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53-Year-Old Killed In 2-Vehicle North Bellmore Crash 53-Year-Old Killed In 2-Vehicle North Bellmore Crash
53-Year-Old Killed In 2-Vehicle North Bellmore Crash One person was killed in a two-vehicle crash on a busy Long Island roadway. Click here for a new, updated story: ID Released For 53-Year-Old Killed In North Bellmore Crash It happened around 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1, in North Bellmore. According to Nassau County Police, an 18-year-old man was operating a 2019 white Volkswagen northbound on Bellmore Avenue with an 18-year-old female passenger and making a U-turn at Garfield Street. A 2002 yellow Suzuki motorcycle being operated by a 53-year-old man struck the Volkswagen's rear left quarter panel.  As a result of the collision, …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Worker Accused Of Taking Pictures Of Child In Dressing Room Of Long Island Store Worker Accused Of Taking Pictures Of Child In Dressing Room Of Long Island Store
Worker Accused Of Taking Pictures Of Child In Dressing Room Of Long Island Store An employee at a Long Island store has been accused of taking pictures of a young girl as she changed her clothes in a dressing room. The suspect was working as an employee at Burlington in Commack, located at 108 Veterans Memorial Highway, when he reached his cell phone under a changing room door and surveilled the girl at approximately 9:15 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1, according to Suffolk County Police. The girl saw the cell phone and told her parents, who were also in the store.  The parents confronted the worker, William Veitch-Canete, age 27, of Commack, and then ca…

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by Joe Lombardi
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17-Year-Old Killed In Uniondale Crash 17-Year-Old Killed In Uniondale Crash
17-Year-Old Killed In Uniondale Crash Police are investigating a single-vehicle Long Island crash that claimed the life of a teen. It happened around 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1 in Uniondale. A 17-year-old boy was riding a 2005 Suzuki motorcycle westbound on Charles Lindbergh Boulevard near the Cradle of Aviation Museum when he hit a curb and was thrown from the vehicle, as reported by Nassau County Police. The boy suffered major injuries and was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead by a hospital physician.  His name has not yet been released. No other injuries were reported. Check back to Daily…

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by Joe Lombardi
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20-Year-Old Seriously Injured In Crash On Long Island 20-Year-Old Seriously Injured In Crash On Long Island
20-Year-Old Seriously Injured In Crash On Long Island A 20-year-old was seriously injured in a single-vehicle Long Island crash. It happened around 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31 in Copiague. The victim, a man who resides in Copiague, was riding a gas-powered scooter eastbound on Oak Street, near the Long Island Railroad Station, when he lost control and struck a cement pillar, according to Suffolk County Police. He was taken by ambulance to Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip for treatment of serious physical injuries. Detectives are asking anyone with information on the crash to contact the First Squad …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Fatal Long Island Shooting: 43-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Confrontation Between 2 Groups Fatal Long Island Shooting: 43-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Confrontation Between 2 Groups
Fatal Long Island Shooting: 43-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Confrontation Between 2 Groups Police are investigating an overnight Long Island shooting that left one man dead and another injured. It happened Saturday, Aug. 31 at about 7:45 p.m. in North Bellport. The two individuals were shot during a confrontation between two groups of people on Patchogue Avenue, between Doane Avenue and Bayview Avenue, according to the Suffolk County Police. Eric Cooper, age 43, of Bellport, was transported to Long Island Community Hospital in Patchogue where he was pronounced dead.  The second man was treated at a local hospital and released. Detectives are asking anyone with i…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Thief Walks Off With $20K Watch From Long Island Jewelry Store Thief Walks Off With $20K Watch From Long Island Jewelry Store
Thief Walks Off With $20K Watch From Long Island Jewelry Store Police are asking for help in identifying a thief who walked out of a Long Island jewelry store with a watch worth thousands of dollars. The incident happened in Huntington Station, at the Tourneau store located at Walt Whitman Shops, at around 4:30 p.m. Friday, July 12. Suffolk County Police said a man stole a Cartier watch valued at approximately $20,000. Anyone with information leading to an arrest could be eligible for a cash reward from Suffolk County Crime Stoppers. Tips can be submitted on the organization’s website or by calling 1-800-220-TIPS.

