Long Island news archive

Brian Springer, 48, of Shelter Island Charged With DWI After Striking Parked Trailer

Seven Arrested at Central Islip Sobriety Checkpoint on July 4th Eve

Seven Arrested at Central Islip Sobriety Checkpoint on July 4th Eve. Suffolk County. July 4, 2026.

Pedestrian Struck by Ford Ranger on County Road 58 in Riverhead, Seriously Injured Near BJ's Gas Station

Man Killed After Car Goes Off Driveway and Catches Fire in Nissequogue

Man Killed After Car Goes Off Driveway and Catches Fire in Nissequogue. Suffolk County. July 3, 2026.

LIE Westbound Closes at Exit 62 in Holtsville Overnight Tuesday for Pavement Repairs

17-Year-Old Driver Charged With DWI After Car Goes Airborne on Route 17, Crashes Into Second Floor of Mahwah Building

17-Year-Old Driver Charged With DWI After Car Goes Airborne on Route 17, Crashes. July 3, 2026.

Early-Morning Commercial Burglary Reported in Great Neck

Early-Morning Commercial Burglary Reported in Great Neck. Nassau County. July 3, 2026.

Motorcyclist, 25, of Shirley Killed After Running Red Light on Middle Country Road in Centereach

Motorcyclist, 25, of Shirley Killed After Running Red Light on Middle Country Road in Centereach. July 3, 2026.

Coach Bus Flips on LIE Near Greenpoint Ave., Kills 2 and Injures 20

Coach Bus Flips on LIE Near Greenpoint Ave., Kills 2 and Injures 20. June 30, 2026.

Long Island Boating Accidents Down 34% Since Mandatory Boater Safety Law Took Effect

Long Island Boating Accidents Down 34% Since Mandatory Boater Safety Law Took Effect. July 2, 2026.

Employee Arrested for Stealing from Hauppauge Business After Owner Died

Suffolk County Police arrested Precious Ortiz, an employee of Paragon Advertising in Hauppauge, for allegedly stealing from the company in February after the owner's death.

NY State Police DWI Checkpoints Hit Long Island Roads July 3–5, 2026

NY State Police DWI Checkpoints Hit Long Island Roads July 3–5, 2026. July 2, 2026.

Lindenhurst Resident Killed After Being Struck by Vehicle; Community Rallies With $13K Fundraiser

Lindenhurst Resident Killed After Being Struck by Vehicle; Community Rallies With $13K Fundraiser. July 2, 2026.

Riverhead Man, 45, Fatally Struck by LIRR Train Near Sayville Station During Evening Rush

Left-Shoulder Closure Reported on Northbound NY 135 in Nassau County

Left-Shoulder Closure Reported on Northbound NY 135 in Nassau County. in hempstead. July 2, 2026.

Off-Duty Suffolk Officer from Massapequa Run Over by Own Boat After Wake Ejects Occupants

Off-Duty Suffolk Officer from Massapequa Run Over by Own Boat After Wake Ejects Occupants. Suffolk County. July 2, 2026.

Darli Mejia, 42, of Brentwood Indicted for Kidnapping, Strangling Ex-Girlfriend

Darli Mejia, 42, of Brentwood Indicted for Kidnapping, Strangling Ex-Girlfriend. July 2, 2026.

Justin Osorio of Amityville Indicted in Fatal Southern State Crash Near Exit 19N

Justin Osorio of Amityville Indicted in Fatal Southern State Crash Near Exit 19N. on southern state parkway. Nassau County. July 2, 2026.

Hit-and-Run Injures One in Two-Vehicle Crash on Northern State Parkway

Hit-and-Run Injures One in Two-Vehicle Crash on Northern State Parkway. 1 injured, 2 vehicles. on northern stpkwy. July 1, 2026.

Malverne Resident Killed in Single-Car Crash at South Conduit Ave in Rosedale

Malverne Resident Killed in Single-Car Crash at South Conduit Ave in Rosedale. July 1, 2026.

Woman Indicted for Deadly Hit-and-Run in Atlantic Beach

A woman has been indicted in connection with a fatal hit-and-run in Atlantic Beach that killed a cyclist.

Flight Crew Member and Bus Driver Killed in Crash on Long Island Expressway

Flight Crew Member and Bus Driver Killed in Crash on Long Island Expressway. on lie. June 30, 2026.

LIRR Montauk Branch Service Suspended After Person Struck by Train East of Sayville

Left-Shoulder Closure Slows Westbound I-495 Traffic in Suffolk County After Minor Crash

Nassau Officials Warn of Illegal Fireworks Danger Ahead of Eisenhower Park's 'Celebrate America' Show

Hyundai Sonata Driver Crashes Off LIE Near Exit 67 in Yaphank

Hyundai Sonata Driver Crashes Off LIE Near Exit 67 in Yaphank. July 1, 2026.

