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Long Island, NYC Brace for Sweeping ICE Immigration Enforcement Actions; Could Start Tuesday
Following President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is set to initiate extensive operations targeting sanctuary cities, including New York City and Long Island. These actions, commencing on!-->…
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Three Arrested in Nassau County Drug Bust Following Extensive Investigation Involving Homeland…
All three defendants were arraigned on January 17, 2025, at First District Court in Hempstead. In New York, Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance is classified as a felony; defendants can face extensive jail time.
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Florida Grandmother Convicted in Hot Car Death of 7-Month-Old Grandchild; Remanded to Jail Pending…
Tracey Nix, 67, was acquitted of aggravated manslaughter in the 2022 death of 7-month-old Uriel Schock. The jury found her guilty, however, of leaving a child in a vehicle in excess of 15 minutes causing great bodily harm. Image credit!-->…
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“Chaos Must End,” Hochul Wants NYPD Officers On Every Overnight NYC Subway After Recent High-Profile…
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.
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Two Woman Killed in High-Speed Crash on Southern State Parkway, Driver Charged With DUI
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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Long Island MS-13 Member Pleads Guilty To “Barbaric” Murder of Two Girls, Five Others
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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Fundraiser Launched For Long Island Cop Critically Injured In Crash from High-Speed Chase
A Long Island police officer Brendon Gallaghe is fighting for his life after a high-speed pursuit resulted in a crash so serious that it took emergency services officers more than 30 minutes to remove him from his vehicle.
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College Point Woman Arrested for Fatal Hit-and-Run in Plainview
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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UPDATE: Search Intensifies for Missing Patchogue Teen, Reward Increased to $15,000; Key Witness In…
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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Massapequa Man Arrested for Christmas Eve Stabbing Death of His Mother; Suspect Has “History of…
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.
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Homeless Man Found on Fire at Penn Station; Despite Second Incident, Pundits Say City Still…
Early findings suggest the victim did not set himself on fire. No arrests have been made, and police have not disclosed further details about the circumstances leading to the incident. Investigations are ongoing. File photo: Nandani!-->…
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COPS: Hicksville Woman Struck Nassau County Police Officer in Face Christmas Morning During Arrest
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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Wheatley Heights Man Who Used Facebook Marketplace to Steal Money Expected To Receive Five Years In…
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.
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Human Remains Found On Long Island Beach; Preliminary Assessment Suggests Jawbone Came From Male
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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Migrant from Guatemala Arrested for Setting Woman on Fire in “Brutal, Senseless Murder”…
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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Driver Flees After Fatally Striking Beloved Community Member in Hewlett; Witnesses Say Driver…
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.
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Montauk Man Sentenced to Prison for Stealing Nearly $400K in Fraud Scheme
On December 2, 2024, Supreme Court Justice John B. Collins sentenced Ripolone to 3 to 9 years in prison. Justice Collins also signed restitution orders totaling $113,379 in favor of East End Rotisserie, Paychex, Inc., and American Express.!-->…
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United Healthcare CEO ‘Assassinated’ in Targeted Attack Outside NYC Hotel; ex-FBI Agent…
Former FBI special agent Nicole Parker spoke with FOX News calling the incident an assassination. Investigators believe the assailant used a firearm equipped with a silencer, as no witnesses reported hearing gunshots during the attack.
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Woman Accused of Murdering Mother on Long Island Smiles During Arraignment; Psychiatric Evaluation…
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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Copiague Man Sentenced To 17 Years In Prison For Rape of 9-Year-Old Stepdaughter While Mother at…
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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Ronkonkoma Man Sentenced to 30 Years for 2022 Double Homicide in Suffolk County
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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Massapequa Home of Rex Heuermann, Alleged Long Island Serial Killer, Reportedly Set To Go On Market
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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Two Arrested Following Road Rage Incident in East Meadow
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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Long Island Doctor Pleads Guilty to Health Care Fraud; Received Kickbacks For Ordering Unnecessary…
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.
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Rental Owners Plead Guilty After Fire Kills Two Sisters In The Hamptons; Kitchen Constructed Without…
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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Long Island Man Charged with Attempting to Support ISIS, Arrested at JFK Airport
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.
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Police Search for 23-Year-Old Long Island Man Accused of Killing Father
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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DA: Shirley Man Faces 12 Years In Prison For Luring 18-year-old Woman To Suffolk County For Sex…
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.
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Angelica’s Law In Effect In New York; Reduces Requirements Before Suspended Driver Can Be…
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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Illegal Immigrant Charged with Raping 5-Year-Old in Nassau County
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
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