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Shots Fired Damage Vehicle In Riverhead Shots Fired Damage Vehicle In Riverhead
Shots Fired Damage Vehicle In Riverhead Police on Long Island are asking the public for help after a vehicle was found with bullet holes. The incident occurred in Riverhead around 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17, on Oakland Drive South. According to the Riverhead Police, a resident called to report damage to his vehicle.  When officers arrived, they found that the car had damage caused by what appeared to be a gunshot, police said. An investigation by town detectives determined that numerous gunshots had been fired during the early morning hours in the area. There were no reports of injuries at this time, poli…
Over $250K Raised For Families Of Deputy, Cop Killed In Shootout On Quiet Suburban NY Street Over $250K Raised For Families Of Deputy, Cop Killed In Shootout On Quiet Suburban NY Street
Over $250K Raised For Families Of Deputy, Cop Killed In Shootout On Quiet Suburban NY Street More than a quarter of a million dollars has been raised to support the families of a police officer and sheriff's deputy killed in a shootout with a suspect who also died on a quiet suburban street in upstate New York earlier this week. The two officers were  Onondaga County Sheriff’s Deputy Michael Hoosock, age 37, and Syracuse Police Officer Michael Jensen, age 29. Hoosock is survived by his wife, Caitlin, and their three young children, ages 7, 5, and 3. As of Wednesday morning, April 17, a Fund the First drive for the families of the two has pulled in around $255,000 of a go…
Patchogue Man Threatens To Shoot, Blow Up Half Hollow Hills East HS In Dix Hills, Police Say Patchogue Man Threatens To Shoot, Blow Up Half Hollow Hills East HS In Dix Hills, Police Say
Patchogue Man Threatens To Shoot, Blow Up Half Hollow Hills East HS In Dix Hills, Police Say A Long Island resident has been accused of threatening to cause mass harm at a local school. The man called the Half Hollow Hills East High School, located in Dix Hills, on Tuesday, April 9, and threatened to shoot and blow up the school, Suffolk County Police said. Second Precinct Crime Section officers arrested the man near his residence in Patchogue at approximately 3:40 p.m. Thursday, April 11. Christopher Ryan, age 42, was charged with making a threat of mass harm, a Class B Misdemeanor.  He was scheduled to be arraigned at First District Court in Centra…
'Had Fun Last Night': Ex-Chief, Captain Raped Medic At Long Island Fire House, Lawsuit Claims 'Had Fun Last Night': Ex-Chief, Captain Raped Medic At Long Island Fire House, Lawsuit Claims
'Had Fun Last Night': Ex-Chief, Captain Raped Medic At Long Island Fire House, Lawsuit Claims A former volunteer medic is suing an ex-Long Island fire department chief and captain, claiming they intentionally got her drunk and then raped her. In her lawsuit filed in Nassau County Supreme Court, Amanda Gross alleges that ex-Wantagh Fire Department Chief Kenneth Kelly and Captain Josef Seier sexually assaulted her at a firehouse on Alken Avenue following a birthday party for Seier in January 2022. During the party, Kelly and Seier encouraged Gross to consume multiple alcoholic beverages in an attempt to get her drunk so they could “take advantage of her impaired state and sexuall…
After The Quake: All NY State Agencies To Review Infrastructure, Assess Potential For Damage After The Quake: All NY State Agencies To Review Infrastructure, Assess Potential For Damage
After The Quake: All NY State Agencies To Review Infrastructure, Assess Potential For Damage All state agencies in New York will review critical infrastructure and assess the potential for damage following an earthquake and multiple aftershocks.  Gov. Kathy Hochul made that announcement as the US Geological Survey has detected at least 25 aftershocks in Central New Jersey, many of which have been felt in New York and across the region, following the original 4.8 magnitude quake at 10:23 a.m. Friday, April 5. “My top priority is keeping people safe, and I have directed state personnel to take all necessary precautions following yesterday's historic earthquake,” Hochul said. “At…
Teen Nabbed On LI After Fatally Striking Victim In Hit-Run, Police Say Teen Nabbed On LI After Fatally Striking Victim In Hit-Run, Police Say
