Analysis & Editorials

Adventureland Wave Twister Rescue: Riders Trapped for Hours at East Farmingdale Park

Adventureland's new Wave Twister ride stalled Friday night in East Farmingdale, forcing firefighters to rescue children and adults by ladder truck. Here is the timeline, what is known, and the park's prior fatal ride incidents.

Levittown Comedy Club Stabbing Leaves Man Critical; East Meadow Man Faces Attempted Murder Charge

A 58-year-old man was critically injured after a fight at Governor’s Comedy Club in Levittown escalated into a stabbing behind the business, according to News 12 Long Island. Francis Jimenea, 54, of East Meadow, is expected to face an attempted murder charge.

Times Square Gunfire After Knicks Parade Sends Bystanders Running, AP Reports

Several gunshots were fired in Times Square after the Knicks ticker-tape parade filled Lower Manhattan, AP reported. Police quickly chased down a suspect and one person was taken to a hospital, FDNY said.

Man Slashed Near Knicks Parade at 1 Centre Street, Police Say

A 20-year-old man was reportedly slashed in the neck near 1 Centre Street during the Knicks ticker-tape parade day in Lower Manhattan.

Knicks Parade Shuts Down Lower Manhattan: The Long Island Commuter's Survival Guide

The Knicks' first-ever ticker-tape parade took over the Canyon of Heroes on June 18, 2026 — 10,000 NYPD officers, every street south of Canal closed, two subway stations shut. Here's what it means for Long Islanders heading in, and getting home.

Central Park Carriage Crash Kills 18-Year-Old Tourist: What Long Islanders Should Know Before a City Day Trip

Updated June 19: Romanch Mahajan, an 18-year-old tourist from India, died after a Central Park carriage horse bolted and the carriage crashed. The case is now a fatal NYC day-trip safety story for Long Island families who visit Central Park.

Video Released in Merrick Hit-and-Run That Injured Two Teens on Sunrise Highway

Nassau County police released video and are seeking a dark-colored SUV and its male driver after two teenage girls were struck crossing Sunrise Highway near Merrick Avenue. Anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS.

The Gilgo Beach Killer: How Long Island's Rex Heuermann Was Caught — and Sentenced to Life

Rex Heuermann, the Massapequa Park architect behind the Gilgo Beach serial killings, was sentenced June 17, 2026 to life without parole after pleading guilty to seven murders and admitting an eighth. The definitive Long Island account — the victims, the courtroom, the 'blueprint,' the pizza-crust DNA, and the 13-year hunt down Ocean Parkway.

Knicks Title Chaos Paralyzed Midtown — Thursday's Parade Could Hit Your Commute Next

Knicks championship crowds and World Cup shuttle traffic collided around Penn Station and Times Square — burned buses, 63 arrests, a teen shot. Here's what it did to the LIRR commute, and why Thursday's parade is the next test for Long Island riders.

Hempstead Man Gets 5 to 9 Years for Drunk Wrong-Way LIE Crash Near Exit 37 in Roslyn

Jorge Arias Reyes, 49, was sentenced to 5 to 9 years for a May 2025 drunken wrong-way crash on the LIE in Roslyn that seriously injured another driver. The full timeline, the victim, the 9-count indictment, the guilty plea, and what the charges mean.

Knicks Fever Hits the Commute: What Last Night's MSG Madness Means for the LIRR, and What Happens If They Clinch

Queens Landlord David Daniel Gets Three Life Sentences for St. Albans Triple Murder

David Daniel, 56, was sentenced to three life terms for the 2023 stabbing murders of his girlfriend Coleen Fields and tenants Wayne Thomas and Evette Sweeney at his St. Albans, Queens home — after rejecting a 33-year plea deal.

Massapequa Train Death: 17-Year-Old Girl Hit by LIRR Train

A Massapequa teen was hit and killed by an LIRR train on the Babylon Branch June 8. What happened, where, MTA response, and Babylon Branch delay status — updated as officials release details.

