Boy, 7, Killed In Hit-Run Long Island Crash Boy, 7, Killed In Hit-Run Long Island Crash
Boy, 7, Killed In Hit-Run Long Island Crash Click here for an updated story: ID Released For 7-Year-Old Killed In Hit-Run Long Island Crash An investigation is underway after a 7-year-old boy was killed in a hit-and-run Long Island crash overnight. The boy wandered out of his residence in Mastic unattended and walked onto eastbound Route 27, between Exit 58 and Exit 59 Sunday, May 31 at approximately 10:15 p.m., Suffolk County Police said. The child was then struck by a motor vehicle that fled the scene. The boy was transported to Long Island Community Hospital in East Patchogue where he was pronounced dead. Detectiv…
Good Samaritan Rescues Long Island Man After Falling Off Boat Good Samaritan Rescues Long Island Man After Falling Off Boat
Good Samaritan Rescues Long Island Man After Falling Off Boat A Good Samaritan saved the day after a Long Island man fell overboard from a boat. It happened on Saturday, April 25 at approximately 9:10 a.m. at Bellport Bay in Bellport. A Medford man was operating a 39-foot Contender boat when he attempted to navigate a turn, was hit by a wake from a passing vessel and fell into the water, Suffolk County Police said. The man, who was not wearing a lifejacket, treaded water for approximately 15 minutes before he was rescued by Matthew Honce, of East Patchogue, who pulled the victim onto his 20-foot Grady-White vessel. Marine Bureau …
Motorcyclist Killed In Fiery Crash At Long Island Intersection Motorcyclist Killed In Fiery Crash At Long Island Intersection
Motorcyclist Killed In Fiery Crash At Long Island Intersection A man was killed when a motorcycle burst into flames after crashing into a Jeep at a Long Island intersection. It happened on Tuesday, April 7 at around 8:21 p.m. in Mastic. Kristen Conrad, 31, of Manorville, was driving a 2006 Jeep Liberty southbound on Mastic Road, when the vehicle made a left turn onto Eleanor Avenue in the path of two northbound motorcycles, Suffolk County Police said. The motorcycles were operated by Bernard Lafayette, 31, of Mastic, in front and Walter Mason, 35, of Mastic, behind.  The motorcycle operated by Lafayette crashed into the Jeep, accord…
COVID-19: Stop & Shop Donating 5,000 Meals Daily To Metro NY, Boston Hospitals COVID-19: Stop & Shop Donating 5,000 Meals Daily To Metro NY, Boston Hospitals
Covid-19: Stop & Shop Donating 5,000 Meals Daily To Metro NY, Boston Hospitals Stop & Shop is entering the fight against novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and will provide thousands of fresh meals to frontline healthcare workers in metro New York and Boston hospitals. The grocery store-giant announced this week that it plans to donate 5,000 meals daily to first responders at hospitals caring for COVID-19 patients. The donations were expected to start immediately as of Friday, April 3. In New York, meals will be provided to Mount Sinai Hospital in East Harlem, Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital in Oceanside, and Long Island Community Hospital in Suffolk County. “Medic…
ID Released For Man Killed In Two-Vehicle Long Island Crash ID Released For Man Killed In Two-Vehicle Long Island Crash
ID Released For Man Killed In Two-Vehicle Long Island Crash A Long Island man who was killed in a two-vehicle crash has been identified. It happened on Friday, Feb. 28 at approximately 9:45 p.m. in North Bellport, Suffolk County Police said. Henry Dittmer, 77, of Bay Shore, was driving a 2017 Lincoln sedan eastbound on eastbound Sunrise Highway (Route 27), west of Exit 55, in North Bellport when the vehicle was struck from behind by a 2017 GMC Sierra at approximately 9:45 p.m., police said. The Lincoln veered off the roadway into the center median and struck the divider, police said. The GMC continued eastbound for approximately 100 …
Man Killed In Two-Vehicle Long Island Crash Man Killed In Two-Vehicle Long Island Crash
Man Killed In Two-Vehicle Long Island Crash Click here for an updated story: ID Released For Man Killed In Two-Vehicle Long Island Crash A man was killed in a two-vehicle crash overnight on Long Island. It happened on Friday, Feb. 28 at approximately 9:45 p.m. in North Bellport, Suffolk County Police said. Henry Dittmer, 77, of Bay Shore, was driving a 2017 Lincoln sedan eastbound on eastbound Sunrise Highway (Route 27), west of Exit 55, in North Bellport when the vehicle was struck from behind by a 2017 GMC Sierra at approximately 9:45 p.m., police said. The Lincoln veered off the roadway into the center me…
