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Man Fatally Stabbed At Long Island Home Man Fatally Stabbed At Long Island Home
Man Fatally Stabbed At Long Island Home A suspect is on the loose after an overnight homicide on Long Island. Police responded to a 911 call reporting a stabbing in Rocky Point at 30 Quail Road on Saturday, Nov. 9, around 1:25 a.m.  Officers arrived to find Joseph Zoll, age 61, with stab wounds, according to Suffolk County Police.  Zoll was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad is investigating the incident.  Detectives urge anyone with information to contact the Homicide Squad at 631-852-6392 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-…
Driver Tried Killing Woman With Her Car During Dispute At Long Island Shopping Center, DA Says Driver Tried Killing Woman With Her Car During Dispute At Long Island Shopping Center, DA Says
Driver Tried Killing Woman With Her Car During Dispute At Long Island Shopping Center, DA Says A Long Island woman is facing an attempted murder charge after allegedly striking another woman with her car. Philomena Mistretta, age 51, of Coram, was indicted on multiple charges in Suffolk County Court on Thursday, Nov. 8, in connection with an incident at North Bellport’s Miracle Plaza on Montauk Highway. According to prosecutors, Mistretta was sitting in her driver’s seat when she got into an argument with a woman standing next to the passenger side at around 3:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26. Earlier Report: Coram Resident Intentionally Strikes Woman With Minivan In North Bellp…
Stolen BMW Discovery Leads to Duo’s Arrest In Armed Long Island Carjacking Stolen BMW Discovery Leads to Duo’s Arrest In Armed Long Island Carjacking
Stolen BMW Discovery Leads to Duo’s Arrest In Armed Long Island Carjacking Two men were arrested in connection with an armed carjacking on Long Island after police located the stolen vehicle and pursued the suspects. According to Suffolk County Police, the incident took place on Saturday, Nov. 1, at approximately 10:40 p.m., when three men, armed with guns, approached a woman on Oakridge Circle in Ridge, grabbed her key fob, and stole her BMW. Following a swift investigation, police located the BMW on Wicks Avenue in North Babylon at around 11:55 p.m. Officers recovered a gun inside the vehicle and soon spotted one of the suspects nearby.  After a foot pursu…
'Wannabe Racecar Driver' Indicted For Stunt Crash Injuring 19-Year-Old On Long Island 'Wannabe Racecar Driver' Indicted For Stunt Crash Injuring 19-Year-Old On Long Island
'Wannabe Racecar Driver' Indicted For Stunt Crash Injuring 19-Year-Old On Long Island A man accused of injuring a spectator during an illegal street takeover on Long Island was indicted on multiple charges. Matthew Mitchell, age 20, of Brooklyn, was charged with assault and related charges in Suffolk County Court on Thursday, Oct. 31. Prosecutors said Mitchell was with a large group of cars that gathered at Patchogue’s Gateway Plaza on Sunrise Highway in the early hours of Sunday, Oct. 6. Earlier Report: Dangerous 'Street Takeovers' Target Of Proposed Legislation Backed By Suffolk County Lawmaker Several of the vehicles were seen performing “doughnuts,” drifting, a…
Election 2024: Water Quality Proposal Decided By Long Island Voters Election 2024: Water Quality Proposal Decided By Long Island Voters
Election 2024: Water Quality Proposal Decided By Long Island Voters Long Island voters have made their voices heard on a ballot measure aimed at improving water quality. Suffolk County’s Proposal 2 was overwhelmingly approved by a margin of 72 to 28 percent, according to the Suffolk County Board of Elections. It will add a one-eighth of a cent sales tax increase – or 12.5 cents on every $100 spent – to expand the sewer system. It would also provide tax-free grants to Suffolk County homeowners on septic systems to connect directly to the sewer system. Any revenue generated by the new tax can only be used to improve water quality in Suffolk County. Among th…
Election 2024: Here's NY County-By-County Presidential Roundup, How Nassau Voted Election 2024: Here's NY County-By-County Presidential Roundup, How Nassau Voted