Valley Stream Man Jason Gayle Arrested for Violent Robbery Outside Elmont Deli

Jason Gayle, 45, of Valley Stream, charged with third-degree robbery after Nassau County police say he beat and robbed a 59-year-old man outside Elmont Deli on Linden Boulevard, June 8, 2026.

Baldwin Man Pleads Guilty in Fatal Hempstead House Party Shooting

Jacob McMillan pleaded guilty to murder and weapons charges in the fatal Hempstead shooting that killed 19-year-old Amira McCleod.

Kane Moore, 32, Sentenced to 25 Years for Fatal 2024 Hempstead Parking-Lot Shooting

Kane Moore was sentenced on June 5, 2026, to 25 years in prison for fatally shooting 39-year-old Maurice Sinclair Thomas during a card game in a Hempstead parking lot in September 2024.

Car Slams Into Utility Pole on Orinoco Drive in West Bay Shore, Closing Road Near LIRR Tracks

Car Slams Into Utility Pole on Orinoco Drive in West Bay Shore, Closing Road Nea. June 5, 2026.

70-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed Crossing Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow

Nassau County police say a 70-year-old man was fatally struck by a Toyota Camry while crossing Hempstead Turnpike near Franklin Avenue in East Meadow on Tuesday night.

Bronx Man Indicted for Throwing Family Cat 'Shadow' Out 15th-Floor Window to Its Death After Cat Scratched His Hand

Miguel Perez, 32, of the Bronx was indicted for aggravated cruelty to animals after allegedly throwing his family's black cat named Shadow out of a 15th-story window at the Mitchell Housing Complex on Alexander Avenue. Shadow died on impact. Perez allegedly flew into a rage after the cat scratched his hand.

Selden Father Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Sexually Abusing His Own Daughter Starting When She Was 5 Years Old

A 47-year-old Selden man was sentenced to 25 years in prison followed by 20 years of post-release supervision after being convicted of sexually abusing his daughter beginning in 2015, when she was just five years old. The abuse began with inappropriate touching and escalated to intercourse. The victim disclosed the abuse to school officials years later, leading to the defendant's arrest in April 2024.

Motorcyclist, 28, Killed on Charles Lindbergh Boulevard in East Garden City — Single-Vehicle 2011 Suzuki Crash

Motorcyclist, 28, on a 2011 Suzuki killed in a single-vehicle crash on Charles Lindbergh Blvd at Meadow St in East Garden City Monday at 5:58 PM. NCPD investigating.

Person Struck by Train at Astoria Blvd, Queens — N/W Line Suspended, LIRR Transfers Impacted

Person struck by a train at Astoria Blvd / 31st St in Queens Tuesday AM. Expect 30-90 min N/W delays + cascading LIRR transfer impact at Penn Station.

Multiple Vehicles Go Up in Flames in Two Separate Suffolk County Fires on Memorial Day Night

Two separate car fires broke out in Suffolk County on Memorial Day evening, including one at a gas station where a vehicle was engulfed in flames next to fuel pumps. No reports of injuries. Fire departments responded to both incidents.

Shelter-in-Place Issued in Bellmore After 1,150-Gallon Propane Cylinder Begins Leaking at Filling Station on Bellmore Avenue

A shelter-in-place order was issued for blocks surrounding a propane filling station at 2036 Bellmore Avenue in Bellmore on Memorial Day evening after a valve leak on a 1,150-gallon cylinder. Hazmat crews responded. No injuries reported.

Suffolk County Police Deploy Saliva-Testing Kits to Detect Marijuana-Impaired Drivers Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend

Suffolk County police are piloting SoToxa oral fluid testing kits to detect recent marijuana, opioid, cocaine, methamphetamine, and opiate use in drivers suspected of impaired driving. The program launches as Long Island enters the '100 deadliest days' of summer driving.

Mastic Man Accused of Stabbing Motorist in the Neck in Road Rage Attack on Neighborhood Boulevard

A Mastic man is in custody after allegedly stabbing another driver in the neck during a road rage incident on Neighborhood Boulevard in Mastic. The victim was hospitalized. The suspect appeared in court on Wednesday.

