Man Kills Grandmother After Intentionally Striking Her With Vehicle In West Islip, Police Say Man Kills Grandmother After Intentionally Striking Her With Vehicle In West Islip, Police Say
Man Kills Grandmother After Intentionally Striking Her With Vehicle In West Islip, Police Say A Long Island man has been charged with killing his grandmother after police say he intentionally struck her with a vehicle. The incident happened in West Islip on Sunday, Oct. 16 at around 9:30 p.m. near the intersection of Tanglewood Road and Ryan Street. Helga McNulty, age 80, of Babylon, was a passenger in a Subaru that was driven by her grandson, Raymond Gallo, Suffolk County Police said. The Subaru traveled north on Tanglewood Road, and McNulty exited the vehicle, police said. Gallo, age 28, made a U-turn and struck McNulty with the vehicle before continuing south on Tanglewood…
Woman Dies After Driver Intentionally Strikes Her In West Islip, Police Say Woman Dies After Driver Intentionally Strikes Her In West Islip, Police Say
Woman Dies After Driver Intentionally Strikes Her In West Islip, Police Say A woman died after a driver intentionally struck her with a vehicle on Long Island, police reported. The Suffolk County Police Department said the incident happened in West Islip near the intersection of Tanglewood Road and Ryan Street at about 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 16. SCPD said Helga McNulty, age 80, of Babylon, was a passenger in a Subaru that was driven by a man she knew. Police did not report the man's identity.  The Subaru traveled north on Tanglewood Road, and McNulty exited the vehicle, police said. Authorities said the driver then made a U-turn and struck McNulty w…
4 Nabbed In Takedown Of 'Vast Drug Network' Operating Throughout Northeast, DA Says 4 Nabbed In Takedown Of 'Vast Drug Network' Operating Throughout Northeast, DA Says
4 Nabbed In Takedown Of 'Vast Drug Network' Operating Throughout Northeast, DA Says Four Long Island men have been arrested for allegedly running a drug ring that sold drugs through the Northeast. Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced Friday, Oct. 7, that the four Montauk residents had been arrested and charged with criminal sale of a controlled substance.  The four are: Angel Garces-Diaz, age not available Anuedy Garces-Medrano, age 35 Yadaris Baez-Rivera, age 26 Everado Hernandez, age 45 “From Babylon to Montauk and every place in between, every community is unfortunately affected by the scourge of these drugs that are becomi…
MS-13 Member Admits To Babylon Murder, Attempted Murder In Bay Shore, Other Crimes MS-13 Member Admits To Babylon Murder, Attempted Murder In Bay Shore, Other Crimes
MS-13 Member Admits To Babylon Murder, Attempted Murder In Bay Shore, Other Crimes An MS-13 member has admitted to his role in the fatal beating and stabbing of a victim on Long Island in 2015 and an attempted murder in 2013. On Thursday, Sept. 15, Reynaldo Lopez-Alvarado pleaded guilty to racketeering charges in connection with his role in the Nov. 19, 2015, murder of Cesar Rivera-Vasquez and an attempted murder on April 9, 2013, in Bay Shore, said Breon Peace, United States attorney for the Eastern District of New York. “In a twisted desire to enhance his status within the MS-13 gang and without any regard for human life, the defendant admittedly participated in ex…
Woman Seriously Injured After Car Overturns In Babylon Crash Woman Seriously Injured After Car Overturns In Babylon Crash
Woman Seriously Injured After Car Overturns In Babylon Crash Police are investigating a crash that left a woman seriously injured on Long Island. It happened around 3 a.m. Monday, Sept. 12 in Suffolk County on the Southern State Parkway near Exit 37 in the town of Babylon. Patricia Suarez, age 59, of Whitestone, Queens, was driving a 2004 Toyota Camry eastbound when the vehicle overturned coming to rest on the driver’s side, New York State Police said. Suarez was ejected from the vehicle and was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital with serious internal injuries. She was the only occupant in the vehicle. The crash is under investigation and…
Advisory Against Bathing Issued For 63 Suffolk County Beaches Advisory Against Bathing Issued For 63 Suffolk County Beaches
Advisory Against Bathing Issued For 63 Suffolk County Beaches Health officials have advised against bathing at 63 Long Island beaches due to possible excessive bacteria levels. The Suffolk County Department of Health Services announced that heavy rainfall on Tuesday, Sept. 6, could have increased bacteria levels at beaches in areas that are heavily influenced by stormwater runoff. "Health officials recommend that bathing and other water contact be suspended in affected areas until the waters have been flushed by two successive tidal cycles, at least a 24-hour period, after the rain has ended," the health department said. The advisory is set to be lif…
