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Fatal Crash: 38-Year-Old From East Northport ID'd As Victim In East Farmingdale Fatal Crash: 38-Year-Old From East Northport ID'd As Victim In East Farmingdale
Fatal Crash: 38-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In East Farmingdale A Long Island resident was killed in an overnight crash just north of the Southern State Parkway. It happened around 7 p.m. Thursday, April 25, in East Farmingdale. Suffolk County Police said the man was operating a 2022 Harley-Davidson motorcycle southbound on New Highway when he lost control of the motorcycle and crashed. The victim, identified as James Pust, age 38, of East Northport, was transported to St. Joseph Hospital in Bethpage, where he was pronounced dead.

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Trooper Attacked: Video Shows Good Samaritans Step In During Southern State Parkway Assault Trooper Attacked: Video Shows Good Samaritans Step In During Southern State Parkway Assault
Trooper Attacked: Video Shows Good Samaritans Step In During Southern State Parkway Assault A New York State Police trooper has some good Samaritans to thank for subduing a driver who turned violent during a traffic stop on Long Island. The incident unfolded at around 4:20 p.m. Thursday, April 18, on the Southern State Parkway in Hempstead. Police said a trooper stopped a Honda sedan for an expired registration near exit 18. As they approached the vehicle, the driver, 33-year-old Calith Hudson, of Jamaica, Queens, became verbally combative. The trooper then asked Hudson for his driver’s license, at which point he reportedly threw his license on the ground and climbed over the fro…

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by Michael Mashburn
Traffic
Weeks-Long Lane Closures To Begin On This Long Island Parkway Weeks-Long Lane Closures To Begin On This Long Island Parkway
Weeks-Long Lane Closures To Begin On This Long Island Parkway Transportation officials have announced a new, weekslong closure on a busy parkway on Long Island. Starting on Monday, April 1, and lasting for about two weeks, one lane in each direction of the Wantagh State Parkway between the Northern and Southern State Parkways will be subject to closure for maintenance, according to the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT). The closures will affect the portion of the parkway in the towns of Hempstead, Oyster Bay, and North Hempstead. They will last between 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. to facilitate paving. Additionally, NYSDOT reminded driv…

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by Sophie Grieser
Police & Fire
Duo Flee Traffic Stop, Crash Into Another Car On Long Island Duo Flee Traffic Stop, Crash Into Another Car On Long Island
Duo Flee Traffic Stop, Crash Into Another Car On Long Island Two men driving a U-Haul were arrested after they initially ran away from a traffic stop on Long Island, but crashed into another car after fleeing, police said. The series of events unfolded on Tuesday, March 19 in Hempstead, according to the New York State Police. At approximately 8 p.m. that evening, police pulled over 31-year-old Antuan E. Mansfield and 29-year-old Bryant McGlawn, in a U-Haul near exit 27 of the westbound Southern State Parkway. However, the pair fled in the truck, leading to a pursuit that ended abruptly when the two ran into another car on Merrick Avenue at North …

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by Sophie Grieser
Police & Fire
ID Released For 25-Year-Old From Bay Shore Killed In Southern State Parkway Crash ID Released For 25-Year-Old From Bay Shore Killed In Southern State Parkway Crash
ID Released For 25-Year-Old From Bay Shore Killed In Southern State Parkway Crash The identity has been released of a 25-year-old killed in a multi-vehicle crash on the Southern State Parkway. It happened around 2:30 a.m. Friday, March 15 on the westbound side in Hempstead. The operator of a 2005 Honda motorcycle driving in the area of Exit 24 collided with two other vehicles and was pronounced dead at the scene, New York State Police said. The victim has now been ID'd as Bryan Rubio of Bay Shore. The operators and occupants of the other vehicles -- a a red 2011 Toyota Prius driven by a 23-year-old man from West Hempstead and a black 2024 Honda CRV …