Election 2024: Here's NY County-By-County Presidential Roundup, How Nassau Voted Overall New York State Vote Election Districts Reporting: 13,077 of 13,357  Kamala Harris (D) 54.64%, 4,328,017 votes Donald Trump (R) 43.26%, 3,426,964 votes Breakdown: Albany County Harris 61.01% 87,849 Trump 36.48% 52,532 Allegany County Trump 71.63% 13,102 Harris 27.65% 5,058 Bronx County Harris 71.25% 244,385 Trump 26.69% 91,542 Broome County Trump 49.34% 42,644 Harris 48.70% 42,093 Cattaraugus County Trump 65.79% 21,936 Harris 32.73% 10,914 Cayuga County Trump 55.83% 19,959 Harris 42.74% 15,278 Chautauqua County T…
Election 2024: Winner Projected For Long Island's 1st Congressional District Race Election 2024: Winner Projected For Long Island's 1st Congressional District Race
Election 2024: Winner Projected For Long Island's 1st Congressional District Race Election Day 2024 is in the books, and Long Islanders have chosen their next representatives in Congress. In New York’s 1st congressional district race, incumbent Republican Rep. Nick LaLota defeated Democratic challenger John Avlon, according to the New York State Board of Elections. The district represents the eastern two-thirds of Suffolk County, according to the New York State Board of Elections. LaLota was leading Avlon by a margin of 56 to 44 percent, with 86 percent of the vote in as of 11 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5. 📣 I’m deeply honored that Long Islanders have entrusted me to s…
LI Dealer Busted With Enough Fentanyl To Kill 115K People Gets Decade In Prison LI Dealer Busted With Enough Fentanyl To Kill 115K People Gets Decade In Prison
LI Dealer Busted With Enough Fentanyl To Kill 115K People Gets Decade In Prison A prior felon from Long Island will spend a decade behind bars after he was caught with enough fentanyl to kill tens of thousands of people. Joshua Oltchick, age 26, of West Babylon, was sentenced to 10 years in prison in Suffolk County Court on Tuesday, Nov. 5, after pleading guilty to drug possession and related charges. Prosecutors said Suffolk County Police officers found Oltchick slumped over behind the steering wheel of his parked car in West Babylon, near 7th Avenue and 15th Street, on Sept. 16, 2023. The vehicle was facing the wrong direction with its engine still running. A sear…
Election 2024: Here’s Final Look At Long Island Congressional Races Election 2024: Here’s Final Look At Long Island Congressional Races
Election 2024: Here’s Final Look At Long Island Congressional Races These competitive races on Long Island could determine which party controls the US House next year. Below are the four congressional races that will be decided by Nassau and Suffolk county voters this Election Day. US House Office of Photography // Wikimedia Commons user Meenween 1st District: Nick LaLota vs. John Avlon Incumbent Republican Rep. Nick LaLota is hoping to defend his 1st District seat from Democratic challenger John Avlon. The district includes the eastern two-thirds of Suffolk County. The 46-year-old LaLota is a US Navy veteran who received a law degree from Hofstra …
Human Remains Found Near School On Long Island Human Remains Found Near School On Long Island
Human Remains Found Near School On Long Island Police are investigating after human remains were found not far from a high school on Long Island. The discovery was made in Brentwood, near the interaction of Fifth Avenue and Bancroft Road, shortly before 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 4. Suffolk County Police said someone called 911 about remains found in a sump. It was determined the remains were those of a human. Additional details about the person, including their sex, age, and how long they were there, were not immediately available. An official identification and cause of death will be determined by the Suffolk County Medical Examiner’s o…
LI Man Admits Forcing Homeless Teen Into Prostitution In Exchange For Food, Shelter LI Man Admits Forcing Homeless Teen Into Prostitution In Exchange For Food, Shelter
