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Man Holed Up With Weapons Triggers Large Police Response At Montauk Home, Train Delays Man Holed Up With Weapons Triggers Large Police Response At Montauk Home, Train Delays
Man Holed Up With Weapons Triggers Large Police Response At Montauk Home, Train Delays Reports of a man in crisis who was holed up in a home with weapons triggered an hours-long police standoff on Long Island. The incident happened in Montauk, at a residence on Edgemere Road, on Friday morning, Aug. 23. East Hampton Police said they were contacted at around 11:45 a.m. by Suffolk County DASH, a response team of licensed professionals who help individuals feeling overwhelmed by substance use, mental illness or other life stressors. Relatives told police that a man inside the home was having a psychiatric emergency and was not responding to anyone. They confirmed there were sev…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Full Closure Set For Portion Of Sunrise Highway In Suffolk County Full Closure Set For Portion Of Sunrise Highway In Suffolk County
Full Closure Set For Portion Of Sunrise Highway In Suffolk County Upcoming road work could spell delays for Long Island drivers. In Suffolk County, the eastbound Sunrise Highway (Route 27) will close in the town of Brookhaven from 10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, until 5 a.m. Friday, Aug. 16. The closures will take place between exit 57S and Exit 58 while crews remove an overhead sign structure, the Department of Transportation said. During that time, traffic will be detoured off at Exit 57S onto southbound Yaphank Avenue to Montauk Highway You can find the latest travel information by calling 511 or visiting 511ny.org.

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by Michael Mashburn
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Full Closures Planned For Portion Of Sunrise Highway Full Closures Planned For Portion Of Sunrise Highway
Full Closures Planned For Portion Of Sunrise Highway Scheduled highway closures could cause delays for Long Island drivers in the coming days. In Suffolk County, all westbound lanes of Sunrise Highway (Route 27) are slated to close nightly in the town of Babylon beginning on Monday, July 22. From 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., lanes will close Monday, July 22, Tuesday, July 23, and Wednesday, July 24 between exits 40 and 39. Closures will occur again on Thursday, July 25, and Friday, July 26, between exits 38 and 39. During those times, traffic will be detoured onto North Service Road while crews perform bridge cleaning work, the Department of Transport…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Latest Update: Kindergarten Student, Mother Both Fatally Struck Near Westchester School Latest Update: Kindergarten Student, Mother Both Fatally Struck Near Westchester School
Latest Update: Kindergarten Student, Mother Both Fatally Struck Near Westchester School This story has been updated. A crash involving a school bus in Westchester left a kindergarten student and his mother dead.  New, updated report - New Update: IDs Released Of Mother, Child Fatally Struck By School Bus In Mamaroneck The incident happened on Thursday morning, June 20 around 8:30 a.m., when the student and his mother were struck by a vehicle while walking to the Mamaroneck Avenue School on Mamaroneck Avenue, according to the Mamaroneck Union Free School District.  According to the Village of Mamaroneck Police Department, investigators found that a school bus w…

