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Just Dropping By: Police On Long Island Spread Holiday Cheer, Rappel Down Children's Hospital Just Dropping By: Police On Long Island Spread Holiday Cheer, Rappel Down Children's Hospital
Just Dropping By: Police On Long Island Spread Holiday Cheer, Rappel Down Children's Hospital Police officers on Long Island sent holiday wishes in a unique to children at a local hospital who couldn’t visit with family. On Saturday, Dec. 9, the Nassau County Police Department Emergency Services Unit headed to Cohen’s Children Medical Center, located at 26901 76th Ave, New Hyde Park, on a mission. Dubbed “Operation Holiday Drop In,” the mission was set to go off without a hitch, and when officers started rappelling down the side of the 40-foot building in holiday hats, it became clear that the mission objective was met – make kids smile. The event is meant to ensure that childre…

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by Sophie Grieser
Police & Fire
Fallen Menorah Causes Fire At Long Island Home Fallen Menorah Causes Fire At Long Island Home
Fallen Menorah Causes Fire At Long Island Home A holiday celebration was dampened when a fallen menorah candle caused a fire at a Long Island home. It happened on Wednesday, Dec. 13 in Woodbury, according to the Nassau County Police Department. At around 8:15 p.m., one of the candles in the family’s menorah fell over, igniting the tablecloth and spreading to a chair. Police said the fire department was able to stop the fire with a fire extinguisher and reported that no residents were injured. As a result of the accidental fire, the department reminded citizens to light candles in well-ventilated areas away from vents and drafts an…

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by Sophie Grieser
Police & Fire
Update: Teen Missing From Long Island Located Update: Teen Missing From Long Island Located
Update: Teen Missing From Long Island Located Update:  A 13-year-old who went missing after being seen on Long Island has been found, police said.  Briana Bonilla had last been seen on the morning of Tuesday, Dec. 12 in Hempstead.  Two days later, on Thursday, Dec. 14, Nassau County Police announced that Bonilla had been located.  Additional details, including where Bonilla was found or her current condition, were not released.  Original story:  Authorities are asking for the community’s assistance in locating a missing young teen who was last seen on Long Island. Briana Bonilla, age 13, was last see…

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by Sophie Grieser
Police & Fire
Burglars Smash Windows, Grab Cash From Long Island Deli Burglars Smash Windows, Grab Cash From Long Island Deli
Burglars Smash Windows, Grab Cash From Long Island Deli Police are on the lookout for one or more thieves who smashed their way into a small business on Long Island and stole cash. It occurred on the morning of Saturday, Dec. 2 in Uniondale, according to Nassau County Police Department. The owner of El Rinconcito Deli, a Salvadorean store located at 624 Jerusalem Avenue, arrived at the store just before 8:30 a.m. to find that the glass front door had been shattered while the store was closed. During the burglary, the suspects broke into the register and stole cash. There is no available description of the thieves. Police said the investi…

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by Sophie Grieser
Police & Fire
Recognize Him? Search On For Long Island Package Thief Recognize Him? Search On For Long Island Package Thief
Recognize Him? Search On For Long Island Package Thief After multiple Long Islanders had their goodies swiped in a string of package thefts, police are asking the community to help locate the person they believe is responsible. Nassau County Police shared pictures on Wednesday, Nov. 8 of the person they say is behind a series of swipes that occurred in October 2023. Do you know him?  Nassau County Police Department From Thursday, Oct 5 to Monday, Oct. 16, authorities reported that at least six FedEx packages had been stolen off the front porches of people in Massapequa, Massapequa Park, and Wantagh. 🚨 WANTED FOR PACKAGE THEFTS 🚨 📍: …

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by Sophie Grieser
Police & Fire
Update: Long Island Woman Missing For Days Found Update: Long Island Woman Missing For Days Found
Update: Long Island Woman Missing For Days Found Update:  A woman who was missing from Long Island for days has been located, authorities announced.  Roseann Mandaglio, age 67, had last been seen in East Garden City on Friday, Oct. 20, according to Nassau County Police.  On Thursday, Oct. 26, police said that Mandaglio had been found.  Additional details regarding her current state or where she was located have not been released.  Original story:  Authorities have issued an alert for a woman who has been missing from Long Island for days. Roseann Mandaglio, age 67, was last spotted in East Garden City o…

