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ID Released For Man Killed When Minivan Crashes Into Pole On Long Island Expressway ID Released For Man Killed When Minivan Crashes Into Pole On Long Island Expressway
ID Released For Man Killed When Minivan Crashes Into Pole On Long Island Expressway The identity of a man who was killed in a crash on the Long Island Expressway earlier this week has been released. The crash happened on Monday, May 11 just before 11:15 p.m. on the eastbound expressway, between exits 48 and 49 in Melville. The man was driving a 2016 Chrysler Town and Country when the vehicle left the roadway and struck a pole, Suffolk County Police said. The man, now identified as Chester Szarejko, 93, of Queens, was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Suffolk County Medical Examiner's office. The vehicle was impounded for a safety check. …

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Man Killed When Minivan Crashes Into Pole On Long Island Expressway Man Killed When Minivan Crashes Into Pole On Long Island Expressway
Man Killed When Minivan Crashes Into Pole On Long Island Expressway A man was killed in an overnight crash on the Long Island Expressway. It happened on Monday, May 11 just before 11:15 p.m. on the eastbound expressway, between Exits 48 and 49 in Melville. The man was driving a 2016 Chrysler Town and Country when the vehicle left the roadway and struck a pole, Suffolk County Police said. The man, who has not yet been identified by police, was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Suffolk County Medical Examiner's office. The vehicle was impounded for a safety check. Detectives are asking anyone with information on the crash t…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Alert Issued For Man Wanted For Assault Outside Long Island Supermarket Alert Issued For Man Wanted For Assault Outside Long Island Supermarket
Alert Issued For Man Wanted For Assault Outside Long Island Supermarket Know him? Police investigators are seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to identify and locate a suspect who assaulted another man in a parking lot outside a Long Island supermarket last month. Suffolk County Police said that on Saturday, April 11, the suspect was attempting to back out of his parking spot at Uncle Giuseppe’s on Walt Whitman Road in Melville when another shopper blocked his SUV with a shopping cart. When the suspect got out of his truck to approach the person blocking him, the suspect punched the victim several times in the face, causing injuries, police said. …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Long Island Woman Killed When Hummer Crashes Into Pillar Long Island Woman Killed When Hummer Crashes Into Pillar
Long Island Woman Killed When Hummer Crashes Into Pillar A Long Island woman was killed after her Hummer left the roadway and struck a mailbox pillar, police said. Carmela Baselice, 66, of Melville, was killed around 10:10 a.m., Thursday, April 2, during a crash on Old Country Road in Melville, said Suffolk County Police. Baselice was driving a 2006 Hummer eastbound on Old Country Road when her vehicle left the road and struck a brick mailbox pillar, police said. She was pronounced dead at the scene. The vehicle was impounded for a safety check.  Detectives are asking anyone with information on the crash to contact the Second Squad at 631…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Duo Used Stolen Credit Card At Long Island Store, Police Say Duo Used Stolen Credit Card At Long Island Store, Police Say
Duo Used Stolen Credit Card At Long Island Store, Police Say Know them? Police detectives on Long Island are attempting to locate a pair of men who allegedly used a stolen credit card at 7-Eleven. Photos of two men who allegedly used a stolen credit card at 7-Eleven on Broadhollow Road in Melville on Thursday, Sept. 26. The card had been reported stolen from a locker at Planet Fitness in Melville earlier in the day. The investigation into the incident is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding the suspects or stolen credit card has been asked to contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-220-TIPS or submitting an anonymous tip online…

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by Zak Failla
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Former Long Island Broker Admits To Her Role In $147 Million Stock Manipulation Scheme Former Long Island Broker Admits To Her Role In $147 Million Stock Manipulation Scheme
Former Long Island Broker Admits To Her Role In $147 Million Stock Manipulation Scheme A former Long Island stockbroker has admitted to her role in a $147 minion stock manipulation scheme. Stephanie Lee, 48, a former broker who worked with Plainview-based Elite Stock Research and Melville-based My Street Research, pleaded guilty in Central Islip federal court to misleading investors into purchasing artificially inflated stock in publicly traded companies. Lee is one of 16 who were charged in July 2017 in connection to the scheme and fourth to plead guilty. U.S. Attorney Richard Donoghue said that she specifically pleaded guilty to: Conspiracy to securities fraud and securit…

