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7 Charged In Overnight Sobriety Checkpoint In Central Islip 7 Charged In Overnight Sobriety Checkpoint In Central Islip
7 Charged In Overnight Sobriety Checkpoint In Central Islip Seven people are facing charges after an overnight sobriety checkpoint on Long Island. Police officers from the Suffolk County Police Department’s Highway SAFE-T Team (Selective Alcohol Fatality Enforcement Team) conducted the joint operation in the LIRR parking lot in Central Islip located at 870 Suffolk Ave., from 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30 until 2:35 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 31.  The checkpoint was part of an ongoing Labor Day weekend enforcement crackdown targeting alcohol and drug-impaired driving.  A total of 656 vehicles went through the checkpoint. …
LIRR Crash: Taxi Driver Stopped On Tracks Before Fatal Long Island Collision, Police Say LIRR Crash: Taxi Driver Stopped On Tracks Before Fatal Long Island Collision, Police Say
Lirr Crash: Taxi Driver Stopped On Tracks Before Fatal Long Island Collision, Police Say Authorities have identified a taxi driver who was killed when his taxi was struck by a Long Island Rail Road train. The incident happened in Manorville, at the Wading River Road crossing, at around 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, July 30. An eastbound LIRR train was traveling from Ronkonkoma to Greenport when it struck a taxi operated by East End Transportation east of the Yaphank station, an MTA spokesperson told Daily Voice. Earlier Report: 2 Injured After Lirr Train Collides With Car In Manorville The taxi driver, 49-year-old Daniel Seagren, of Ronkonkoma, was pronounced dead at Peconic Bay…
LI Councilman, Retired NYPD Officer Who Died On Family Vacation 'Served With Pride' LI Councilman, Retired NYPD Officer Who Died On Family Vacation 'Served With Pride'
Hempstead Councilman Christopher Carini Dies At Age 49 Local leaders and loved ones are mourning the loss of a Long Island politician and former police officer following his unexpected death. Nassau County resident and Hempstead Councilman Christopher Carini died at the age of 49 on Sunday, July 14, while on a family vacation in Florida, relatives confirmed. Ladder trucks from the Seaford and Wantagh fire departments draped an American flag as a hearse carrying his body drove through Seaford on Thursday, July 18. Carini was a “decorated and proud” retired police officer, having served 22 years with the NYPD, MTA Police, and Port Authority Poli…
Person Struck, Killed By LIRR Train Person Struck, Killed By LIRR Train
Person Struck, Killed By Lirr Train A person was killed after being struck by a Long Island Railroad train.  The incident took place in Suffolk County around 1:20 a.m., Tuesday, June 20, at the Cuba Hill Road railroad crossing in the Huntington hamlet of Greenlawn. The individual, who has not yet been identified, was struck by an eastbound train, said MTA officials. Train service was delayed for two hours, with normal travel returning around 3:30 a.m. The MTA Police investigation is ongoing. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Person Struck, Killed By LIRR Train In Carle Place Person Struck, Killed By LIRR Train In Carle Place
Person Struck, Killed By Lirr Train In Carle Place A person who was on the tracks was hit and killed by a Huntington-bound Long Island Railroad train. The incident took place around 12:36 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 7 west of the Carle Place station, said MTA officials. There were delays between Mineola and Hicksville until about 2 a.m., MTA officials added.  The name of the victim has not been released. An investigation is ongoing by the MTA police. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 
Person Struck, Killed By Train On Long Island Person Struck, Killed By Train On Long Island
Person Struck, Killed By Train On Long Island A person was struck and killed by a train on Long Island. The incident took place in Suffolk County around 10:15 p.m., Monday, Jan. 9 just east of Bellport Station. MTA officials said eastbound train 2720 struck an unauthorized person on the tracks, suspending service on the Montauk branch between Patchogue and Speonk for approximately two hours. The name of the victim has not yet been released. The incident is under investigation by the MTA Police. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 
Aquebogue Man Charged, Weapons Recovered After Investigation Into Threats To Jewish Community Aquebogue Man Charged, Weapons Recovered After Investigation Into Threats To Jewish Community