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Driver Killed In 3-Vehicle Southern State Parkway Crash Driver Killed In 3-Vehicle Southern State Parkway Crash
Driver Killed In 3-Vehicle Southern State Parkway Crash One person is dead following a multi-vehicle crash on the Southern State Parkway. Click here for a new, updated story: ID Released For 25-Year-Old From Bay Shore Killed In Southern State Parkway Crash The wreck happened at around 2:30 a.m. Friday, March 15, in the westbound lanes near exit 24 in Hempstead. New York State Police said a motorcyclist was involved in a collision with two other vehicles and the motorcycle operator died at the scene. The other drivers and some passengers were treated for minor injuries. Investigators had not publicly identified the victim as of Friday a…

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by Michael Mashburn
Traffic
Overnight Closures Planned On Busy Long Island Parkway: Here's When Overnight Closures Planned On Busy Long Island Parkway: Here's When
Overnight Closures Planned On Busy Long Island Parkway: Here's When For a week, this parkway on Long Island will be closed for maintenance, transportation officials announced. Starting on Thursday, March 14, and lasting through Thursday, March 21, the northbound Meadowbrook State Parkway between Exit M7 (Babylon Turnpike) and Exit M6 (Southern State Parkway) in Hempstead will be closed overnight, according to the New York State Department of Transportation. The closures, which will last from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m., are weather-permitting and will be used for highway maintenance. Drivers are encouraged to use the Wantagh State Parkway as an alternate route duri…

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by Sophie Grieser
Obituaries
'She Deserved So Much More': Support Soars For Ronkonkoma Woman Killed On Southern State 'She Deserved So Much More': Support Soars For Ronkonkoma Woman Killed On Southern State
'She Deserved So Much More': Support Soars For Ronkonkoma Woman Killed On Southern State The Long Island community has gathered to help provide the siblings of a 28-year-old woman, who died in a crash on the Southern State Parkway, with the funds they need to lay her to rest. Stephanie Malone, of Ronkonkoma, was a bright light, according to her family and friends. The 28-year-old woman was the victim of an afternoon crash on the Southern State Parkway in Islip on Monday, March 4. Original Report: ID Released For 28-Year-Old Ronkonkoma Woman Killed In Southern State Crash In Islip Now, her brother and sister are looking for closure. “Stephanie was a loving friend, s…

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by Sophie Grieser
News
ID Released For 28-Year-Old Ronkonkoma Woman Killed In Southern State Crash In Islip ID Released For 28-Year-Old Ronkonkoma Woman Killed In Southern State Crash In Islip
ID Released For 28-Year-Old Ronkonkoma Woman Killed In Southern State Crash In Islip Authorities have identified a Long Island woman who died in a crash on the Southern State Parkway. The wreck occurred shortly before 3 p.m. Monday, March 4, in the eastbound lanes of the Southern State Parkway near exit 41 in Islip. On Wednesday, March 6, New York State Police identified the victim as 28-year-old Stephanie Malone, of Ronkonkoma.  She was the sole occupant of a Nissan Altima. New Update: Driver Killed In Southern State Parkway Crash In West Islip No other injuries were reported. It was not immediately clear how many vehicles were involved in the crash. The inc…

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by Michael Mashburn
Traffic
New Update: Driver Killed In Southern State Parkway Crash In West Islip New Update: Driver Killed In Southern State Parkway Crash In West Islip
New Update: Driver Killed In Southern State Parkway Crash In West Islip One person has died following a crash that shut down a Long Island highway for hours. See New Update: ID Released For 28-Year-Old Ronkonkoma Woman Killed In Southern State Crash In Islip The wreck occurred shortly before 3 p.m. Monday, March 4, in the eastbound lanes of the Southern State Parkway near exit 41 in West Islip. New York State Police said the driver and sole occupant of one of the vehicles was pronounced dead at the scene. Their identification is being withheld until their families can be notified, police said.  No other injuries were reported. It was not immedi…

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by Michael Mashburn
News
Triple-Fatal Crash Indictment: Man Drove Over 90 MPH On Southern State Parkway, DA Says Triple-Fatal Crash Indictment: Man Drove Over 90 MPH On Southern State Parkway, DA Says
Triple-Fatal Crash Indictment: Man Drove Over 90 MPH On Southern State Parkway, DA Says A Queens man was arraigned on charges including manslaughter for his alleged role in a speeding crash on the Southern State Parkway that killed three people, officials said. Matthew Whyte, age 28 of Laurelton, Queens, faced his indictment for the Oyster Bay incident on Thursday, Dec. 7, the Nassau County District Attorney announced. The crash in question occurred on Nov. 5, 2022, according to the DA’s Office. Earlier Report: 18-Year-Old Woman Killed, 2 Critically Injured In Southern State Parkway Crash In Oyster Bay Just before 9 p.m. that night, 18-year-old Ciara Hare, along wi…