LI Man Admits Forcing Homeless Teen Into Prostitution In Exchange For Food, Shelter A Long Island man confessed to forcing a homeless teenager into prostitution in exchange for providing her with food and shelter. Javesh Persaud, age 34, of Shirley, pleaded guilty to sex trafficking and related charges in Suffolk County Court on Friday, Oct. 25. Prosecutors said Persaud met the 18-year-old victim in July 2023 on the now defunct website Omegle, which randomly paired strangers for virtual chats. The teen told him she was homeless and sleeping in New York City subways in Manhattan. Persaud told the girl he helped people who were without homes and offered the teen clean clot…
Election 2024: Here's Closer Look At Long Island's 'Extremely Important' Proposition 2 Election 2024: Here's Closer Look At Long Island's 'Extremely Important' Proposition 2
Election 2024: Here's Closer Look At Long Island's 'Extremely Important' Proposition 2 Our nation’s next president isn’t the only thing being decided this Election Day. Among the key issues that Long Island voters will decide is Suffolk County’s Proposition 2, aimed at improving water quality. If approved, the measure would add a one-eighth of a cent sales tax increase – or 12.5 cents on every $100 spent – to expand the sewer system. It would also provide tax-free grants to Suffolk County homeowners on septic systems to connect directly to the sewer system. Any revenue generated by the new tax could only be used to improve water quality in Suffolk County. Among those urging…
Trooper Shot In West Hempstead Released From Hospital As Reward For Suspect Info Grows Trooper Shot In West Hempstead Released From Hospital As Reward For Suspect Info Grows
Trooper Shot In West Hempstead Released From Hospital As Reward For Suspect Info Grows A New York State Police trooper who was shot and injured while trying to help a highway motorist is back home with his family. Thomas Mascia, age 27, was released from Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow on Friday morning, Nov. 1. Law enforcement officers from across Nassau and Suffolk counties gathered outside the hospital for a “walk-out” ceremony honoring the injured trooper. Earlier Report: 'All-Out' Manhunt Underway After Trooper Shot In West Hempstead; Cash Reward Being Offered “I’m feeling good,” he told the crowd. “I’m going home.” The jubilant scene came two d…
19-Year-Old Who Fatally Shot Man Outside Long Island Nightclub Gets Decades In Prison 19-Year-Old Who Fatally Shot Man Outside Long Island Nightclub Gets Decades In Prison
19-Year-Old Who Fatally Shot Man Outside Long Island Nightclub Gets Decades In Prison A 19-year-old gang member who confessed to fatally shooting a man and injuring two others outside a Long Island nightclub will spend decades behind bars. David Trent, of Mastic Beach, was sentenced to 28 years in prison in Suffolk County Court on Wednesday, Oct. 30. It followed his guilty plea to manslaughter and related charges in the death of Jorge Mauricio Sevilla Berrera. Earlier Report: 19-Year-Old Admits Fatally Shooting Man Outside Farmingville Nightclub Prosecutors said Trent – a member of the criminal street organization, “No Fake Love,” or “NFL” – was with several other g…
Suspect In Murder At Posh LI Resort Found Dead 200 Miles Away As Friends Mourn 'Gifted Artist' Suspect In Murder At Posh LI Resort Found Dead 200 Miles Away As Friends Mourn 'Gifted Artist'
Suspect In Murder At Posh LI Resort Found Dead 200 Miles Away As Friends Mourn 'Gifted Artist' A Pennsylvania man suspected of murdering a woman at a high-end resort in the Hamptons was found dead hundreds of miles from the crime scene in New York. Thomas Gannon, age 56, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at his home in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, according to Suffolk County Police. Gannon was considered the prime suspect in the killing of 33-year-old Sabina Rosas at the posh Shou Sugi Ban House, located in the Long Island hamlet of Water Mill, on Monday, Oct. 28. Earlier Report: Update: Woman Murdered At Water Mill Resort ID'd Rosas, a Brooklyn artist who also went by th…
3 Children, 2 Drivers Hospitalized After Long Island Crash 3 Children, 2 Drivers Hospitalized After Long Island Crash