Aquebogue Man Charged, Weapons Recovered After Investigation Into Threats To Jewish Community A Long Island man is facing multiple charges following an investigation into threats to the Jewish community in New York City. Christopher Brown, age 21, of Aquebogue, was arrested on Saturday, Nov. 19, and charged with making a terroristic threat, aggravated harassment, and criminal possession of a weapon, the New York City Police Department reported.  Police also reported the arrest of 22-year-old Matthew Mahrer, of New York City, who was charged with criminal possession of a weapon. According to the report, police "uncovered a developing threat to the Jewis…
Man Accused Of Reckless Endangerment, Other Charges In Front Of Large Crowd In Baywood Man Accused Of Reckless Endangerment, Other Charges In Front Of Large Crowd In Baywood
Man Accused Of Reckless Endangerment, Other Charges In Front Of Large Crowd In Baywood A local man is facing multiple charges, including reckless endangerment, after officers from multiple agencies broke up a large gathering at a Long Island train station overnight. The incident happened around midnight Sunday, Nov. 13 in Baywood. In response to multiple community complaints, authorities conducted a coordinated operation at the Deer Park Long Island Railroad Station. A large crowd of vehicles and people were observed engaging in reckless conduct, including but not limited to: Speeding in motor vehicles,  People hanging on to moving vehicles,  Lou…
ID Released For Woman Struck, Killed By Train In Westchester ID Released For Woman Struck, Killed By Train In Westchester
ID Released For Woman Struck, Killed By Train In Westchester Metro-North officials have identified the woman struck by a New Haven Line train in Westchester. Aurelia Franchitti, age 21, of Woodside, in Queens, was fatally struck after stepping in front of an eastbound train at Rye Station around 5:15 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 28, officials said.  Earlier report: Person Killed After Stepping In Front Of Train In Rye The MTA Police are investigating the incident.  Officials said at this early stage in the investigation, the incident does not appear criminal or accidental in nature.
ID Released For Person Struck, Killed By LIRR Train ID Released For Person Struck, Killed By LIRR Train
ID Released For Person Struck, Killed By Lirr Train A man who was hit and killed by a Long Island Railroad train has been identified by the Metropolitan Transit Authority. Rafal Stoklosa, age 45, of Southampton was killed just after 7 p.m., Monday, Aug. 1, said MTA officials. According to the Southampton Police, patrol units responded to the area after receiving a call from the MTA that a pedestrian had been struck by a train. See Earlier Story: Person Struck, Killed by LIRR Train Near Hampton Bays The train stopped west of Hillstation Road where Stoklosa was found dead on the eastbound side of the tracks, police said. MTA Police re…
Person Struck, Killed By LIRR Train Person Struck, Killed By LIRR Train
Person Struck, Killed By Lirr Train A person standing on the tracks was struck and killed by a Long Island Railroad Train. The incident took place near Hampton Bays a little after 7 p.m., Monday, Aug. 1. According to the Southampton Police, patrol units responded to the area after receiving a call from the MTA that a pedestrian had been struck by a train.  The train stopped west of Hillstation Road where the person was found dead on the eastbound side of the tracks, police said. MTA Police responded to the location and are conducting an investigation. LIRR officials said on Twitter an "unauthorized person on the track…
Person Hit By Train On Long Island Person Hit By Train On Long Island
Person Hit By Train On Long Island A person who was hit by an MTA train on Long Island has been transported to an area hospital alive. The incident took place in Suffolk County in Bridgehampton around 11:59 a.m., Thursday, July 22, said the Southampton Town Police. The person was transported alive to Stony Brook Hospital, officials said. “The LIRR is reporting delays on the Montauk Branch after a person was struck by a westbound train at 11:59 a.m. at the Sag Harbor Turnpike railroad crossing in Bridgehampton," said MTA Spokeswoman Kayla Shults. Members of the Bridgehampton Fire Department and Bridgehampton Ambulance respo…
Person On Tracks Hit, Killed By LIRR Train, Suspending Service Person On Tracks Hit, Killed By LIRR Train, Suspending Service
Person On Tracks Hit, Killed By Lirr Train, Suspending Service Service on part of the Long Island Railroad has been suspended after a person was struck and killed by a train. The incident took place around 1:30 p.m., Monday, June 28 at the Oakwood Road railroad crossing in West Hills at Huntington Station, said LIRR officials. Service is suspended between Hicksville and Port Jefferson in both directions, LIRR said. The department is working to secure buses, and suggest customers use other branches where possible.  In addition, the 1:06 p.m. train from Hicksville due in Port Jefferson at 2:11 p.m. has been delayed. Suffolk County Police said Oak…
