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New Update: Missing Long Island Woman Found New Update: Missing Long Island Woman Found
New Update: Missing Long Island Woman Found New update: A Long Island woman who went missing has been founded. Marlene Ramos, age 81, had last been seen on Hempstead Turnpike in Franklin Square at around 7:20 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, according to Nassau County Police. Late Saturday afternoon, police announced he's been located. Original report: A Long Island woman has gone missing and authorities are asking the public's help in locating her. Marlene Ramos, age 81, was last seen on Hempstead Turnpike in Franklin Square at around 7:20 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 31. Nassau County Police say she is vulnerable. She is described as being…

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by Joe Lombardi
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NY Rapper Fatman Scoop Dies At Age 53 After Medical Emergency During Concert In Connecticut NY Rapper Fatman Scoop Dies At Age 53 After Medical Emergency During Concert In Connecticut
NY Rapper Fatman Scoop Dies At Age 53 After Medical Emergency During Concert In Connecticut Isaac Freeman III, a rapper known as Fatman Scoop, died after having a medical emergency while performing on stage in Connecticut. The 53-year-old New York City native collapsed during a performance in New Haven County at the Hamden Town Center Park, according to authorities. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. His tour manager, Birch Michael, posted a statement on Facebook: "It is with the heaviest of hearts I announce the passing of Isaac Freeman III, Known professionally as Fatman Scoop. You taught me how to be the man I am today. "I Love you Sco…

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by Joe Lombardi
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7 Charged In Overnight Sobriety Checkpoint In Central Islip 7 Charged In Overnight Sobriety Checkpoint In Central Islip
7 Charged In Overnight Sobriety Checkpoint In Central Islip Seven people are facing charges after an overnight sobriety checkpoint on Long Island. Police officers from the Suffolk County Police Department’s Highway SAFE-T Team (Selective Alcohol Fatality Enforcement Team) conducted the joint operation in the LIRR parking lot in Central Islip located at 870 Suffolk Ave., from 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30 until 2:35 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 31.  The checkpoint was part of an ongoing Labor Day weekend enforcement crackdown targeting alcohol and drug-impaired driving.  A total of 656 vehicles went through the checkpoint. …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Man Sentenced For Violent Attack, Kidnapping Of Estranged Wife On Long Island Man Sentenced For Violent Attack, Kidnapping Of Estranged Wife On Long Island
Man Sentenced For Violent Attack, Kidnapping Of Estranged Wife On Long Island A Connecticut man has been sentenced to decades in prison for a violent attack and kidnapping of his his estranged wife on Long Island. Fairfield County resident Ubay Muhammad, age 38, of Bridgeport,  went to the victim’s apartment building on Colombia Street in Hempstead wearing dark clothing, glasses, and a mask and snuck into the building in November 2022, according to Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly. The victim left her apartment with her 5- and 8-year-old children and took the elevator to the ground floor where Muhammad attacked her with a 13-inch knife,…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Wyandanch Man Faces Attempted Murder Charge After Shooting Outside Islandia Casino Wyandanch Man Faces Attempted Murder Charge After Shooting Outside Islandia Casino
Wyandanch Man Faces Attempted Murder Charge After Shooting Outside Islandia Casino A local man has been indicted for shooting a victim twice at close range in the parking lot of a Long Island casino. The incident happened  on Friday, May 31, at approximately 10:15 p.m. in Islandia. Nashawn Legros, age 24, of Wyandanch, was indicted for attempted murder, assault, and other related charges, for the incident at Jake’s 58 Casino, causing the victim serious physical injuries. According to court filings, Legros was in a parked vehicle when he observed the victim walking toward the casino entrance.  Legros allegedly exited the vehicle, quickly approach…

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by Joe Lombardi
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NYers Urged To Protect Themselves From Life-Threatening Mosquito-Borne Illnesses: Hochul NYers Urged To Protect Themselves From Life-Threatening Mosquito-Borne Illnesses: Hochul
NYers Urged To Protect Themselves From Life-Threatening Mosquito-Borne Illnesses: Hochul As Labor Day weekend approaches, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is urging residents to take precautions against mosquito bites to protect themselves against illnesses, including one that killed a 41-year-old man in the Northeast.  In an announcement on Friday, Aug. 30, Hochul said those who venture outside during the holiday weekend should do so while taking steps to prevent mosquito bites, as cases of diseases caused by the pesky bugs are on the rise.  "We want people to get outside this Labor Day weekend and enjoy the beauty that is New York State, but we want them to do so safely w…