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by Ben Crnic
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Both Directions Of LIE To Close For Maintenance: Here's Where, When Both Directions Of LIE To Close For Maintenance: Here's Where, When
Both Directions Of LIE To Close For Maintenance: Here's Where, When Traffic officials have announced a new set of closures which will shut down both directions of the Long Island Expressway. Starting on Monday, June 17, and lasting approximately four weeks, both directions of I-495 will be closed between Exits 37 (Willis Avenue) and 39 (Glen Cove Road) in North Hempstead. According to the New York State Department of Transportation, the closures will take place on weeknights between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. The closures are to facilitate maintenance on the Roslyn Road bridge and are weather permitting. During the construction, vehicles will be detoured onto…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Full Closures Scheduled For Stretch Of Long Island Highway Full Closures Scheduled For Stretch Of Long Island Highway
Full Closures Scheduled For Stretch Of Long Island Highway Scheduled closures on a Long Island highway could spell delays in the coming days. Both directions of the Sagtikos State Parkway are scheduled to close in the Town of Islip, between the Long Island Expressway and Crooked Hill Road, beginning at 10 p.m. Monday, April 1. The roadway will shut down nightly until 5 a.m. for approximately four weeks to facilitate a project improving connectivity to Crooked Hill Road from the Long Island Expressway, the Department of Transportation said. Traffic will follow a signed detour during the closures. Transportation officials warned of possible delays…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Closures Announced On Wantagh State Parkway Interchange: Here's When Closures Announced On Wantagh State Parkway Interchange: Here's When
Closures Announced On Wantagh State Parkway Interchange: Here's When Transportation officials have announced a new closure on Long Island’s Wantagh State Parkway meant to facilitate highway maintenance. On Thursday, Oct. 12 from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., Exit W4E from the northbound Wantagh State Parkway to the eastbound Southern State Parkway in Hempstead, according to the New York State Department of Transportation. During the closure, drivers are advised to continue north on Wantagh Parkway to Exit W3W for State Route 24 (Hempstead Turnpike) westbound. From there, they can use the southbound Wantagh Parkway in order to access the eastbound Southen State Park…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Closures, New Traffic Pattern Announced For Parkway On Long Island Closures, New Traffic Pattern Announced For Parkway On Long Island
Closures, New Traffic Pattern Announced For Parkway On Long Island Transportation officials have announced that a parkway on Long Island will be closed and a new traffic pattern lasting eight months will start. Starting on Monday, Sept. 18, and lasting until Friday, Sept. 22, both directions of the Loop Parkway will be closed in Hempstead, according to the New York State Department of Transportation. The closures, which are planned for the hours of 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. and are weather-permitting, are to facilitate the steel deck replacement project on the drawbridge over Long Creek. Then, starting on Tuesday, Sept. 19, the drawbridge on Loop Parkway will …

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by Sophie Grieser
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Lane Closures Scheduled On Route 25A Lane Closures Scheduled On Route 25A
Lane Closures Scheduled On Route 25A A six-week pavement renewal project may spell delays for travelers on Route 25A, according to transportation officials. Beginning on Monday, July 24, one lane in each direction of Northern Boulevard is scheduled to be closed overnight for approximately six weeks, the New York State Department of Transportation announced. The closure, which is weather permitting, will stretch from the New York City line to Old Northern Boulevard in the following areas: Russell Gardens Lake Success Flower Hill Munsey Park Roslyn Estates North Hempstead Additional travel information will be provided on el…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Closure Scheduled On Long Island Expressway Closure Scheduled On Long Island Expressway
Closure Scheduled On Long Island Expressway Authorities have announced a new planned closure on the Long Island Expressway. In Oyster Bay, the Exit 45 ramp (Manetto Hill Road) from eastbound I-495 will be closed, weather permitting, on Thursday, June 1 from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Friday, June 2, according to the Department of Transportation. The closure will allow for highway maintenance. Drivers who need access to Manetto Hill Road during that time are directed to instead continue east to Exit 46 (Sunnyside Boulevard) and turn right onto Sunnyside Boulevard. NYSDOT also encourages motorists to plan accordingly and drive respons…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Closure Scheduled On Long Island Expressway Closure Scheduled On Long Island Expressway
Closure Scheduled On Long Island Expressway Authorities have announced a new planned closure on the Long Island Expressway. Drivers who will be traveling during the closure time are encouraged to use Northern State Parkway instead. Weather permitting, the westbound HOV, left, and center lanes of I-495 will be closed on the night of Thursday, May 4 between the hours of 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. in Oyster Bay between Exits 43 (South Oyster Bay Road) and 42 (Northern State Parkway), according to the Department of Transportation. In the meantime, the westbound Northern State Parkway will be available as an alternate route. The closure is …

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by Sophie Grieser
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Tornado Hit Region During Round Of Storms, National Weather Service Says Tornado Hit Region During Round Of Storms, National Weather Service Says
Tornado Hit Region During Round Of Storms, National Weather Service Says New Update - Tornado: Detailed Info Released On Strong Twister With 115 MPH Winds That Hit Sullivan County A tornado touched down in New York during a round of severe thunderstorms Saturday night, April 22, the National Weather Service said. The twister tore through an area in the Catskills, in northwestern Sullivan County, at around nightfall Saturday from Roscoe to Calicoon Center, damaging several buildings. Specific information about the tornado, including its exact path, length, and intensity has not yet been released. Traffic Alert: Wires and trees are down in the Roscoe and Cal…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Long Island Expressway Stretch Reopens After Crash In Suffolk County Long Island Expressway Stretch Reopens After Crash In Suffolk County
Long Island Expressway Stretch Reopens After Crash In Suffolk County New update: LI Expressway Closure Details: Farmingville Woman Critically Injured In Fiery Holtsville Crash This story has been updated. A stretch of the Long Island Expressway has reopened after a serious crash. The closure, reported early Monday afternoon, Jan. 16, was on the westbound side in Suffolk County at Exit 62. The lanes remained closed for more than two hours during an accident investigation. At around 3:30 p.m., Suffolk County Police announced three lanes had reopened. The HOV lane remains closed. The crash reportedly involved an overturned car, which then caught on fir…