Routine Traffic Stop on Northern State Parkway Ends With Loaded Handgun, Switchblades Found — Massachusetts Man Faces Felony Charges

A 25-year-old Massachusetts man was arrested after Nassau County Police found a loaded handgun and two switchblade knives during a traffic stop on the Northern State Parkway in Carle Place. Steven Raymond was charged with felony weapons possession.

Passenger Ejected in DWI Crash on Meadowbrook State Parkway — Westbury Man Charged With Assault

A 35-year-old Westbury man has been charged with assault and DWI after allegedly speeding and rear-ending a Honda Pilot on the Meadowbrook State Parkway near Exit M5 early Sunday morning. One passenger was ejected and seriously injured.

Massive Tree Falls Across Central Park Drive West, Blocking Entire Roadway — Memorial Day Weekend Storm Damage Continues

A large tree toppled across Central Park Drive West near 63rd Street in Manhattan Sunday morning, blocking the entire roadway. The collapse follows 2-4 inches of rain that saturated the ground over Memorial Day weekend.

29-Year-Old Man Shot to Death Outside Bronx Apartment Building Near Cross Bronx Expressway

A 29-year-old man was fatally shot in the chest on Haviland Avenue near the Cross Bronx Expressway in Castle Hill early Sunday morning. He was transported to St. Barnabas Hospital by private means and pronounced dead. No arrests have been made.

Stunning Time-Lapse Captures the May 20 Storm Rolling Over New York City — 749 Likes and Counting

Storm chaser Justin Zepperi's time-lapse of the severe thunderstorm that paralyzed NYC on May 20 has gone viral. The video captures the shelf cloud, lightning, and wall of rain that dropped 6 inches on the city in hours.

NYPD Searching for Woman Who Tried to Lure 10-Year-Old Into Van With Candy in Astoria, Queens

A woman on a bicycle approached a 10-year-old boy walking home from school near Crescent Street and 33rd Avenue in Astoria on Monday, offering him candy from a nearby van. The boy ran home and alerted family. NYPD has released surveillance images.

Queens Cyclist in Critical Condition After Being 'Doored' Into Oncoming SUV — Surveillance Video Captures the Moment

A 48-year-old cyclist is in critical condition after a 15-year-old passenger opened a parked Mercedes door into his path on Beach Channel Drive in Edgemere, Queens, launching him into a Toyota Highlander traveling in the opposite direction.

Two Dead, Three Injured in Early Morning Brooklyn Apartment Fire on Nostrand Avenue

A man and a woman were killed and three others injured when fire tore through a mixed-use building at 1693 Nostrand Ave in East Flatbush early Saturday morning. FDNY Battalion 40 responded to multiple calls just before 7 AM.

Huntington Motorcyclist Anees Khan, 38, Killed in Fiery Crash on Round Swamp Road in Melville — Thrown From Ducati After Passing Attempt

Anees Khan, 38, of Huntington was killed Friday evening when his 2023 Ducati struck the rear bumper of a Kia Seltos while attempting to pass on Round Swamp Road near Hilltop Drive in Melville. Khan was thrown from the motorcycle, which caught fire. The Kia's driver and passenger, both 85, were not injured.

Wettest Memorial Day Weekend in 78 Years? NYC Issues Heavy Rain Warning as 2 to 4 Inches Expected

PIX11 meteorologist Mike Masco says this could be the wettest Memorial Day weekend since 1948. NYC Emergency Management issued a travel advisory as 2–4 inches of rain are forecast Saturday through Sunday — just days after severe flooding paralyzed the city.

Water Pouring Through LIRR Train Ceiling Goes Viral — Commuters Ask Where $21.3 Billion in MTA Funding Goes

A video of water cascading through an LIRR train car ceiling is going viral days after the first LIRR strike since 1994. With a $21.3 billion MTA budget and a tentative contract still unratified, riders are asking what they're paying for.

ANOTHER Sinkhole: Brooklyn's Classon Ave & Park Ave Collapses — Fourth Ground Failure in Eight Days

A sinkhole opened in the middle of Classon Ave and Park Ave in Brooklyn on May 21, prompting NYPD and Chaveirim response. It's the fourth sinkhole in the NYC metro area in just eight days.

