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02/06/2022

17/02/2022

Farmingdale NY: Firefighters from multiple area departments battled a fire at the Lotus Garden Chinese Restaurant, on Conklin Street, just before 11am this morning. No serious injuries were reported. The cause is under investigation by officials.(Long Island) // Photos Via: Bryan Lopez

10/02/2022

North Babylon NY: Suffolk County Police First Squad detectives are investigating a shooting that injured a teenager while he was driving in North Babylon last night.

A 17-year-old male was driving a 2007 Honda CRV eastbound in the center lane of Sunrise Highway, east of Exit 39, when he was struck in the chest by several gunshots fired at him from the passenger side of a black motor vehicle as it passed the Honda on the left at approximately 10:10 p.m.

The Honda then struck the rear of another vehicle before crashing into the center median and coming to a stop. The 17-year-old called 911 to report the incident. He was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. There were no other injuries. (Long Island) // Photo Via: Bryan Lopez

29/12/2021

Massapequa Park NY: Firefighters from multiple area departments battled a house fire on Eastlake Avenue this evening. Four people, including one firefighter were transported to local hospitals for injuries. The blaze gutted the home. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by officials. (Long Island) // Photo Via: Bryan Lopez

28/12/2021

North Amityville NY: Suffolk County Police are investigating a carbon monoxide poisoning that killed one person, and left another seriously injured, at a home late last-night on 41st Street. (Long Island) // Photo Via: Bryan Lopez

24/12/2021

Deer Park NY: The Suffolk County Police homicide squad is investigating a stabbing incident that claimed the life of one person and left a second with serious injuries.

Police were alerted just after noon today when a man in his middle twenties called for help after being stabbed multiple times in a residence on Smith Street. He was rushed to Good Samaritan Hospital with serious injuries. He told police a second victim was inside his house down the street. Upon entering that house police found an adult female who had also been stabbed. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

A woman wanted in connection to the stabbing fled the scene in a black SUV, which was located a few miles from the scene but the driver was not inside. Police notified surrounding departments and precincts of the description of the vehicle which was then located in the parking lot of a police precinct in Patchogue. The woman was taken into custody without further incident.

Homicide detectives and crime laboratory technicians worked late into the night at the scene on Smith Street. There is no official word on what sparked the incident at this time. (Long Island) // Photos Via: Bryan Lopez

23/12/2021

Islip Terrace NY: An out of control driver crashed all the way into Maika’s Nail Supply, on Carlton Avenue, in Islip Terrace, late last night shortly before 11pm. Injuries were minor to the driver, and the business was unoccupied at the time of the crash. A Building Inspector and Islip Town Fire Marshal were called to assess damage of the structure. (Long Island) // Photos Via: Bryan Lopez

22/12/2021

Riverhead NY: Two drivers were transported to a local hospital with injuries after a car and a van collided on Nugent Drive, causing the van to overturn, shortly after 3pm this afternoon. Traffic in the area was heavily affected. (Long Island) // Photo Via: Bryan Lopez

17/12/2021

DECEMBER 16, 2021NORTH BELLPORT, LONG ISLAND NYHOUSE FIREASSOCIATION ROADVIDEO BY: BRYAN LOPEZ

17/12/2021

North Bellport NY: Firefighters from multiple area departments responded to a house fire this afternoon on Association Road. The fast moving blaze gutted the home. No serious injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by officials. (Long Island NY) // Photos Via: Bryan Lopez

09/12/2021

Melville NY: Suffolk County Police Second Squad detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that killed a man early this morning.

A man was driving a 2011 Mitsubishi northbound on Route 110 when his vehicle struck the rear of a 2016 Isuzu box truck that was parked on the shoulder at Ruland Road at 4:03 a.m.

The driver, 35, of Massapequa Park, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the box truck, 39, of Medford, was not injured.

Motor Carrier Safety Section officers inspected the box truck at the scene. The Mitsubishi was impounded for a safety check.

