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Death Of 'Beacon Of Warmth' Chef On Long Island Roadway Sparks Flood Of Support Death Of 'Beacon Of Warmth' Chef On Long Island Roadway Sparks Flood Of Support
Death Of 'Beacon Of Warmth' Chef On Long Island Roadway Sparks Flood Of Support Support is swelling for the family of a beloved father and chef who was struck and killed by a car on Long Island. The incident happened in Inwood, near the intersection of Sheridan Avenue and Nassau Avenue, shortly after 11 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28. Nassau County Police said 44-year-old Patrick Mwesigwa was struck by a Ford Explorer heading southbound on Sheridan Avenue. He suffered severe head injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital. Earlier Report: ID Released For 44-Year-Old Struck, Killed By SUV In Inwood A 35-year-old man who was driving the Explorer remained at the sce…

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by Michael Mashburn & Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
ID Released For 44-Year-Old Struck, Killed By SUV On Long Island ID Released For 44-Year-Old Struck, Killed By SUV On Long Island
ID Released For 44-Year-Old Struck, Killed By SUV On Long Island The identity has been released of a man who was killed after being struck by an SUV on Long Island. The crash happened around 11:10 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28, in Inwood. The man was struck by a 2004 Ford Explorer traveling southbound on Sheridan Boulevard in the vicinity of Nassau Avenue.  He's now been identified as Queens resident Patrick Sean Mwesigwa, age 44, of Far Rockaway. A 35-year-old man who was driving the Explorer remained at the scene. The pedestrian suffered severe trauma and was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead by a hospital physician.  …

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Man Nabbed For Attempted Rape On Long Island, Police Say Man Nabbed For Attempted Rape On Long Island, Police Say
Man Nabbed For Attempted Rape On Long Island, Police Say A homeless Long Island man was charged with the alleged attempted rape of a woman who was walking down a street. The incident took place in Inwood around 5:30 a.m., Friday, Aug. 4. According to the Nassau County Police, a 50-year-old woman was walking on Nassau Avenue when the man, identified as Freddie Keitt, age 44, approached her from behind.  Keitt forcefully wrapped his arms around the victim's waist and dragged her to a concealed area between two parked vehicles next to the sidewalk, police said. Police said a struggle began and Keitt pushed t…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Attempting To Rape Woman Walking On Long Island Street Man Accused Of Attempting To Rape Woman Walking On Long Island Street
Man Accused Of Attempting To Rape Woman Walking On Long Island Street A man was arrested after authorities say he attempted to rape a woman while she walked down the street on Long Island. It happened on Friday, Aug. 4 in Inwood, according to Nassau County Police. A 50-year-old woman was walking on Nassau Avenue at approximately 5:30 a.m. when the suspect, Freddie Keitt, allegedly came up behind her and grabbed her by the waist. Keitt, age 44, forcefully dragged her to a hidden area between two parked vehicles next to the sidewalk, where a struggle ensued. Police reported that Keitt got on top of the woman and attempted to take off her pants. He is al…

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by Sophie Grieser