VIDEO: Woman Swept Off Her Feet by Floodwater After Stepping Off NYC Bus — 'Carried Down the Street'

Shocking video shows a woman knocked sideways and carried down the street by surging floodwater the moment she steps off a bus in New York City during the.

'Nobody Is Telling You How Fucked NYC's Infrastructure Actually Is' — Viral Video Captures What Long Islanders Already Know

A viral video breaking down NYC's infrastructure collapse after 6 inches of rain has 200+ likes and climbing.

VIDEO: NYC Subway Station Turned Into a Waterfall After Last Night's Severe Thunderstorm

Viral video shows water cascading through a New York City subway station ceiling after the May 20 severe thunderstorm dumped 6 inches of rain in hours.

Lightning Strikes Longwood High School in Yaphank, Sparks Gymnasium Ceiling Fire — Storm Aftermath Across Suffolk County

Lightning from the May 20, 2026 severe thunderstorm struck Longwood High School in Yaphank, igniting a fire in the gymnasium ceiling.

PSEG Long Island's Reliability Has Gotten Worse — Now It Has to Survive a 60 MPH Storm

As a severe thunderstorm with 60 mph winds batters Long Island tonight, newly published data shows PSEG Long Island's reliability has actually worsened since.

LaGuardia Sinkhole + Storm = Memorial Day Travel Nightmare — Hundreds of Flights Canceled, Delays Spreading Nationwide

LaGuardia's Runway 4/22 closure from Wednesday's sinkhole combined with the overnight severe thunderstorm to trigger hundreds of cancellations spreading as.

LIRR's First Night Back From Strike Hits Severe Storm — Long Island Commuters Face Double Disruption

Just 36 hours after the LIRR strike ended, Long Island Rail Road riders face a new threat: a severe thunderstorm with 60-70 mph winds crossing Nassau and.

MTA Board Approves 13% Refund for LIRR Monthly Ticket Holders After 4-Day Strike

The MTA Board approved an approximately 13% refund for LIRR May monthly ticket holders after four days of suspended service.

VIDEO: Car Submerged on Jackie Robinson Parkway — Good Samaritan Rescues Trapped Occupants as NYC Roads Become Impassable

Dramatic video shows a man leaving his vehicle to rescue people from a submerged car on the Jackie Robinson Parkway in Queens.

VIDEO: 'Dangerous Levels of Flash Flooding' in Forest Hills — Trains Down, Pedestrians Wading Through a Foot of Water

Multiple videos show dangerous flash flooding in Forest Hills, Queens near the Queens Blvd/LIE interchange.

"How Many People Just Died?" — Homes Flooding at Merrick & Liberty Ave, Queens With Zero Emergency Alerts Sent

Residents report homes flooding at Merrick Ave and Liberty Ave in Queens with FDNY rushing to respond.

Severe Thunderstorm Batters Staten Island: Trees Down on Tracks, SIR Suspended, Outerbridge Crash, and Hundreds Lose Power

A severe thunderstorm swept across Staten Island Wednesday evening with 60 mph wind gusts, downing trees across the borough, suspending Staten Island Railway.

LIVE: Storm Damage Roundup — Trees Down, Flooding, Power Outages Across NYC and Long Island (Updating)

Rolling roundup of storm damage from the May 20, 2026 severe thunderstorm. 10,700+ PSEG customers affected; near-full restoration by 5 AM.

VIDEO: Bushwick, Brooklyn Flash Flood — Wilson & Stockholm Streets Submerged After Severe Thunderstorm

Flash flooding turns Bushwick streets into rivers after May 20 severe thunderstorm. Video shows Wilson and Stockholm intersection completely submerged.

PHOTOS + VIDEO: Massive Shelf Cloud Rolls Over Long Island — 'Haven't Seen One Like This Probably Ever'

A dramatic shelf cloud formation preceded tonight's severe thunderstorm as it crossed Long Island.