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by Michael Mashburn
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Long Island Man Threatens To Blow Up Airport As Part Of TikTok Prank: Reports Long Island Man Threatens To Blow Up Airport As Part Of TikTok Prank: Reports
Long Island Man Threatens To Blow Up Airport As Part Of TikTok Prank: Reports A Long Island man is out on bail after he threatened to blow up a South Carolina airport as a prank for his TikTok channel, multiple news reports said.  Thomas Brienza, age 20, of Centereach, was arrested on Saturday, Aug. 24, in North Charleston, South Carolina, The Post and Courier in Charleston reported. He faces charges of threatening to use a weapon of mass destruction for an act of terrorism, according to court filings. In the video, Brienza approaches an officer at the airport and says he "doesn't want any trouble" before claiming to have a "bomb and a strap" (a nickna…

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by Josh Lanier
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20-Year-Old, Furry Friend Rescued From Long Island Marina 20-Year-Old, Furry Friend Rescued From Long Island Marina
20-Year-Old, Furry Friend Rescued From Long Island Marina A man and his dog have some officers to thank for rescuing them from a Long Island marina. The early-morning incident happened in Patchogue, at Mascot Dock and Marina, at around 3:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27. Suffolk County Police said a 20-year-old Holbrook man was crabbing when his dog, a 2-year-old pit bull, jumped into the water. The man jumped in after her but was unable to exit the water. Fortunately for the pair, two Suffolk County Police Marine Bureau officers responded in their boat and pulled them to safety.  Both man and dog were unharmed.

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by Michael Mashburn
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Suspect Nabbed After 30-Year-Old Shot, Killed In Broad Daylight Outside Long Island Residence Suspect Nabbed After 30-Year-Old Shot, Killed In Broad Daylight Outside Long Island Residence
Suspect Nabbed After 30-Year-Old Shot, Killed In Broad Daylight Outside Long Island Residence A suspect has been apprehended after a fatal shooting in broad daylight outside a Long Island residence. It happened around 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30 in Brentwood. Joshua E. Jasmin, age 30, of North Babylon, was transported via Brentwood Legion Ambulance to South Shore University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Following an investigation, Romeo Campbell, age 23, of Brentwood, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder. He was held overnight and is scheduled to be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip on Saturday, Aug. 31.

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by Joe Lombardi
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Mugshot Released: Suspected NJ Drunk Driver Who Killed NHL Star, Brother Mugshot Released: Suspected NJ Drunk Driver Who Killed NHL Star, Brother
Mugshot Released: Suspected NJ Drunk Driver Who Killed NHL Star, Brother The mugshot was released for the Woodstown man accused of driving drunk, killing an NHL star and his brother. The Salem County Correctional Facility released the mugshot of 43-year-old Sean Higgins to Newsweek. Higgins was charged with two counts of death by auto in the Thursday, Aug. 29 crash that killed Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau. Johnny, 31, played for the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Calgary Flames. Matthew, 29, was a boys hockey head coach at the brothers' alma mater of Gloucester Catholic High School. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was among countless ho…

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by Chris Spiker
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30-Year-Old Has Been Missing Since Leaving Long Island Pizzeria Over A Week Ago 30-Year-Old Has Been Missing Since Leaving Long Island Pizzeria Over A Week Ago
30-Year-Old Has Been Missing Since Leaving Long Island Pizzeria Over A Week Ago A Long Island man has gone missing and authorities are asking the public's help in locating him. Mario Potrero Feliciano, age 30, is described as being 5-foot-3, 140 pounds with medium length black hair and brown eyes, according to Southampton Town Police. He was reported missing by his sister after he did not return home from work on Thursday, Aug. 22. He was last seen leaving work at Sag Pizza located at 103 Main St. in Sag Harbor. He was last seen wearing a red hat, red long sleeve sweatshirt with the word "Champion" on it, jeans, two yellow metal rings, black and white sneakers and a …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Drunk Suspect Bites, Spits On Cop During Roosevelt Arrest, Police Say Drunk Suspect Bites, Spits On Cop During Roosevelt Arrest, Police Say
Drunk Suspect Bites, Spits On Cop During Roosevelt Arrest, Police Say A 27-year-old man is accused of assaulting a police officer during an arrest on Long Island. Officers were called about a domestic disturbance at a home in Roosevelt shortly before 1 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28. Nassau County Police said a 39-year-old woman told officers that Joshua Williams, age 27, was intoxicated and breaking items in the home. As police were attempting to arrest Williams, he bit an officer and spit in his face, police said. Williams was placed into custody and taken to a hospital for evaluation. The injured officer was also taken to the hospital. Williams is charged wi…

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by Michael Mashburn