Teen Nabbed On LI After Fatally Striking Victim In Hit-Run, Police Say A 17-year-old boy was apprehended on Long Island after hitting a man with his car during a dispute in Westchester and causing his death, police announced.  The 17-year-old suspect, whose name was not released because of his age, was arrested at a Nassau County residence in East Meadow on Tuesday, March 26 in connection with a fatal hit-run in Yonkers on Monday, March 25, Yonkers Police announced. Earlier Report - 21-Year-Old Man Killed In Yonkers Hit-Run: Police Investigating According to the department, just after 4 p.m. on Monday, a pedestrian was struck in the area of 632 Van …
Alleged Gang Member Sentenced For Shooting Down Crowded Long Island Hallway Alleged Gang Member Sentenced For Shooting Down Crowded Long Island Hallway
Alleged Gang Member Sentenced For Shooting Down Crowded Long Island Hallway A Long Island man and alleged gang member will spend at least two decades behind bars after he went after a man with a knife and shot at him down a crowded hallway, authorities said. Hempstead resident Corey Crisp, age 44, received his sentence of 20 years to life on Wednesday, March 20 for the January 2023 incident, according to the Nassau County District Attorney. On January 6, 2023, Crisp, who is believed to be a Bloods gang member,  was at the Hempstead apartment building where his girlfriend lived, located at 600 Fulton Avenue. At around 6 p.m., he saw another man and pulled a…
Where's Albert? 11-Foot Gator's Seizure From NY Home Sparks Backlash: 'Kind Of Messed Up' Where's Albert? 11-Foot Gator's Seizure From NY Home Sparks Backlash: 'Kind Of Messed Up'
Where's Albert? 11-Foot Gator's Seizure From NY Home Sparks Backlash: 'Kind Of Messed Up' Where is Albert the alligator? That’s what a New York man and his thousands of supporters are demanding to know after state wildlife officials seized his 11-foot, 750-pound gator from his home. Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) officers showed up to Tony Cavallaro’s Erie County residence in the town Hamburg on Wednesday, March 13, after learning that he had built an addition to his home and installed an in-ground swimming pool to keep the gator. Officers accused Cavallaro of allowing members of the public, including children, to get into the water and pet Albert while the all…
'Hometown Hero' Staffer Saves Choking Second Grader At Commack School 'Hometown Hero' Staffer Saves Choking Second Grader At Commack School
'Hometown Hero' Staffer Saves Choking Second Grader At Commack School She was in the right place at the right time. An employee at a Long Island elementary school is being hailed a hero after saving a student from choking. The frightening incident happened Friday, March 8, in Commack, at Wood Park Primary School on New Highway. Commack School District officials said school monitor Francesca Augello was making her usual rounds in the cafeteria when she spotted a second-grade boy choking on a piece of pizza. Without missing a beat, Augello performed the Heimlich maneuver on the 8-year-old and was able to clear his airway. The six-year employee credited her …
Would-Be Robbers At Large Following Long Island Attack: Police Would-Be Robbers At Large Following Long Island Attack: Police
Would-Be Robbers At Large Following Long Island Attack: Police Authorities are asking for the community's help locating a group of people who attempted to rob a man on Long Island. It happened on Monday, March 11 in Cedarhurst, according to Nassau County Police. Just after 5 p.m., a 68-year-old man had just parked his car and was walking south on Bayview Avenue when he was approached by the trio. They threatened the man, demanding that he hand them his car keys or else they would hurt him. He refused, and one of the robbers, a woman, hit the man in the back multiple times. However, the man started to call for help, and the suspects ran, fleeing…
Trio Beaten With Baseball Bat In Group's Ambush Attack Outside Smithtown Business Trio Beaten With Baseball Bat In Group's Ambush Attack Outside Smithtown Business
