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.
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Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Mercedes-Benz on Middle Country Road in Suffolk County
Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Mercedes-Benz on Middle Country Road in Suffolk Cou. Suffolk County. May 26, 2026.
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Car Splits in Half, Driver Ejected on Northern State Parkway Near Exit 46
Car Splits in Half, Driver Ejected on Northern State Parkway Near Exit 46. May 26, 2026.
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Motorcyclist, 28, Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash on Charles Lindbergh Boulevard in East Garden City
Motorcyclist, 28, Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash on Charles Lindbergh Boulevard . May 26, 2026.
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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.
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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.
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Serious Crash on Pulaski Road Shuts Down Greenlawn Stretch for Hours
Serious Crash on Pulaski Road Shuts Down Greenlawn Stretch for Hours. May 26, 2026.
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East Hampton Man Busted for DWI, Cocaine Found in Wallet at Police HQ
East Hampton Man Busted for DWI, Cocaine Found in Wallet at Police HQ. May 26, 2026.
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Smithtown Man, 29, Killed in Memorial Day Crash on Northern State Parkway
A 29-year-old Smithtown man was killed in a Memorial Day crash on the Northern State Parkway near Exit 46 — his car split in half and he was ejected. NYSP cited unsafe speed and erratic operation.
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Missing Juvenile Found Safe in Lakeview, Nassau County — NCPD Update
Missing Juvenile Found Safe in Lakeview, Nassau County — NCPD Update.
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Crash Shuts Down Sheridan Boulevard in Inwood in Both Directions
Crash Shuts Down Sheridan Boulevard in Inwood in Both Directions.
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Female Juvenile Arrested for Multiple Assaults in Merrick, Nassau County
Female Juvenile Arrested for Multiple Assaults in Merrick, Nassau County.
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Two Arrested in Rockville Centre Drug Bust on Friday Afternoon
Two Arrested in Rockville Centre Drug Bust on Friday Afternoon.
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Two Queens Residents Arrested for Great Neck Burglary Two Months After Break-In
Two Queens Residents Arrested for Great Neck Burglary Two Months After Break-In.
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One Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Southern State Parkway on Memorial Day
One Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Southern State Parkway on Memorial Day. 1 injured. on southern stpkwy. May 25, 2026.
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3-Vehicle Crash Injures 3 on Southern State Parkway on Memorial Day
3-Vehicle Crash Injures 3 on Southern State Parkway on Memorial Day. 3 injured, 3 vehicles. on southern stpkwy. May 25, 2026.
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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.
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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.
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Two People Killed in Crash on Southern State Parkway
Two People Killed in Crash on Southern State Parkway. January 13, 2025.
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Motorcycle Passenger Killed, Two Hospitalized in North Hills LIE Crash
Motorcycle Passenger Killed, Two Hospitalized in North Hills LIE Crash. July 13, 2025.
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1 Dead, 1 Charged After Fatal Crash on Portsmouth Boulevard
1 Dead, 1 Charged After Fatal Crash on Portsmouth Boulevard. August 27, 2025.
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Flatbed Truck Driver, 21, Killed in Christmas Morning Crash on Northern State Parkway in Dix Hills
Flatbed Truck Driver, 21, Killed in Christmas Morning Crash on Northern State Pa. December 25, 2025.
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Two Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash on Long Island, NYSP Investigating (Mar 26)
Two Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash on Long Island, NYSP Investigating. March 26, 2026.
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Person Fatally Struck by LIRR Train Near Westbury, Delays Hit Two Branches
Person Fatally Struck by LIRR Train Near Westbury, Delays Hit Two Branches. in port jefferson. April 11, 2026.
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DWI Driver Ejects Passenger on Meadowbrook Parkway, Faces Assault Charges
DWI Driver Ejects Passenger on Meadowbrook Parkway, Faces Assault Charges. May 24, 2026.
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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.
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Two Young People Killed After Off-Duty NYPD Officer's SUV Strikes Disabled BMW on LIE in Old Westbury
Two Young People Killed After Off-Duty NYPD Officer's SUV Strikes Disabled BMW on the LIE in Old Westbury. May 27, 2016.
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Six Killed in Wrong-Way LIE Crash Near Manorville Exit 68
Six Killed in Wrong-Way LIE Crash Near Manorville Exit 68. August 21, 2016.
