installing more than 3,600 new “Wrong-Way” and “Do Not Enter” signs at hundreds of parkway, expressway, and highway ramps in Nassau and Suffolk counties The highly-reflective signs, along with hundreds more pavement markings and reflectors, are meant to prevent wrong-way drivers from going where they shouldn’t and stop trucks and other over-height vehicles from striking overpasses. “Wrong-way drivers and over-height vehicles pose obvious safety hazard…
Seeing Green: NY State Police Steps Up DWI Driving Enforcement Seeing Green: NY State Police Steps Up DWI Driving Enforcement
Seeing Green: NY State Police Steps Up DWI Driving Enforcement The enforcement and prevention campaign, aptly held on Thursday, April 20, announced that the state police will be stepping up patrols to target drug-impaired driving. The New York State Police announced in a statement that statewide, the campaign is aiming to train over 100 more officers using the Drug Recognition Experts (DRE) training program, administered by the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee. The DRE program trains officers to recognize impairments and drivers under the influence. With the additional officers trained, the Traffic Safety Committee hopes that it will have a total o…
49-Year-Old Hospitalized After Being Struck By Car In Oyster Bay 49-Year-Old Hospitalized After Being Struck By Car In Oyster Bay
49-Year-Old Hospitalized After Being Struck By Car In Oyster Bay A man was hospitalized after being struck by a car while crossing a residential street on Long Island. The incident occurred at 7:45 a.m. Tuesday, April 4, in Oyster Bay. According to Nassau County Police, the unidentified man, age 49, was walking south on Kellogg Street and was attempting to cross Burtis Avenue when he was struck by a black Subaru Outback driven by a 62-year-old woman. The woman, traveling east on Burtis Avenue at the time of the accident, stayed at the scene, police said. She was not injured.  The man struck by her car was transported to a local hospital to be tre…
21-Year-Old Suffers Severe Injuries After Being Hit By Van In Baldwin 21-Year-Old Suffers Severe Injuries After Being Hit By Van In Baldwin
21-Year-Old Suffers Severe Injuries After Being Hit By Van In Baldwin A 21-year-old suffered severe injuries after being struck by a vehicle on a busy Long Island roadway. The incident happened around 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9 in Baldwin. A 2003 Ford van driven by a 40-year-old man was headed southbound on Forest Avenue where he struck the pedestrian who was crossing Forest Avenue from west to east, Nassau County Police said.  The victim suffered severe head trauma and was transported by Nassau County Ambulance to a nearby hospital, where he is listed in critical condition. His identity has not yet been released The driver remained at the scene and a …
32-Year-Old Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash Near Long Island Intersection 32-Year-Old Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash Near Long Island Intersection
32-Year-Old Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash Near Long Island Intersection A 32-year-old Long Island man was killed after allegedly running a red light and hitting a Mercedes-Benz. The crash took place in Yaphank around 5 p.m. on Monday, May 30, on Express Drive North, said the Suffolk County Police. According to investigators, David Acevedo, of Hamptons Bay, was riding a 2013 Suzuki motorcycle northbound on Sills Road when he traveled through a red light and struck the 2020 Mercedes SUV traveling westbound. Acevedo was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County medical examiner's office, police said. The driver o…
Man Killed After Being Struck By Pickup Truck On Nassau County Roadway Man Killed After Being Struck By Pickup Truck On Nassau County Roadway
Man Killed After Being Struck By Pickup Truck On Nassau County Roadway A man was killed after being struck by a pickup truck near a Long Island intersection overnight. The incident happened just before 11:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4 in Uniondale. An 83-year-old man was operating a 2010 GMC westbound on Jerusalem Avenue when the man, age 72, was struck in the vicinity of Edgemere Avenue, Nassau County Police said. The pedestrian suffered severe trauma and was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police. No other injuries were reported. A vehicle brake and safety check were conducted and the driver remained at the scene. The victim’s identity has not…
