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Missing Long Island 18-Year-Old Found Missing Long Island 18-Year-Old Found
Missing Long Island 18-Year-Old Found Update: An 18-year-old who went missing on Long Island has been located. Bishop Wilkerson had last been seen at his residence in East Rockaway on Second Avenue on Wednesday, Dec. 25 at 10:15 p.m., Nassau County Police said. Police announced on Thursday night, Dec. 26 that he has been found. Original report:  An 18-year-old has gone missing on Long Island and authorities are asking the public's help in locating him. Bishop Wilkerson was last seen at his residence in East Rockaway on Second Avenue on Wednesday, Dec. 25 at 10:15 p.m., Nassau County Police said. He is descri…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Missing Long Island 18-Year-Old Found Missing Long Island 18-Year-Old Found
Missing Long Island 18-Year-Old Found Update: An 18-year-old who went missing on Long Island has been located. Bishop Wilkerson had last been seen at his residence in East Rockaway on Second Avenue on Wednesday, Dec. 25 at 10:15 p.m., Nassau County Police said. Police announced on Thursday night, Dec. 26 that he has been found. Original report:  An 18-year-old has gone missing on Long Island and authorities are asking the public's help in locating him. Bishop Wilkerson was last seen at his residence in East Rockaway on Second Avenue on Wednesday, Dec. 25 at 10:15 p.m., Nassau County Police said. He is descri…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Two Long Island Store Clerks Charged With Selling Vaping Products To Minors Two Long Island Store Clerks Charged With Selling Vaping Products To Minors
Two Long Island Store Clerks Charged With Selling Vaping Products To Minors Two clerks at Long Island stores are facing charges for selling vape products to minors during a sting operation conducted by the Nassau County Police Department. As part of “Operation Vape Out,” which includes the use of underage agents to purchase restricted products, a pair of clerks in Nassau County were arrested and issued appearance tickets for selling to the minors. Shaffan Rangoonwala, 19, of Valley Stream, was cited for selling a JUUL box with four mint pods to a person under the age of 21 at the Zee Smoke Shop on Long Beach Road in Oceanside. Flushing resident Tulsidas Patel Pares…

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by Zak Failla
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Car Crashes Into Train On Tracks In East Rockaway, Suspending LIRR Service Car Crashes Into Train On Tracks In East Rockaway, Suspending LIRR Service
Car Crashes Into Train On Tracks In East Rockaway, Suspending Lirr Service At least one person was injured when a car plowed into a train in East Rockaway, causing a service nightmare for commuters. The crash took place around 3:38 p.m. at Forest Avenue and Rocklyn Avenue, said the Nassau County Police. Police said a driver hit a train, but were still at the scene and did not have much information regarding the extent of injuries. According to the Long Island Railroad, westbound service on the Long Beach branch is suspended in both directions between Lynbrook and Long Beach. Eastbound service has been restored. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Vo…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Suspect Nabbed In String Of Nassau County Burglaries Suspect Nabbed In String Of Nassau County Burglaries
Suspect Nabbed In String Of Nassau County Burglaries A suspect is in police custody in connection to a string of burglaries at housing complexes in Nassau County. Adron Douglas, 30, of Jamaica, Queens, after a subsequent investigation involving video surveillance and DNA evidence, has been identified as the person responsible for breaking into the following establishments and removing cash from within, according to Nassau County Police detectives. Tuesday, July 3, 2018, at 6:16 p.m. – Island Park Senior Citizen Housing, 347 Long Beach Road, Island Park Wednesday, July 4, 2018, at 12:07 a.m. – Crescent Apartments, 280 Atlantic Avenue, East Ro…

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by Donna Christopher
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East Rockaway Deacon Resigns Amid Allegations Of Sexual Abuse Of Minor East Rockaway Deacon Resigns Amid Allegations Of Sexual Abuse Of Minor
East Rockaway Deacon Resigns Amid Allegations Of Sexual Abuse Of Minor An East Rockaway Roman Catholic deacon has agreed to step away from his duties following allegations that he sexually abused a minor 26 years ago. The accusations against Deacon Richard W. LaRossa, 72, a deacon of the Diocese of Rockville Centre assigned to the Church of Saint Raymond of Penyafort in East Rockaway, were recently reported to the Office for the Protection of Children and Young People of the Diocese of Rockville Centre, said  Sean P. Dolan, director of communications for the diocese. Dolan said the matter has been reported to civil authorities and that LaRossa has ag…

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by Kathy Reakes