Detectives are asking anyone with information on the crash to contact the Second Squad at 631-854-8252 (Long Island) // Photo Via: Bryan Lopez

01/12/2021

Deer Park NY: Firefighters from multiple area departments responded to a house fire around 3pm this afternoon on Milleridge Drive. The blaze badly damaged the home, but no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by officials. (Long Island) // Photos Via: Bryan Lopez

17/11/2021

NOVEMBER 16, 2021FARMINGDALE, LONG ISLAND NYCOMMERCIAL STRUCTURE FIREEASTERN PARKWAYVIDEO BY: BRYAN LOPEZ

17/11/2021

East Massapequa NY: Firefighters from multiple area departments responded to a house fire late Tuesday night on Oakley Avenue. The fast moving fire gutted the home. No serious injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation by officials. (Long Island) // Photos Via: Bryan Lopez

17/11/2021

Farmingdale NY: Firefighters from both Suffolk and Nassau counties battled a multi-alarm blaze at a warehouse on Eastern Parkway, Tuesday evening. The fire took hours for crews to bring under control. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by officials. // (Long Island) Photos Via: Bryan Lopez

14/11/2021

Long Island NY: Powerful storms raced across Long Island on Saturday afternoon, downing trees, causing power outages, and sparking reports of damage to buildings and cars.

The fast-moving storms, ahead of a cold front, swept from west to east at over 50 mph at times, producing high winds, heavy rain, and in some locations, hail. There were no reported injuries in Suffolk or in Nassau counties. // Photos Via: Bryan Lopez

30/10/2021

Wyandanch NY: Suffolk County Police First Squad detectives are investigating a shooting that injured a man this afternoon.

A group of teenagers engaged in a fight on Jamaica Avenue, between 32nd Street and 31st Street, at approximately 2:05 p.m. Adult family members of the teenagers responded to the scene and became involved in the altercation. During the fight, a 41-year-old Wyandanch man was shot in the cheek by another man.

The victim was transported by Wyandanch-Wheatley Heights Ambulance to Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

Nearby Wyandanch Memorial High School will not play its home football game that had been scheduled for Saturday, officials said. (Long Island) // Photo Via: Bryan Lopez

23/10/2021

Wyandanch NY: Suffolk County Police have arrested a man following a motor vehicle crash that killed a woman and seriously injured an 11-year-old girl yesterday afternoon.

A woman was driving a 2015 Hyundai Sonata, turning left onto Lincoln Avenue from Little East Neck Road, when the vehicle was struck by a northbound 2018 BMW, at 3:47 p.m.

The woman, 30, of Wyandanch, was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip where she was pronounced dead. Her daughter, 11, a passenger in the Hyundai, was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip for treatment of serious injuries.

The driver of the BMW, 18, of West Babylon, was transported to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore for evaluation and released. A 14-year-old male passenger in the BMW was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip for evaluation and released into custody of family members.

Both vehicles were impounded for safety checks.

The driver of the BMW, was charged with Reckless Endangerment and Endangering the Welfare of a Child.

Major Case Unit detectives are continuing the investigation. Anyone with information can call Major Case at 631-852-6553 or anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS. (Long Island) // Photo Via: Bryan Lopez

20/10/2021

Holtsville NY: A man driving a Honda Civic was struck and killed by a man behind the wheel of a pickup, who was being pursued by police officers in Holtsville late Tuesday night, Suffolk police said.

A female passenger in the Toyota Tacoma pickup was ejected from the vehicle and taken to Stony Brook University Hospital with serious injuries, police said.

The police officers, in a marked car, had tried to pull the pickup driver over for a routine traffic stop around 11:30 p.m. on County Road 83, also known as North Ocean Avenue, but he drove away instead, a police spokesman said.

The officers followed him, with lights flashing and sirens blaring, and about 10 minutes later, the pickup collided with the Honda, police said.

The Honda was going east on Express Drive South, an east-west loop for the Long Island Expressway. It and the Toyota crashed at the intersection with County Road 83, police said.

Police said investigators are still determing how fast the pickup and the officers were going at the time of the collision.

The Honda driver was pronounced dead at the scene. The pickup driver was arrested and taken to Stony Brook University Hospital with non-critical injuries, the police spokesman said.

Charges for the pickup driver are pending as investigators continue their work, the spokesman said. (Long Island) // Photos Via: Bryan Lopez

12/10/2021

East Farmingdale NY: Four people were transported to area hospitals this morning after a collision involving 3 vehicles on Wellwood Avenue, just north of the Southern State Parkway. Police had the roadway closed in the area temporarily due to the crash. (Long Island) // Photos Via: Bryan Lopez

27/09/2021

Lake Ronkonkoma NY: Firefighters from area departments responded to a house fire this afternoon on Carroll Avenue. The fire was quickly extinguished by crews. One occupant of the home was treated for minor burns. The cause is under investigation by officials. (Long Island) // Photos Via: Bryan Lopez

23/09/2021

Medford NY: Firefighters from area departments responded to a house fire this morning on Heather Avenue. Multiple pets were removed to safety. No serious injuries were reported. The blaze badly damaged the home. The cause is under investigation by officials. (Long Island) // Photos Via: Bryan Lopez

20/09/2021

Copaigue NY: Suffolk County Police Arson Section detectives are investigating a house fire that seriously injured a man in Copiague yesterday.

