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The uniformed officers will be on patrol from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. over the next six months, and the state will pay for the cost, “The chaos must end,” Hochul said at a recent press conference. File photo: John Nacion, licensed. NEW YORK…
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There has been a decline in households with individuals under 18 on Long Island. Trend has significant implications for housing, services, and the overall socioeconomic landscape of the region. File photo: Andrey_Popov, licensed. …
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The crash resulted in the deaths of two backseat passengers: 21-year-old Haily Dsouza and 23-year-old Crystal Alba-Figueroa. Authorities reported that Alba-Figueroa was ejected from the vehicle upon impact, while Haily Dsouza was trapped…
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A high-ranking member of the notoriously deadly MS-13 gang, Jairo Saenz, 28, pleaded guilty in a case with a connection to eight-murders on Long Island.  BRENTWOOD, NY - Jairo "Funny" Saenz, a high-ranking member of MS-13 pleaded guilty…
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Following an investigation, authorities identified Veronica Marmol, 39, of 125th Street, as the driver of the vehicle. She was taken into custody without incident. She was scheduled to be arraigned Thursday, January 2, 2025, at the First…
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14-year-old Emmarae Gervasi was reportedly last seen barefoot and without a jacket, leaving her Terrell Street home to retrieve something from a car. Surveillance footage later showed her entering a blue Honda, which drove away. Photo:…
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Jeremy Emmanuel Lopez Ramirez, 27, was charged with second-degree murder in the death of Josefina Ramirez Montero at their home on Old Sunrise Highway on the evening of Christmas Eve. MASSAPEQUA, NY - Nassau County Police have charged…
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Democrat Laura Gillen (left) secured her victory over incumbent Republican Anthony D'Esposito in New York's 4th Congressional District, marking a significant shift in this highly competitive Long Island seat. ELMONT, NY - Last month,…
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Stephanie Ceballos, 31, of Hicksville, was charged with second degree assault, third degree assault and forth degree criminal mischief. She was expected to be arraigned today, Thursday, December 26, 2024 at First District Court, 99 Main…
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Jordan Behling, 23, of Wheatley Heights, h is due back in court for sentencing on February 13, 2025, and is expected to be sentenced to five years in prison. He is being represented by Matthew Tuohy, Esq. BABYLON, NY - Suffolk County…
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The Suffolk County Medical Examiner confirmed that the bone is human, but further investigation is required to identify the individual it belonged to. Preliminary assessments suggest the jawbone likely came from a male, acccording to a…
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Police used body camera footage and surveillance images to identify and locate the suspect, an immigrant from Guatemala. He was carrying a lighter when taken into custody, and charges are pending. Officials believe the suspect and the…
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The tragedy occurred as Frank was crossing Broadway near the Everit Avenue intersection around 10 p.m. when he was struck by a dark-colored SUV, according to Nassau County Police. File photo: Leonard Zhukovsky, licensed. HEWLETT, NY - A…
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The expansion coincides with Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman designating the New York Post as the county’s official newspaper, a title previously associated with Newsday. File photo: Postmodern Studio, licensed. BABYLON, NY -…
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Social media activity surged as residents shared their experiences, with some posts humorously including images of planes, helicopters, and playful memes. Among the more serious discussions, drone enthusiasts suggested that recent clear…
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The display, which is up for limited hours each day depending on the wind, is already spreading joy throughout the area. It serves as a centerpiece of holiday cheer, inspiring neighbors and visitors alike to embrace the season in a big…
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Diana Bekatoros, 51, is accused of stabbing her 84-year-old mother Josephine Bekatoros to death. Anu Annam /Facebook / NYPost DIX HILLS, FL - A chilling scene unfolded in a Central Islip courtroom as Diana Bekatoros, 51, faced charges…
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On November 15, 2024, the defendant, who is not being named to protect the identity of the child victim, was sentenced to 17 years in prison followed by 20 years of post-release supervision. He will be required to register as a sex…
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On October 9, 2024, Brian Cordovano, 50, of Ronkonkoma, pleaded guilty to Two counts of Manslaughter, Three counts of Robbery, and Two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon. On November 20, 2024, Cordovano was sentenced to 30 years in…
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Rex Heuermann, an architect in his late 50s who lived a 20-minute drive from Gilgo Beach in Massapequa Park, appears in a jail booking photo provided by the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office in Yaphank, New York, U.S. July 14, 2023. Suffolk…
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Homeowners without flood insurance may still be eligible for assistance through state programs. The New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services has been working with local authorities to assess damages and determine…
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Two suspects, Anthony Beltran, 33, of Bethpage, and John Messina, 45, of North Bellmore, were apprehended without further incident. During the investigation, police recovered a loaded .25 caliber handgun, a switchblade, and a white…
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Elected to the New York State Senate in 2010, Lee Zeldin transitioned to Congress in 2014. During his time in the House of Representatives, he served on the Foreign Affairs and Financial Services committees and championed infrastructure…
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According to the charging documents, using falsified diagnoses, Dr. Fishberger and his associates ordered the scans, enabling the company to submit fraudulent claims to Medicare and private insurers. EAST SETAUKET, NY - A New York…
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Peter Miller pleaded guilty to criminally negligent homicide and was sentenced to three years of probation and 200 hours of community service. Pamela Miller pleaded guilty to reckless endangerment and was sentenced to 100 hours of…
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Authorities say Syed Aman, a U.S. citizen from Nassau County, was arrested by the FBI after completing airport security and attempting to board the flight to Doha, Qatar. BROOKLYN, NY – Federal prosecutors announced charges against…
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Matthew Zoll is wanted for the murder of his father, 61-year-old Joseph Zoll, in his own home at 30 Quail Rd. in Rocky Point. ROCKY POINT, NY - Authorities are actively searching for a 23-year-old man accused of fatally stabbing his…
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Javesh Persaud, 34, of Shirley, is in court on December 9, 2024 and is expected to be sentenced to 12 years in prison followed by 20 years of post-release supervision. SHIRLEY, NY - Last Monday, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond…
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A new law went into effect Friday lowering the number of driver's license suspensions that can result in a felony in New York. The law was championed by a Long Island mom in memory of her daughter, 14-year-old Angelica Nappi from Holbrook,…
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Wilson Castillo Diaz is accused of raping a five-year-old girl on Long Island. Police say he entered the United States illegally in 2014 as an unaccompanied minor. Image:: Nassau County Police Department WESTBURY, NY - A 27-year-old…
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