ID Released For Woman Found Dead At Long Island Motel ID Released For Woman Found Dead At Long Island Motel
ID Released For Woman Found Dead At Long Island Motel Click here for an updated story: Woman Charged With Murder After 28-Year-Old Found Dead At Long Island Motel The identity has been released of a woman who was found dead at a Long Island motel. The incident happened in Floral Park at the Floral Park Motel at 30 Jericho Turnpike. The discovery of the deceased 28-year-old, now ID'd as Destinee Lavender, of Elmont, was reported to the Floral Park Police Department on Sunday, June 13 at 1:10 p.m.  The cause of death has not yet been reported. The investigation into the incident continues, Nassau County Police said. Earli…
COVID-19: CVS Expands Vaccination Sites To These Long Island Locations COVID-19: CVS Expands Vaccination Sites To These Long Island Locations
Covid-19: CVS Expands Vaccination Sites To These Long Island Locations With the newly approved Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine providing health officials with an additional option for vaccinating those eligible, CVS announced it will be expanding its vaccination program to nearly 150 more locations in New York, including many on Long Island. CVS Pharmacy, which had already been receiving vaccine doses as part of the Federal Pharmacy Program, which are earmarked for specific chains, announced this week that it will be ramping up its vaccination program due to an increased allocation of the vaccine. Those who are eligible and interested in getting vaccina…
Libyan Charged In Airline Bombing That Killed 270, Including 119 From Daily Voice Area Libyan Charged In Airline Bombing That Killed 270, Including 119 From Daily Voice Area
Libyan Charged In Airline Bombing That Killed 270, Including 119 From Daily Voice Area Federal authorities announced charges Monday against an accused Libyan terrorist on the 32nd anniversary of the Flight 103 bombing over Scotland that killed 270 people. Abu Agila Mohammad Masud is charged with terrorism-related crimes in the 1988 bombing over the village of Lockerbie that killed 190 Americans in all, Attorney General William Barr said Monday. The victims in modern-day history’s worst attack on Americans before 9/11 included 33 New Jerseyans and 61 New York State residents, as well as 11 from Massachusetts, nine from Pennsylvania and five from Connecticut (see list below). …
Four Injured In Long Island Crash Fleeing From Cops Had Loaded Weapon, Police Say Four Injured In Long Island Crash Fleeing From Cops Had Loaded Weapon, Police Say
Four Injured In Long Island Crash Fleeing From Cops Had Loaded Weapon, Police Say Three Long Island men and a juvenile who were injured during a crash after fleeing from an attempted traffic stop were arrested for allegedly having a loaded firearm. Nassau County Police said the incident took place around 2:26 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 12 in Lynbrook. According to detectives, a Nassau County Police Officer on patrol attempted to stop a speeding 2006 BMW traveling east on Sunrise Highway with four occupants without headlights. The police officer activated his emergency lights and attempted to conduct a stop but the vehicle fled the scene. The BMW lost control and struck a…
Here's When Early Voting Starts In New York Here's When Early Voting Starts In New York
Here's When Early Voting Starts In New York With a record number of people expected to head to the polls next month on Election Day, New Yorkers can get a jump start and vote early beginning this weekend. Early voting in New York begins on Saturday, Oct. 24, allowing any registered voter to vote at certain sites within their own county. Early voting lasts through Sunday, Nov. 1. Voters that may have requested or turned in an absentee ballot can still vote in person in New York, with the in-person vote being the only one that counts. Anyone who votes early cannot vote on Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Early polling locations in th…
Police ID Vehicle Wanted After Shots Fired On Long Island Roadway Police ID Vehicle Wanted After Shots Fired On Long Island Roadway
Police ID Vehicle Wanted After Shots Fired On Long Island Roadway Police investigators on Long Island are attempting to locate a vehicle that was involved in a shooting incident overnight. Detectives from the Nassau County Police Department received an emergency call late on Monday, Oct. 19 in Floral Park of multiple gunshots that rang out on McKee Street. Police said that upon arrival, investigators found multiple 9mm shell casings that were scattered across the roadway. According to police, a dark-colored vehicle, possibly a Dodge sedan with white New York license plates was spotted traveling southbound on McKee Street near the intersection of Whittie…