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by Daily Voice
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Hochul Declares State Of Emergency As Potent Storm Bears Down On NY Hochul Declares State Of Emergency As Potent Storm Bears Down On NY
Hochul Declares State Of Emergency As Potent Storm Bears Down On NY As a powerful storm prepares to slam New York ahead of the holiday weekend, Gov. Kathy Hochul is declaring a state of emergency and warning residents to be careful. Earlier Report - Storm With Heavy Rain, Strong Winds Will Be Followed By Rapid Freeze: Here's What's Coming Hochul announced her decision to declare a state of emergency in a tweet on Thursday, Dec. 22 around 3:30 p.m., in which she said that it would begin at 6 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 23.  The storm is expected to start Thursday afternoon and last until Friday evening and will bring between 2 to 3 inches of rainfall, heavy wind …

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by Ben Crnic
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Expect Delays: Full Overnight Closures Planned On Loop Parkway Expect Delays: Full Overnight Closures Planned On Loop Parkway
Expect Delays: Full Overnight Closures Planned On Loop Parkway Be ready for possible travel delays on Long Island in the coming weeks. Road crews will be conducting full overnight closures of the Loop Parkway in the Town of Hempstead, beginning Monday, Nov. 14, according to the Department of Transportation. Both directions will be closed to traffic weeknights from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. during the week of Monday, Nov. 14, and the week of Monday, Nov. 28. Transportation officials said the closures will allow road crews to facilitate the ongoing rehabilitation of the drawbridge over Long Creek. There will be no overnight closures the week of Monday, Nov. 2…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Full Closures Planned For Portion Of Northern State Parkway Full Closures Planned For Portion Of Northern State Parkway
Full Closures Planned For Portion Of Northern State Parkway Be ready for possible travel delays on Long Island in the coming days. Road crews will be conducting full overnight closures of the eastbound Northern State Parkway in the Town of Huntington beginning Tuesday, Nov 1., according to the Department of Transportation. All eastbound lanes are expected to close from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. between State Route 110 (exit 40) and Wolf Hill Road (exit 41) through Saturday morning, Nov. 5. Transportation officials said the closures will allow road crews to complete work on a drainage rehabilitation project. Drivers were encouraged to follow a signed deto…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Road Closures, Delays Expected During Services For EMT From Huntington Station Killed In NYC Road Closures, Delays Expected During Services For EMT From Huntington Station Killed In NYC
Road Closures, Delays Expected During Services For EMT From Huntington Station Killed In NYC Motorists on Long Island are being advised of potential road closures and traffic delays during services that will be held for a New York City Fire Department EMT from Suffolk County who was killed in a stabbing last week. Lt. Alison Russo-Elling, age 61, of Huntington Station, was fatally stabbed in an unprovoked attack at about 2:20 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 29, while working at EMS Station 49 in Queens, authorities reported. Earlier report - Suspect Caught After Beloved EMT From Huntington Station Killed In Random Attack In NYC The New York City Police Department reported that 3…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Closures On Stretch Of Southern State Parkway In Hempstead Expected To Last 1 Month Closures On Stretch Of Southern State Parkway In Hempstead Expected To Last 1 Month
Closures On Stretch Of Southern State Parkway In Hempstead Expected To Last 1 Month State officials announced that a stretch of the Southern State Parkway is set to close on weeknights for about a month. The westbound parkway will be closed weeknights between Exit 27 (Wantagh State Parkway) and Exit 22 (Meadowbrook State Parkway) in Hempstead beginning Monday, Sept. 26, the New York State Department of Transportation announced. The closures will take place from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. to facilitate a pavement resurfacing project.  Officials said one westbound lane will also be subject to closure beginning at 9 p.m. "Motorists should follow a posted detour onto southbound …

