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Massapequa, NY
News
Dirt Bike-Riding Teens Rob 13-Year-Old Near Long Island Trailhead
Police are asking for help in identifying two teens suspected of robbing a 13-year-old boy near a Long Island trailhead. The incident happened in Wantagh, near the intersection of Island and Jennie roads, at around 12:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9. Nassau County Police said the victim was riding his bicycle when he saw a dirt bike near the entrance of a trail and approached it to get a closer look. Two teenage boys then rode up on dirt bikes and confronted the boy, with one punching him in the face before pulling him to the ground, police said. When the victim tried defending himself, the second…
Massapequa, NY
Police & Fire
ID Released For 28-Year-Old From Wantagh Killed In Chain-Reaction Lynbrook Crash
The identity has been released of a 28-year-old killed in a chain-reaction crash during the height of the evening commute on Long Island. It happened on Friday, July 19, at around 5:30 p.m. in Lynbrook. A 28-year-old man was riding a white 2010 Ducati motorcycle eastbound on Peninsula Boulevard when he collided with the rear of a Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE) bus being driven by a 40-year-old woman. The bus was traveling westbound and making a left-hand turn onto Hempstead Avenue, according to Nassau County Police. Debris from the crash struck a 2024 black Honda CRV being opera…
Massapequa, NY
Obituaries
LI Councilman, Retired
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Officer Who Died On Family Vacation 'Served With Pride'
Local leaders and loved ones are mourning the loss of a Long Island politician and former police officer following his unexpected death. Nassau County resident and Hempstead Councilman Christopher Carini died at the age of 49 on Sunday, July 14, while on a family vacation in Florida, relatives confirmed. Ladder trucks from the Seaford and Wantagh fire departments draped an American flag as a hearse carrying his body drove through Seaford on Thursday, July 18. Carini was a “decorated and proud” retired police officer, having served 22 years with the NYPD, MTA Police, and Port Authority Poli…
Massapequa, NY
Police & Fire
Man Dives Off Boat, Injures Neck On Long Island: Police
A man was airlifted to a nearby hospital with injuries after he dove off the front of his boat in a Long Island bay. It happened in Wantagh on Sunday, July 7, Nassau County Police said. That day, a 47-year-old man was on his boat in Zach’s Bay. At about 4:20 p.m., he dove off the front of the boat into the shallow water and hit his head, injuring his neck. He was found by the Nassau County Marine Bureau and transported to the Jones Beach Theater, where he was then airlifted to a local hospital for evaluation and treatment. Additional details have not been released.
Massapequa, NY
News
ID Released For Wantagh Resident, Age 45, Killed In 2-Vehicle Old Brookville Crash
The identity has been released of the victim of a fatal two-vehicle Long Island crash. It happened around 3 p.m. Friday, June 7, in Old Brookville. A 45-year-old man operating a 2002 Suzuki motorcycle traveling westbound, was involved in the collision with a 65-year-old man operating a 2022 GMC pickup truck traveling eastbound on Northern Boulevard near Hickory Road. As a result of the collision, the motorcyclist suffered serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene by a Nassau County Police Medic. He has now been identified as Nigel Mohammed, a resident of Wantagh. Original re…
Massapequa, NY
Police & Fire
Fatal Long Island Hit-Run Suspect Nabbed, Police Say
Months after a 24-year-old hit-and-run victim was left for dead in the street, police have arrested the man they say was behind the crime. Christopher Rosselli’s arrest in relation to the South Farmingdale incident was announced by Nassau County Police on Tuesday, May 28. Just after 3 a.m. on January 28, the 24-year-old Rosselli was reported to have been driving a silver pickup truck on Merrits Road when he struck Mohamed Elromi near the Farmingdale Public Library. Earlier Report: ID Released For 24-Year-Old Struck, Killed By Pickup Truck In Hit-Run South Farmingdale Crash After…
Massapequa, NY
News
Man Sentenced For Sending 'Sexually Charged, Obscene' Texts To LI Teen
A Long Island man who admitted to sending a 16-year-old girl sexually explicit text messages will spend a handful of years behind bars for the crime. Andrew Quattrone, age 41 of Manorville, received his four-and-a-half year prison sentence for texting the Wantagh teen on Tuesday, May 7, the Nassau County District Attorney announced. Original Story: Manorville Man Charged With Sending Sexually Explicit Texts To Teen Late on the night of January 20, 2022, a 16-year-old girl received a sexually explicit text message, which included a graphic picture, from Quattrone to her phone. He…
Massapequa, NY
Police & Fire
Man Caught Stealing Cash From Co-Worker, Leading To Arrest For Other Long Island Crimes: Police
Police arrested a Long Island man for a string of crimes after he was caught swiping money from his coworker’s purse. The incident occurred in Wantagh on Monday, April 8, according to Nassau County Police. Just after noon on that day, 21-year-old Jaquore Blaylock had allegedly taken cash from his coworker’s purse, which was inside her desk at the Merrick Jeep Chrysler Dodge, located at 3614 Sunrise Highway, where both worked. When police arrived at the dealership to arrest him, Blaylock fled the scene on foot. He was later nabbed near the intersection of Oakland Avenue and Locust Avenue,…
Massapequa, NY
News
ID Released For Woman Killed After House Fire Breaks Out In Wantagh
The identity has been released of a woman who died after a Long Island house fire. The blaze broke out just before 8 p.m. Saturday, April 6 in Wantagh. Upon arrival at the home on Stanford Court, responders observed a working house fire. The woman, now identified as Wendy Bonilla, age 69, of Wantagh. removed from her residence and transported to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead at 9:12 p.m. by hospital staff. Original report: Fatal House Fire Breaks Out In Wantagh Firefighters from the following departments responded and put out the blaze: Wantagh Fire…
Massapequa, NY
Police & Fire
Woman Killed After House Fire Breaks Out In Wantagh
A woman died after an overnight Long Island house fire. Click here for a new, updated story: ID Released For Woman Killed After House Fire Breaks Out In Wantagh The blaze broke out just before 8 p.m. Saturday, April 6 in Wantagh. Upon arrival at the home on Stanford Court, responders observed a working house fire. The woman was removed from the residence and transported to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead at 9:12 p.m. by hospital staff. Her identity and age have not yet been released. Firefighters from the following departments responded and put out the blaze:…
Massapequa, NY
News
ID Released For Woman Found Dead At Wantagh Home With Suspect In Custody
The identity has been released of a woman who was found dead inside a Long Island home in a case in which a suspect has been charged with murder. The incident happened just before noontime on Saturday, March 16 in Wantagh. Nassau County Police Seventh Precinct officers responded to an Oakland Avenue residence for a welfare check. Upon arrival, they observed the woman, now identified as Mary Heaton, age 82, on the floor. She was pronounced dead by a Nassau County Police medic at the scene. Police are now saying that she died as a result of multiple stab wounds. Earlier…
Massapequa, NY
Police & Fire
Suspect Apprehended After Woman Found Dead At Wantagh Home
A suspect is in custody after a woman was found dead inside a Long Island home. Click here for a new, updated story: ID Released For Woman Found Dead At Wantagh Home With Suspect In Custody The incident happened just before noontime on Saturday, March 16 in Wantagh. Nassau County Police Seventh Precinct officers responded to an Oakland Avenue residence for a welfare check. Upon arrival, they observed the woman, age 82, on the floor. She was pronounced dead by a Nassau County Police medic at the scene. Police are now saying that she died as a result of multiple sta…
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