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Police & Fire
Woman Dies After Being Struck By Hit-Run Driver On Montauk Highway
A woman was killed after being struck by a hit-and-run driver on Long Island, police announced. In Suffolk County, a driver was traveling in West Islip west on Montauk Highway when a female was struck in the roadway at approximately 10:30 p.m. on Monday, May 23 near the intersection of Pease Lane. According to police, the driver then proceeded to flee the scene, speeding away westbound from the area. Police said that the female victim - whose name has not been disclosed pending the notification of her next of kin - was pronounced dead at the scene by a member of the Suffolk County Medical…
Police & Fire
Woman Killed After House Fire Breaks Out On Long Island
A woman was killed after a house fire broke out overnight on Long Island. A 911 caller reported a fire in West Islip at 122 Myrtle Ave. at around 7:50 Saturday, April 2, Suffolk County Police said. The adult woman, who was alone in the house, died in the fire, according to police. Her identity will be determined by the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner. A preliminary investigation has determined the cause of the fire to be non-criminal in nature. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Police & Fire
Police Search For Duo Accused Of Stealing Bicycle In West Islip
Police have asked the public for help identifying two people accused of stealing a bicycle outside of a Long Island store. The incident happened in West Islip at about 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 23, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. A woman was driving a light blue SUV when a male passenger, whose age was not identified, got out of the SUV and stole a bicycle outside of 7-Eleven, located at 425 Union Boulevard, SCPD reported. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-220-…
Police & Fire
West Islip Man Found In Possession Of Child Pornography, Police Say
A 73-year-old Long Island man was arrested and accused of possessing child pornography. Nicholas Pedagno, of West Islip, was arrested at about 5 p.m. on Monday, March 28, following an investigation, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. SCPD said investigators found multiple accounts where Pedagno identified himself as a younger person in chat applications after searching his portable electronic device. The accounts were identified as: Tumblr: NPEDAGNO@GMAIL.COM Chat-Avenue: BUTTERFLY3615 and FUN666 Wickr: BUTTERFLY3615 Tik Tok: LISABUTTERFLY2 Twitter: LOVE361569 Insta…
Business
Popular Eatery Opens Brand-New Long Island Location
Hey cheesesteak lovers, you have a new location to get your fill of one of Long Island's favorite spots. Chiddy's Cheesesteak has opened a new location in Suffolk County in West Islip. The new location offers all the same menu items as the restaurant's other Long Island locations, including it's food truck and business has been brisk since they opened the doors. Voted Best Cheesesteak on Long Island by Bethpage Long Island for 2022, the restaurant serves up juicy sandwiches complete with rolls imported from Philadelphia and with Cheez Whiz. In case you are one of the few who have never be…
Police & Fire
Man Injured After Crashing SUV Into Utility Pole In North Lindenhurst, Police Say
A 37-year-old man was hospitalized with serious injuries after crashing an SUV into a utility pole on Long Island. The crash happened in North Lindenhurst at about 10 p.m. on Wednesday, March 9, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. SCPD said a 2017 Infiniti QX7, driven by a Lindenhurst man, was traveling south on Wellwood Avenue when the driver lost control of the vehicle. The Infiniti crossed into the northbound lanes and struck a utility pole near 756 Wellwood Ave., police said. The man was taken to a hospital in West Islip for treatment of serious injuries, SCPD repo…
Police & Fire
Man Seriously Injured In Crash On Long Island Expressway In Suffolk
Police are investigating an overnight Long Island Expressway crash that left a man seriously injured. It happened just before 1 a.m. Tuesday, March 8 in Brentwood. Steven Flores Diaz, age 25, of Central Islip, was driving a 2000 Ford truck eastbound on the expressway when he lost control of the vehicle and struck a guard rail near the welcome center by Exit 51, Suffolk County Police said. Flores Diaz was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip for the treatment of serious injuries. The investigation is continuing. Anyone with information is a…
Obituaries
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Firefighter From West Islip Dies Of 9-11 Related Illnesses
A New York City firefighter from Long Island who rushed to the World Trade Center during the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks died from 9-11-related cancer at the age of 61. Frederick "Freddy" Gallagher, of West Islip, died on Tuesday, March 1, according to the FDNY. Gallagher, who was diagnosed with cancer two-and-half years ago, served as an FDNY firefighter for 28 years. He started his career with Engine Co. 290 and later joined Brooklyn Ladder Co. 103, which he retired from in May 2012. He is survived by his parents Frederick W. and Lillian Gallagher, his wife Ellen; and his broth…
Police & Fire
Long Island Pellet Gun Shootings Could Be Related To TikTok Challenge
Police on Long Island are investigating whether a series of pellet gun shootings that injured at least one young girl are related to a TikTok challenge. In the challenge, people are encouraged to fire soluble gel beads from airsoft guns at pedestrians and other vehicles on the roadway. On Long Island, there have been at least six incidents of people being shot at with pellet guns, law enforcement officials confirmed. In Nassau County, there have been four such incidents including one in Wantagh, one in Levittown, and two in Massapequa, police said. No one was injured…
Police & Fire
Girl Injured In Pellet Gun Shooting At Suffolk County Shopping Center
Police are investigating a pellet gun shooting that injured a child at a Long Island shopping plaza. The incident happened around 5:20 p.m. on Presidents' Day, Monday, Feb. 21 in Deer Park. A 12-year-old girl was walking in the parking lot of the Tanger Outlets in Deer Park when she was struck by a pellet fired from an airsoft gun by a person in a passing vehicle, Suffolk County Police said. The girl was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Following an investigation, it was determined the same vehicle was invo…
Police & Fire
Police Resue Man Who Collapsed While Clearing Snow In Suffolk County
Police have rescued a man who collapsed while clearing snow from his Long Island property. Suffolk County Police Officers Terence Slane and Tristen David responded to a home on Hyman Avenue in West Islip at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 29, after receiving a report from a neighbor that a man had collapsed while using a snowblower. SCPD said the 71-year-old man was found in cardiac distress and without a pulse. Officers gave the man CPR and used an Automatic External Defibrillator so that man could regain a pulse, police said. The man was taken to a hospital, where he was listed in crit…
Police & Fire
Suspect Busted For Stealing $250K Of Phones In 2020 Hudson Valley Best Buy Heist
A second suspect who was part of an operation that stole nearly $250,000 worth of cellphones from a Hudson Valley Best Buy has been apprehended by investigators, state police authorities announced. Shortly after 2:30 a.m. on Oct. 27, 2020, State Police in Orange County responded to an alarm at Best Buy in Monroe, where there was a reported burglary in progress. En route to Best Buy, police said troopers spotted a grey Subaru Crosstrek with no license plates and three people inside the vehicle on Larkin Drive, prompting a traffic stop. According to investigators, two passengers fled the veh…
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