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by Sophie Grieser
Traffic
Closures Planned For Southern State Parkway On Long Island: Here's Where, When Closures Planned For Southern State Parkway On Long Island: Here's Where, When
Closures Planned For Southern State Parkway On Long Island: Here's Where, When An interchange on the Southern State Parkway is scheduled to be closed for highway maintenance, transportation officials announced. On Tuesday, Dec. 5, the following two ramps on the Southern State Parkway and State Route 135 (Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway) in Hempstead will be closed, according to the New York State Department of Transportation: Exit 28AN from the westbound Southern Parkway to the northbound Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway Exit 4W from the northbound Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway to the westbound Southern State Parkway The closures, which will last from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m…

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by Sophie Grieser
Police & Fire
Fatal Crash: Long Island 22-Year-Old Mercedes-Benz Driver ID'd As Victim Fatal Crash: Long Island 22-Year-Old Mercedes-Benz Driver ID'd As Victim
Fatal Crash: Long Island 22-Year-Old Mercedes-Benz Driver ID'd As Victim A 22-year-old was killed after police say he crashed a luxury vehicle into a tree after a traffic stop on Long Island. The incident happened around 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22. New York State Police say a trooper stopped a 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA 45 AMG for speeding on the southbound Wantagh State Parkway, north of the Southern State Parkway.  The vehicle fled the traffic stop and the trooper subsequently located the vehicle on the right shoulder of the Wantagh State Parkway after it had crashed into a tree, said state police. The driver and sole occupant, Nattily Soltanian, age…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
School Bus, 2 Cars Collide On Long Island's Southern State Parkway School Bus, 2 Cars Collide On Long Island's Southern State Parkway
School Bus, 2 Cars Collide On Long Island's Southern State Parkway Seven children were on a school bus when it collided with two passenger vehicles on the Southern State Parkway on Long Island, police said. It happened on Thursday, Oct. 26 in Hempstead. Just after 3 p.m., the two cars and the school bus — carrying seven children and one driver — crashed into each other near Exit 19 on the westbound side, according to New York State Police. A passenger from one of the cars was taken to the hospital as a precaution, police said. There were no other injuries reported. Additional information about the cause of the crash has not been released. Chec…

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by Sophie Grieser
Traffic
Closures Announced On Wantagh State Parkway Interchange: Here's When Closures Announced On Wantagh State Parkway Interchange: Here's When
Closures Announced On Wantagh State Parkway Interchange: Here's When Transportation officials have announced a new closure on Long Island’s Wantagh State Parkway meant to facilitate highway maintenance. On Thursday, Oct. 12 from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., Exit W4E from the northbound Wantagh State Parkway to the eastbound Southern State Parkway in Hempstead, according to the New York State Department of Transportation. During the closure, drivers are advised to continue north on Wantagh Parkway to Exit W3W for State Route 24 (Hempstead Turnpike) westbound. From there, they can use the southbound Wantagh Parkway in order to access the eastbound Southen State Park…

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by Sophie Grieser
Police & Fire
Man With Gun Slept In Driver's Seat, Stopped On Parkway Ramp On Long Island: Police Man With Gun Slept In Driver's Seat, Stopped On Parkway Ramp On Long Island: Police
Man With Gun Slept In Driver's Seat, Stopped On Parkway Ramp On Long Island: Police A Long Island man was nabbed after officers said they found him asleep in a car in the middle of a parkway lane. It happened on Monday, Oct. 2 in Hempstead, according to the New York State Police. Just before 2 a.m., police found 25-year-old Deaquan Dunham of Hempstead asleep behind the wheel of his 2015 Mercedes Benz, which was parked in the right lane of Exit 13 on the Southern State Parkway. Dunham, who was allegedly intoxicated when police arrested him at the scene. Officers also discovered that Dunham also had an illegal .22 caliber revolver, which was confiscated. He is charged…