Trio Beaten With Baseball Bat In Group's Ambush Attack Outside Smithtown Business Police are seeking tips after three men were beaten with a baseball bat in a group ambush attack outside a Long Island business. The incident happened at around 4:30 a.m. Sunday, March 10, in Smithtown, outside the Bagel Express on West Main Street near Brooksite Drive. Suffolk County Police said three men were walking along West Main Street when a vehicle stopped and seven men got out. The group then attacked them with a baseball bat in a parking lot. One victim managed to grab the bat and smash a widow on the suspects’ vehicle. The seven assailants then got back in the car and fled.…
New Details: More Human Remains Found Near West Babylon Home, In Second Long Island Park New Details: More Human Remains Found Near West Babylon Home, In Second Long Island Park
New Details: More Human Remains Found Near West Babylon Home, In Second Long Island Park This story has been updated. Detectives investigating the deaths of two people from Westchester County whose severed remains were found at a Long Island park have found additional body parts at two more locations. Suffolk County Police said human remains were located in West Babylon, in a wooded area along Lakeway Drive near Troy Avenue, and at Bethpage State Park on Tuesday, March 5. Both scenes were processed by homicide detectives and members of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner’s Office. The remains are believed to be those of the same victims whose severed limbs, including a woman’…
Thousands Of Biometric Gun Safes Being Recalled Due To Faulty Locks That May Fail: CPSC Thousands Of Biometric Gun Safes Being Recalled Due To Faulty Locks That May Fail: CPSC
Thousands Of Biometric Gun Safes Being Recalled Due To Faulty Locks That May Fail: Cpsc Multiple biometric gun safes are being recalled nationwide due to locks that can fail and allow access to unauthorized users, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced.  On Thursday, Feb. 22, the agency issued a series of recall alerts regarding four safes that are subject to the recall due to the faulty locks.  Products subject to the recall:  Awesafe Biometric Gun Safes Awesafe Biometric Gun Safes CPSC MouTec brand Biometric Firearm Safes MouTec brand Biometric Firearm Safes CPSC Machir Biometric Personal Safes Machir Biometric Personal Safe…
First Total Solar Eclipse In 99 Years To Be Visible In New York: Here's When, Where First Total Solar Eclipse In 99 Years To Be Visible In New York: Here's When, Where
First Total Solar Eclipse In 99 Years To Be Visible In New York: Here's When, Where New York officials are hard at work making preparations for a historic solar eclipse event that will be the first one visible in the state in nearly a century.  The total eclipse will be visible in the western and northern parts of New York state during the afternoon of Monday, April 8, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul and her office.  On the day of the event, between 3:15 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., the moon will pass between the earth and the sun and completely block out sunlight, completely turning day into night for 1 and a half to 3 and a half minutes.  The path of totality where…
Power Outage Measure: New Law Forces NY Companies To Prioritize Fixing Downed Wires Power Outage Measure: New Law Forces NY Companies To Prioritize Fixing Downed Wires
Power Outage Measure: New Law Forces NY Companies To Prioritize Fixing Downed Wires A new law signed by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul will force utility companies in the state to quickly respond to downed wires reported by members of the public.  The legislation, which was announced on Wednesday, Nov. 22, will protect residents during storms by requiring utility companies to respond to reports of downed wires no later than 72 hours after the response to the emergency event ends, according to Hochul.  Before the new law was signed, power companies were only required to have a plan to secure a wire on a schedule if it was reported by a municipal emergency official.&nb…
Changing Of Guard: New Leadership Set To Take Over Suffolk County No Matter Vote Changing Of Guard: New Leadership Set To Take Over Suffolk County No Matter Vote
