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NY 'Hero' Dies Saving Drowning Child: 'Was Life Of Every Party'
Jamie Lambros died a hero. The 48-year-old New York resident, from Long Island's Deer Park, died Monday, Oct. 7, while trying to save a young boy and his mother in the waters of Bermuda. Lambros was enjoying a family vacation at Horseshoe Bay Beach when he noticed the 10-year-old boy struggling and went in after him, his friend, Chris Pompeo, said on Facebook. The child and his mother survived, but Lambros drowned. “In his final moments, Jamie showed the courage and selflessness that those who knew him will always remember,” relatives said on a GoFundMe campaign to help with funeral expens…
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Salon Crash: Alleged Drunk Driver Who Killed Off-Duty Cop, 3 Others In NY Charged With Murder
An alleged drunk driver who crashed his SUV into a New York nail salon, killing four people, including a police officer, was charged with murder. Long Island resident Steven Schwally, age 64, of Dix Hills, was formally indicted on four counts of second-degree murder, plus 24 other felonies and nine misdemeanors, in Suffolk County Court on Thursday, Aug. 1 District Attorney Raymond Tierney said Schwally had just left a liquor store and was intoxicated when he crashed his SUV into Hawaii Nail & Spa, located in Deer Park on Grand Boulevard, going nearly 80 miles per hour on Friday, June 28…
Obituaries
'Tragic Loss': Newlywed Officer Killed In NY Salon Crash Remembered For 'Bravery, Compassion'
Tributes are pouring in for a beloved NYPD officer who was killed alongside three others in an alleged drunk driving crash at a New York nail salon. Emilia Rennhack was off duty and getting her nails done when an SUV came barreling through the front window of Long Island’s Hawaii Nail & Spa, located in Deer Park on Commack Road, on Friday afternoon, June 28. Rennhack was pronounced dead at the scene alongside the salon’s owner, Jiancai Chen, age 37, of Bayside, Queens, according to Suffolk County Police. Also killed were Yan Xu, age 41, and Meizi Zhang, age 50, both of Flushing, Queens.…
Business
Salon Tragedy: Video Shows Alleged Drunk Driver Crash Into NY Business, Killing Cop, 3 Others
Newly released video shows the moment an alleged drunk driver crashed his SUV into a New York nail salon, killing four people, including a police officer, and injuring nine others. The Long Island incident happened at around 4:30 p.m. Friday, June 28, in the hamlet of Deer Park. Suffolk County Police said Steven Schwally, age 64, of Dix Hills, was speeding southbound through a Kohl’s parking lot, near Commack Road and Grand Boulevard, before he crossed Grand Boulevard and crashed through the front window of Hawaii Nail & Spa. Earlier Report: IDs Released Of 4 Killed, Including C…
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IDs Released Of 4 Killed, Including Off-Duty
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Cop, 9 Injured In Alleged DWI Crash At Store
The identities have been released of four people killed, including a police officer, and nine injured after an allegedly drunk driver crashed an SUV into a shop at a New York strip mall. The incident happened on Long Island around 4:30 p.m. Friday, June 28, in the hamlet of Deer Park. According to Suffolk County Police, the driver, Steven Schwally, age 64, of Dix Hills, was driving a 2020 Chevy Traverse southbound at a high rate of speed through the parking lot in front of 421 Commack Road. He then crossed over Grand Boulevard and continued through the parking lot of 794 Grand B…
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Man Charged With DWI After SUV Crashes Into NY Store, Killing 4, Injuring 9
A man has been charged with driving while intoxicated after authorities say he crashed a vehicle into a shop at a New York strip mall, killing four people and injuring nine others. Click here for a new, updated story - IDs Released Of 4 Killed, Including Off-Duty Cop, 9 Injured In Alleged DWI Crash At NY Store The incident happened on Long Island around 4:30 p.m. Friday, June 28, in the hamlet of Deer Park. According to Suffolk County Police, the man was driving a 2020 Chevy Traverse southbound at a high rate of speed through the parking lot in front of 421 Commack Road. He then cr…
Police & Fire
4 Killed, 9 Injured After Vehicle Crashes Into NY Store
Four people were killed and nine others injured after an SUV crashed into a store in New York. Click here for a new, updated story: Man Charged With DWI After SUV Crashes Into Long Island Store, Killing 4, Injuring 9 The Long Island incident happened around 4:30 p.m. Friday, June 28, in Suffolk County in the hamlet of Deer Park. The business, Hawaii Nail and Spa, is located in a strip mall at 796 Grand Blvd. All four killed were inside the salon, according to ABC 7, which is reporting that the driver was partially conscious and rushed to the hospital. The vehicle nearly came…
