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Man Killed During Officer-Involved Shooting On Long Island
Police are investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting on Long Island.
The shooting took place around 10:45 p.m., Thursday, May 20 in the area of Bauer Avenue in Manorville after a Suffolk County officer responded to a 911 call reporting a suspicious person on the back seat of a vehicle, said the Suffolk County Police.
Upon arrival, the officer located the vehicle, and the man inside the vehicle, said police.
The officer began talking with the man, and a struggle ensued, according to police, who said the officer fired his gun, striking the man.
The man, whose identity has not be…
Long Island Trio Nabbed For Buying Alcohol For Two Children, Police Say
Three Long Island men were arrested by state police for allegedly purchasing drinks for two children under the age of 17.
Suffolk County residents Travis W. Gast, age 34, of East Quogue; Mateusz Pieta, age 22, of Baiting Hollow, and Matthew J. Murcott, age 29, of Manorville, were arrested on Tuesday, April 13, and charged with endangering the welfare of a child under 17, said New York State Police Trooper Daniel Ahlgrim.
The arrests came after state police received a report about an incident that occurred on Saturday, Feb. 27, where the three men endangered two children by purcha…
Man Dies From Injuries After Being Struck By Car Near Long Island Intersection
A man has died from his injuries less than a week after he was seriously injured after he was struck by a vehicle near a Long Island intersection.
The incident happened just after 8 p.m. Thursday, March 25 in Mastic.
Jonathan Soltan, age 24, of Manorville, was driving a 2009 Mazda 6 northbound on Titmus Drive when his car struck Jose Manuel Diaz Orellana, age 31, of Mastic, Suffolk County Police said.
Diaz, who was crossing the street when he was hit, was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital in critical condition, according to police.
On Tuesday morning, March 30, p…
Man Seriously Injured After Being Struck By Car Near Long Island Intersection
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A man was seriously injured after he was struck by a vehicle near a Long Island intersection.
The incident happened just after 8 p.m. Thursday, March 25 in Mastic.
Jonathan Soltan, age 24, of Manorville, was driving a 2009 Mazda 6 northbound on Titmus Drive when his car struck Jose Manuel Diaz, age 31, of Mastic, Suffolk County Police said.
Diaz, who was crossing the street when he was hit, was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital in critical condition,…
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region From Nor'easter
The major, long-lasting Nor'easter slamming the region is far from over. But most areas have seen the brunt of snowfall from the system.
Here are some totals from the National Weather Service and other reports. If you don't see your hometown, leave the total by posting a comment below.
New York
New York City
Central Park, 17 inches
Nassau County
Garden City, 13 inches
Syosset, 15.3 inches
West Hempstead, 14.5 inches
Suffolk County
Islip, 16 inches
Manorville, 14 inches
Smithtown, 15 inches
Westchester County
Armonk, 18.5 inches
Harrison, 24 inches
Irvington, 20…