Changing Of Guard: New Leadership Set To Take Over Suffolk County No Matter Vote No matter the final vote tally, this Long Island county will soon be under new leadership. The race for Suffolk County executive sees Republican Ed Romaine face off against Democrat Dave Calone. Voters’ top choice will replace Democrat Steve Bellone, who is nearing the tail end of his fourth three-year term, making him ineligible to run again. Romaine has been Brookhaven town supervisor since 2012, having been re-elected four times. He previously served on the Suffolk County Legislature. On the campaign trail he said his priorities would be jobs and affordable housing.  He also said…
$75 Million Plan Aims To Ease Surge Of Hate, Bias Crimes In NY: Hochul $75 Million Plan Aims To Ease Surge Of Hate, Bias Crimes In NY: Hochul
$75 Million Plan Aims To Ease Surge Of Hate, Bias Crimes In NY: Hochul As a response to the rise in both anti-Semitic and Islamophobic crimes across New York State stemming from the Israel-Hamas conflict, Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled a multi-million dollar plan to keep New Yorkers safe. Earlier report: 21-Year-Old Accused Of Threatening To Shoot, Stab, Rape Jewish Students On Campus At Cornell The announcement came on Tuesday, Oct. 31. Hochul, utilizing all available state resources, declared a multi-branched plan aimed at limiting the number of hate and bias crimes, which she says have risen since the Oct. 7 attacks by Hamas. “Let me be clear: we cannot…
Cameras Would Be Required At NY Parks Under New Bill Proposed After Kidnapping Cameras Would Be Required At NY Parks Under New Bill Proposed After Kidnapping
Cameras Would Be Required At NY Parks Under New Bill Proposed After Kidnapping Get ready to smile big on future visits to New York state parks. New legislation introduced by State Sen. Jim Tedisco would require all state parks, campgrounds, and recreational facilities in New York to have security cameras at all entrances and exits. Tedisco, a Republican whose 44th State Senate district represents portions of Saratoga and Schenectady counties, announced the proposal Thursday, Oct. 5 on X, formerly known as Twitter. “We don’t need the state to ‘study’ and ‘review’ the need for security cameras at our state parks and campgrounds, we need them installed as soon as possib…
Massive Test Of Emergency Alert System Set For This Week: Here's When, What To Know Now Massive Test Of Emergency Alert System Set For This Week: Here's When, What To Know Now
Massive Test Of Emergency Alert System Set For This Week: Here's When, What To Know Now It will only be a test, but it will be a big one. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) this week. The national test will consist of two portions, testing Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) and Emergency Alert System (EAS) capabilities.  Both tests are scheduled to begin at approximately 2:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 4. The WEA portion of the test will be directed to all consumer cell phones. It will be…
New Details Released After Person Pointing Gun Struck By Police SUV On Long Island New Details Released After Person Pointing Gun Struck By Police SUV On Long Island
New Details Released After Person Pointing Gun Struck By Police SUV On Long Island This story has been updated. A person who police thought was a woman and was knocked down by a police vehicle on Long Island for allegedly pointing a loaded gun at traffic has been charged with criminal possession of a weapon. Nassau County Police charged a Brooklyn man for the incident which occurred on Tuesday, August 15, at 2:20 p.m. in North Bellmore. According to detectives, 911 received multiple calls for a woman firing a black handgun into the air in the vicinity of Jerusalem Avenue and Bellmore Avenue. Upon police arrival, officers found the person pointing a black and silver han…
Here's Percentage Of New Yorkers Worried About Becoming Crime Victims, New Poll Finds Here's Percentage Of New Yorkers Worried About Becoming Crime Victims, New Poll Finds
Here's Percentage Of New Yorkers Worried About Becoming Crime Victims, New Poll Finds More than half of New Yorkers fear they may become a victim of a crime, a new Siena College poll finds. The poll, released Wednesday, July 12, found that 61 percent of state residents are either very (21 percent) or somewhat (40 percent) worried about becoming a crime victim. Researchers also found that 51 percent of New Yorkers have been worried about their safety, or their family’s safety, in public places. Thirty-six percent of respondents said they’ve felt threatened by a stranger’s behavior in public in the past year. That growing concern was reflected in people’s purchasing decision…
