Riverhead Gang Tied To Two Murders, Five Shootings, Eight Robberies: Prosecutors
CORRECTION: This story initially said Kyren Braunskill was accused of being a gang member. He was only accused of associating with the "48 gang," not joining it.
Two murders, five shootings, and eight armed robberies were tied to a Long Island gang, leading to charges against 18 people, authorities announced Friday, March 27.
The “48 gang” operated out of Riverhead and also trafficked in illegal weapons and narcotics, the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office said. One of the gang's associates was identified as Kyren Braunskill, a member of the Mount Vernon Police Department in New York…
3-Man Burglary Crew Caught In Act In Roslyn Heights: Cops
Three Brooklyn men were caught breaking into a Long Island gas station and attempting another burglary nearby, police said Friday, March 27.
Edwin Rodriguez, 20; William Taft, 19; and Shamel Stilley, 24, were all arrested early Thursday morning after they stole a cash register from a gas station at 1 Powerhouse Road in Roslyn Heights, the Nassau County Police Department said.
The three men smashed a glass door around 1:30 a.m. Thursday, March 26 to enter the building, cops said. They were arrested shortly afterward, according to authorities.
Rodriguez, Taft, and Stilley also broke into a H…
Hicksville Man Punched, Bit 68-Year-Old During Nighttime Brawl: Cops
A young Long Island man bit and beat a 68-year-old man during an altercation in Hicksville, authorities said Friday, March 27.
Alejandro Adorno, a 21-year-old Hicksville resident, was arguing with the elderly man around 8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 26 before things turned violent, the Nassau County Police Department said.
Adorno then punched the older man multiple times with a closed fist, knocking him to the ground, cops said. He then bit the man’s ear and arm, according to investigators.
Both Adorno and the victim were transported to local hospitals, and Adorno was arrested without incident…
These 3 Nassau County Towns Rank Among Best 5 Places To Live In New York
Seven of the 10 best places to live in New York are on Long Island — and all seven are in Nassau County, according to a ranking released Friday, March 20.
The ranking from Niche.com uses crime, public schools, cost of living, job opportunities, and local amenities to judge the best places. It takes data from the U.S. Census, FBI, Bureau of Labor Statistics, CDC, and other sources, according to its website.
Kensington was ranked No. 1, with Great Neck Plaza No. 2 and Manhasset No. 3, according to Niche.
“Living in Kensington offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own…