Man Hit, Killed By Car While Walking Along Long Island Roadway Man Hit, Killed By Car While Walking Along Long Island Roadway
Man Hit, Killed By Car While Walking Along Long Island Roadway A man walking along a Long Island roadway was killed after being struck by a car overnight. It happened on Wednesday, Feb. 26 approximately 8:15 p.m. in Shirley. Vincent Roscigno, 22, of Shirley, was driving a 2018 Hyundai sedan southbound on William Floyd Parkway, on the Sunrise Highway overpass, when the vehicle struck the victim in the roadway.  The victim, identified as Jordon Hubbard, 25, of Shirley, was transported to Long Island Community Hospital in East Patchogue where he was pronounced dead. Roscigno was not injured. The Hyundai was impounded for a safety check. Detec…
Man Hit By BMW, Shot Behind Row Of Long Island Businesses Man Hit By BMW, Shot Behind Row Of Long Island Businesses
Man Hit By BMW, Shot Behind Row Of Long Island Businesses Police are investigating an incident during which a man was struck by a vehicle and then shot, leading to school lockouts on Long Island. According to detectives, the incident took place around 10:20 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 11, in Patchogue, said the Suffolk County Police. During the incident, a 35-year-old man was struck by a BMW and then shot by the driver of the vehicle.  Detectives believe the incident is related to an earlier dispute, police said. The incident occurred in an alley located off South Ocean Avenue, just south of Main Street.  The victim was transported to Long Is…
Shooting Puts Long Island Schools On Lockout Shooting Puts Long Island Schools On Lockout
Shooting Puts Long Island Schools On Lockout The shooting of a man put local schools on a lockout for a short time on Long Island. The man was found shot behind some businesses around 10:20 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 11, in Patchogue, Suffolk County Police said. He was transported to Long Island Community Hospital in East Patchogue for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, police said. Officers on the scene said the location of the shooting is an area behind businesses on South Ocean Avenue in the area of Main Street. Patchogue-Medford schools were on a temporary lockout after police notified them of the shooting, according to a…
ID Released For Long Island Man Struck, Killed By Pickup Truck ID Released For Long Island Man Struck, Killed By Pickup Truck
ID Released For Long Island Man Struck, Killed By Pickup Truck The identity has been released of a man in a wheelchair who was struck and killed by a pickup truck while he was crossing a busy Long Island intersection. It happened Monday, Feb. 10 at approximately 8:40 p.m. in Patchogue. The man, now identified as Harold Ferreri, 62, was crossing Waverly Avenue, approximately 200 feet south of Gateway Boulevard, when he was struck by a 2003 Dodge Ram Pickup being driven by Santiago Diaz of Central Islip.  Ferreri, who was un-domiciled, was transported to Long Island Community Hospital in East Patchogue where he was pronounced dead. Diaz,…
Man Struck, Killed By Pickup Truck On Long Island Man Struck, Killed By Pickup Truck On Long Island
Man Struck, Killed By Pickup Truck On Long Island Click here for an updated story: ID Released For Long Island Man Struck, Killed By Pickup Truck A man in a wheelchair crossing a busy Long Island intersection was struck and killed by a pickup truck. It happened Monday, Feb. 10 at approximately 8:40 p.m.  in Patchogue. The man was crossing Waverly Avenue, approximately 200 feet south of Gateway Boulevard, when he was struck by a 2003 Dodge Ram Pickup being driven by Santiago Diaz of Central Islip.  The victim, 62, of Patchogue, whose name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin, was transported to Long Is…
Long Island Man Accused In Fatal DWI Crash Arraigned On 24 Counts Long Island Man Accused In Fatal DWI Crash Arraigned On 24 Counts
Long Island Man Accused In Fatal DWI Crash Arraigned On 24 Counts A man who was allegedly drunk when he was involved in a fatal motor vehicle crash on Long Island after being released from police custody has been charged in a 24-count indictment. On Sunday, Jan. 12, at approximately 4 a.m., Bellport resident Jordan Randolph, 40, allegedly struck and killed 27-year-old Jonathan Flores-Maldonado on the William Floyd Parkway in Shirley. Randolph was driving a 2014 Cadillac north on William Floyd Parkway when his vehicle rear-ended a 2015 Ford just south of Rose Executive Boulevard, Suffolk County Police said. At the time of the crash, Randolph was alle…