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IDs Released For Women Killed, Critically Injured In Plainview Apartment Complex Fire IDs Released For Women Killed, Critically Injured In Plainview Apartment Complex Fire
IDs Released For Women Killed, Critically Injured In Plainview Apartment Complex Fire The identities have been released one woman who was killed and another who suffered critical injuries after a fire on Long Island. The blaze broke out around 5:05 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 18 in Plainview at a Senior Living Apartment Complex located at 107 Central Park Road.  Upon arrival, responders observed smoke and flames coming from the second-floor roof, Nassau County Police said.   An 84-year-old woman who resided at the complex, now ID'd as Theresa Casale. was pronounced dead  at scene. A 74-year-old woman, now identified as s Lynne Citron…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
New Update: Fire Damages Long Island Church New Update: Fire Damages Long Island Church
New Update: Fire Damages Long Island Church This story has been updated. Emergency crews responded to an electrical fire at a Long Island church Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 24. Firefighters in Bethpage were called at around 1:40 p.m. with reports of a fire at St. Isidoros Greek Orthodox Church, located near the intersection of Stewart and Cherry avenues. When firefighters arrived, they found the building’s first floor on fire, according to Nassau County Police. Pictures posted on social media showed multiple fire engines on scene with visible smoke coming from the building. Emergency crews responded to reports of a fire at St. I…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
ID Released For Woman Killed In Long Island House Fire ID Released For Woman Killed In Long Island House Fire
ID Released For Woman Killed In Long Island House Fire Police have identified the 61-year-old woman who was killed in a Long Island house fire earlier this month that remains under investigation. Earlier report: Woman Found Dead After Long Island House Fire Breaks Out Levittown resident Donna Coyle was in her Forester Lane home at 11:15 a.m. on Saturday, April 10 when a fire broke out inside the building. Police said that upon arrival, officers found heavy black smoke fully engulfing the home, which made gaining access to the residence more difficult. Crews from the Levittown Fire Department managed to force their way into the home, …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Woman Found Dead After Long Island House Fire Breaks Out Woman Found Dead After Long Island House Fire Breaks Out
Woman Found Dead After Long Island House Fire Breaks Out A woman was found dead after a house fire broke out on Long Island. The blaze happened in Levittown,  on Forester Lane, late Saturday morning on Saturday, April 10. When emergy responders arrived at the scene, heavy black smoke fully engulfed the home, Nassau County Police said.  The Levittown Fire Department was able to force entry into the home and firefighters located an unconscious 61-year-old woman, according to police.  The woman was pronounced dead at the scene by a Nassau County Police Medic. The Levittown Fire Department, assisted by Bethpage, Wantagh, and Ea…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
120 Firefighters From 14 Departments Battle Four-Alarm Long Island House Fire 120 Firefighters From 14 Departments Battle Four-Alarm Long Island House Fire
120 Firefighters From 14 Departments Battle Four-Alarm Long Island House Fire A total of 120 firefighters from 14 departments battled a four-alarm house fire that moved to another structure on Long Island. The blaze broke out around 12:40 p.m., Monday, Feb. 24, in Farmingdale at 490 Secatogue Ave., said Nassau County Police. The fire spread and also caused damage to a residence located on Nelson Street, causing the fourth-alarm to be sounded. Eighth Precinct police officers were first to arrive at the scene, observing a residence fully engulfed causing extensive damage.  All occupants were out of the house, Nassau County Police said. Two firemen were tr…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Support Pours In For Long Island Family As Daughter Battles Rare Disease Support Pours In For Long Island Family As Daughter Battles Rare Disease
Support Pours In For Long Island Family As Daughter Battles Rare Disease Friends, family and even strangers have opened their wallets and hearts to help a 7-month-old Long Island girl as she battles a rare genetic disease. Brooke Taylor Graffeo, of Levittown, has been diagnosed with Hypomelanosis of Ito, Polymicrogryia, as well as epilepsy, according to a GoFundMe page set-up to help cover the costs of travel to the hospital and for treatment costs.  The only hospital that can treat Brooke is located in Boston, the page said. Brooke in the hospital. Photo credit: GoFundMeGoFundMe Her parents are both Nassau County Police paramedics and well as volunteer fir…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
House Fire Leads To Duo's Arrests For Setting Off, Selling Fireworks In Levittown House Fire Leads To Duo's Arrests For Setting Off, Selling Fireworks In Levittown
House Fire Leads To Duo's Arrests For Setting Off, Selling Fireworks In Levittown A house fire led to the arrest of a Levittown man and a teen after fireworks were found to be the cause of the fire. The fire took place around 4:20 p.m., Tuesday, May 14, at 277 Blacksmith Road in Levittown, said the Nassau County Police. According to detectives, police were responding to a call for a house fire and arrived on scene the house in flames. Police confirmed there were no residents inside. The Levittown and Wantagh Fire Departments responded to the scene and extinguished the fire. Arson and Bomb Squad investigators were called to the scene where it was discovere…

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by Kathy Reakes