Two Firefighters Hospitalized After Blaze Breaks Out At Long Island Restaurant Two Firefighters Hospitalized After Blaze Breaks Out At Long Island Restaurant
Two Firefighters Hospitalized After Blaze Breaks Out At Long Island Restaurant Two firefighters were hospitalized after a blaze broke out at a Long Island restaurant. It happened in Floral Park on Sunday, Sept. 27 at around 6:20 a.m. Floral Park police responded to the Park Place Bar and Grill located at 41 Covert Ave. Upon arrival, police observed fire and smoke from the building that extended to at least 11 other adjacent storefronts causing substantial fire and smoke damage, Nassau County Police said. The Floral Park Fire Department along with several other nearby fire departments responded to extinguish the fire.  Two firefighters from the New Hyde Park Fi…
COVID-19: Long Island Sees Slight Uptick In Cases, Here's Breakdown By Towns COVID-19: Long Island Sees Slight Uptick In Cases, Here's Breakdown By Towns
Covid-19: Long Island Sees Slight Uptick In Cases, Here's Breakdown By Towns Long Island has seen a slight uptick in positive COVID-19 cases though statewide numbers continue trending in the right direction. There have now been 44,924 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Nassau, and 45,006 in Suffolk as each county saw less than 100 new cases in the latest numbers provided by the state Department of Health. There have been 2,198 COVID-19 fatalities in Nassau and 2,005 in Suffolk. On Long Island, the positive infection rate over the past three days: Monday, Aug. 31: 1.0 percent; Tuesday, Sept. 1: 0.8 percent; Wednesday, Sept. 2: 1.1 percent. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo not…
Woman Involved In Crash With Serious Injury Impaired By Alcohol, Drugs, Police Say Woman Involved In Crash With Serious Injury Impaired By Alcohol, Drugs, Police Say
Woman Involved In Crash With Serious Injury Impaired By Alcohol, Drugs, Police Say A Long Island woman was arrested in Fairfield County after allegedly speeding while driving drunk when she crashed, leaving another driver with serious injuries, police said. Earlier this month, Shelton police officers responded to a two-car crash near the Pine Rock Deli on River Road involving Nassau County resident Shayna Persaurd, 23, of Floral Park, and a second motorist. Police said that the second driver suffered serious injuries, and both were transported to an area hospital for treatment and evaluation. The investigation into the crash by Shelton Police and the Fairfield Polic…
Two Suspects On Loose After Armed Robbery At Long Island Gas Station, Police Say Two Suspects On Loose After Armed Robbery At Long Island Gas Station, Police Say
Two Suspects On Loose After Armed Robbery At Long Island Gas Station, Police Say Two suspects are at large after an armed robbery at a Long Island gas station. It happened on Thursday, June 3 at 11:30 a.m. in the hamlet of Bellerose Terrace in Floral Park. After two suspects walked into the Mobil station located at 240-40 Jericho Turnpike, one of them walked behind the counter and displayed a black handgun to the 41-year old male employee, Nassau County Police said. The second suspect took out a knife and went to the cash register where he was able to take out an unknown amount of US currency.  Both suspects then ran out the front door and fled on foot northbound…
Six People, Dog Rescued After Long Island House Fire Breaks Out Six People, Dog Rescued After Long Island House Fire Breaks Out
Six People, Dog Rescued After Long Island House Fire Breaks Out Six residents and a dog were rescued after an early morning house fire broke out on Long Island, police said. Officers from the Nassau County Police Department responded to a house fire on Hillside Boulevard in New Hyde Park at approximately 6:36 a.m. on Tuesday, May 12, when they spotted smoke coming from a third-floor window. According to police, officers kicked in a back door and were able to evacuate six residents and a dog that were all on the second floor. The Nassau County Fire Marshall responded as well as the Floral Park, South Floral Park, Floral Park Center, New Hyde Park, Gard…
Long Island Locales Rank High Among State's Safest Places Long Island Locales Rank High Among State's Safest Places
Long Island Locales Rank High Among State's Safest Places Some Long Island municipalities are among the safest in the state, according to a new study. Using data from the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Report statistics, alarms.org evaluated which cities, towns, and villages are the safest in the suburbs around New York City. The study included “violent crimes,” and “non-violent crimes.” According to the FBI, “Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and non-negligent manslaughter, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. "Violent crimes are defined as those offenses that involve force or threat of force. "Property crime includes the o…