Man Struck By LIRR Train Man Struck By LIRR Train
Man Struck By Lirr Train A man was seriously injured after being hit by a train on Long Island. The incident took place around 9:30 p.m., Monday, June 7, when the man was struck by a train at the Amityville station, said MTA officials. The man was removed to the hospital alive with leg injuries after being struck. Some 115 commuters on the train, the 9:12 p.m. out of Babylon to Penn Station, were safely moved to another train, while the track was de-energized to remove the injured man. The MTA Police are investigating the incident but said that no criminality was involved during the incident.
Man Struck, Killed By LIRR Train Man Struck, Killed By LIRR Train
Man Struck, Killed By Lirr Train A man was killed after being hit by an LIRR train on Long Island. The unidentified man, who was on the tracks near Greenlawn, was struck around 6:37 p.m., Tuesday, April 20, said a spokeswoman for the MTA. Train service was suspended between Huntington and Port Jefferson due to the incident, they added.  Service was restored around 8:36 p.m. The incident, which is under investigation by the MTA Police, is considered non-criminal in nature, they added.
White Supremacist Imagery Found At LIRR Station White Supremacist Imagery Found At LIRR Station
White Supremacist Imagery Found At Lirr Station Police have launched an investigation into white supremacist imagery that was found at an LIRR station. Early on Thursday, Jan. 21, white supremacist fliers, images, and slogans were located at the Valley Stream Long Island Rail Road station, according to Legislator Carrie Solages, the ranking member of the Legislature’s Minority Affairs Committee. “This incident occurred at a mass transit hub used by many residents of the Third Legislative District, which is comprised of communities that are wonderful, vibrant places to live, work, and raise a family precisely because of their rich divers…
Man Struck, Killed By LIRR Train Man Struck, Killed By LIRR Train
Man Struck, Killed By Lirr Train A man was killed after being struck by a train on the Long Island Railroad. The incident took place around 5:52 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 31 in Suffolk County, when the 4:41 train from Southampton due at Penn Station at 7:02 a.m. struck an "authorized person" on the tracks west of Sayville, said an MTA spokesperson. Montauk Branch service was suspended between Babylon and Patchogue.  The incident resulted in three delayed trains. At 7:49 a.m. service was restored on the Montauk Branch with residual delays.  The MTA Police continue to investigate the incident, but said a preliminary i…
Two Stabbed At Long Island Train Station Two Stabbed At Long Island Train Station
Two Stabbed At Long Island Train Station Two people were hospitalized after being stabbed at a Long Island train station. The incident was reported around 5:47 p.m., Monday, Dec. 28, when the MTA Police received reports of a stabbing at Brentwood Station on the platform, said an MTA spokesperson. MTA Police found that a woman had slash wounds on her right hand and a man had a puncture wound to his left thigh.  Both were taken to Southside Hospital.  As a result of police activity, LIRR Ronkonkoma Branch westbound trains bypassed Brentwood Station for about an hour.  MTA Police are investigating the incident, addi…
Man Killed After Being Hit By LIRR Train Man Killed After Being Hit By LIRR Train
Man Killed After Being Hit By Lirr Train A man was killed after being hit by a train on Long Island. The incident took place around 10 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 115, when a Ronkonkoma-bound train fatally struck a male at the Long Island Railroad Carle Place station, said Aaron Donovan, spokesman for the MTA. Train service through the area resumed at 10:38 p.m. with residual delays on one of the tracks and was on-or-close to schedule by 12:15 a.m.  The person has not been identified. MTA Police are investigating.  Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Person Struck, Killed By LIRR Train Person Struck, Killed By LIRR Train
Person Struck, Killed By Lirr Train An unidentified person was struck and killed by a train on the Long Island Railroad. The person was hit around 10 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 8, at the Rockville Centre Station by a westbound train, said MTA Spokesman Aaron Donovan. The MTA police are investigating. An early investigation found that the incident appears to be non-criminal, non-accidental in nature.