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by Nicole Valinote
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39-Year-Old Killed In Crash Causing Long Island Expressway Closure In North Hills 39-Year-Old Killed In Crash Causing Long Island Expressway Closure In North Hills
39-Year-Old Killed In Crash Causing Long Island Expressway Closure In North Hills One person was killed in a two-vehicle overnight crash that led to the hours-long closure of a stretch of the Long Island Expressway. It happened just before 2 a.m. Friday, Sept. 9 in North Hills on the westbound side. A 39-year-old male driver was pronounced dead at the scene by a Nassau County Police Paramedic. His identity has not yet been released. The second driver sustained minor injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment, police said. The investigation is ongoing. Westbound lanes were closed through the morning commute during the accident investigation&n…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Ramp Closure Scheduled On Northern State Parkway To Long Island Expressway In Nassau County Ramp Closure Scheduled On Northern State Parkway To Long Island Expressway In Nassau County
Ramp Closure Scheduled On Northern State Parkway To Long Island Expressway In Nassau County A new ramp closure has been scheduled on the Northern State Parkway leading to the Long Island Expressway in Nassau County, the New York Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) announced. The NYSDOT issued an advisory cautioning motorists that on Tuesday, May 17, the Exit 37A ramp from eastbound Northern State Parkway to the eastbound Long Island Expressway (Interstate 495) in the Town of Oyster Bay. According to NYSDOT, the ramp will be closed between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. Wednesday, May 18 to allow crews to conduct highway maintenance in the area. During the closure, motorists have been instr…

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by Zak Failla
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New Ramp Closure Scheduled For Long Island Expressway New Ramp Closure Scheduled For Long Island Expressway
New Ramp Closure Scheduled For Long Island Expressway A new ramp closure has been scheduled on the Long Island Expressway. The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) announced that, in Nassau County, the Exit 38 ramp from the eastbound LIE to the eastbound Northern State Parkway in the Town of North Hempstead will be closed from 10 p.m. Thursday, May 12 until 5 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13 for bridge maintenance. Officials said that a detour will be available at Exit 39 for Glen Cove Road southbound for approximately two miles for access to the Northern State Parkway. “Motorists are urged to plan accordingly and drive responsibly in wor…

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by Zak Failla
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Ramp Closure Scheduled On Long Island Expressway To Northern State Parkway Ramp Closure Scheduled On Long Island Expressway To Northern State Parkway
Ramp Closure Scheduled On Long Island Expressway To Northern State Parkway There is a ramp closure scheduled on the Long Island Expressway leading to the Northern State Parkway, according to the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) The NYSDOT announced that the Exit 38 ramp from the eastbound Long Island Expressway (I-495) to the eastbound Northern State Parkway in the Town of North Hempstead will be closed from 10 p.m. Wednesday, May 4 until 5 a.m. on Thursday, May 5. The ramp closure is to allow contracting crews to perform bridge maintenance in the area. During the closure, officials said that a detour will be available at Exit 39 for Glen Cov…

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by Zak Failla
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Long Island Expressway Stretch Closed Long Island Expressway Stretch Closed
Long Island Expressway Stretch Closed A stretch of the Long Island Expressway is temporarily closed late Monday morning, April 11. The lanes are closed on the eastbound side at Exit 64 for a bridge inspection, Suffolk County Police said, noting motorists should use alternate routes. Earlier in the morning, two lanes were closed at Exit 64 eastbound after a crash involving an overturned tractor-trailer. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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One Hospitalized After School Bus Crashes Into Building In Merrick One Hospitalized After School Bus Crashes Into Building In Merrick
One Hospitalized After School Bus Crashes Into Building In Merrick At least one person was hospitalized after being struck by an errant school bus that drove into a Long Island dry cleaner, police said. First responders responded to a stretch of Merrick Avenue in Merrick at approximately 12:30 p.m. on Monday, March 28, where there was a report of a bus that had struck a business, causing extensive structural damage to the building It is unclear what caused the crash, which led to a temporary closure of the roadway as police investigated the incident at Merrick Park Cleaners & Tailors on Merrick Avenue at the intersection of Benson Lane. At the time of…

