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Long Island Man Killed After Crash Involving Overturned Jeep Long Island Man Killed After Crash Involving Overturned Jeep
Long Island Man Killed After Crash Involving Overturned Jeep Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash that left a Long Island man dead. The victim, Kevin Nash, age 65, of Shoreham, was driving a 2010 Jeep Patriot in Bellport westbound on Martha Avenue when he suffered a medical emergency that caused him to lose control of the vehicle just east of Bellport Avenue around 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, Suffolk County Police said. The Jeep veered off the road into a wooded area and overturned, according to police. Nash was taken by South Country Ambulance to Long Island Community Hospital in Patchogue where he was pronounced dead, police said…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Alleged Uber Driver Among Five Nabbed For DWI In Overnight Long Island Detail Alleged Uber Driver Among Five Nabbed For DWI In Overnight Long Island Detail
Alleged Uber Driver Among Five Nabbed For DWI In Overnight Long Island Detail Five people, including an alleged Uber driver, have been charged with driving while intoxicated overnight during an enforcement detail on Long Island. The arrests were made Wednesday night, Nov. 24 into Thursday morning, Nov. 25 by Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office deputies. "The night before Thanksgiving is historically a night where college students are home and get together with old friends," said Suffolk County Sheriff's Department Sgt. Paul Spinella. "Sheriff Errol D. Toulon, Jr. has recently taken to social media to remind residents, young and old, to drink responsibly an…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Woman Seriously Injured After Being Hit By Compact SUV On Long Island Roadway Woman Seriously Injured After Being Hit By Compact SUV On Long Island Roadway
Woman Seriously Injured After Being Hit By Compact SUV On Long Island Roadway A pedestrian was hospitalized in serious condition after being struck by an SUV while crossing a road on Long Island. Suffolk County Police investigators said that a woman was walking across Horseblock Road at the intersection of Granny Road in Farmingville at approximately 10:55 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 23 when she was struck by a 2021 Nissan Rogue. Police said that the driver, Santos Umanzor-Velasquez, age 29, of Bellport, was uninjured, but the pedestrian - whose name has not been released - was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment of serious injuries. The crash r…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Details Released On Fatal Crash That Caused Hours-Long Long Island Expressway Closure Details Released On Fatal Crash That Caused Hours-Long Long Island Expressway Closure
Details Released On Fatal Crash That Caused Hours-Long Long Island Expressway Closure Police have released details on a fatal crash in which four others were hospitalized that caused the hours-long closure of a stretch of the Long Island Expressway. It happened Sunday, Sept.19 at around 5 a.m. in Plainview. A green 2010 Toyota Corolla four-door sedan, occupied by four males was traveling eastbound when it struck the rear of a black 2017 Honda CRV, color black, occupied only by the female operator, Nassau County Police said. Earlier story: Long Island Expressway Stretch Reopens After Hours-Long Closure Following Crash As a result of the collision, both vehicles struck …

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by Joe Lombardi
News
COVID-19: Long Island Man Charged In Takedown Of Fake Vaccination Card Conspiracy COVID-19: Long Island Man Charged In Takedown Of Fake Vaccination Card Conspiracy
Covid-19: Long Island Man Charged In Takedown Of Fake Vaccination Card Conspiracy A Long Island medical worker is facing charges for her role in running a scam to sell phony COVID-19 vaccination cards and illegally entering them into the New York State Immunization Information System database. It is alleged that Jasmine Clifford of Lyndhurst, New Jersey, sold approximately 250 forged COVID-19 cards over social media, and worked with Suffolk County resident Nadayza Barkey, of Bellport, to enter at least 10 people into the database during the peak of the pandemic, the Manhattan District Attorney announced. The DA, Cyrus Vance, Jr., noted that 13 individuals who purcha…

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by Zak Failla
News
ID Released For Woman Killed After Being Struck By Car On Long Island Roadway ID Released For Woman Killed After Being Struck By Car On Long Island Roadway
ID Released For Woman Killed After Being Struck By Car On Long Island Roadway The identity has been released of a woman who was killed in an overnight crash on a busy Long Island roadway. It happened around 9:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 22 in Bellport. The woman was pushing a shopping cart and walking westbound in the roadway on Woodside Avenue, between Station Road and Curtis Avenue, when she was struck by a 2005 Hyundai traveling westbound, Suffolk County Police said. The victim, now ID'd as Kathleen Corcoran, age 61, of North Bellport, was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner.  …