Public Lewdness In Front Of Teen: Officers Search For Long Island Suspect Public Lewdness In Front Of Teen: Officers Search For Long Island Suspect
Public Lewdness In Front Of Teen: Officers Search For Long Island Suspect Police are asking for the community’s help identifying and locating a man who performed a lewd act in front of a teenage girl. The incident occurred in Uniondale on Friday, May 12 at approximately 3:10 p.m., according to Nassau County police. The victim, a 16-year-old girl, was walking along Henry Street near First Place when a man in a dark blue four-door Mercedes sedan pulled up next to her. According to police, the man tried to start a conversation with the girl while he sat in the car, and when she looked into the car window, he began performing a lewd act. Afraid, the girl reported…
‘Stop The Bloodshed’: Louisville Shooting Could’ve Been Prevented By Red Flag Law, Hochul Says ‘Stop The Bloodshed’: Louisville Shooting Could’ve Been Prevented By Red Flag Law, Hochul Says
‘Stop The Bloodshed’: Louisville Shooting Could’ve Been Prevented By Red Flag Law, Hochul Says Recent mass shootings that killed six people at an elementary school in Tennessee and five more at a bank in Kentucky might not have occurred had those states implemented so-called “red flag” laws like New York, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul. In an op-ed written for USA Today Network and shared on the governor's website, Hochul touted the measures, which allow a court to issue an extreme risk protection order (ERPO) that temporarily prohibits someone from buying or possessing a gun should they be deemed a danger to themselves or others. Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the state’s ERPO in…
Update: Missing 12-Year-Old From Farmingville Found Safe In NYC Update: Missing 12-Year-Old From Farmingville Found Safe In NYC
Update: Missing 12-Year-Old From Farmingville Found Safe In NYC Update: A 12-year-old boy from Long Island who was reported missing has been found. Mertcan Cakmak left his Farmingville home, located on Waverly Avenue, on a bicycle sometime overnight Sunday, March 12, according to Suffolk County Police.  In an update on Thursday, March 16, police said Cakmak had been located in the Bronx and was unharmed. Original story: Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 12-year-old boy from Long Island. Mertcan Cakmak left his Farmingville home, located on Waverly Avenue, on a bicycle sometime overnight Sunday, March 12, according to…
Suspects In Stolen Long Island Vehicle Escape Officers After Dangerous Chase, Police Say Suspects In Stolen Long Island Vehicle Escape Officers After Dangerous Chase, Police Say
Suspects In Stolen Long Island Vehicle Escape Officers After Dangerous Chase, Police Say Two masked men driving a stolen BMW from Long Island were able to escape justice after a lengthy chase in Westchester County, police said.  On Monday, Dec. 5, around 10:30 a.m., police in Harrison became aware of a stolen 2021 BMW X5 that was entering the town on Union Avenue in the area of West Street. The vehicle had been stolen from a home in Nassau County on Saturday, Dec. 3, when the suspects had stolen the keys from a victim's home, according to Harrison Police.  Following this, police were attempting to track down the vehicle when a resident of West Street reported that two…
Historic: House Democrats Elect NY Rep. As Leader, First Black Person To Head Party In Congress Historic: House Democrats Elect NY Rep. As Leader, First Black Person To Head Party In Congress
Historic: House Democrats Elect NY Rep. As Leader, First Black Person To Head Party In Congress History has been made after House Democrats elected New York Congressman Hakeem Jeffries as their leader, marking the first time a Black person will lead a party in either chamber of Congress. The move came in a closed-door meeting on Capitol Hill Wednesday morning, Nov. 30, CNN reports. Earlier Report: NY Congressman Seen As Favorite To Become Dems' Congressional Leader After Pelosi Departure Jeffries, the caucus chair who represents New York’s 8th Congressional District covering eastern Brooklyn and southwestern Queens, was unopposed in running for leader, the outlet reports. The 52-ye…