65-Year-Old Killed In 2-Vehicle Babylon Crash 65-Year-Old Killed In 2-Vehicle Babylon Crash
65-Year-Old Killed In 2-Vehicle Babylon Crash Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash that left one person dead on Long Island. It happened Wednesday, Aug. 24 in Babylon. A 23-year-old Medford man was driving a 2002 Chevrolet eastbound on West Main Street when he swerved into oncoming traffic to avoid rear-ending a vehicle at about 1:35 p.m., Suffolk County Police said. The Chevrolet then struck a 2003 Saturn traveling westbound on West Main Street, being driven by Brian McHugh age 65, of Levittown. McHugh was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip where he was pron…
Man Wanted For Stealing Thousands Of Dollars Worth Of Items From Babylon Apartment Man Wanted For Stealing Thousands Of Dollars Worth Of Items From Babylon Apartment
Man Wanted For Stealing Thousands Of Dollars Worth Of Items From Babylon Apartment Crime Stoppers and police on Long Island are asking the public for help identifying a man who allegedly stole from an apartment earlier this year. The incident took place in Babylon around 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 27. According to detectives, the man stole a MacBook, iPad, and assorted medical equipment valued at $2,100 from an apartment on Railroad Avenue. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest.  Anyone with information about the incident can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-T…
Suspect Charged After Owner Killed Inside Lindenhurst Business Suspect Charged After Owner Killed Inside Lindenhurst Business
Suspect Charged After Owner Killed Inside Lindenhurst Business A suspect has been charged for the murder of an owner who was killed inside his Long Island business. On Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at approximately 9:40 p.m., a family member of Kinshuk Patel, owner of Dapper Smoke Shop, located in Lindenhurst at 411 40th St., was unable to contact him and responded to the business where Patel was found injured, Suffolk County Police said. Patel, age 33, of Babylon, was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip where he was pronounced dead. On Wednesday, June 15, following a lengthy investigation, Suffolk County Polic…
'This Place Deserves 10 Stars!': Long Island Eatery Draws Rave Reviews 'This Place Deserves 10 Stars!': Long Island Eatery Draws Rave Reviews
'This Place Deserves 10 Stars!': Long Island Eatery Draws Rave Reviews Customers are going crazy over a popular Long Island steakhouse that has become the talk of the town. Nestled in the heart of Amityville in Suffolk County, Vittorino’s Italian Steakhouse offers “delectable cuisine with a charming ambiance that transcends ordinary fare.” “Screw the (five stars … This place deserves 10 STARS!!!,” one customer from Baldwin gushed on Yelp about the Zagat-rated restaurant. “Out of control! I have NEVER eaten better Italian food in my life!” Vittorinos' menu includes a variety of prime dry-aged steaks, with cooked and raw seafood options, multiple luxury past…
22-Year-Old Killed In Long Island Expressway Crash In Manorville 22-Year-Old Killed In Long Island Expressway Crash In Manorville
22-Year-Old Killed In Long Island Expressway Crash In Manorville Police are investigating after a 22-year-old was killed in a crash on the  Long Island Expressway overnight. It happened around 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 2 in Manorville. Matthew Lightsey, of Babylon, was operating a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe on westbound side, when he lost control of his vehicle between exits 69 and 68 and struck a bridge abutment and overturned, Suffolk County Police said.  Lightsey was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner, police said. Detectives are asking anyone with information to contact …
MS-13 Member Admits To Three Memorial Day Weekend Murders On Long Island MS-13 Member Admits To Three Memorial Day Weekend Murders On Long Island
MS-13 Member Admits To Three Memorial Day Weekend Murders On Long Island An MS-13 gang member has pleaded guilty to three murders on Long Island. Jhonny Contreras, age 28, of Brentwood, a member of the Brentwood Locos Salvatruchas clique of La Mara Salvatrucha, also known as the MS-13, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, May 17 in federal court in Central Islip to racketeering and related firearms charges in connection with his participation in three murders, said the US Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York. According to court filings and statements by the defendant at the guilty plea proceeding: Contreras participated in the murders of Derrick Mayes a…