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Syosset, NY

Detective Who Died From 9/11-Related Cancer Gets Posthumous Street-Naming In Syosset Detective Who Died From 9/11-Related Cancer Gets Posthumous Street-Naming In Syosset
Detective Who Died From 9/11-Related Cancer Gets Posthumous Street-Naming In Syosset Leaders on Long Island are honoring a late police detective who died from cancer caused by his work at Ground Zero. In Syosset, the corner of Florence and Edward avenues was officially rededicated as Detective Lieutenant Christopher Cizmarik Way on Thursday, Aug. 29. The posthumous honor comes a year after Cizmarik died from pancreatic cancer that was caused by his time spent working at the World Trade Center site in the days following the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Cizmarik served for 31 years with the Nassau County Police Department and was last assigned to the 6th Precinct, base…
IDs Released For 5 Family Members Killed In Syosset Murder-Suicide IDs Released For 5 Family Members Killed In Syosset Murder-Suicide
IDs Released For 5 Family Members Killed In Syosset Murder-Suicide The identities have been released for five family members who were killed in a murder-suicide in a residential Long Island community. The incident happened just before noon on Sunday, Aug. 25 at a residence on a cul-de-sac in Syosset. Nassau County Police say officers who responded to the residence on 76 Wyoming Court for a report of shots fired discovered a man outside the home who "sustained an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound." He has now been identified as Joseph DeLucia Jr., age 59, Nassau County PD Detective Captain Steve Fitzpatrick said at a news conference late Monday morning…
Developing:  5 Dead In Apparent Murder-Suicide In Quiet Syosset Neighborhood Developing:  5 Dead In Apparent Murder-Suicide In Quiet Syosset Neighborhood
Developing: 5 Dead In Apparent Murder-Suicide In Quiet Syosset Neighborhood Five people are dead after an apparent murder-suicide in a quiet neighborhood in a suburban New York community. Click here for a new, updated story: IDs Released For 5 Family Members Killed In Syosset Murder-Suicide The incident happened on Long Island just before noon on Sunday, Aug. 25 at a residence on a cul-de-sac in Syosset. Nassau County Police say officers who responded to the residence on Wyoming Court for a report of shots fired discovered a man outside the home who "sustained an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound." Four other victims were also found inside the residence.…
Suspect At Large After Man Shot In Face In Broad Daylight In Syosset Suspect At Large After Man Shot In Face In Broad Daylight In Syosset
Suspect At Large After Man Shot In Face In Broad Daylight In Syosset A suspect is on the loose after a shooting in broad daylight on Long Island. It happened around 11:10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20, in Syosset near 225 Underhill Blvd.  Upon arrival, officers discovered that a 34-year-old man had sustained a gunshot wound to the face, Nassau County Police said. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital, where he is listed in stable condition. The investigation is ongoing. Detectives request anyone with information on the incident contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS or call 911. All callers will remain anonymous. Che…
Vehicular Homicide: Driver In Double-Fatal Long Island Crash Sentenced Vehicular Homicide: Driver In Double-Fatal Long Island Crash Sentenced
Vehicular Homicide: Driver In Double-Fatal Long Island Crash Sentenced The man behind a high-speed drunk driving crash that killed a husband and wife has received his sentence, authorities announced. On Monday, June 17, 33-year-old Sotirios Spanos was sentenced to seven to 21 years behind bars for the wrong-way crash that killed Ismenia and Odalis Urena, the Nassau County District Attorney announced. The sentence comes nearly 10 months after the August 12, 2023 crash. Earlier Report: Syosset Man Pleads Guilty For 100 MPH Drunken, Wrong-Way Crash Killing Husband, Wife Spanos was driving drunk just after 12:30 a.m. that morning, speeding eastbound on…
'Career Criminal' Nabbed For Serial Long Island Burglaries: DA 'Career Criminal' Nabbed For Serial Long Island Burglaries: DA
'Career Criminal' Nabbed For Serial Long Island Burglaries: DA A man has been charged with multiple counts of burglary after he allegedly broke into several Long Island homes, stealing thousands of dollars worth of items. Vincent Dougherty, age 64, faced his arraignment on Wednesday, May 15, the Nassau County District Attorney announced. Beginning in May 2021 and lasting a period of five months, Dougherty is alleged to have burglarized or attempted to burglarize several homes along the North Shore of Nassau County. According to the DA, Dougherty’s crimes took place in the early hours of the morning at homes adjacent to parks, wooded areas, or publ…