Man Struck, Killed By Train On LIRR Tracks Man Struck, Killed By Train On LIRR Tracks
Man Struck, Killed By Train On Lirr Tracks A man trespassing on Long Island Rail Road tracks was struck and killed by a freight train overnight. Officials said that the man - whose name has not been released - was struck at approximately 2:50 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2 in Suffolk County near the Waverly Avenue crossing in Holtsville. The man was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders. The fatal incident forced the cancelation of subsequent trains that were scheduled to travel through the area as police investigated. It remains unclear why the man was on the track, but he was referred by officials as a “trespasser” on the tr…
Two Teens Killed After Porsche Crashes Onto Tracks, Bursts Into Flames In Area Two Teens Killed After Porsche Crashes Onto Tracks, Bursts Into Flames In Area
Two Teens Killed After Porsche Crashes Onto Tracks, Bursts Into Flames In Area Two teenagers were killed and a third was injured after a Porsche crashed off of an overpass onto train tracks before bursting into flames in Rockland County. The two-vehicle crash happened just before 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13 in Pearl River on Route 304 in the vicinity of the Crooked Hill Road overpass.  Responding officers reported one of the vehicles was on fire along with serious injuries to multiple occupants. The following information was made available by the Orangetown Police Department after proper notification was made to the victims' families. The accide…
Person Struck, Killed By LIRR Train Person Struck, Killed By LIRR Train
Person Struck, Killed By Lirr Train A person was struck and killed by a train at the Hewlett Station, causing delays for several hours. The incident took place around 10:30 a.m., Friday, Sept. 6, at the station, said MTA Spokesman Aaron Donovan. LIRR had suspended service between Valley Stream and Far Rockaway, but service was restored at 12:24 p.m., Donovan said. The MTA Police are investigating the incident. Additional details were not immediately available. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Missing Greenlawn 19-Year-Old Marine Found In NYC Missing Greenlawn 19-Year-Old Marine Found In NYC
Missing Greenlawn 19-Year-Old Marine Found In NYC Update: The 19-year-old Marine from Greenlawn who went missing over the weekend has been found, Suffolk County Police confirmed. "Hannah Bombria has been located in New York City, unharmed," police said on Wednesday, July 31. The New York State Public Safety Department said in an earlier statement: "Hannah sought assistance from MTA Police at Penn Station in NYC and is safe." Original report: Police have issued an alert for a missing Long Island woman who is serving in the military. Hannah Bombria, 19, of Greenlawn, was reported missing by her parents on Sunday, July 28 at approximately…
Missing Greenlawn 19-Year-Old Marine Found In NYC Missing Greenlawn 19-Year-Old Marine Found In NYC
Missing Greenlawn 19-Year-Old Marine Found In NYC Update: The 19-year-old Marine from Greenlawn who went missing over the weekend has been found, Suffolk County Police said. "Hannah Bombria has been located in New York City, unharmed," police said on Wednesday, July 31. The New York State Public Safety Department said in an earlier statement: "Hannah sought assistance from MTA Police at Penn Station in NYC and is safe." Original report: Police have issued an alert for a missing Long Island woman who is serving in the military. Hannah Bombria, 19, of Greenlawn, was reported missing by her parents on Sunday, July 28 at approximately 2:30…