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Fatal Chain-Reaction Long Island Expressway Crash: Woman ID'd As Victim In Suffolk County Fatal Chain-Reaction Long Island Expressway Crash: Woman ID'd As Victim In Suffolk County
Fatal Chain-Reaction Long Island Expressway Crash: Woman ID'd As Victim In Suffolk County One person was killed and another seriously injured in a chain-reaction crash on the Long Island Expressway. It happened just before 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, in Yaphank. A 65-year-old man from Bay Shore was riding a 2007 Harley-Davidson motorcycle westbound near Exit 68, according to Suffolk County Police. He had a female passenger on the back seat.  The motorcycle hit the rear of a 2016 Lexus SUV, which had slowed down due to traffic.  The Lexus then struck the rear of a 2019 Audi SUV. The passenger in the Harley, Dawn Jimenez-Salta, age 60, of Garden City, was tr…
$5.78M Scam: Long Island Attorney Admits Defrauding 48 Victims In Real Estate Transactions $5.78M Scam: Long Island Attorney Admits Defrauding 48 Victims In Real Estate Transactions
$5.78M Scam: Long Island Attorney Admits Defrauding 48 Victims In Real Estate Transactions A New York attorney has admitted to running a scheme to defraud victims of nearly $6,000,000. Long Island resident Daniel Boldi, age 49, of Garden City acted as settlement agent and bank attorney in multiple property sales on Long Island and embezzled millions of dollars of his clients’ escrow and home loan funds, according to Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly. The scam involved 46 separate real estate transactions between September 2020 and January 2024, Donnelly said. Boldi pleaded guilty to 13 counts of grand larceny in the second degree (a Class C felony) and o…
Smithtown Dealer's Fentanyl Killed 17-Year-Old Girl, DA Says Smithtown Dealer's Fentanyl Killed 17-Year-Old Girl, DA Says
Smithtown Dealer's Fentanyl Killed 17-Year-Old 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…
Thief Makes Off With $66K Watch From Long Island Jeweler, Police Say Thief Makes Off With $66K Watch From Long Island Jeweler, Police Say
Thief Makes Off With $66K Watch From Long Island Jeweler, Police Say A suspected luxury watch thief was nabbed months after allegedly swindling a Long Island jeweler. The theft occurred in Garden City, at the Gross Jewelers on Franklin Avenue, at around 4:20 p.m. Thursday, July 18. Nassau County Police said a man requested to look at multiple Rolex watches. As the salesperson was showing the merchandise with the display drawer open, the man distracted him and removed a watch valued at $66,750. The suspect then placed the watch in his pocket and eventually left the store without paying. On Tuesday, Oct. 15, police said 27-year-old Costica Alexandru, of Que…
Alleged Porch Pirates Nabbed For 11 Long Island Larcenies: Police Alleged Porch Pirates Nabbed For 11 Long Island Larcenies: Police
Alleged Porch Pirates Nabbed For 11 Long Island Larcenies: Police An alleged porch pirate is accused of nearly a dozen larcenies on Long Island. Police apprehended the man in connection to four larcenies that occurred on September 10, in the village Garden City. According to detectives, Old Westbury Police observed a 2023 Toyota Prius traveling northbound on Red Ground Road with a cracked windshield. The vehicle was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation.  During the investigation, it was determined the vehicle was connected to multiple larcenies of packages within Garden City.  The driver, New York City resident Gia Kharshiladze, age…
Suspect Nabbed In String Of Thefts At Long Island College Suspect Nabbed In String Of Thefts At Long Island College
Suspect Nabbed In String Of Thefts At Long Island College A man is accused in a string of thefts that occurred at a Long Island college. Garden City Police arrested Austin Withers, age 28, of Hempstead, at his Crowell Street residence on suspicion of grand larceny and related charges Saturday, Aug. 24. According to police, Withers was seen stealing a wallet inside the Adelphi University library in Garden City on Tuesday, June 18.  He allegedly used credit cards found in the wallet to make purchases at the Jamaica train station. Detectives said he also stole an Apple Air Pod valued at $250 from the campus’ University Center and stole credit …
This NY Locale Makes Nationwide Top 50 List Of Best Places To Live For Families This NY Locale Makes Nationwide Top 50 List Of Best Places To Live For Families
This NY Locale Makes Nationwide Top 50 List Of Best Places To Live For Families One town in New York made the Top 50 list of Fortune’s third annual national rankings of the Best Places To Live For Families list. It's located on Long Island - No. 15 North Hempstead. Fortune said that in addition to its proximity to New York City, "the township has the highest Sharecare community well-being ranking on the list, at 88 out of 100. It’s also home to some of the best school districts in New York and has the highest number of recommended hospitals in the area (50) on the list." With around 237,000 residents, North Hempstead is the seventh-largest municipality by population i…