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2 Dead After Box Truck Slams Bridge Abutment on LIE in North Hills
2 Dead After Box Truck Slams Bridge Abutment on LIE in North Hills. April 5, 2021.
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Lake Ronkonkoma Man Ejected and Killed After FedEx Truck Strikes Stopped Honda on LIE
A Lake Ronkonkoma man was ejected and killed after a FedEx truck struck a stopped Honda on the Long Island Expressway near Exit 60 in Ronkonkoma. May 5, 2021.
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Teen Killed, Two Critically Hurt in LIE Crash Near Melville Exit 49S
Teen Killed, Two Critically Hurt in LIE Crash Near Melville Exit 49S. Suffolk County. September 7, 2021.
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Lindenhurst Teen, 18, Killed in Southern State Parkway Crash in Oyster Bay
An 18-year-old from Lindenhurst was killed in a Southern State Parkway crash in Oyster Bay. November 6, 2022.
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Bay Shore Man, 25, Killed in Early-Morning Motorcycle Crash on Southern State Parkway Near Exit 24
Bay Shore Man, 25, Killed in Early-Morning Motorcycle Crash on Southern State Parkway. March 15, 2024.
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Fatal Crash on Southern State Parkway Near Exit 43 Kills One in Islip
Fatal Crash on Southern State Parkway Near Exit 43 Kills One in Islip. May 22, 2024.
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Driver Killed in Overnight Crash on Southern State Parkway Near Exit 38
Driver Killed in Overnight Crash on Southern State Parkway Near Exit 38. October 20, 2024.
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Driver Killed, Four Hurt in Pre-Dawn LIE Crash in Melville
Driver Killed, Four Hurt in Pre-Dawn LIE Crash in Melville. November 11, 2024.
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Brooklyn Man Killed in Multi-Vehicle LIE Crash in Jericho
Brooklyn Man Killed in Multi-Vehicle LIE Crash in Jericho. December 5, 2024.
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Fatal Crash Shuts All Westbound LIE Lanes During Wednesday Morning Commute
Fatal Crash Shuts All Westbound LIE Lanes During Wednesday Morning Commute. December 18, 2024.
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Worker Fatally Struck by Flatbed Truck on Westbound LIE in Fresh Meadows
Worker Fatally Struck by Flatbed Truck on Westbound LIE in Fresh Meadows. December 18, 2024.
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Man, 65, Killed on LIE After Truck Strikes Him Outside Disabled Flatbed
Man, 65, Killed on LIE After Truck Strikes Him Outside Disabled Flatbed. December 18, 2024.
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Drug-Impaired Teen Driver Kills Two in Fatal Southern State Parkway Crash Near Exit 30S
Drug-Impaired Teen Driver Kills Two in Fatal Southern State Parkway Crash Near E. January 13, 2025.
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Newsday Launches First-Ever Long Island Fatal Crash Database Tracking Hundreds of Deaths
Newsday Launches First-Ever Long Island Fatal Crash Database Tracking Hundreds o. April 3, 2025.
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Tow Truck Operator Killed on Westbound Sunrise Highway in Bay Shore
Tow Truck Operator Killed on Westbound Sunrise Highway in Bay Shore. April 15, 2025.
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Central Islip Motorcyclist, 40, Killed at Southern State Exit 43N
Central Islip Motorcyclist, 40, Killed at Southern State Exit 43N. on southern state parkway. May 1, 2025.
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2 Dead After Car Leaves LIE, Erupts in Flames Near Manorville Exit 70
2 Dead After Car Leaves LIE, Erupts in Flames Near Manorville Exit 70. May 18, 2025.
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DWI Wrong-Way Driver, Fatal Single-Car Crash Kill 2, Injure Several on LIE
DWI Wrong-Way Driver, Fatal Single-Car Crash Kill 2, Injure Several on LIE. May 18, 2025.
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65-Year-Old Amityville Resident Fatally Struck by LIRR Train During Morning Rush
65-Year-Old Amityville Resident Fatally Struck by LIRR Train During Morning Rush. May 22, 2025.
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3 Killed in Semitruck Crash on US-17 in Nassau County, Florida
3 Killed in Semitruck Crash on US-17 in Nassau County, Florida. June 12, 2025.
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Three Hilliard Residents Killed in Head-On Crash with Semi-Truck in Yulee, Florida
Three Hilliard Residents Killed in Head-On Crash with Semi-Truck in Yulee, Flori. June 12, 2025.
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Man Killed, Another Critical After Car Strikes Two Pedestrians on Wilson Boulevard in Central Islip
Man Killed, Another Critical After Car Strikes Two Pedestrians on Wilson Bouleva. Suffolk County. June 29, 2025.