Work Starts On Long Island Expressway Projects Totaling Around $100 Million Work Starts On Long Island Expressway Projects Totaling Around $100 Million
Work Starts On Long Island Expressway Projects Totaling Around $100 Million Work is now underway on projects totaling around $100 million to improve safety and traffic flow on the Long Island Expressway. A $19.7 million project will lengthen three acceleration lanes and three deceleration lanes on I-495 in Queens, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday, Oct. 20. New auxiliary lanes will also be added between 48th Street and Little Neck Parkway in Queens. Hochul said two other projects, worth more than $80 million, will be given to contractors this fall to replace about 287 lane miles of pavement on stretches of the Long Island Expressway i…
Pedestrian Struck While Walking Near Nassau County Fast-Food Restaurant Pedestrian Struck While Walking Near Nassau County Fast-Food Restaurant
Pedestrian Struck While Walking Near Nassau County Fast-Food Restaurant A pedestrian was hospitalized with serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle crossing a busy roadway outside a Long Island fast-food restaurant, police said. A 57-year-old woman was driving a 2017 Honda east on the Hempstead Turnpike at approximately 10:35 p.m. on Tuesday, July 27 when she struck the female pedestrian in the vicinity of the Checker’s restaurant in East Meadow, Nassau County Police said. According to police, the pedestrian suffered severe head trauma, and was transported by paramedics to an area hospital for treatment of the injuries. Investigators noted that th…
Here's How Many Tickets State Police Dished Out During 'Operation Hardhat' Details Here's How Many Tickets State Police Dished Out During 'Operation Hardhat' Details
Here's How Many Tickets State Police Dished Out During 'Operation Hardhat' Details Not so fast. New York State Police troopers going undercover as construction workers in work zones dished out nearly 2,000 tickets for various violations during a special “Operation Hardhat” detail. Beginning in July and stretching through November, State Police teamed with the New York State Department of Transportation and Thruway Authority to crack down on work zone violations and encourage safer driving. During the special detail, a total of 1,779 tickets were handed out, with dozens in each of the state’s regions, officials noted. The number of violations issued was approximately 70 p…
Man Seriously Injured After Getting Hit By SUV On Busy Long Island Roadway Man Seriously Injured After Getting Hit By SUV On Busy Long Island Roadway
Man Seriously Injured After Getting Hit By SUV On Busy Long Island Roadway A 52-year-old man was seriously injured after being hit by an SUV on a busy Long Island roadway while he was riding a bicycle. It happened just before 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 23 in Medford. Ana Gonzalez, 34, of Ronkonkoma, was driving a 2016 Honda CRV westbound on Horseblock Road when it collided with the bicyclist approximately 545 feet west of Route 112 at approximately 12:55 p.m. The bicyclist, Michael Mandel, 52, of Medford, was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital in serious condition.  Gonzalez and her two children suffered minor injuries and were transported to Lo…
3-Year-Old Long Island Boy OK After Hitting Side Of Pickup Truck 3-Year-Old Long Island Boy OK After Hitting Side Of Pickup Truck
3-Year-Old Long Island Boy OK After Hitting Side Of Pickup Truck A 3-year-old boy received minor injuries after running into the roadway and hitting the side of a passing pickup truck. The incident took place in Suffolk County in the town of Southold 10:22 a.m., Thursday, June 10, said the Southhold Police. Police said the child hit the side of a 2012 Chevy truck driven by Donald C. Starzee, 51, of Cutchogue, which was traveling eastbound on Route 25 in the area of Wickham Avenue. The child was transported by the Mattituck Fire Department to Peconic Bay Medical Center for treatment of minor injuries.