First Precinct officers responded to a home, located at 302 Deauville Blvd., after a 911 caller reported a fire at the location at approximately 2:50 p.m. Members of the Copiague Fire Department entered the house and found an adult male unconscious.

The man was transported via ambulance to Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow in critical, but stable condition. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by officials. (Long Island) // Photos Via: Bryan Lopez

10/09/2021

Long Island NY: 3-years in the making. With some donations, help from friends, and volunteers, retired FDNY firefighter Wayne Forte completed a labor of love.

A special ceremonial truck was built. A Ford-F350, equipped with a hydraulic lift in the back, that is able to carry a casket during funeral services, for a fallen officer's final ride. Forte believes it will be the first ceremonial unit of its kind in the department.

The truck was built in loving memory of Forte's dear friend, NYPD Officer Scott Blackshaw, who passed away from 9/11 related cancer in 2018.

Earlier today, dozens of first responders from area agencies participated in escorting the special truck from Commack's firehouse, on Jericho Turnpike, to Floyd Bennett Field, in Brooklyn, where it will be donated to the NYPD just in time for 9/11 ceremonies tomorrow. // Photos Via: Bryan Lopez

07/09/2021

Melville NY: Suffolk County Police Second Squad detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that killed one person and critically injured two others last night.

A 2005 Honda Civic, was traveling eastbound on the LIE, near Exit 49S, when the vehicle struck an eastbound 2020 Mazda SUV, at approximately 9:50 p.m. Both vehicles left the roadway and crashed into the woods.

A 19-year old passenger, of Hicksville, in the Honda was transported to Plainview Hospital where he was pronounced dead. A second passenger, 14, of Hicksville, was transported to Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow in critical condition. A third passenger, 14, of Hicksville, was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital in critical condition.

The driver of the Civic, 18, of Hicksville, was transported to Plainview Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the Mazda SUV, 24, of Jamaica, Queens, was transported to Huntington Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Both vehicles were impounded for safety inspections. Detectives are asking anyone with information on the crash to contact the Second Squad at 631-854-8252. (Long Island) // Photos Via: Bryan Lopez

31/08/2021

Holtsville NY: Firefighters responded to a vehicle fire on Express Drive North, in front of the Waverly Soccer Fields, shortly after 9pm. The fire was quickly extinguished, and no injuries were reported. (Long Island)

29/08/2021

Holbrook NY: The Holbrook Fire Department held a dedication ceremony and wet-down celebration, earlier today, at their headquarters on Terry Boulevard, for their new tower ladder which was put into service earlier this year. The new tower ladder was dedicated in loving memory of Holbrook FD Ex-Chief, and FDNY FF Gerard P. Schrang, who died on September 11th 2001.

The Schrang family was present to celebrate, as well as members of the community and firefighters from near and far! (Long Island NY) // Photos Via: Bryan Lopez

25/08/2021

North Amittville NY: Suffolk County Police First Squad detectives are investigating a drive-by shooting that injured a woman in North Amityville last night.

First Precinct officers responded to the residence located on Benjoe Drive, after several shots were fired at the house from a passing motor vehicle at approximately 10:05 p.m. When officers arrived at the scene, they found a 30-year-old woman inside the house with a gunshot wound to her leg. The woman was transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threating injuries. (Long Island) // Photo Via: Bryan Lopez

19/08/2021

Babylon NY: It was a rare sight in Babylon Village, a helicopter landed at the pool! Around 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, a helicopter was forced to make an emergency landing in the parking lot at the end of Fire Island Avenue South, due to strong winds. Fortunately, no one was hurt. The Federal Aviation Administration was notified.(Long Island) // Photos Via: Bryan Lopez

15/08/2021

North Bellport NY: A person was struck and killed by a non-passenger train near the Station Road railroad crossing, late Saturday night. LIRR service was suspended in both directions between Bellport and Montauk due to the incident. Police are investigating. (Long Island) // Photos Via: Bryan Lopez