3 Children, 2 Drivers Hospitalized After Long Island Crash Five people were injured, one seriously, in an overnight Long Island crash.  It happened around 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, in Saint James. A 40-year-old Coram man was driving a 2004 Honda Accord westbound on Middle Country Road, approaching the intersection of Lake Avenue, when the vehicle struck a 2024 Chevrolet Sonic that had been traveling eastbound and was attempting to turn left onto Lake Avenue, Suffolk County Police said. The driver of the Chevrolet, a 68-year-old Port Jefferson man, was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital with serious injuries…
New Update: ID Released For Woman Murdered At Resort In Hamptons New Update: ID Released For Woman Murdered At Resort In Hamptons
New Update: ID Released For Woman Murdered At Resort In Hamptons A woman’s death at a Long Island wellness center has turned into a murder investigation. Southampton Town Police responded to the hamlet of Water Mill’s Shou Sugi Ban House on Montauk Highway after a staff member found a guest dead in her room at around 12:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28. At the time, the agency said the death appeared to be an isolated incident and that there was no immediate danger to the public. Earlier Report: Suspicious Death Probed At Water Mill's Shou Sugi Ban House In an update Tuesday morning, Oct. 29, Suffolk County Police identified the woman as 33-year-old Sab…
Coast Guard Suspends Search For Possible Missing Kayaker On Long Island Coast Guard Suspends Search For Possible Missing Kayaker On Long Island
Coast Guard Suspends Search For Possible Missing Kayaker On Long Island Search crews have suspended efforts to locate a potentially missing kayaker near Long Island. A boater contacted the US Coast Guard at around 12:40 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, after spotting an unmanned 15-foot kayak near the village Lloyd Harbor. The kayak was found to be carrying live bait, a fishing pole, and a backpack, officials said. Multiple Coast Guard vessels and helicopters, along with search crews from Nassau and Suffolk counties, spent over 27 hours searching more than 460 square miles but did not locate anyone. Anyone with information is asked to contact Coast Guard Sector Long Is…
Know Him? Man Wanted For Scamming Victim Out Of Thousands On Long Island, Police Say Know Him? Man Wanted For Scamming Victim Out Of Thousands On Long Island, Police Say
Know Him? Man Wanted For Scamming Victim Out Of Thousands On Long Island, Police Say Do you know him? Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Sixth Squad detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate a wanted man who allegedly scammed a Long Island resident out of thousands. The man posted a house for rent on social media that was not available and  received $3,900 from the victim in Coram on Saturday, June 1 at approximately 9 a.m., according to police. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. If you have any information regarding these incidents, please rea…
New Poll Reveals Long Islanders' Preference In Closely Watched Congressional Races New Poll Reveals Long Islanders' Preference In Closely Watched Congressional Races
New Poll Reveals Long Islanders' Preference In Closely Watched Congressional Races Fresh polling appears to show a political divide between two closely watched congressional races on Long Island. Democrat Laura Gillen leads incumbent Republican Rep. Anthony D’Esposito by 12 percentage points, 53 to 41 percent, among likely voters in New York’s 4th District, according to a Siena College/Newsday poll released Tuesday, Oct. 22 D’Esposito has represented the 4th District, which includes central and southern Nassau County, since 2023. The race was considered a tossup by The Cook Political Report. Earlier Report: Competitive Long Island, Hudson Valley Races Seen As Key …
Student Caught With Loaded Gun At High School On Long Island Student Caught With Loaded Gun At High School On Long Island
Student Caught With Loaded Gun At High School On Long Island A teenager was apprehended after authorities say he brought a gun to his school on Long Island. The 14-year-old at William Floyd High School in Mastic Beach was being interviewed by a school administrator on an unrelated matter when the student was found to have a loaded gun.  School officials contacted police early Friday afternoon, Oct. 18. The student, who is not being identified due to his age, was charged by Suffolk County PD Seventh Squad detectives with: Criminal possession of a weapon, Criminal possession of a weapon on school grounds. The boy was held overnight at…