Man Accused Of Reckless Endangerment, Other Charges In Front Of Large Crowd In Baywood Man Accused Of Reckless Endangerment, Other Charges In Front Of Large Crowd In Baywood
Man Accused Of Reckless Endangerment, Other Charges In Front Of Large Crowd In Baywood A local man is facing multiple charges, including reckless endangerment, after officers from multiple agencies broke up a large gathering at a Long Island train station overnight. The incident happened around midnight Sunday, Nov. 13 in Baywood. In response to multiple community complaints, authorities conducted a coordinated operation at the Deer Park Long Island Railroad Station. A large crowd of vehicles and people were observed engaging in reckless conduct, including but not limited to: Speeding in motor vehicles,  People hanging on to moving vehicles,  Lou…
13-Year-Old Suffolk Girl Finds Razor Blade After Trading Halloween Candy, Police Say 13-Year-Old Suffolk Girl Finds Razor Blade After Trading Halloween Candy, Police Say
13-Year-Old Suffolk Girl Finds Razor Blade After Trading Halloween Candy, Police Say A 13-year-old New York girl discovered a blade in a chocolate bar after trading Halloween candy with friends, according to authorities. The Long Island resident made the discovery on Thursday, Nov. 3, according to Suffolk County Police. The girl traded candy with her classmates at PJ Gelinas Junior High School in East Setauket over the past few days before finding the blade in a mini 3Musketeers bar, according to police. The girl's mother immediately reported the incident to police just after 7:30 p.m. Thursday. The girl went out trick or treating on Halloween on Monday, Oct. 31 in the St…
Man Killed After Being Struck By Three Vehicles In Sayville Man Killed After Being Struck By Three Vehicles In Sayville
Man Killed After Being Struck By Three Vehicles In Sayville A man was killed after being struck by three vehicles on a Long Island roadway overnight. The incident happened just before 12:30 a.m. Sunday, July 10 in Sayville. The man was in the roadway of eastbound Sunrise Highway Service Road, west of Lincoln Avenue, when he was first struck by a 2010 Toyota Camry driven by an 18-year-old Holbrook man, Suffolk County Police said. A 2018 Toyota RAV 4 driven by a 55-year-old Sayville woman then struck the man, who was then hit by a 1998 Chevrolet pickup truck driven by a 57-year-old Mastic Beach man, said police. The victim, who has not yet been iden…
Swimmer At Long Island Beach Believed To Have Been Bitten By Shark, Police Say Swimmer At Long Island Beach Believed To Have Been Bitten By Shark, Police Say
Swimmer At Long Island Beach Believed To Have Been Bitten By Shark, Police Say A man swimming at a popular beach in the region is believed to have been bitten by a shark, according to authorities. The incident happened on Long Island at around 1 p.m. Thursday, June 30 in Wantagh. Nassau County Police say a 37-year-old man was swimming in the ocean at Jones Beach when he sustained a laceration to his right foot.  The man was treated for his injuries at Jones Beach and then was transported to a local hospital by medics from the Nassau County Police Department Emergency Ambulance Bureau.  "The nature of the injury is considered a possible shark bite," police…
Dog Attacked By Coyote Near New York City, Police Say Dog Attacked By Coyote Near New York City, Police Say
Dog Attacked By Coyote Near New York City, Police Say Residents in Westchester have been advised to be on alert after a coyote attacked a dog in the area. In Mount Vernon, the police department issued an advisory cautioning that a small dog was recently attacked near North Columbus Avenue and California Road by what was reported to be a coyote. It is the latest sighting in the area, and the first reported attack. Earlier story - Coyote Advisory Issued In Westchester After Multiple Sightings “Please remember that we share our environment with wild animals, so while it is rare that they appear in Mount Vernon, they do appear from time to time…