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Lindenhurst, NY
Lindenhurst, NY
Police & Fire
Knife-Wielding Lindenhurst Attacker Cut Off Two Fingers, Left Victim In ‘Pool Of Blood’: DA
A Long Island man who attacked another man with a knife, sliced off two of his fingers, and left him in a pool of blood was indicted on attempted murder charges on Thursday, March 5, authorities said. Tesfa Tucker, a 42-year-old Lindenhurst resident, was arraigned Tuesday, March 3, on several counts, the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office said. Tucker attacked an unidentified 27-year-old man on Tuesday, Feb. 17 at an apartment complex in Lindenhurst, according to investigators. He struck the man multiple times with a large knife and a metal knuckle handle (often called “brass knuckle…
Lindenhurst, NY
Lifestyle
Is It Yours? $1M Winning Lottery Ticket Purchased At Lindenhurst Business
Someone on Long Island could be sitting on a million-dollar payday. A second-prize-winning Powerball ticket worth $1 million was sold in Lindenhurst, at the Ultra station located at 571 West Montauk Highway, according to the New York Lottery. The ticket was purchased for the Powerball drawing held Monday, Dec. 22. Monday’s winning numbers were 3-18-36-41-54 and the Powerball was 7. Players can check their ticket status on the New York Lottery website.
Lindenhurst, NY
Police & Fire
Lindenhurst Man Caught Promoting Child Pornography: Police
A 67-year-old man was arrested after Suffolk County Police say he was found in possession of and promoting child pornography in Lindenhurst on Friday, Sept. 12. James Davidson was taken into custody following an early morning search at his home on Deauville Parkway around 6:30 a.m., Suffolk County Police announced in a release. The department’s Digital Forensics Unit launched the investigation in July after receiving a tip from the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. Detectives, assisted by the First Precinct Community Support Unit, executed the warrant and arrested Davidson at the…
Lindenhurst, NY
News
Vanishing After Train Station Sighting: Police Seek Help Finding 17-Year-Old From Lindenhurst
A Lindenhurst teenager has been reported missing after he was last seen at a Queens train station, Suffolk County Police announced on Sunday, Aug. 17. Christopher Vinson, 17, was reported missing by a family member on Monday, July 14, after he failed to return to his Lindenhurst home. Police said he was last seen the day before at the Jamaica train station in Queens. Vinson is described as Black, 5 feet 6 inches tall, and weighing 140 pounds. Detectives with the Suffolk County Police First Squad are asking anyone with information on Vinson’s whereabouts to call 911 or the squad directly at…
Lindenhurst, NY
Police & Fire
Teen Critically Injured After Motorcycle Crashes Into Pole In Lindenhurst: Suffolk County PD
A teenager is in critical condition after crashing a motorcycle into a pole in Lindenhurst, Suffolk County Police announced on Thursday, July 3. The teen was riding a 2015 Suzuki motorcycle in front of 149 East John Street when he lost control and struck a pole around 1:30 a.m., according to police. He was rushed to Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip by Lindenhurst Rescue and remains in critical condition. The motorcycle was impounded for a safety check. Detectives with the First Squad are investigating and ask anyone with information to call them at 631-854-8152.