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Standout NY College Football Player ID'd As Man Struck, Killed By Train
Authorities have identified the man who was struck and killed by a Long Island Rail Road train. The incident happened at around 3:45 p.m. Tuesday, May 23, west of the Wyandanch station, near the intersection of Long Island Avenue and Straight Path. On Thursday, May 25, the victim was identified as 30-year-old Demetrius Houanche, of Deer Park, an MTA spokesperson told Daily Voice. Earlier Report: Person Struck, Killed By Train Near LIRR Station In Wyandanch Houanche had been on the tracks illegally and was struck by an eastbound train, the spokesperson said. The incident halted servi…
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Officer Dies After Being Shot During Attempted Robbery With Suspect Caught In Hudson Valley
An NYPD Officer from Long Island shot in the head during a robbery in Brooklyn while he was attempting to purchase an SUV has died from his injuries in a case in which the suspect was apprehended in the Hudson Valley. Adeed Fayaz, age 26, of Deer Park in Suffolk County died Tuesday, Feb. 7 at Brookdale Hospital, according to the NYPD. Fayaz was shot as he and his brother-in-law, went to purchase a Honda Pilot in Brooklyn around 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 4 in the area of 472 Ruby St., NYPD said. His death comes a day after the alleged shooter, Randy Jones, age 38, of Manhattan, was nabbed…
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New Update: IDs Released For Officer Shot In Head, Suspect Caught At Hudson Valley Days Inn
The NYPD officer from Long Island who was shot attempting to buy an SUV has been identified and a suspect has been arrested at a Hudson Valley Days Inn. NYPD Officer Adeed Fayaz, age 26, of Deer Park, in Suffolk County, is in "grave condition," and "fighting for his life," at Brookdale Hospital, said Keechant Sewell, NYC Police Commissioner. His alleged assailant, identified as Randy Jones, age 38, of Manhattan, was tracked by NYPD officers in a 2010 Acura to Rockland County and the Days Inn in Nanuet, said NYPD Chief of Detectives James Essig. Fayaz, who was off-duty, was shot a…
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Officer Shot After Arranging To Pick Up Car Through Facebook
Police are searching for a gunman who opened fire on an off-duty NYPD officer, critically wounding him, as he attempted to purchase a vehicle. The officer, who has not been named, went to purchase the vehicle that was posted in a Facebook Marketplace ad around 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 4 in the area of 472 Ruby St., said New York City Police. When the officer and his brother-in-law arrived, a man almost immediately pulled out a gun and demanded the money, said the NYPD. The officer had reportedly brought $24,000 to the meet to purchase a Honda Pilot. The officer pulled his weapon…
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Man Wins $1M New York Lottery Prize
A Long Island man claimed a $1 million lottery prize. Carlos Moran Jr., of Deer Park, won his prize after matching the first five numbers selected in the Monday, June 13, Powerball drawing, the New York Lottery said. Moran received his prize as a single, lump-sum payment of $651,000 after required withholdings, NY Lottery said. The winning numbers for the drawing were: 02 27 42 44 51 Powerball 25, the lottery said. “This is truly a blessing,” he told NY Lottery after claiming his prize. The winning ticket was purchased at Deer Hills Service LLC, which is located at 1985 Deer Park Ave. in…
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8 NY Members Of Genovese, Bonanno Families Facing Charges, Including PD Detective, Feds Say
Eight New York members of organized crime families, including six from Long Island, are among nine men who have been charged by federal authorities with racketeering and related offenses. The charging documents were unsealed on Tuesday, Aug. 16 in federal court in Brooklyn, naming the suspects, including a Nassau County police detective, from the Bonanno and Genovese organized crime families, said Breon Peace, US Attorney for the Eastern District of New York. “Today’s arrests of members from two La Cosa Nostra crime families demonstrate that the Mafia continues to pollut…
Lifestyle
$1,000,000 Powerball Ticket Sold At NY Service Station
A $1 million winning Powerball ticket was sold at a Long Island service station. The second-prize winning ticket was sold at Deer Hills Service LLC, located at 1985 Deer Park Ave. in Deer Park, New York Lottery announced on Monday, June 13. Another second-prize winning ticket was sold in Illinois, NY Lottery said. There was no first-place winner in the jackpot of $244,300,000.
