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CT Man Charged With Attempted Murder In Violent Long Island Assault: (
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A Connecticut man is facing felony charges after a brutal altercation left a Mahopac resident critically injured, Carmel Police announced in an updated release on Sunday, Dec. 8. Officers were called to the scene on Curry Road in Mahopac at 5:17 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7. They arrived to find two men in the roadway. A 44-year-old Mahopac man was unconscious with life-threatening injuries, while 32-year-old Brooks Lawrence of Connecticut was detained at the scene. The victim was airlifted to Westchester Medical Center by STAT Flight Helicopter, where he remains in critical condition. Detectiv…
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James Joins AGs Nationwide Wide Calling For Peaceful Election
New York Attorney General Letitia James and a bipartisan coalition of 50 attorneys general are calling for a peaceful election and transfer of power and condemning any potential political violence: “Regardless of the 2024 election outcome, we condemn any and all acts of violence related to its results," the coalition said. The coalition added: "A peaceful transfer of power is the highest testament to the rule of law, a tradition that stands at the heart of our nation’s stability. As Attorneys General, we affirm our commitment to protect our communities and uphold the democratic principles w…
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Owner Of Dog That Mauled 2-Year-Old Boy In Mastic Cops To Reckless Endangerment Charge
A Long Island woman formally accepted responsibility after her dog mauled a 2-year-old boy and injured the child’s uncle. Amy Willi, age 45, of Mastic, pleaded guilty to reckless endangerment in Suffolk County Court on Wednesday, Sept. 25. Prosecutors said Willi opened her front door while the boy was playing in his yard across the street in March 2023. As soon as the door opened, her dog ran outside and went toward the boy. The toddler’s uncle, who had been watching him as he played, picked him up to protect him. Moments later, the dog bit the man on his forearm, causing his nephew to fal…
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Killer Sentenced For Broad-Daylight Stabbing Of Man In Riverhead Traffic Circle
A 20-year-old man will spend decades behind bars for fatally stabbing a man in a Long Island traffic circle in broad daylight. Gelber Lopez-Perez, of Riverhead, was sentenced to 22 years in prison in Suffolk County Court on Tuesday, Sept. 10, after pleading guilty to manslaughter in the death of 26-year-old Tony Fernando Alvarado-Ajcuc. According to prosecutors, it was around 3 p.m. on June 6, 2023, when Lopez-Perez got into an argument with one of two friends he was with at Riverhead’s Grangabel Park. Earlier Report: Traffic Circle Killing: Photo Led Police To 20-Year-Old Indicted …
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Shotgun-Toting 11-Year-Old Lands Long Island Man In Handcuffs, Police Say
A Long Island man is facing criminal charges after an 11-year-old boy was seen carrying a shotgun outside his home, police said. The incident happened in Bayville, at a residence on 7th Street, at around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3. Nassau County Police said a 13-year-old boy was riding his bicycle when an 11-year-old boy carrying a shotgun came outside and told the teen to get away from his house. The bicyclist immediately returned home and reported the incident to his parents, who called 911. When officers arrived, 55-year-old Alfredo Caceres told them he does in fact own multiple firear…
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Hundreds Attend Anti-Violence Rally After Fatal Stabbing Of Cheerleader At Westchester Parade
It was a sea of pink and white balloons in downtown Mount Vernon as hundreds showed up to celebrate the life of 16-year-old Kayla Green, who was fatally stabbed during a victory parade for the high school’s basketball championship. The city held an anti-gun rally and separate vigil on Monday, April 11 in the wake of the fatal incident on Friday, April 8 that left the popular cheer captain dead. Original story - Girl Killed In Stabbing During Mount Vernon Parade Was Cheerleading Captain Green was critically stabbed by a 15-year-old assailant during the parade celebrating the Mount Vernon Hi…
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21-Year-Old College Student To Run For Assembly Seat In Hudson Valley
A college student who calls the Hudson Valley home has potentially historic ambitions for his post-graduation career. SUNY Albany senior Zak Constantine, a 21-year-old Orange County resident now living in New Windsor, announced that he is planning to run for the 99th New York State Assembly District in his hometown Hudson Valley. The 99th District includes parts of Rockland and Orange counties. It is currently represented by Republican Assemblyman Colin Schmitt. Constantine announced his campaign earlier this week and hit the ground running, collecting signatures and passing out fliers to …
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New Guidance For Reforms Issued To 500 NY Jurisdictions With Police Departments
With shootings and other crimes spiking during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is pushing for police reform throughout the state. Cuomo announced on Monday, Aug. 17 that he was sending a letter to 500 jurisdictions with police departments imploring them to work with the community on reforming police departments in the wake of George Floyd's murder. Calling the tension between police and members of the community “real and out there,” Cuomo offered a framework and topics for consideration by local police departments, elected officials and citize…
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Gang Member From Long Island Among Trio Charged With Attempted Murder Remains At Large
An alleged 18th Street gang member from Long Island is among three men facing charges for their roles in the murder of a teenager and attempted murder of rivals, U.S. Attorney Richard Donoghue announced. Jonathan “Scooby” Zelaya-Diaz, 25, of Hempstead, has been charged in Brooklyn federal court with conspiracy to commit murder and attempted murder in aid of racketeering for his alleged involvement in directing the murders of rivals. Donoghue said that Zelaya-Diaz remains at large. Queens residents Junior Zelaya-Canales, 23, a regional leader of the 18th Street gang, was charged with murder…
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New Update: Man Arrested After Shooting At Nassau County High School, Police Say
Click here for an updated story: ID Released For Man Arrested After Shooting At High School In Nassau County An unidentified man is under arrest after allegedly firing three shots into the ground at Roosevelt High School when he became upset over a landscaping issue, Nassau County Police said. The incident took place around 9 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 27, at the school at 1 Wagner Ave., when the man had words with the landscapers and then fired the shots into the ground, police said. Roosevelt High SchoolGoogle Maps street view The high school and Roosevelt Middle School were immediatel…
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Small Village In Nassau County On Edge After String Of Break-Ins
A small village in Nassau County is on edge after a string of burglaries shook the area. An alert has been issued to Williston Park residents, warning to lock doors and windows overnight following a rash of burglaries that hit the area, prompting a village-wide public meeting. The small village of approximately 7,000 residents has been plagued by a burglary spree that began on Memorial Day weekend. Since then, there has been multiple burglaries reported at various homes in the neighborhood, which are being tracked on Facebook by the community’s neighborhood watch. “ Homeowners should …
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Warning Issued After Man In Pickup Truck Exposes Himself To Teen Near West Islip HS
The West Islip School District issued a warning to parents after a man allegedly exposed himself to a student earlier this week. In a letter to parents, Bernadette Burns alerted parents of the incident, which happened on Wednesday, April 17, on Higbie Lane. The driver was described as an older male with a dark complexion, possibly in his 40s or 50s driving a late model green pickup truck. In response to the reported incident, the Suffolk County Police Department increased patrols in the area and a letter was issued to parents with safety advice: Never leave young children unattended at bu…
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