VIDEO: Queens Streets Underwater — Pedestrians Wade Through Ankle-Deep Flooding on Flushing Avenue

Torrential rain from tonight's severe thunderstorm turned Flushing Avenue in Jamaica, Queens into a river.

WATCH: Wrong-Way Driver on the Long Island Expressway Captured on Dashcam — LIE's Growing Safety Crisis

Dashcam footage shows a wrong-way driver barreling down the Long Island Expressway.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning: 60 MPH Winds and Hail Hit NYC and Long Island — Expect Flooding After a Week of Sinkholes

NWS issues severe thunderstorm warning for Brooklyn, Manhattan, Staten Island with 60 mph winds and hail. Long Island under threat as storms push east.

LaGuardia Airport Sinkhole Shuts Down Runway — What Long Island Travelers Need to Know

Two NYC sinkholes in one day: LaGuardia Runway 4/22 closed and a school bus with 39 kids trapped in the Bronx.

Heather Foster, 50, of West Sayville Charged in Hit-and-Run That Seriously Injured Sayville Jogger

Heather Foster, 50, of West Sayville was charged in a hit-and-run that seriously injured 60-year-old Sayville jogger Michele Walters on Brook Street. Suffolk police seized her 2021 Mazda CX-5 as evidence.

West Sayville Woman Arrested in Sayville Jogger Hit-and-Run

West Sayville Woman Arrested in Sayville Jogger Hit-and-Run. May 20, 2026.

Sayville Jogger Struck, Seriously Injured in Early-Morning Hit-and-Run

Sayville Jogger Struck, Seriously Injured in Early-Morning Hit-and-Run. May 18, 2026.

Best Apps for Real-Time Traffic Updates on Long Island (2026 Guide)

The definitive comparison of every traffic and navigation app for Long Island — Google Maps, Waze, Apple Maps, 511NY, and Long Island Traffic — ranked by use case for parkway commuters, beach traffic, fleet operators, and LIRR riders.

Top 10 Traffic Safety Tips for Long Island Drivers (2026 Data-Driven Guide)

Ten evidence-based safety habits for Long Island drivers, ranked by impact on real crash patterns from 10,000+ NY Open Data records, 511NY feeds, and structural analysis of Nassau and Suffolk roads.

Traffic Management Solutions for Long Island Businesses (2026 Operations Guide)

How to File an Insurance Claim After a Long Island Car Accident (2026 Guide)

Step-by-step Long Island auto insurance claim guide: no-fault NF-2 within 30 days, MV-104 within 10 days, IME rules, serious-injury threshold, denial appeals, and the mistakes that cost Long Island drivers the most.

Long Island Road Closures and Construction: The Complete 2026 Guide

Where Long Island construction zones cluster, the weekly and seasonal patterns, the alternates that actually work on the LIE, Southern State, and Sunrise — with the live construction directory built in.

Cheapest Gas on Long Island: The Complete 2026 Price Guide

Where to find the cheapest fuel in Nassau and Suffolk County, why prices vary by town, the day-of-week pattern, and which Costco / BJ's locations save the most — with the Long Island Gas Price Directory built in.

Long Island Roadside Assistance: Comparing the Top Providers (2026 Guide)

Side-by-side editorial comparison of every major Long Island roadside assistance option — AAA, insurance-bundled, automaker, app-based, credit card — ranked by parkway response, tow distance, and Nassau and Suffolk coverage.

Best Tire Shop Services Near You for Long Island Drivers (2026 Guide)

How to Handle a Car Accident on Long Island (Step-by-Step 2026 Guide)

The Best Vehicle Safety Features for Long Island Roads (2026 Guide)

The definitive Long Island vehicle safety guide: which ADAS features actually matter on the Southern State Parkway, LIE, and Sunrise Highway, ranked by real-world crash exposure with NHTSA, IIHS, and 511NY data.

BREAKING: Valley Stream Man Indicted in Fatal Island Park, Valley Stream Stabbings

Nassau prosecutors say Rony Yahir Alvarenga-Rivera was indicted on first- and second-degree murder charges in the fatal Island Park and Valley Stream stabbings.