Motorcyclist Killed In Fiery Crash At Long Island Intersection Motorcyclist Killed In Fiery Crash At Long Island Intersection
Motorcyclist Killed In Fiery Crash At Long Island Intersection A man was killed when a motorcycle burst into flames after crashing into a Jeep at a Long Island intersection. It happened on Tuesday, April 7 at around 8:21 p.m. in Mastic. Kristen Conrad, 31, of Manorville, was driving a 2006 Jeep Liberty southbound on Mastic Road, when the vehicle made a left turn onto Eleanor Avenue in the path of two northbound motorcycles, Suffolk County Police said. The motorcycles were operated by Bernard Lafayette, 31, of Mastic, in front and Walter Mason, 35, of Mastic, behind.  The motorcycle operated by Lafayette crashed into the Jeep, accord…
New Measure Will Increase Penalties On Oversized Vehicles That Could Cause Bridge Strikes New Measure Will Increase Penalties On Oversized Vehicles That Could Cause Bridge Strikes
New Measure Will Increase Penalties On Oversized Vehicles That Could Cause Bridge Strikes New measures are being introduced to crack down on oversized and restricted vehicles that could potentially strike an overpass on area roadways. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that his new budget includes new penalties for vehicles that violate height and weight restrictions and could cause bridge strikes.  Under the new measure, owners and operators in violation of the restrictions would face significant fines and possible suspension of vehicle registrations. The new proposal breaks down fines and penalty by weight class: less than 10,000 pounds; between 10,000 pounds…
Woman Crossing Long Island Roadway Struck, Killed By SUV Woman Crossing Long Island Roadway Struck, Killed By SUV
Woman Crossing Long Island Roadway Struck, Killed By SUV A woman crossing a busy Long Island roadway was struck and killed by an SUV. It happened on Sunday, Jan. 12 at approximately 6:10 p.m. in Shoreham. The woman was crossing westbound Route 25A, in front of the Rocky Point Fire Department, when she was struck by a 2018 Hyundai SUV at approximately 6:10 p.m., Suffolk County Police said. The woman, who has yet to be identified by police, was transported to John T. Mather Memorial Hospital in Port Jefferson where she died from her injuries.  The driver of the Hyundai, Paula Avent, 36, of Rocky Point, was alone in her vehicle and …
Long Island Woman, 27, Seriously Injured After Car Slams Into Tree Long Island Woman, 27, Seriously Injured After Car Slams Into Tree
Long Island Woman, 27, Seriously Injured After Car Slams Into Tree A 27-year-old Long Island woman was seriously injured after her car overturned after crashing into a tree, police say. The incident happened around 7:45 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4 in Ridge, Suffolk County Police said. The woman, Leeann Stadier, of Miller Place, was driving a 2016 Toyota sedan northbound on Smith Road, near Medford Road, when the vehicle veered off the roadway, struck a tree and overturned, police said. Members of Ridge Heavy Rescue along with Suffolk County Police Emergency Service Section officers worked to extricate Stadier from the vehicle. Stadier was transported to S…
'State Troopers Will Have Zero Tolerance': Crackdown On Impaired, Reckless Driving Underway 'State Troopers Will Have Zero Tolerance': Crackdown On Impaired, Reckless Driving Underway
'State Troopers Will Have Zero Tolerance': Crackdown On Impaired, Reckless Driving Underway State Police have just launched a traffic enforcement initiative to crack down on unsafe driving behaviors during the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday.  The special traffic enforcement period runs from Wednesday, Nov. 27 through Sunday, Dec. 1. “During this Thanksgiving holiday weekend, I encourage all New Yorkers to make safety their top priority," Superintendent Keith M. Corlett said. "If your celebrations include alcohol, plan ahead to ensure you have a safe ride home.  "There’s simply no excuse to get behind the wheel if you’re impaired, and state troopers will have zero to…
Five Injured When Pickup Truck Crashes Into DOT Truck On Southern State Parkway Five Injured When Pickup Truck Crashes Into DOT Truck On Southern State Parkway
Five Injured When Pickup Truck Crashes Into DOT Truck On Southern State Parkway Five people were injured, including four Department of Transportation workers, during a crash on the Southern State Parkway. The incident took place around 1 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 14, on the parkway near Islip and Exit 39, said New York State Trooper Daniel Ahlgrim. According to Ahlgrim, the crash occurred when a man driving a pickup truck westbound on the parkway hit the DOT truck carrying the four workers. All five were transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, he said. DOT officials have been reminding drivers on Twitter of the Move Over law which requires dri…
New Car Seat Law Takes Effect In New York: What You Need To Know New Car Seat Law Takes Effect In New York: What You Need To Know