Community Gathers To Aid Family's 'Shattered Lives' Following Long Island Man's Death Community Gathers To Aid Family's 'Shattered Lives' Following Long Island Man's Death
Community Gathers To Aid Family's 'Shattered Lives' Following Long Island Man's Death Members of the community have come together to assist the family of a 28-year-old man killed in a Long Island car crash. “Just a week ago, we celebrated the first birthday of our beautiful twins, but now, life has taken an unimaginable turn.” Sanan Malik, age 28 of Elmont, was driving a motorcycle in Garden City just before 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 29 when he collided with a car. Earlier Report: ID Released For Elmont Man, 28, Killed In Garden City Crash He was pronounced dead at the scene. Now, Sehrish Zafar, his wife, has been left to pick up the pieces while taking care of t…
ID Released For Elmont 28-Year-Old Killed In 2-Vehicle Garden City Crash ID Released For Elmont 28-Year-Old Killed In 2-Vehicle Garden City Crash
ID Released For Elmont 28-Year-Old Killed In 2-Vehicle Garden City Crash The identity has been released of a person killed in a two-vehicle crash on a Long Island roadway. It happened on Saturday, June 29, at 3:50 p.m. in Garden City. A 28-year-old man operating a 2021 Kawasaki motorcycle was involved in a collision with a 2007 Lexus operated by a 66-year-old man on Old Country Road near Prescott Street. As a result of the collision, the motorcyclist suffered serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.  He's now been identified as Sanan Malik, age 28, of Elmont. Earlier report: 28-Year-Old Killed In 2-Vehicle Long Island Crash The 200…
28-Year-Old Killed In 2-Vehicle Garden City Crash 28-Year-Old Killed In 2-Vehicle Garden City Crash
28-Year-Old Killed In 2-Vehicle Garden City Crash Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash on a Long Island roadway that left one person dead. Click here for a new, updated story: ID Released For Elmont 28-Year-Old Killed In 2-Vehicle Garden City Crash It happened on Saturday, June 29, at 3:50 p.m. in Garden City. A 28-year-old man operating a 2021 Kawasaki motorcycle was involved in a collision with a 2007 Lexus operated by a 66-year-old man on Old Country Road near Prescott Street. As a result of the collision, the motorcyclist suffered serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity has not yet been…
6 Nabbed After Fight Breaks Out Near Hofstra University In Uniondale 6 Nabbed After Fight Breaks Out Near Hofstra University In Uniondale
6 Nabbed After Fight Breaks Out Near Hofstra University In Uniondale A group of men were all arrested after at least two people were stabbed or slashed when a fight broke out near a college. It happened in Uniondale on Wednesday, June 19, according to Nassau County Police. At around 4:20 p.m. that day, an altercation occurred between two men outside of 1000 Hempstead Turnpike, on the outskirts of the Hofstra University campus. The fight soon escalated, with four other men reportedly joining in. One victim was slashed in the back of the thigh and another was cut on their ear before police intervened and arrested the following people: Isaiah Moore, ag…
18-Year-Old Duo Rob Long Island Macy's, Police Say 18-Year-Old Duo Rob Long Island Macy's, Police Say
18-Year-Old Duo Rob Long Island Macy's, Police Say Two teens were nabbed after they allegedly stole items from a Long Island mall, with one resisting arrest, police said. It happened on Thursday, May 30 in Garden City. The pair — Kayshawn King and Jeremy Higgins, both 18 — were at the Macy’s in the Roosevelt Field Mall when, just after 6 p.m., they reportedly attempted to steal hidden merchandise. According to Nassau County Police, a 23-year-old employee tried to stop the teens; as he escorted them back into the store, Higgins attempted to flee. Police said Higgins “physically resisted” the employee and after a brief struggle, both te…
Man Exposes, Touches Himself At Mall On Long Island, Police Say Man Exposes, Touches Himself At Mall On Long Island, Police Say
Man Exposes, Touches Himself At Mall On Long Island, Police Say A Long Island man has been arrested after he allegedly exposed himself to a woman in a mall food court. It happened in Garden City on Thursday, May 16, according to Nassau County Police. At approximately 10 a.m., Irvin Acevedo Ayala, age 27 of Hempstead, was at the Roosevelt Field Mall food court, located at 630 Old Country Road. He allegedly approached a 62-year-old woman, who was also in the food court, and began exposing and touching his genitals. Police located him nearby and he was arrested without incident. Ayala is charged with public lewdness. He pleaded not guilty at his a…