Double The Fun: Pair Of $1M Lottery Prizes Claimed By Long Island Men Double The Fun: Pair Of $1M Lottery Prizes Claimed By Long Island Men
Double The Fun: Pair Of $1M Lottery Prizes Claimed By Long Island Men Talk about a massive payday. Two Long Island men have a million more reasons to be smiling after winning seven-figure lottery prizes. Jose Carranza, of Mastic, claimed a $1 million prize on the “Platinum Power” scratch-off game, New York Lottery announced. He purchased the lucky ticket in east Moriches, at East End Marketing on Montauk Highway. After paying Uncle Sam, Carranza pocketed $416,641. Not to be outdone was Ricky Alessi, of St. James, who claimed his own $1 million windfall after hitting a Powerball second prize for the drawing held Monday, May 27. Alessi received a lump sum…
Man Who Stabbed Wife To Death As Couple's Son Desperately Tried Saving Her On LI Sentenced Man Who Stabbed Wife To Death As Couple's Son Desperately Tried Saving Her On LI Sentenced
Man Who Stabbed Wife To Death As Couple's Son Desperately Tried Saving Her On LI Sentenced A Long Island man who confessed to stabbing his wife to death as their teenage son desperately tried saving her will spend decades behind bars. Ryszard Murawski, age 44, of Lindenhurst, was sentenced to 22 years to life in prison in Suffolk County Court on Thursday, Oct. 17. It followed his guilty plea to second-degree murder in the death of Wioleta Murawski. Emergency crews were called to the couple’s Lindenhurst residence on South 14th Street at around 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 3, after their 15-year-old son called 911 saying his father had stabbed his mother. Earlier Report: Man …
Man Who Stabbed Son-In-Law To Death At Long Island Home Gets 25 Years Man Who Stabbed Son-In-Law To Death At Long Island Home Gets 25 Years
Man Who Stabbed Son-In-Law To Death At Long Island Home Gets 25 Years A Long Island man who confessed to stabbing his son-in-law to death will spend decades in prison. Eduardo Vega, age 58, of Islip Terrace, was sentenced to 25 years behind bars in Suffolk County Court on Thursday, Oct. 17, in the death of 34-year-old Roshane McLaren. Prosecutors said Vega was living with his wife, Tanya Denis, along with her two daughters and their husbands when Vega got into an argument with McLaren in their backyard on Sept. 27, 2022. Earlier Report: Man Admits Fatally Stabbing Son-In-Law In Islip Terrace; Wife Cops To Being Getaway Driver The altercation escalate…
Dealer's Fentanyl Killed 17-Year-Old Garden City Girl, DA Says Dealer's Fentanyl Killed 17-Year-Old Garden City Girl, DA Says
Dealer's Fentanyl Killed 17-Year-Old Garden City Girl, DA Says An admitted drug dealer was formally charged in connection with the overdose death of a 17-year-old Long Island girl. Daquan Booker, age 34, of Smithtown, was arraigned on multiple drug charges in Nassau County Court on Tuesday, Oct. 15, following the death of Garden City High School senior Grace Wrightington. Prosecutors said Booker met with the teen on at least two occasions in July 2023 and sold her purported oxycodone pills laced with fentanyl. The synthetic opioid – more than 100 times stronger than morphine – has contributed to a growing number of overdose deaths across the country in…
20-Year-Old Injures Woman In Street Takeover On Long Island, Police Say 20-Year-Old Injures Woman In Street Takeover On Long Island, Police Say
20-Year-Old Injures Woman In Street Takeover On Long Island, Police Say A week after a woman was injured in a so-called street takeover on Long Island, police arrested a suspect. The incident happened in Patchogue, at the Gateway Plaza on Sunrise Highway, at around 1:15 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 6. Suffolk County Police said a 19-year-old Holbrook woman was watching a care takeover when she was struck by an Infiniti sedan. She was taken by private vehicle to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore with serious injuries. Earlier Report: Dangerous 'Street Takeovers' Target Of Proposed Legislation Backed By Suffolk County Lawmaker On Tuesday morning, Oct. 1…