Business
MrBeast Burger, Delivery-Only Fast-Food Restaurant Chain, Catching On In NY
A delivery-only burger chain created by a YouTuber with millions of subscribers is catching on in New York. MrBeast Burger was created by Jimmy Donaldson, who has more than 94 million subscribers on his MrBeast YouTube channel, in partnership with Virtual Dining Concepts. The business operates out of other restaurants' kitchens, and its burgers are available to order through food delivery apps. The menu includes burgers, chicken sandwiches, and Impossible burgers. The locations have expanded across the United States, including an expanding number of locations in New York. According…
Weather
Nor'easter: Here's A Brand-New Rundown Of Snowfall Totals From Throughout Region
Snowfall totals from the powerful Nor'easter that slammed the region ranged from more than two feet to several inches. Here are totals from the National Weather Service and other reports from at or around sunset on Saturday, Jan. 29. If you don't see your hometown, leave the total by posting a comment below. New York New York City Central Park, 8.3 inches Nassau County Elmont, 17.3 inches Jericho, 12 inches Levittown, 19.2 inches Massapequa, 16 inches Plainedge, 16 inches Seaford, 12 inches Syosset, 14 inches Wantagh, 14 inches Suffolk County Amit…
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Man Buys Winning $5 Million NY Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket At 7-Eleven Store
Meet New York's newest millionaire. Long Island resident Rory Fabian, of Saint James in Suffolk County, has claimed his $5,000,000 top prize on the New York Lottery’s $5,000,000 Riches scratch-off game. The ticket was purchased at 7-Eleven at 2160 Deer Park Ave. in Deer Park. “I am out-of-my-mind happy,” said Fabian after claiming his ticket. Fabian received his $5,000,000 as a single lump-sum payment of $3,255,000 after required withholdings.
Obituaries
Westchester Born, Raised, Deer Park Resident Thomas Carlucci Never Wasted A Minute
Thomas Carlucci died on Thursday, June 3. He was 85 years old. Tom was born on Sept. 8, 1935 to William Carlucci and Catherine (Yusi) Carlucci. Born and raised in Port Chester, he resided in Deer Park in his later years. Tom was the proud co-owner of Carlucci Sanitation, a fourth-generation family-run business he operated with his brother Gene until 1987. He leaves behind four children, two sons and two daughters: Tom Carlucci and his wife Lori, Robert Carlucci and his wife Pam, Deborah Carlucci and Cheryl Bozinis and her husband Billy. Tom enjoyed spending time with his …
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Here's How Much Snowfall Has Fallen So Far From Slow-Moving, Two-Day Storm
More snowfall is expected overnight into Friday, Feb. 19 from the slow-moving system barreling through the region. But the brunt of accumulation has fallen by nightfall on Thursday, Feb. 18. Here is a sampling of just some totals reported from areas in the region as of 8 p.m. Thursday. Add your hometown now by simply leaving a comment. These reports are from the National Weather Service and submissions. New York New York City Central Park, 3.5 inches Nassau County Carle Place, 4 inches Massapequa, 5 inches Suffolk County Deer Park, 6 inches Smithtown, 4.5 inches Westcheste…
Schools
Covid-
19: 107 NY School Districts Have Not Submitted Plans For In-Person Learning, State Says
Click here for an updated story - COVID-19: Cuomo Aide Responds After Some Schools Say They Did Submit In-Person Reopening Plans With the academic year fast approaching, some New York school districts still have not submitted their reopening plans for in-person learning during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Before reopening, all 749 school districts in New York had to submit their reopening plan that includes guidance on how they plan to handle potential remote learning, testing, and contact tracing for teachers and students. However, as of Monday, Aug. 10, New York Gov. …
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Covid-
19: Liquor Licenses Of Four NY Bars Suspended For Violations Of State Pandemic Guidelines
Four bars in New York to have their liquor licenses suspended for violating the state’s guidance during the COVID-19 crisis. Secrets Gentleman’s Club in Deer Park on Long Island and three locations in Queens were found in violation of the state’s social distancing and occupancy mandates, and have been shut down as health officials ramp up enforcement on the state’s guidelines. Related story - COVID-19: Travelers From 10 More States Added To NY/NJ/CT Quarantine List, Bringing Total To 31 State guidance under the reopening plan allows for licensed establishments to offer alco…
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Missing 75-Year-Old Man Found
Update: A 75-year-old man who went missing has been located him. Long Island resident Joseph Pappalardi, a 75-year-old vulnerable adult with dementia, was last seen by his wife leaving their Old Country Road residence in Deer Park at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 24, Suffolk County Police said. On Tuesday night, Feb. 25, Suffolk County Police announced Pappalardi had been located, unharmed Original report: A 75-year-old man has gone missing and authorities are asking the public's help in locating him. Long Island resident Joseph Pappalardi, a 75-year-old vulnerable adult with dementia who …
