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Drunk Driver Who Caused 25-Year-Old's Death In Head-On Long Island Gets Prison Drunk Driver Who Caused 25-Year-Old's Death In Head-On Long Island Gets Prison
Drunk Driver Who Caused 25-Year-Old's Death In Head-On Long Island Gets Prison A Long Island man who admitted to causing a high-speed, drunk driving crash that killed his 25-year-old passenger will spend years in prison. Leo Flores-Gracias, age 26, of Huntington Station, was sentenced to four to 12 years behind bars in Suffolk County Court on Monday, Sept. 30. It followed his guilty plea to aggravated vehicular homicide and related charges in the death of Marlon Nunez-Cuellar. Earlier Report: 'Should Be Warning': Driver Admits Causing Long Island DWI Crash That Killed 25-Year-Old According to prosecutors, it was around 8 p.m. on July 4, 2023, when Flores-Grac…

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by Michael Mashburn
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'Should Be Warning': Driver Admits Causing Long Island DWI Crash That Killed 25-Year-Old 'Should Be Warning': Driver Admits Causing Long Island DWI Crash That Killed 25-Year-Old
'Should Be Warning': Driver Admits Causing Long Island DWI Crash That Killed 25-Year-Old A Long Island man formally confessed to causing a high-speed, drunk driving crash on the Fourth of July that killed his 25-year-old passenger. Leo Flores-Gracias, age 26, of Huntington Station, pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide and related charges in Suffolk County Court on Thursday, June 6, in the death of Marlon Nunez-Cuellar. According to prosecutors, it was around 8 p.m. on July 4, 2023, when Flores-Gracias and three others left a party in Huntington where they had been drinking alcohol. Earlier Report: Alleged Drunk Driver Charged With Manslaughter In Crash Killin…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Alleged Drunk Driver Charged With Manslaughter In Crash Killing 25-Year-Old On Long Island Alleged Drunk Driver Charged With Manslaughter In Crash Killing 25-Year-Old On Long Island
Alleged Drunk Driver Charged With Manslaughter In Crash Killing 25-Year-Old On Long Island An accused drunk driver in a deadly Long Island crash that killed his 25-year-old passenger could face decades in prison if convicted. Leo Flores-Gracias, age 26, of Huntington Station, was formally arraigned on aggravated vehicular manslaughter and other charges in Suffolk County Court on Tuesday, Sept. 19, in the death of Marlon Nunez-Cuellar. According to prosecutors, Flores-Gracias and three others left a party in Huntington at around 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 4, where they had been drinking alcohol. Earlier Report: Fatal DWI Crash: 23-Year-Old Huntington Station Resident ID'd As Vic…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Fatal DWI Crash: 23-Year-Old Huntington Station Resident ID'd As Victim In West Hills Fatal DWI Crash: 23-Year-Old Huntington Station Resident ID'd As Victim In West Hills
Fatal DWI Crash: 23-Year-Old Huntington Station Resident ID'd As Victim In West Hills A man has been accused of driving drunk after a fatal crash in a residential Long Island neighborhood. The crash happened just after 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 4 in West Hills. A Huntington Station man was driving a 2017 Honda Accord northbound on Sweet Hollow Road, south of Chichester Road, when the vehicle crossed into the southbound lanes and struck a 2010 Toyota Prius head-on, Suffolk County Police said. A passenger in the back seat of the Honda, Marlon Nunez, age 23, of Huntington Station, was transported to Plainview Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Flores Gracia…

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by Joe Lombardi
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52-Year-Old Killed In Crash That Caused Long Island Expressway Closure In Melville 52-Year-Old Killed In Crash That Caused Long Island Expressway Closure In Melville
52-Year-Old Killed In Crash That Caused Long Island Expressway Closure In Melville Police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that caused the closure of a stretch of the Long Island Expressway. It happened around 4:40 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7 in Melville. James Dawson, age 52, of the Bronx, was driving a Ford E350 van westbound, just west of Exit 49, when his vehicle struck the center median, Suffolk County Police said. Dawson was transported to Plainview Hospital where he was pronounced dead, according to police. Detectives believe Dawson suffered a medical event prior to the crash. The westbound lanes were closed for around two hours following th…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Girl Found Unresponsive At Hotel Pool In Suffolk County Girl Found Unresponsive At Hotel Pool In Suffolk County
Girl Found Unresponsive At Hotel Pool In Suffolk County A 7-year-old girl is in critical condition after being found unresponsive in a Long Island hotel pool. Katlyn Pineda, of Queens, was found around 4:50 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 13, in the pool at the Marriott Melville located at 1350 Walt Whitman Road. According to the police, the girl was found by a family member who then called the police. The child was transported to Plainview Hospital in critical condition before being transferred to Cohen Children's Medical Center in Queens. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Kathy Reakes
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IDs Released For Teen Killed, Two Others Critically Injured In Long Island Expressway Crash IDs Released For Teen Killed, Two Others Critically Injured In Long Island Expressway Crash
IDs Released For Teen Killed, Two Others Critically Injured In Long Island Expressway Crash The identities have been released of a teenager who was killed and two others who were critically injured in an overnight crash on the Long Island Expressway. The crash happened Monday, Sept. 6, at about 9:50 p.m. in Melville. A 2005 Honda Civic, driven by Erick Alvarado, age 18, of Hicksville, was traveling eastbound on the LIE, near Exit 49S, when the vehicle struck an eastbound 2020 Mazda SUV, driven by Shadman Sami, age 24, Suffolk County Police said.  Both vehicles left the roadway and crashed into the woods. A 19-year-old male passenger now identified as Jos…

