Long Island Hit-Run: 21-Year-OId Injured, Police Say Long Island Hit-Run: 21-Year-OId Injured, Police Say
Long Island Hit-Run: 21-Year-OId Injured, Police Say Authorities are investigating an early-morning Long Island hit-and-run crash that injured a 21-year-old trying to cross the street. At approximately 1:40 a.m. on Sunday, June 11, the young victim was attempting to cross Sunrise Highway, walking southbound near Saint Marks Avenue in Bellmore, according to Nassau County Police. While crossing, he was struck by a dark-colored pickup truck traveling east on Sunrise Highway. The driver of the truck did not stop and continued eastbound, officials reported. The victim sustained injuries to his head, leg, and wrist. He was transported to a lo…
Community Bands Together To Help Neighbors After ‘Devastating’ Fires Community Bands Together To Help Neighbors After ‘Devastating’ Fires
Community Bands Together To Help Neighbors After ‘Devastating’ Fires The two families, both with young children, had each just moved in, and saw their homes destroyed by flames. On Wednesday, April 19, at around 5:30 p.m., a Bellmore residence on Judith Drive caught fire for unknown reasons. The neighboring home also caught fire as the house was engulfed in flames. Even though volunteer firefighters from multiple neighboring areas arrived at the scene within minutes, the two houses suffered severe damage. Soon after the fires had been doused, a neighbor who lives across the street from the two houses set up GoFundMe fundraisers for each family, the Lis an…
'Beautiful' Legacy Left Behind By Long Island Woman Found Dead On College Campus 'Beautiful' Legacy Left Behind By Long Island Woman Found Dead On College Campus
'Beautiful' Legacy Left Behind By Long Island Woman Found Dead On College Campus Amanda Robinson was more than just a 22-year-old from Long Island who was about to graduate from the Massachusetts Maritime Academy. She was the epitome of serving others.  "As a cadet of the Massachusetts Maritime Colleges Regiment, Amanda truly embodied the spirit of 'one hand for the ship, one hand for your shipmate,'" Samara Podmore wrote on a GoFundMe campaign organized on the Nassau County native's behalf.  Robinson, of Bellmore, NY, was found dead in her dorm room on Wednesday morning, April 19, The Cape & Islands District Attorney's Office reports.  Earlie…
22-Year-Old Woman Found Dead At Massachusetts Maritime Academy: DA 22-Year-Old Woman Found Dead At Massachusetts Maritime Academy: DA
22-Year-Old Woman Found Dead At Massachusetts Maritime Academy: DA A 22-year-old student from Long Island was found dead inside her dorm room at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy in Buzzards Bay on Cape Cod this week, according to officials. Nassau County resident Amanda Robinson, of Bellmore, was found dead in her dorm room on Wednesday morning, April 19, The Cape & Islands District Attorney's Office reports. Initial investigation suggested that Robinson died as a result of a pre-existing medical condition, the DA's Office added. Therefore, foul play is not suspected. "It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that I can confirm a cadet has passed …
Several Hospitalized After Ambulance, SUV Crash In Bellmore Several Hospitalized After Ambulance, SUV Crash In Bellmore
Several Hospitalized After Ambulance, SUV Crash In Bellmore Several people were hospitalized after a crash involving an ambulance and car on Long Island.  It happened around 12:15 a.m. Saturday, March 25 in Bellmore. A Bellmore-Merrick Fire Department ambulance was traveling northbound on Newbridge Road and was struck by a 2019 Subaru traveling westbound on Camp Avenue, Nassau County Police said. The ambulance was responding to an emergency call and overturned. The Subaru was operated by a 50-year-old woman and contained two 14-year-old female passengers. Both rear passengers suffered knee injuries.  One refused medical attention …
Owner, Clerk Busted Selling Drugs At Long Island Business, Police Say Owner, Clerk Busted Selling Drugs At Long Island Business, Police Say
Owner, Clerk Busted Selling Drugs At Long Island Business, Police Say The owner of a Long Island smoke shop and an employee are facing criminal charges after they were allegedly busted selling drugs. Members of the Nassau County Police Department’s Narcotics/Vice Unit visited Smoke Depot, located in West Hempstead at 177 Hempstead Avenue, on Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 14. Detectives found that the business was selling numerous products containing psilocybin and marijuana, including chocolate bars and gummies. They also reported finding vape cartridges containing THC, along with cash. The 33-year-old store clerk, Syed Haider, of Bellmore, was arrested on the fol…
Officer Thrown From Car As Shoplifters' Getaway Driver Flees Long Island Mall, Police Say Officer Thrown From Car As Shoplifters' Getaway Driver Flees Long Island Mall, Police Say