New Car Seat Law Takes Effect In New York: What You Need To Know A new law has gone into effect in New York that will require parents to keep infants and toddlers in rear-facing child safety seats long. As of Friday, Nov. 1, children must remain in rear-facing child safety seats until they are at least two years old or until they reach the maximum height and weight for the seat being used.  According to AAA, the new law falls in line with updated recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics. “A rear-facing seat provides increased support for the very vulnerable and still-developing head, neck and back of young children,” Elizabeth Carey, …
Nassau County Man Struck, Killed By Minivan In Suffolk Nassau County Man Struck, Killed By Minivan In Suffolk
Nassau County Man Struck, Killed By Minivan In Suffolk A man from Nassau County was killed after being hit by a minivan in Suffolk County. It happened at about 5:20 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5 in Copiague, Suffolk County Police said. Nicole Campay, 40, of Lindenhurst,  was driving a 2012 Chrysler Town & Country eastbound on Oak Street, east of Great Neck Road, when the vehicle struck the pedestrian who stepped into the roadway. The pedestrian, Wojtek Brajczewski, 61, of Wantagh, was transported via Copiague Rescue to Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip where he was pronounced dead. Campay was not injured. The Chry…
Long Island Man Hit By SUV After Being Thrown From Motorcycle In Crash With Car Long Island Man Hit By SUV After Being Thrown From Motorcycle In Crash With Car
Long Island Man Hit By SUV After Being Thrown From Motorcycle In Crash With Car A 55-year-old Long Island man was seriously injured after being thrown from his motorcycle in a crash with a car before being hit by an SUV. It happened at around 8:50 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29 in Lake Ronkonkoma, Suffolk County Police. The man, who lives in East Patchogue, was operating a 1993 Harley Davidson eastbound on Portion Road, near Foster Road, when the motorcycle collided with a westbound 2009 Hyundai Elantra driven by William Symons, 61, of Ronkonkoma.  The man was thrown from the motorcycle to the roadway where he was struck by an eastbound 2008 Chevrolet …
Nassau County Motorcyclist, 26, Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries In Crash With SUV In Suffolk Nassau County Motorcyclist, 26, Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries In Crash With SUV In Suffolk
Nassau County Motorcyclist, 26, Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries In Crash With SUV In Suffolk A motorcyclist from Nassau County suffered life-threatening injuries in a crash with an SUV in Suffolk County. It happened at about 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 in North Bellport. Crithian Susana Estevez, 26, of Hicksville was riding a 2019 Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle northbound on Station Road, when it collided with a 2016 Nissan Rogue that was heading westbound at the intersection of Hampton Avenue, Suffolk County Police said. Estevez was transported to Long Island Community Hospital in East Patchogue with life-threatening injuries.   The driver of the Nissan, Margar…
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In Crash With Pickup Truck On Long Island Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In Crash With Pickup Truck On Long Island
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In Crash With Pickup Truck On Long Island A motorcyclist was seriously injured after a crash involving a pickup truck on Long Island. It happened around 6:15 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8 in Centerport, Suffolk County Police said. Robert Gaydes, 27, of Huntington Station, was riding a 2008 Harley-Davidson motorcycle northbound on Centershore Road, near East Main Street, when he apparently crossed over the divider and collided with a southbound 2003 Ford pickup truck, said police. Gaydes was airlifted by Suffolk County Police helicopter to Stony Brook University Medical Center for treatment of serious injuries.  The dr…
Suffolk Legislators Vote To OK Extending Red-Light Camera Program Suffolk Legislators Vote To OK Extending Red-Light Camera Program
Suffolk Legislators Vote To OK Extending Red-Light Camera Program Suffolk County lawmakers voted to extend the much-maligned red-light camera program through 2024. Legislators voted 11-7 on Wednesday, Sept. 4 to extend the program for five more years. The vote came after hours of public comments - most of which were contentious - disparaging the cameras. According to reports, red-light cameras may generate upwards of $20 million annually through the program, which has been in effect since 2010. Some have criticized the program, calling it a money grab and citing an uptick in drivers, fearful of getting a ticket, stop short and get rear-ended at lights. M…