Long Island Man ID'd As Victim In Double-Fatal Wrong-Way Driver Crash In Long Island Man ID'd As Victim In Double-Fatal Wrong-Way Driver Crash In
Long Island Man ID'd As Victim In Double-Fatal Wrong-Way Driver Crash In Two men were killed during a wrong-way driver crash on the Taconic State Parkway in the Hudson Valley. The incident occurred in Dutchess County at 2:40 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 15, in LaGrange. According to New York State Police Trooper AJ Hicks, an initial investigation determined Joseph W. LaFave, age 35, of LaGrange, driving a 2017 BMW X1, traveled north in the southbound lane on the Taconic State Parkway in the area of Todd Hill Road.  Hicks said LaFave struck a 2017 Lincoln Navigator head-on in the left southbound lane. LaFave was pronounced dead on the scene by responding paramedics…
Sex Trafficking: Teacher, Cop Among 4 Charged In Years-Long Crime Ring On Long Island Sex Trafficking: Teacher, Cop Among 4 Charged In Years-Long Crime Ring On Long Island
Sex Trafficking: Teacher, Cop Among 4 Charged In Years-Long Crime Ring On Long Island A teacher of nearly three decades and a veteran police officer are among four defendants accused in a years-long sex trafficking operation on Long Island. Steven Arey, age 53, and George Trimigliozzi, age 55, both of Islip, were indicted on promoting prostitution and related charges in Suffolk County Court on Tuesday, Oct. 15. Prosecutors said Arey, who has taught in the Islip School District for 26 years, and Trimigliozzi, an 18-year veteran of the Suffolk County Police Department, hired sex workers, collected proceeds of prostitution known as “house fees,” and posted ads seeking patrons o…
Enough Fentanyl To Kill 3.5M People Seized From 'Major Trafficker's' Long Island Home, DA Says Enough Fentanyl To Kill 3.5M People Seized From 'Major Trafficker's' Long Island Home, DA Says
Enough Fentanyl To Kill 3.5M People Seized From 'Major Trafficker's' Long Island Home, DA Says Authorities seized enough fentanyl to kill millions of people from the Long Island home of a major drug trafficker, prosecutors said. Remon Gibson, age 43, of Bellport, was indicted for operating as a major trafficker and related charges in Suffolk County Court on Wednesday, Oct. 9. It came after members of the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Fentanyl Task Force executed a search warrant at Gibson’s Sunburst Lane residence on Wednesday, Sept. 25. According to prosecutors, officers found over 15 pounds of fentanyl, over 17 pounds of cocaine in brick form, and over a pound of xylazine, …
Dangerous 'Street Takeovers' Target Of Proposed Legislation Backed By Long Island Lawmaker Dangerous 'Street Takeovers' Target Of Proposed Legislation Backed By Long Island Lawmaker
Dangerous 'Street Takeovers' Target Of Proposed Legislation Backed By Long Island Lawmaker Leaders on Long Island are fed up with so-called street takeovers they say are endangering people’s lives. The incidents – in which groups of drivers descend upon a street to either race or do tricks – are now the target of legislation being proposed by state lawmakers that would levy stiffer penalties for violators. If approved, the bill would give police and prosecutors enhanced tools to help crack down on reckless drivers and allow for the seizure and forfeiture of their vehicles, Republican State Sen. Anthony Palumbo said at a press conference Wednesday, Oct. 9. Palumbo, whose 1st Dist…
26-Year-Old Nabbed For Reckless Driving After Doing Donuts In Dodge Charger On LI: Police 26-Year-Old Nabbed For Reckless Driving After Doing Donuts In Dodge Charger On LI: Police
26-Year-Old Nabbed For Reckless Driving After Doing Donuts In Dodge Charger On LI: Police A Hudson Valley man has been accused of driving recklessly on Long Island. Suffolk County Police say they observed a purple 2023 Dodge Charger doing donuts in the hamlet of Shirley at around 1:40 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 6 at the intersection of Montauk Highway and William Floyd Parkway. The vehicle stalled and the man left the vehicle and fled on foot. Following an investigation, officers determined the vehicle was a rental. Putnam County resident Anthony Bartoszewicz, age 26, of Mahopac, was located at 1491 William Floyd Parkway, at approximately 5:30 p.m. Monday,…