Officer Thrown From Car As Shoplifters' Getaway Driver Flees Long Island Mall, Police Say Three women are facing charges after their alleged attempt to steal from a Long Island shopping mall was foiled by police, according to authorities. Officers were called at around 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, with reports that two women had stolen merchandise from the Macy’s store in East Garden City, located in the Roosevelt Field mall, Nassau County Police said. When officers arrived, they immediately arrested 32-year-old Samantha Signorelli, of Freeport, and 25-year-old Michele Brown, of Baldwin. A third suspect, 36-year-old Amber Johnson of Bellmore, was spotted by officers waiting for the …
NY 'Torso Killer' Admits To Killing Teacher, 4 Other Murders NY 'Torso Killer' Admits To Killing Teacher, 4 Other Murders
NY 'Torso Killer' Admits To Killing Teacher, 4 Other Murders More than a half century after a New York dance instructor was found murdered in the backseat of her car, one of America’s most prolific serial killers has admitted to taking the woman’s life, along with four others. Richard Cottingham, age 76, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the February 1968 death of Diane Cusick during a virtual appearance in Nassau County Court on Monday, Dec. 5. Earlier Report: DNA Leads To Arraignment Of Serial Killer For 1968 Murder Of Nassau Woman Cottingham, who became known as the “Torso Killer” after dismembering two of his victims in a Times Square …
Roommate Stabbed 31-Year-Old In Chest During Dispute Over Loud Music On Long Island, Police Say Roommate Stabbed 31-Year-Old In Chest During Dispute Over Loud Music On Long Island, Police Say
Roommate Stabbed 31-Year-Old In Chest During Dispute Over Loud Music On Long Island, Police Say A 61-year-old Long Island man is accused of stabbing his roommate during an argument over loud music, authorities said. Nassau County Police were called at around 10:15 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, with reports that a man had been stabbed in Bellmore before walking to a nearby convenience store, located near Merrick Road and Park Place. Investigators said the incident began when Frank Liguori approached his 31-year-old roommate about the volume of his music. The argument escalated and Liguori stabbed the victim in the chest, according to police. The victim was able to make his way to a nearby …
Duo Nabbed With THC Gummies During Long Island Smoke Shop Bust, Police Say Duo Nabbed With THC Gummies During Long Island Smoke Shop Bust, Police Say
Duo Nabbed With THC Gummies During Long Island Smoke Shop Bust, Police Say Two men have been charged following an investigation of a Long Island smoke shop allegedly dealing in gummies with large quantities of THC. The arrests took place in Bellmore on Tuesday, Nov. 1 at the Smoking Factory located at 1809 Newbridge Road. According to narcotics/vice squad detectives, during the investigation officers determined that gummies containing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) were being sold at the shop. During the investigation, a large quantity of tetrahydrocannabinol and cash was recovered, police said.  Arrested during the investigation included: Varun A. …
Raid Of Long Island Cigar Shop Leads To Drug Charges For Central Jersey Man: Police Raid Of Long Island Cigar Shop Leads To Drug Charges For Central Jersey Man: Police
Raid Of Long Island Cigar Shop Leads To Drug Charges For Central Jersey Man: Police A raid of a Long Island cigar shop that turned up THC gummies led to drug charges for four men, including one from New Jersey. Ujaval Darji, 27, of Monmouth Junction, was charged with fifth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance after the bust at Bellmore Cigars, Vapor, Lotto Store, in Bellmore earlier this week, the Nassau County Police Department reported. Police said officers executed a search warrant and discovered that the THC gummies were being sold at the location. The three other men arrested were: Dinesh Venkata, age 47, of Richmond Hill Aashutos…
Teen Charged After Violent Assault At Bellmore Domino's Teen Charged After Violent Assault At Bellmore Domino's
Teen Charged After Violent Assault At Bellmore Domino's A teenager is in custody after a violent assault at a Domino's Pizza on Long Island overnight. A male victim, age 19, had a verbal disagreement with an unknown male at the shop in Bellmore, located at 2150 Bellmore Ave., at around 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2, Nassau County Police said. The argument quickly escalated and the 15-year-old suspect struck the victim in the back of the head with a knife, according to police. The victim suffered a laceration and was transported to an area hospital for treatment. The suspect was arrested without incident, police said. His name has not been released d…