Eight Arrested in Nassau County Narcotics & Vice Operation on June 30

Eight Arrested in Nassau County Narcotics & Vice Operation on June 30. July 1, 2026.

Left-Lane Crash Snarls Westbound I-495 Traffic in Queens Amid Deadly LIE Day

Left-Lane Crash Snarls Westbound I-495 Traffic in Queens Amid Deadly LIE Day. Queens County. June 30, 2026.

Bus Flips Over LIE Median Near Greenpoint Ave. in Queens, Killing Two and Injuring 20

Bus Flips Over LIE Median Near Greenpoint Ave. in Queens, Killing Two and Injuri. June 30, 2026.

Homicide Arrest Made in North Massapequa After Monday, June 29 Killing

Homicide Arrest Made in North Massapequa After Monday, June 29 Killing. Nassau County. June 30, 2026.

Mario Auer of Shirley Arrested for Drugged Driving After 100-MPH Sunrise Highway Crash in Bayport

Mario Auer of Shirley Arrested for Drugged Driving After 100-MPH Sunrise Highway. June 29, 2026.

JetBlue Las Vegas–JFK Flight Strikes Drone at 3,000 Feet Over JFK Airport

JetBlue Las Vegas–JFK Flight Strikes Drone at 3,000 Feet Over JFK Airport. June 29, 2026.

Left-Shoulder Crash Snarls I-495 Westbound in Suffolk County Amid Deadly Day on the LIE

Car Crashes Are a Leading Killer of Fetuses — What Pregnant Drivers on Long Island Need to Know

Shirley Man Arrested for DWAI After 100-MPH BMW Rollover on Sunrise Highway in Bayport

Shirley Man Arrested for DWAI After 100-MPH BMW Rollover on Sunrise Highway in Bayport. June 29, 2026.

4-Year-Old of Merrick Dies After Southern State Parkway Crash Near Exit 20N

A 4-year-old of Merrick Dies After Southern State Parkway Crash Near Exit 20N. June 29, 2026.

Brian Tilts, 69, of Mastic Beach Arrested for Child Pornography and Assault Rifles

Family Disturbance at 285 North Oak St. Injures One, Shuts Down North Massapequa Streets

Family Disturbance at 285 North Oak St. Injures One, Shuts Down North Massapequa. Nassau County. June 29, 2026.

Man, 27, Killed on Robert Moses Causeway After Being Struck by Stephen Aylward of West Islip

Man, 27, Killed on Robert Moses Causeway After Being Struck by Stephen Aylward of West Islip. June 29, 2026.

Mario Auer of Shirley Charged in 100-MPH Drug-Impaired Sunrise Highway Crash in Bayport

Mario Auer of Shirley Charged in 100-MPH Drug-Impaired Sunrise Highway Crash in Bayport. June 29, 2026.

Mark Miller of Port Jefferson Station Charged with DWAI After Sunrise Highway Crash in Patchogue Injures Two Women

Mark Miller, 26, of Port Jefferson Station was arrested after his Dodge Challenger struck a Jeep on Sunrise Highway in Patchogue, injuring two 19-year-old women. He was charged with DWAI and drug possession.

Fatal Homicide Reported in Hempstead on Sunday Night, June 28

Fatal Homicide Reported in Hempstead on Sunday Night, June 28. Nassau County. June 28, 2026.

Pickup Truck Driver Rescued After Striking Pole on Route 25A in Northport

Pickup Truck Driver Rescued After Striking Pole on Route 25A in Northport. June 23, 2026.

Massapequa Man Arrested Following Late-Night Incident on June 25, 2026

Massapequa Man Arrested Following Late-Night Incident on June 25, 2026. Nassau County. June 25, 2026.

Woman Ejected in Serious Crash on LIE Near Exit 52 in Dix Hills

Woman Ejected in Serious Crash on LIE Near Exit 52 in Dix Hills. in commack. June 26, 2026.

Four Males Arrested in Nassau County "Project 21" Underage Alcohol and Tobacco Sting

Woman, 38, Seriously Injured After Honda Overturns off LIE Near Exit 52 in Dix Hills

Westbury Woman, 38, Seriously Injured as Honda Overturns off LIE in Dix Hills

Westbury Woman, 38, Seriously Injured as Honda Overturns off LIE in Dix Hills. June 27, 2026.

4-Year-Old Critical, Woman Hurt After Baldwin Crash on Southern State Parkway

4-Year-Old Critical, Woman Hurt After Baldwin Crash on Southern State Parkway. June 28, 2026.

4-Year-Old Dies After Hit-and-Run Crash on Southern State Parkway

A 4-year-old child died after a crash on the Southern State Parkway westbound, west of Exit 20N, in the Town of Hempstead on June 17, 2026. The driver of the Nissan Sentra swerved to avoid an unknown black vehicle that fled the scene.