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by Zak Failla
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Mother Calls Death Of 8-Year-Old Son 'Cruel,' 'Preventable' As Community In Suffolk Holds Vigil Mother Calls Death Of 8-Year-Old Son 'Cruel,' 'Preventable' As Community In Suffolk Holds Vigil
Mother Calls Death Of 8-Year-Old Son 'Cruel,' 'Preventable' As Community In Suffolk Holds Vigil The mother of a Long Island 8-year-old boy who died after allegedly being left in a frigid garage overnight said her son's death was "preventable" during a vigil for the boy. Thomas Valva was found dead in the driveway of his home at 11 Bittersweet Lane, in Center Moriches, around 9:40 a.m., Friday, Jan. 17. Thomas’ father Michael Valva, 40, an NYPD transit officer, and his fiancée Angela Pollina, 42, have been charged with murder in connection with his death, said the Suffolk County Police. Police said the child was allegedly kept overnight in the home's garage in frigid temperatures that…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Man Wanted For Assault At Long Island Nightclub Man Wanted For Assault At Long Island Nightclub
Man Wanted For Assault At Long Island Nightclub A man is wanted by police on Long Island after allegedly assaulting a man at a nightclub in December. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers issued an alert as investigators attempt to identify a man who allegedly assaulted another man at a nightclub in Melville during an early morning scuffle. According to police, the suspect punched a man several times at Gossip NightClub on Broadhollow Road at approximately 3:50 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 1. Police said that the other man was transported to Syosset Hospital for treatment on non-life-threatening injuries after the alleged assault. Investigators desc…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Man Wanted For Using Stolen Credit Card At Long Island Store Man Wanted For Using Stolen Credit Card At Long Island Store
Man Wanted For Using Stolen Credit Card At Long Island Store An alert has been issued for a man wanted by police on Long Island after he allegedly stole credit cards from a car parked at an area gym and then used them while shopping at Target. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers released a surveillance photo of a suspect who allegedly used credit cards that were stolen from a car at Planet Fitness on Ruland Road in Melville at approximately 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Police said that a stolen card taken from the car was used later in the day at approximately 12:25 p.m. at Target on Jericho Turnpike in Huntington Station. In the photo released by investig…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Fire Causes Heavy Damage To Long Island Home Fire Causes Heavy Damage To Long Island Home
Fire Causes Heavy Damage To Long Island Home A Suffolk County home suffered extensive damage, and a Dix Hills group home had to be evacuated after a fire broke out and quickly spread, fire officials said. Dozens of firefighters from multiple agencies responded to a Wildwood Drive home shortly after 9:45 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15, officials said. The fire reportedly started in an attached garage before spreading to the main structure. Approximately 75 firefighters and first responders from Dix Hills, Deer Park, Melville, and Wyandanch helped battle the blaze, which was knocked down within an hour. The Greenlawn and Commack fire departmen…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Suspect Wanted For Stealing From Vehicles At Planet Fitness On Long Island Suspect Wanted For Stealing From Vehicles At Planet Fitness On Long Island
Suspect Wanted For Stealing From Vehicles At Planet Fitness On Long Island A suspect has been accused of petit larceny after police say they stole items from several parked vehicles on Long Island. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers are on the lookout for the person accused of breaking the windows on three cars in the parking lot of Planet Fitness in Melville (25 Ruland Road) on Friday, Nov. 1 between 5:40 p.m. and 7:50 p.m. The person stole assorted items from each vehicle and fled the scene in a white Mercedes coupe, pictured above, according to police. Anyone with information about the identity of the…

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by Valerie Musson
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Long Island Man Convicted Of Killing Beloved Pizzeria Owner Long Island Man Convicted Of Killing Beloved Pizzeria Owner
Long Island Man Convicted Of Killing Beloved Pizzeria Owner A Long Island man may spend the rest of his life behind bars after being convicted of murdering the owner of a popular pizzeria, authorities announced. Andres “Andy” Fernandez, 44, of Melville, was convicted of murder and other charges for the fatal shooting of Louis Barbati, the owner of L&B Spumoni Gardens in Brooklyn outside his Dyker Heights home, Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez announced. At the time of his death, Barbati was carrying $15,483 in cash in a plastic bag when he was shot. Fernandez was convicted of second-degree murder and second-degree criminal possession of a weapon follow…

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by Zak Failla