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Missing 75-Year-Old Man Found
Click here for an updated story: Missing 75-Year-Old Man Found A 75-year-old man has gone missing and authorities are asking the public's help in locating him. Long Island resident Joseph Pappalardi, a 75-year-old vulnerable adult with dementia who may be in need of medical attention, was last seen by his wife leaving their Old Country Road residence in Deer Park at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 24, Suffolk County Police said. Pappalardi spoke with his wife via telephone at approximately 6:30 p.m. that day and indicated he was in Massapequa, however, he failed to return home that nig…
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Father Arrested For Abducting Baby, Leading To
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Update: The man who took his 6-month-old son without permission on Long Island, leading to an AMBER Alert being issued, has been apprehended. Bryan Quinteros, 19, was arrested on Thursday, Sept. 19 following the abduction in Deer Park on Wednesday, Sept. 18, Suffolk County Police said. Quinteros was arrested in Uniondale with the assistance of the Nassau County Police Department, according to Suffolk County Police. Quinteros was charged with criminal contempt and endangering the welfare of a child. He will be held overnight at the First Precinct and is scheduled for arraignment at Fi…
Police & Fire
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Alert Update: 6-Month-Old Taken By Father Without Permission Has Been Located, Police Say
Update: Daniel Quinteros, the 6-month old baby who was reported missing 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, has been located unharmed when an acquaintance brought the baby to his mother’s Long Island house, police said. The father, Bryan Quinteros, has not been located according to Suffolk County Police, where the incident occurred in Deer Park. Original report: A New York State AMBER Alert has been issued after a 6-month old baby was taken by his father without permission, according to police. Following a physical altercation with the baby’s mother on Long Island at approximately 2:30 p.m. …
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Amber
Alert Update: 6-Month-Old Taken By Father Without Permission Has Been Located, Police Say
Update: Daniel Quinteros, the 6-month old baby who was reported missing 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, has been located unharmed when an acquaintance brought the baby to his mother’s Long Island house, police said. The father, Bryan Quinteros, has not been located according to Suffolk County Police, where the incident occurred in Deer Park. Original report: A New York State AMBER Alert has been issued after a 6-month old baby was taken by his father without permission, according to police. Following a physical altercation with the baby’s mother on Long Island at approximately 2:30 p.m. …
Police & Fire
Ex-Met Wally Backman, Long Island Ducks Manager, Charged In Domestic Dispute
Former Mets second baseman Wally Backman, now manager of the Long Island Ducks professional baseball club, was arrested following a fight with a woman on Long Island, police said. Officers responded to a call of a domestic dispute around 7:45 a.m., Friday, Aug. 30, said the Riverhead Police. During an investigation, the woman -- who is reportedly Backman's girlfriend -- told police that Backman, 59, of Deer Park, pushed her against a wall and then grabbed and twisted her left hand, causing injuries that required medical attention, according to a criminal complaint obtained by the Riverhead …
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Newly Signed NY Boat Safety Law Honors Memory Of 11-Year-Old Girl
New legislation has been signed into law improving boating safety in honor of an 11-year-old girl who died in a 2005 accident. Brianna’s Law was signed by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo this week, which will phase in requirements that all operators of watercraft must complete a state-approved boating safety course. The law is named after 11-year-old Brianna Lieneck, of Deer Park in Suffolk County who died off the coast of Long Island when her family’s boat was struck by another vessel at around 9 p.m. on Aug. 17, 2005, in the Great South Bay. “(This law) protects the operator o…
Police & Fire
Westchester Man Charged In Burglary At Upstate Gas Station
Two men are facing charges after allegedly breaking into an upstate New York gas station and stealing cash, cigarettes and lottery tickets, police said. New York State Police troopers were dispatched to the Citgo gas station on Rigor Hill Road in Austerlitz at approximately 7:20 a.m. on Saturday, June 15, where there was a reported burglary. The investigation into the break-in led to the arrests of Omar Hassan, 28, of Cortlandt, and Jonathan Barham, 30, of Deer Park, who allegedly entered the building to steal cigarettes, lottery tickets and money from an ATM. Troopers tracked the two men…
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