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by Zak Failla
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Stretch Of Sunrise Highway Closed In West Babylon For Crash Stretch Of Sunrise Highway Closed In West Babylon For Crash
Stretch Of Sunrise Highway Closed In West Babylon For Crash A stretch of Sunrise Highway was temporarily closed on Long Island due to a crash. Shortly after 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday, March 22, first responders in Suffolk County responded to the westbound lanes of Sunrise Highway in West Babylon, where there was a crash that left at least one motorist trapped inside a vehicle. An alert was issued by the Suffolk County Police Department at approximately 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon, advising that the highway is closed at Hubbards Path in West Babylon to allow detectives to investigate. According to the New York State Department of Transportation, the c…

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by Zak Failla
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Tanker Crashes Into Nassau County Business, Shutting Down Busy Roadway Tanker Crashes Into Nassau County Business, Shutting Down Busy Roadway
Tanker Crashes Into Nassau County Business, Shutting Down Busy Roadway A fuel tanker truck crashed into the front of a Long Island business, causing a large fire and closing a major roadway. The crash took place in Nassau County around 1:10 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 16 when the driver of the tanker lost control and smashed into the front of the Laz-Z-Boy showroom located at 150 Sunrise Highway in Rockville Centre. According to the Nassau County Police, the crash has closed Sunrise Highway in both directions between North Centre and North Park avenues, with the closures expected to remain in place through the morning rush hour and beyond. The crash of the tanker w…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Local Officer Injured During Unprovoked Attack In Westchester, Police Say Local Officer Injured During Unprovoked Attack In Westchester, Police Say
Local Officer Injured During Unprovoked Attack In Westchester, Police Say A police officer is being treated at an area hospital after being seriously injured in an unprovoked attack in Westchester County. A Dobbs Ferry officer assigned to assist a Con Edison crew was assaulted around 2 p.m., Thursday, May 20, in the area of Keller Lane and Beacon Hill, according to ABC 7. Dobbs Ferry Police did not reveal the severity of the injuries and said it would be releasing more detailed information later. The police department, who said there is no danger to the public, has a suspect in custody, ABC 7 said. Residents should expect road closures in the area during the in…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Road Closures Scheduled For Funeral Of NYPD Officer From Long Island Killed In Hit-Run Crash Road Closures Scheduled For Funeral Of NYPD Officer From Long Island Killed In Hit-Run Crash
Road Closures Scheduled For Funeral Of Nypd Officer From Long Island Killed In Hit-Run Crash Several road closures are scheduled for the wake and funeral of Long Island resident and NYPD Officer Anastasios Tsakos who was hit and killed by an alleged drunk driver on the Long Island Expressway last week. Tsakos, age 43, of East Northport, was killed on Tuesday, April 27, when he was working another accident on the LIE and was allegedly hit and killed by Jessica Beauvais, age 32, of Hempstead, who then fled the scene. Visitation is scheduled for Monday, May 3 in Greenlawn from 2 to 9 p.m. at Saint Paraskevi Greek Orthodox Shrine Church on 1 Shrine Place.  The funeral is sch…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Long Island Expressway Stretch Reopens After Crash Long Island Expressway Stretch Reopens After Crash
Long Island Expressway Stretch Reopens After Crash This story has been updated. A stretch of the Long Island Expressway has reopened after a serious crash. The closure, reported around 3 p.m. Friday, April 30, was eastbound in Suffolk County between Route 231 (Exit 51) and Commack Road (Exit 52), with stopped traffic and the scene and gridlock to Bagatelle Road (Exit 50).

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by Daily Voice
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Long Island Expressway Fully Reopens Hours After Double-Fatal Crash Long Island Expressway Fully Reopens Hours After Double-Fatal Crash
Long Island Expressway Fully Reopens Hours After Double-Fatal Crash A stretch of the Long Island Expressway has now fully reopened after a deadly pre-dawn crash on Monday, April 5. The crash, involving an overturned box truck, happened just after 5 a.m. Earlier report: Driver, Passenger Killed In Single-Vehicle Long Island Expressway Crash It claimed the lives of both the truck driver and a sole passenger and all eastbound lanes were closed during the accident investigation through around 1:15 p.m. Monday. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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Crash Causes Closure Of Long Island Expressway Stretch Crash Causes Closure Of Long Island Expressway Stretch
Crash Causes Closure Of Long Island Expressway Stretch A stretch of the Long Island Expressway is closed following a crash. All westbound lanes are closed at Exit 62 in Suffolk County following the incident which happened just before 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18. Suffolk County Police are advising motorists to use alternate routes. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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