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by Sophie Grieser
Traffic
Ramp Closures Announced On Southern State Parkway Ramp Closures Announced On Southern State Parkway
Ramp Closures Announced On Southern State Parkway Two ramps will be closed on Long Island’s Southern State Parkway, transportation officials said. Starting on Thursday, Sept. 21, the following ramps on the Southern and Wantagh State Parkways will be closed, according to the New York Department of Transportation: The Exit W4E ramp from southbound Wantagh Parkway to eastbound Southern Parkway. The Exit 27N ramp from eastbound Southern Parkway to northbound Wantagh Parkway. The closures, which are scheduled to be in effect from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Friday, Sept. 22, are to facilitate highway maintenance. …

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by Sophie Grieser
Police & Fire
New Info: ID Released For Victim Of Second Deadly Crash Of Day On Same Long Island Roadway New Info: ID Released For Victim Of Second Deadly Crash Of Day On Same Long Island Roadway
New Info: ID Released For Victim Of Second Deadly Crash Of Day On Same Long Island Roadway The 22-year-old victim of a fatal crash – the second of the day on a busy Long Island roadway – has been identified, police said. The crash happened on Sunday, Sept. 17 at approximately 10:30 p.m. in Rockville Centre.  Read the original story: 24-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Second Deadly Crash Of Day On Same Long Island Roadway According to Nassau County Police, a 24-year-old man was driving south in a 2006 MINI Cooper on Peninsula Boulevard near the Southern State Parkway when his car veered off the road and into a tree, killing passenger Larry Torres, age 22, of Far Rockaway.…

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by Sophie Grieser
Police & Fire
ID Released For 28-Year-Old Woman Killed In First Of Deadly Crashes On Long Island Roadway ID Released For 28-Year-Old Woman Killed In First Of Deadly Crashes On Long Island Roadway
ID Released For 28-Year-Old Woman Killed In First Of Deadly Crashes On Long Island Roadway The identity of the woman killed in one of two deadly crashes on the same day on a busy Long Island roadway has been released, police said. The crash happened at approximately 4:25 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 17 in Rockville Centre, according to Nassau County Police. A 20-year-old man was driving south on Peninsula Boulevard near the Southern State Parkway when he crashed into several trees, killing 28-year-old Merlin Lopez of Woodmere. Read the original story here: 20-Year-Old Woman Killed, 2 Others Critically Injured In Rockville Centre Crash Lopez was pronounced dead at the scene. …

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by Sophie Grieser
Police & Fire
24-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Second Deadly Crash Of Day On Same Rockville Centre Roadway 24-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Second Deadly Crash Of Day On Same Rockville Centre Roadway
24-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Second Deadly Crash Of Day On Same Rockville Centre Roadway A man sustained severe injuries, and his passenger was killed in the second deadly crash of the day on a busy Long Island roadway. It happened on Sunday, Sept. 17 in Rockville Centre, according to Nassau County Police. Read the new, updated story here: New Info: ID Released For Victim Of Second Deadly Crash Of Day On Same Rockville Centre Roadway Just after 10:30 p.m., a 24-year-old man was driving a 2006 MINI Cooper southbound on Peninsula Boulevard when his car veered off the road about a mile south of the Southern State Parkway, colliding with a tree. When Nassau County Medics …