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by Joe Lombardi
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One Killed, Two Critically Injured In Long Island Expressway Crash One Killed, Two Critically Injured In Long Island Expressway Crash
One Killed, Two Critically Injured In Long Island Expressway Crash Click here for an updated story: IDs Released For Teen Killed, Two Others Critically Injured In Long Island Expressway Crash An investigation is underway after one person was killed and two others were critically injured in a crash on the Long Island Expressway overnight. It happened Monday, Sept. 6, at about 9:50 p.m. in Melville. A 2005 Honda Civic, driven by Erick Alvarado, age 18, of Hicksville, was traveling eastbound on the LIE, near Exit 49S, when the vehicle struck an eastbound 2020 Mazda SUV, driven by Shadman Sami, age 24, Suffolk County Police said.&…

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by Joe Lombardi
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'I Sing Of Hope': Nurse From Northwell Health Choir Discusses America's Got Talent Experience 'I Sing Of Hope': Nurse From Northwell Health Choir Discusses America's Got Talent Experience
'I Sing Of Hope': Nurse From Northwell Health Choir Discusses America's Got Talent Experience A choir of frontline nurses from New York’s largest health system is bringing a message of hope to the national stage, as they perform on America’s Got Talent. The Northwell Health Nurse Choir's live performance at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood aired on Tuesday, Aug. 17. It was the group's second appearance on the show, following the choir's audition. Watch the choir's audition here. Related - New York’s Northwell Health Nurse Choir Will Appear On America’s Got Talent Winnie Mele, a resident of Westbury in Nassau County who is the director of perioperative services at Plainview Hospi…

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by Nicole Valinote
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COVID-19: Here's How Many Long Island Hospital Workers Have Been Vaccinated, Refused Shot COVID-19: Here's How Many Long Island Hospital Workers Have Been Vaccinated, Refused Shot
Covid-19: Here's How Many Long Island Hospital Workers Have Been Vaccinated, Refused Shot More than 50 percent of the hospital workers on Long Island who are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine have done so, though the region is lagging behind others across the state. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that 60 percent of hospital workers on Long Island have received the COVID-19 vaccine, while statewide, a total of 60.8 percent of medical professionals have been vaccinated. Cuomo also made note that vaccination performance is uneven by region, with Long Island hospitals having used 78 percent of the doses allocated to them, with only New York City (60 percent), Finger Lakes (7…

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by Zak Failla
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Northwell Gets State Approval To Open Four Cardiac Catheterization Labs Northwell Gets State Approval To Open Four Cardiac Catheterization Labs
Northwell Gets State Approval To Open Four Cardiac Catheterization Labs Three Northwell Health facilities have received approval from the state to establish cardiac catheterization labs, expanding access to critical cardiology services in the region. The facilities are Lenox Health Greenwich Village, Mather Hospital in Port Jefferson and Plainview Hospital. In addition to Lenox Health, Mather and Plainview programs, the New York State Health and Health Planning Counci authorized Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco to open a cath lab in December.  Cath labs specialize in using X-ray guided catheters help open blockages in coronary arteries or repa…

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by Daily Voice
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Man Pulled From Burning Car After Long Island Crash Man Pulled From Burning Car After Long Island Crash
Man Pulled From Burning Car After Long Island Crash  A Long Island man was saved from a burning vehicle after a crash by two Suffolk County Police Second Precinct officers. The rescue occurred around 6:45 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 19, when Mark Levy, of Melville, was driving a 2010 Hyundai northbound on Walt Whitman Road in South Huntington, when he crashed into the guardrail, said the Suffolk County Police. Officers Joelvy Delacruz and Thomas Phelan arrived on the scene within minutes and found the vehicle on fire and several Good Samaritans attempting to help Levy, who was unconscious in the driver’s seat, police said. Huntington firefight…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Man Indicted For Murder After Fatal Shooting During Old Bethpage Park Robbery Man Indicted For Murder After Fatal Shooting During Old Bethpage Park Robbery
Man Indicted For Murder After Fatal Shooting During Old Bethpage Park Robbery A man was indicted for murder in a July 6 fatal shooting during a robbery in an Old Bethpage park. Brandon Torres, 22, of Staten Island was arraigned Friday, Aug. 2 and charged with second-degree murder, first-degree robbery, two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, and second-degree robbery, according to Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas.  Torres was remanded and is due back in court on Friday, Sept. 6. If convicted of the top count, he faces 25 years to life in prison. Kion Carter, 25, of Middle Island was arraigned Monday, Aug. 6 and char…

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by Donna Christopher
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Man Indicted For Murder After Fatal Shooting During Robbery in Old Bethpage Park Man Indicted For Murder After Fatal Shooting During Robbery in Old Bethpage Park
Man Indicted For Murder After Fatal Shooting During Robbery in Old Bethpage Park A 22-year-old man has been indicted on a murder charge after a botched armed robbery that left a 22-year-old man dead in Old Bethpage. Queens resident Stefan Pierre, of Staten Island, suffered a gunshot wound in the abdomen shortly before 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 6 in Old Bethpage. He was later pronounced dead at a local hospital. Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced on Monday, Aug. 5 that Brandon Torres, 22, was arraigned on Friday, Aug. 2 and charged with second-degree murder, first-degree robbery, two counts of criminal possession of a weapon and second-degree ro…

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by Zak Failla