Police Campaign Alerts Motorists Of Risks To School-Age Children Police Campaign Alerts Motorists Of Risks To School-Age Children
Police Campaign Alerts Motorists Of Risks To School-Age Children New York State Police have initiated a campaign to alert motorists of their ongoing risk to school-aged children. The “School’s Open - Drive Carefully” campaign runs through Friday, Oct. 11 and helps alert motorists to the special risks to school-aged children from motor vehicle crashes, which are the leading cause of death for children between the ages of five and 14. While some children are going to school for the first time, others may be distracted by thoughts about seeing old friends and meeting new teachers. As part of the campaign, school buses, State Police vehicles and other offic…
Police: Long Island Motorcyclist Driving Through Red Light Killed After Crash With Uber Police: Long Island Motorcyclist Driving Through Red Light Killed After Crash With Uber
Police: Long Island Motorcyclist Driving Through Red Light Killed After Crash With Uber A motorcyclist who ran a red light was killed overnight in a crash involving a Uber on Long Island, police said. It happened around 3:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 1 in Huntington Station at the intersection of Jericho Turnpike and Melville Road, Suffolk County Police said. Gerson Mendez-Cruz, 20, of Greenlawn, was operating a 2004 Kawasaki motorcycle eastbound on Jericho Turnpike when he rode through a red light at the intersection of Melville Road and collided with the Uber, police said. The Uber, a 2018 Ford, had been traveling northbound on Melville Road. Mendez-Cruz was transported to H…
Motorcyclist, Passenger Seriously Injured In Long Island Crash Motorcyclist, Passenger Seriously Injured In Long Island Crash
Motorcyclist, Passenger Seriously Injured In Long Island Crash A motorcyclist and his passenger were both seriously injured in a crash on Long Island. It happened just after 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 31 in Hauppauge. Laura Ruggiero, 36, of Hauppauge was driving a 2016 Nissan northbound on Veterans Memorial Highway when the vehicle attempted to make a left turn onto MacArthur Boulevard and collided with a 2003 Harley Davidson traveling northbound on Veterans Memorial Highway, Suffolk County Police said. The motorcyclist, Joseph Waite, 60, of Shirley, was transported to Southside Hospital Medical Center in Bay Shore, with serious injuries. Waite…
Police Dish Out Hundreds Of Tickets In Commercial Vehicle Aggressive Driving Detail Police Dish Out Hundreds Of Tickets In Commercial Vehicle Aggressive Driving Detail
Police Dish Out Hundreds Of Tickets In Commercial Vehicle Aggressive Driving Detail Hundreds of tickets were issued by police as a result of the commercial vehicle aggressive driving detail that took place from Monday, Aug. 26 to Wednesday, Aug. 28. New York State Police say the campaign was focused on aggressive behaviors of commercial motor vehicle operators. The detail, which was carried out by members of the New York State Police Commercial Vehicle Unit and Traffic Incident Management Team, ticketed operators for exhibiting dangerous behaviors like speeding, unsafe lane changes, following too closely and distracted driving. The campaign focused on the following state r…
35-Year-Old Long Island Motorcyclist Killed After Crashing Into Tree 35-Year-Old Long Island Motorcyclist Killed After Crashing Into Tree
35-Year-Old Long Island Motorcyclist Killed After Crashing Into Tree A 35-year-old man was killed after he lost control of his motorcycle and crashed into a tree on Long Island. It happened at about 6:45 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23 in Port Jefferson. Jason Russo, of Patchogue, was operating a 2008 Kawasaki motorcycle westbound on Sheep Pasture Road near Willis Avenue when he lost control of the vehicle, left the roadway, and struck a tree, Suffolk County Police said. Russo was transported to John T. Mather Memorial Hospital in Port Jefferson where he was pronounced dead. The motorcycle was impounded for a safety check.  Anyone with information about th…
State Police Targeting Drivers Who Violate New York’s 'Move Over' Law In New Detail State Police Targeting Drivers Who Violate New York’s 'Move Over' Law In New Detail
State Police Targeting Drivers Who Violate New York’s 'Move Over' Law In New Detail New York State Police are cracking down on speeding and aggressive motorists during a special weeklong enforcement initiative known as "Speed Awareness Week." State Troopers will also actively patrol highway work zones to target drivers who violate New York’s "Move Over" law. This initiative will be carried out alongside the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee from Thursday, August 1 to Wednesday, August 7. The campaign will coincide with the NASCAR racing event at Watkins Glen International Raceway, and the ultimate goal of the effort is to improve safe highway travel for all motorists and…