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by Sophie Grieser
Police & Fire
20-Year-Old Woman Killed, 2 Others Critically Injured In Crash On Long Island 20-Year-Old Woman Killed, 2 Others Critically Injured In Crash On Long Island
20-Year-Old Woman Killed, 2 Others Critically Injured In Crash On Long Island A young woman was killed and two others suffered critical injuries after a single-vehicle overnight crash on Long Island. It happened around 4:25 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 17 in Rockville Centre. Click here for a new, updated story - New Update: ID Released For Woman Killed In Rockville Centre Crash According to Nassau County Police detectives, a 20-year-old man operating a 2010 Nissan Altima was traveling southbound on Peninsula Boulevard near the Southern State Parkway when he lost control of his vehicle and struck several trees.  A 20-year-old female passenger was pronou…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Man Killed In Southern State Parkway Hit-Run On Long Island Man Killed In Southern State Parkway Hit-Run On Long Island
Man Killed In Southern State Parkway Hit-Run On Long Island A man was walking on the side of the Southern State Parkway when an unknown person hit him with their car, leaving him dead on the parkway shoulder, police said. It happened in the early morning hours of Wednesday, Aug. 23 near exit 15 in Hempstead, according to New York State police. At approximately 3:50 a.m., 72-year-old Queens resident Vincent Lashley was reportedly seen walking in the roadway. He was struck by a vehicle that fled in an unknown direction. Lashley was lying dead on the right lane and shoulder of the road by the time police arrived at the scene. The investigation i…

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by Sophie Grieser
Traffic
Lane, Ramp Closures Scheduled On Southern State Parkway, More Across Long Island Lane, Ramp Closures Scheduled On Southern State Parkway, More Across Long Island
Lane, Ramp Closures Scheduled On Southern State Parkway, More Across Long Island Transportation officials announced closures which will affect parts of the Northern State, Southern State, and Meadowbrook State Parkways. From Tuesday, Aug. 15 to Thursday, Aug. 17, the following areas in the town of Hempstead will be shut down from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., according to the New York State Department of Transportation: The Exit M6E ramp from northbound Meadowbrook Parkway to eastbound Southern State Parkway; The Exit 23 ramp from eastbound Southern Parkway to Meadowbrook Road and the entrance ramp from Meadowbrook Road to eastbound Southern Parkway; The Exit 24S ramp from east…

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by Sophie Grieser
Traffic
Meadowbrook State Parkway Ramp Shut Down For Maintenance On Long Island Meadowbrook State Parkway Ramp Shut Down For Maintenance On Long Island
Meadowbrook State Parkway Ramp Shut Down For Maintenance On Long Island Transportation officials have announced a new roadway closure for maintenance on the Meadowbrook State Parkway. On Thursday, July 27, the Exit M6W ramp from northbound Meadowbrook State Parkway to the westbound Southern State Parkway in Hempstead will be closed, the New York State Department of Transportation announced. The closure, which will start at 10 p.m. and end at 5 a.m. Friday, July 28, is scheduled "to facilitate highway maintenance," the DOT said. In the meantime, drivers are encouraged to use Exit M6E for the Southern State Parkway, eastbound to Exit 24N for Merrick Avenue, th…

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by Sophie Grieser
Police & Fire
Update: 20-Year-Old Missing Since April ID'd After Remains Found Off Southern State In Islip Update: 20-Year-Old Missing Since April ID'd After Remains Found Off Southern State In Islip
Update: 20-Year-Old Missing Since April ID'd After Remains Found Off Southern State In Islip Skeletal remains found off a stretch of the Southern State Parkway have been identified as a 20-year-old who has been missing since April. Isaiah Henriquez, age 20, of West Babylon had last been seen on Saturday, April 8. On Thursday, July 13 at around 7:15 a.m., New York State Police troopers responded to a call of the remains found off the parkway eastbound in the wooded area around Exit 40 in the town of Islip. The New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) and Forensic Identification Unit (FIU) responded. Late Saturday afternoon, July 15, state police announced that …

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Fatal Crash: Huntington Station 38-Year-Old's Vehicle Slams Into Sign On Southern State Parkway Fatal Crash: Huntington Station 38-Year-Old's Vehicle Slams Into Sign On Southern State Parkway
Fatal Crash: Huntington Station 38-Year-Old's Vehicle Slams Into Sign On Southern State Parkway Police are investigating a late-night single-vehicle crash on Long Island. It happened just before midnight Saturday, July 1 on the westbound side of the Southern State Parkway near Exit 15 in Hempstead. Herving Armand, age 38, of Huntington Station, was riding a 2009 Suzuki motorcycle when it went off the roadway and struck a sign, killing him instantly, New York State Police said. This crash is under investigation and the State Police is asking for any witnesses or anyone with information to call 631-756-3300. In addition to troopers, other state police agencies res…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Fatal Crash: 61-Year-Old ID'd As Victim On Southern State Parkway Fatal Crash: 61-Year-Old ID'd As Victim On Southern State Parkway
Fatal Crash: 61-Year-Old ID'd As Victim On Southern State Parkway A Long Island man has been killed in a crash that occurred on the Southern State Parkway, authorities announced.  According to New York State Police, 61-year-old Peter Kent was traveling east on the parkway on Thursday, June 8 just before 3 p.m. The crash happened near Exit 32 in Oyster Bay.   Police reported that a preliminary investigation found Kent's 2021 Chevrolet Silverado had left the roadway, striking the center rail, before making its way back across all lanes of traffic onto the parkway's right shoulder and hitting a tree.  Kent was transported to Good Samari…

