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Drunk Driver Flees Crash In Suffolk County, Gets Arrested Down The Road: Police
A drunk Long Island driver fled the scene of an accident early Tuesday, Aug. 11, police said.
Matthew Buckley, 45, of East Quogue, was involved in a crash at the intersection of East Tiana Road and Corwin Lane in Hampton Bays around 12:15 a.m., the Southampton Town Police Department said.
Cops responded to reports of a car wreck with property damage and realized Buckley’s vehicle had fled the scene, police said. It was located afterward on Yale Drive in Hampton Bays, about 1.4 miles from the crash intersection, according to authorities.
Buckley was arrested and charged with misdemeanor DWI…
NY Among 15 Best States To Live In US, New Study Says: Here's Why
From strong schools and health care to high incomes and low crime, several Northeast states are among the best places to live, according to a new study.
WalletHub released its 2026 Best States to Live In list on Monday, Aug. 10. The study ranked all 50 states using 51 measures of livability, from housing affordability and income growth to education, health, quality of life, and safety.
Chip Lupo, a WalletHub analyst, said it's important to look beyond just economic reasons.
"When deciding on a place to move, you should first consider financial factors like the cost of living, housing price…
Knife-Wielding LI 7-Eleven Robber Wanting Cigarettes, Steals $492 In Candy: Police
A man who allegedly pulled a knife while demanding cigarettes from a Long Island convenience store employee was arrested days later after detectives spotted him outside another store, police announced on Monday, Aug. 10.
Derek A. Atwater, 45, who police described as undomiciled, is accused of robbing the 7-Eleven at 225-08 Jericho Turnpike in Bellerose Terrace at 5:45 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8.
Atwater allegedly approached a 23-year-old employee, brandished a knife, and demanded cigarettes, according to Nassau County detectives.
When the employee refused, Atwater allegedly grabbed multiple…