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Woman Killed After Being Struck By Car On Long Island Roadway Woman Killed After Being Struck By Car On Long Island Roadway
Woman Killed After Being Struck By Car On Long Island Roadway Click here for an updated story: ID Released For Woman Killed After Being Struck By Car On Long Island Roadway An investigation is underway after a woman was killed in an overnight crash on a busy Long Island roadway. It happened around 9:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 22 in Bellport. The woman was pushing a shopping cart and walking westbound in the roadway on Woodside Avenue, between Station Road and Curtis Avenue, when she was struck by a 2005 Hyundai traveling westbound, Suffolk County Police said. The victim, whose name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin,…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Woman Critically Injured In Chain-Reaction Crash On Busy Long Island Roadway Woman Critically Injured In Chain-Reaction Crash On Busy Long Island Roadway
Woman Critically Injured In Chain-Reaction Crash On Busy Long Island Roadway An investigation is underway after a woman was critically injured in a chain-reaction crash on a busy Long Island roadway. It happened around 9:20 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 19 in Bellport. A 2000 Nissan Maxima merged onto westbound Sunrise Highway (Route 27) from the onramp at Horseblock Road and collided with a westbound 2017 Ford F-150, Suffolk County Police said. The collision caused the Nissan to spin around and come to a stop facing eastbound in the westbound lanes, and forcing the Ford to strike the guardrail before coming to a stop several hundred feet away. A 17-year-old girl …

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Long Island Woman Driving Drunk Crashes Into Cruiser, Police Say Long Island Woman Driving Drunk Crashes Into Cruiser, Police Say
Long Island Woman Driving Drunk Crashes Into Cruiser, Police Say A woman was charged with driving while intoxicated after crashing into a police cruiser on a busy Long Island roadway, authorities announced. The incident happened Friday, July 16, at approximately 10:25 p.m. in Patchogue. An officer was in his vehicle stopped in traffic in front of 39 East Main Street, when he was struck by a 2018 Hyundai being driven by Sylvia Ebiware, age 44, of Bellport, Suffolk County Police said.  The officer was transported to Long Island Community Hospital in East Patchogue where he was treated and released. Ebiware was arrested and charged with dri…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Police Ask Public For Help Locating Men Accused Of Using Stolen Credit Card On Long Island Police Ask Public For Help Locating Men Accused Of Using Stolen Credit Card On Long Island
Police Ask Public For Help Locating Men Accused Of Using Stolen Credit Card On Long Island Police are asking the public for help identifying and locating men accused of using a stolen credit card at multiple Long Island stores in May. The stolen credit card was used at stores in Bellport, Middle Island and Patchogue on May 28, the Suffolk County Police Department said. The businesses included the Walmart at 750 Middle Country Road in Middle Island and the Home Depot at 20 Farber Drive in Bellport. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward to those who provide information that leads to an arrest. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-220-TIPS.

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by Nicole Valinote
Lifestyle
Friends Raising Funds For Funeral Of Long Island 21-Year-Old Who Died In Crash Friends Raising Funds For Funeral Of Long Island 21-Year-Old Who Died In Crash
Friends Raising Funds For Funeral Of Long Island 21-Year-Old Who Died In Crash Friends of a Long Island teen who was killed in a two-vehicle crash have started a GoFundMe effort to help raise money for his funeral. Demetrius Hall, age 21, of Bellport, was killed on Thursday, July 8, while traveling southbound on North Ocean Avenue in North Patchogue in a 2003 Honda Accord when it veered into the northbound lane and collided with a 1995 Peterbilt truck, according to police. Family friend, Stacia Brown started the fund and is asking for any help on GoFundMe which has raised more than $7,000 in several hours. To donate, click here. 

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Two-Vehicle Crash Kills 21-Year-Old Long Island Man Two-Vehicle Crash Kills 21-Year-Old Long Island Man
Two-Vehicle Crash Kills 21-Year-Old Long Island Man Police on Long Island are investigating a two-vehicle crash that killed one and injured another person. The crash took place at 2:50 p.m., Thursday, July 8, in North Patchogue, said the Suffolk County Police. Demetrius Hall, age 21, of Bellport, was traveling southbound on North Ocean Avenue in a 2003 Honda Accord when it veered into the northbound lane and collided with a 1995 Peterbilt truck, according to police. Hall was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner.  The truck driver, Dennis Frame, age 65, of Locust …

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by Kathy Reakes