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by Sophie Grieser
News
Deadly DWI Crash: Bay Shore Man Gets Prison For High-Speed Wreck That Killed 19-Year-Old Deadly DWI Crash: Bay Shore Man Gets Prison For High-Speed Wreck That Killed 19-Year-Old
Deadly DWI Crash: Bay Shore Man Gets Prison For High-Speed Wreck That Killed 19-Year-Old A 21-year-old man will spend years in prison for causing a high-speed, drunk-driving crash on a Long Island highway that left his passenger dead. Jhonny Chavarria-Argueta, of Bay Shore, was sentenced to four to 12 years behind bars in Suffolk County Court on Thursday, June 1. It followed his guilty plea to manslaughter and other charges in the death of 19-year-old Jessica Gonzalez, of Commack, in September 2022. Earlier Report: 'Reckless, Callous': Bay Shore Man Indicted For DWI Crash That Killed 20-Year-Old, DA Says According to the Suffolk County DA’s office, Chavarria-Argueta was …

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by Michael Mashburn
News
Police Ramping Up Patrols On Southern State Parkway Police Ramping Up Patrols On Southern State Parkway
Police Ramping Up Patrols On Southern State Parkway With the summer season quickly approaching, New York State Police will increase patrols, including DWI checkpoints and enforcement details, on the Southern State Parkway. State police say the patrols are part of a push to "decrease serious and fatal crashes on the parkway." The extra patrols will target high-incident areas on numerous stretches of the Southern State Parkway during peak days and "times when these crashes occur," state police said. Troopers will be looking for aggressive drivers, speeders, drunk/drugged drivers, as well as distracted drivers. "Tragedies on our public roadwa…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
‘Cowardly’ High-Speed Crash: Bay Shore Man Pleads Guilty To DWI, Manslaughter ‘Cowardly’ High-Speed Crash: Bay Shore Man Pleads Guilty To DWI, Manslaughter
‘Cowardly’ High-Speed Crash: Bay Shore Man Pleads Guilty To DWI, Manslaughter A 21-year-old man could face up to 12 years behind bars for driving under the influence and getting into a high-speed crash that killed his passenger. Jhonny Chavarria-Argueta, of Bay Shore, pleaded guilty to the charges against him on Thursday, April 20,  the Suffolk County District Attorney announced. Earlier Report: 'Reckless, Callous': Bay Shore Man Indicted For DWI Crash That Killed 20-Year-Old, DA Says The September 2022 incident killed Jessica Gonzalez, age 19, of Commack. She was a passenger in the car and was ejected after Chavarria-Argueta lost control of the vehicle. “Th…

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by Sophie Grieser
News
ID Released For 17-Year-Old Killed In Southern State Parkway Crash In Babylon ID Released For 17-Year-Old Killed In Southern State Parkway Crash In Babylon
ID Released For 17-Year-Old Killed In Southern State Parkway Crash In Babylon The identity of a teenager killed in a crash earlier this week on Long Island has been released. It happened around 1:30 a.m. Sunday, March 18 on the westbound Southern State Parkway between exits 36 and 37, in Babylon. A preliminary investigation revealed a 2009 Nissan Altima, driven by a 16-year-old, was traveling westbound when the car left the roadway and struck trees and brush on the north shoulder, New York State Police said. The 17-year-old front passenger died at the scene. He's now been identified as Osmar Vasquez of West Babylon. The driver was transported to a local hospital in…

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by Joe Lombardi