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by Sophie Grieser
Police & Fire
Seen Her? Teen Missing After Leaving Long Island Home Seen Her? Teen Missing After Leaving Long Island Home
Seen Her? Teen Missing After Leaving Long Island Home Police are asking for the community’s assistance in locating a 14-year-old girl who went missing from her Long Island home. Keiry Magana, age 14, was last seen on Friday, Oct. 20 in Hempstead, according to Nassau County Police. She left her house at approximately 11:30 p.m. that day and was reported missing the next day. Magana is Hispanic, stands at 5-foot-1, and weighs approximately 110 pounds. She has brown eyes and red hair. No information regarding her clothing is available. Detectives encourage anyone with information regarding Magana’s whereabouts to contact the Nassau County …

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by Sophie Grieser
Police & Fire
Shots Fired At Long Island Home, Suspect At Large, Police Say Shots Fired At Long Island Home, Suspect At Large, Police Say
Shots Fired At Long Island Home, Suspect At Large, Police Say Authorities are on the hunt for an unknown person who fired two shots at a residential Long Island home and fled the scene. The shooting occurred on Sunday, Oct. 15 in Plainview, Nassau County Police said. At approximately 2:30 a.m., a surveillance video showed an unknown suspect walking up to the home, located on Lillian Lane, and shot two rounds at the residence before turning around and fleeing. Police said the shooter fled east on foot towards Hope Drive. No injuries were reported at the scene, and no further description of the suspect was available at the time of publication. T…

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by Sophie Grieser
Police & Fire
Have You Seen Him? Man Missing, Last Seen On Long Island Have You Seen Him? Man Missing, Last Seen On Long Island
Have You Seen Him? Man Missing, Last Seen On Long Island Police are asking for the community’s assistance in locating a man who disappeared after being seen at a grocery store. Peter Jiminez, age 69, was last seen on Monday, Oct. 2 in North Long Beach, according to Nassau County Police. It was approximately 1:30 p.m. when he was spotted at the King Kullen shopping center in Island Park. Jiminez is described as a Hispanic man who is 5-foot-6 and weighs around 140 pounds. He has brown eyes and gray hair. When he was last seen, Jiminez was wearing a blue shirt, tan pants, and a blue bandana. He was riding a black bicycle. Detectives urge a…

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by Sophie Grieser
Police & Fire
Long Island Woman Scams Nearly $20K In Stamps With Fake Checks: Police Long Island Woman Scams Nearly $20K In Stamps With Fake Checks: Police
Long Island Woman Scams Nearly $20K In Stamps With Fake Checks: Police A Long Island woman traveled to post offices across Long Island buying tens of thousands of stamps with false checks, police said. Stephany A. Moreira, age 27, was arrested on Thursday, Aug. 31 for charges including larceny and scheme to defraud, according to the Nassau County Police Department. From Tuesday, June 6 to Thursday, June 8, Moreira, a Lindenhurst resident, allegedly purchased 36,600 stamps throughout Nassau County using 21 insufficient checks. As a result, the US Postal Service lost $19,278, police said. Moreira is charged with: Grand larceny Scheme to defraud Issuing…

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by Sophie Grieser
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'Murderous Rage': LI Man Gets Decades In Prison For Killing Wife, Shooting Brother-In-Law 'Murderous Rage': LI Man Gets Decades In Prison For Killing Wife, Shooting Brother-In-Law
'Murderous Rage': LI Man Gets Decades In Prison For Killing Wife, Shooting Brother-In-Law A 70-year-old Long Island man will likely spend the rest of his life behind bars for brutally killing his wife and shooting his brother-in-law with a shotgun.  Thomas DiNapoli of Levittown, age 70, was sentenced on Thursday, Aug. 24 to 50 years to life in prison for the 2020 murder of his 61-year-old wife, Cheryl DiNapoli, and the attempted killing of his brother-in-law at his Cord Lane home, the Nassau County District Attorney's Office announced.  Earlier Report: ‘Remorseless’ Levittown Man Convicted Of Killing Wife, Shooting Brother-In-Law: DA DiNapoli was convic…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Mineola Homeowner Confronts Burglars Who Flee Through Second-Story Window Mineola Homeowner Confronts Burglars Who Flee Through Second-Story Window
Mineola Homeowner Confronts Burglars Who Flee Through Second-Story Window A homeowner thwarted an attempted burglary in progress on Long Island.  Nassau County Police Department officers began investigating a residential burglary in Mineola that happened at 1:15 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20. According to a police report, two unknown subjects entered a residence located on Roosevelt Avenue through an unlocked garage door. The suspects fled out of the home through a second-story window and moved eastbound towards Roslyn Road after being confronted by the homeowner. As of Wednesday, Aug. 23, the investigation is still ongoing according to Nassau County Police De…

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