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by Ben Crnic
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School Bus Driver From Suffolk County Downloaded Images Of Child Sexual Abuse: DA School Bus Driver From Suffolk County Downloaded Images Of Child Sexual Abuse: DA
School Bus Driver From Suffolk County Downloaded Images Of Child Sexual Abuse: DA A Long Island school bus driver has been accused of downloading images and videos of child sexual abuse and then uploading them to his cloud storage account. Guenther Mayrhofer, age 71, of Mastic Beach, who worked for the William Floyd School District, was indicted on Thursday, Aug. 29 for 50 counts of promoting and possessing child sex abuse material. “There is nothing more important to my office than protecting children and tracking down predators in our community," Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney said. "It is deeply disturbing that this d…

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Detective Who Died From 9/11-Related Cancer Gets Posthumous Street-Naming On Long Island Detective Who Died From 9/11-Related Cancer Gets Posthumous Street-Naming On Long Island
Detective Who Died From 9/11-Related Cancer Gets Posthumous Street-Naming On Long Island Leaders on Long Island are honoring a late police detective who died from cancer caused by his work at Ground Zero. In Syosset, the corner of Florence and Edward avenues was officially rededicated as Detective Lieutenant Christopher Cizmarik Way on Thursday, Aug. 29. The posthumous honor comes a year after Cizmarik died from pancreatic cancer that was caused by his time spent working at the World Trade Center site in the days following the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Cizmarik served for 31 years with the Nassau County Police Department and was last assigned to the 6th Precinct, base…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Man Kills Ex-Wife, Her BF At St. James Home, Police Say Man Kills Ex-Wife, Her BF At St. James Home, Police Say
Man Kills Ex-Wife, Her BF At St. James Home, Police Say A man is accused of fatally shooting his ex-wife and her boyfriend at their Long Island home. Suffolk County Police were called to a St. James residence on Brasswood Road for a disturbance at around 11:45 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28. Homicide detectives determined that Daniel Coppola, age 50, shot his ex-wife, 50-year-old Kelly Coppola, and her boyfriend, 53-year-old Kenneth Pohlman, police told Daily Voice. Both were pronounced dead at the scene. The Coppolas were in the middle of a contentious divorce at the time, according to investigators. Prior to the killings, Coppola picked up the cou…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Disgruntled Gambler Shot 2 At Port Jefferson Business, Jury Finds Disgruntled Gambler Shot 2 At Port Jefferson Business, Jury Finds
Disgruntled Gambler Shot 2 At Port Jefferson Business, Jury Finds A 27-year-old man could spend decades in prison for shooting two victims at a Long Island business. Alexander Castillo, of the Bronx, was found guilty of assault and related charges by a Suffolk County jury on Friday, Aug. 23. According to prosecutors, Castillo spent several hours playing pool at a Port Jefferson pool hall on Dec. 28, 2022. Over the course of the evening, he placed bets on each game and lost an undisclosed amount of money. Shortly after 7 p.m., Castillo left the pool hall and returned three minutes later wearing a ski mask and hat. He then pulled out a loaded gun and deman…

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by Michael Mashburn
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NY Resident Dies After Eating Recalled Boar's Head Deli Meat NY Resident Dies After Eating Recalled Boar's Head Deli Meat
NY Resident Dies After Eating Recalled Boar's Head Deli Meat The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says six more people have died from a listeria outbreak linked to Boar's Head deli meats since authorities issued a recall notice last month.  Over 50 people have been hospitalized.  Federal authorities warned about Boar's Head deli meats after people in 13 states reported getting sick after eating the products. That number has grown to 18 states, with new deaths being reported in New York, Florida, Tennessee, New Mexico, and South Carolina, the CDC said on Wednesday, Aug. 28.  The agency said it is the biggest listeria ou…

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Tinder Luring: 19-Year-Old Gets Decade In Prison For Ambush Robbery In Capital Region Tinder Luring: 19-Year-Old Gets Decade In Prison For Ambush Robbery In Capital Region
Tinder Luring: 19-Year-Old Gets Decade In Prison For Ambush Robbery In Capital Region A 19-year-old man will spend a decade behind bars for his role in an ambush robbery in the region. Rensselaer County resident William Camino, of Troy, was sentenced to 10 years in prison in Rensselaer County Court on Wednesday, Aug. 28, a month after pleading guilty to first-degree robbery. According to prosecutors, Camino and two others – Katrina Carroll, age 24, and Terry Adams, age 18, both of Troy – used the dating app Tinder to lure a man into an alleyway near Congress and Cypress streets in Troy at around 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18. Earlier Report: Dating App Setup: Trio Charged I…

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by Michael Mashburn