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2 Hospitalized, Including Girl, After Crash At Ronkonkoma Intersection
Two people were hospitalized, including a girl who suffered severe injuries, after a crash at a Long Island intersection.
It happened on Thursday, Oct. 31, at around 6:15 p.m., in Ronkonkoma.
A 30-year-old man was driving a 2018 Honda Civic southbound on Ocean Avenue when the vehicle struck a pedestrian crossing the road westbound near Ontario Street, according to Suffolk County Police.
The pedestrian, a 15-year-old girl from Ronkonkoma, was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital with serious injuries.
The diver of the Honda, a Ronkonkoma resident, was al…
Cop Hospitalized After Long Island Man Becomes Combative During Traffic Stop, Police Say
A police officer was hospitalized after a Long Island motorist allegedly became combative after being stopped near an intersection.
Officers conducted the traffic stop of a 2012 Dodge Challenger in Valley Stream in the vicinity of Hook Creek Boulevard and 136th Avenue at around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2.
During the investigation, it was determined that the driver, Albert Dodson, age 30, of Hempstead, was operating the vehicle with a suspended license, according to Nassau County Police.
While attempting to place Dodson under arrest, he became combative and began to resist, caus…
Dog Shot, Killed After Attacking 43-Year-Old At Park In North Hills
A dog was shot and killed after it attacked its owner on Long Island.
The incident happened around 2:30 p.m. Thursday, July 18, in North Hills.
A 43-year-old man was at Christopher Morley Park, located at 500 Searingtown Road, with his Belgian Dutch Shepherd when it turned on his owner and began to viciously attack him.
Fearing for his life, the man fired one round at the dog.
The canine, who was off his leash at the time of the incident, succumbed to its injury.
The man, who police say has a licensed pistol permit, suffered lacerations to his left arm and left leg. He w…
Shirley Man Accused Of Stabbing Victim At Amusement Park In East Farmingdale
A suspect is in custody after a person was critically injured in a stabbing at a Long Island amusement park.
The incident happened shortly before 5 p.m. Sunday, July 7, in East Farmingdale.
Suffolk County Police said two men who are known to each other were involved in a dispute involving several people at Adventureland Amusement Park, located at 2245 Broadhollow Road.
Daniel Tomasky, age 42, of Shirley, then stabbed James Burns, age 47, of Edgewater, Florida, in the abdomen with a knife, according to police.
There was at least one child present at the time of the alte…
FDA Investigates Microdosed Chocolate After 48 People Fall Ill, Including New Yorker
Health officials are investigating a previously-recalled brand of micro-dosed gummies, chocolates, and cones after dozens have been hospitalized and one potentially associated death has been recorded.
On Tuesday, July 2, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gave an update on the investigation of Diamond Shruumz brand microdose products, reporting that since the initial recall, 48 people have fallen ill from 24 states, including New York.
The administration first announced the recall on June 7. The products (which come in chocolate, cones, and gummy form) were later found to contain m…
4 Killed, 9 Injured After Vehicle Crashes Into NY Store
Four people were killed and nine others injured after an SUV crashed into a store in New York.
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The Long Island incident happened around 4:30 p.m. Friday, June 28, in Suffolk County in the hamlet of Deer Park.
The business, Hawaii Nail and Spa, is located in a strip mall at 796 Grand Blvd.
All four killed were inside the salon, according to ABC 7, which is reporting that the driver was partially conscious and rushed to the hospital.
The vehicle nearly came…
Man Electrocuted, Another Injured At Long Island Ice Skating Rink
A man was electrocuted while working at an ice rink on Long Island in an incident that required him to be airlifted and left a second person injured.
The Bellmore incident occurred on Friday, June 14, Nassau County Police said.
At about 11:30 a.m., a 62-year-old man was working in the electrical service room of 2600 Newbridge Road, the site of the Newbridge Arena.
While he was working, he got electrocuted, causing burns on his arms and stomach.
A second man, age 39, attempted to help him, however, he suffered burns to his arm while doing so.
The 62-year-old was airlifted to a nearb…