Lindenhurst, NY
Lifestyle
Lindenhurst 'Warrior In Tiara' Finds Swelling Of Support Amid Aggressive Cancer Battle
A Long Island family is finding a surge of support as their 6-year-old daughter faces the fight of her life. Éowyn Toscano, a joyful and courageous little girl from Lindenhurst, was recently diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a rare and aggressive brain tumor, turning her family’s world upside down. Known for her bright smile, infectious laughter, and love of swimming, dancing, and playing with her little brother Jace, Éowyn is described by her parents as a “real-life warrior in a tiara.” “She loves partying with friends and family, dressing up like the princess-warrior she truly is,” her dad…
Patchogue-Medford, NY
Police & Fire
Eight Drivers Cited, Six Cars Seized After Drag Racing In Medford: Police
A wild street racing scene ended with citations and car seizures in Medford, Suffolk County Police said on Friday, May 16. Officers with the department's Street Racing Task Force responded to National Boulevard near Munsell Road on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 9:51 p.m., after a 911 caller reported cars drag racing in the area, according to the release. Officers arrived to find about eight vehicles either participating in reckless stunts like drifting and burnouts or spectating. Officers safely stopped all the vehicles and issued a total of 38 citations. Six of the drivers had their vehicles …
Lindenhurst, NY
News
Ex-Lindenhurst School Worker Filmed Himself Sexually Abusing Child, Uploaded Footage Online: DA
A former school district employee on Long Island sexually abused a child and then uploaded footage of the acts online, prosecutors alleged. Brian Woehr, 40, of Lindenhurst, was formally indicted on child sex abuse charges in Suffolk County Court on Wednesday, May 14, according to the DA’s office. It came weeks after the former Lindenhurst School District employee and father of two young girls was arrested on child pornography charges, as Daily Voice reported. An investigation found that Woehr sexually abused a child and then uploaded videos and images of the acts via Google, prosecutors sa…
Lindenhurst, NY
Police & Fire
Lindenhurst Dad Of Young Girls Caught Promoting Child Sex Performance: Police
A Lindenhurst father of two young girls has been arrested for promoting a child’s sexual performance and possessing child pornography, Suffolk County Police announced on Wednesday, April 30. Brian Woehr, 40, was taken into custody at his home on the 100 block of North 9th Street following a search by the department’s Digital Forensics Unit, according to a release issued on Thursday, May 1. The investigation began with a tip from the New York State Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Detectives served a search warrant at 8:1…
Lindenhurst, NY
Politics
Lindenhurst Man Voted Twice In 2024 Election, DA Says
A Long Island man is facing felony charges after allegedly voting twice in the 2024 general election. Christopher Lindenberg, age 54, of Lindenhurst, is accused of requesting, completing, and submitting an early mail ballot in another person’s name — and then casting a second ballot himself. An investigation found that Lindenberg used the early mail ballot online application portal in October 2024 to request a ballot on behalf of another person without their knowledge, according to the Suffolk County DA’s office. The ballot was reportedly sent to Lindenberg’s home a few days later. He then…
Lindenhurst, NY
Police & Fire
Pedestrian Struck In Hit-And-Run By Motorcyclist In Lindenhurst: Police
A pedestrian was seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash involving a motorcycle in Lindenhurst, Suffolk County police announced on Sunday, April 20. The pedestrian was crossing North Strong Avenue near 27th Street when they were struck by a southbound motorcycle that fled the scene at 5:58 p.m., according to the release. The victim was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip for treatment of serious injuries, authorities said. Suffolk County Police First Squad detectives are continuing to investigate. Anyone with information is urged to contact the First Squad at 63…
Lindenhurst, NY
Sports
Next Stop, Olympics: Lindenhurst Diver, 12, Has Sights Set On 2028 Trials
At just 12 years old, Long Island’s Arthur “AJ” Palladino is diving headfirst toward a dream that few dare to chase: a spot at the 2028 Olympic Trials. The Lindenhurst athlete’s love for diving began just three years ago in a local summer program. Today, AJ is one of the nation’s top young divers, already earning multiple national titles and representing the United States in international competitions across Europe. His meteoric rise in the sport has captured the hearts of many — now, his family is rallying the community to help keep his Olympic dream alive. “Arthur dedicates most of his f…
Massapequa, NY
Police & Fire
Toddler Required Stitches After Massapequa Day Care Worker Shoves Face Into Cot: Police
A Long Island daycare worker is accused of forcing a toddler’s face into a cot so hard the child needed stitches, Suffolk County police announced. Megan Marchena, 26, of Massapequa, allegedly shoved the 18-month-old girl’s face down at Tutor Time of Lindenhurst on Monday, Feb. 24, authorities said. The child was taken to Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip, where she received stitches for her injuries, police said. Child Protective Services was alerted on Friday, Feb. 28, launching an investigation. That same day, Special Victims Section detectives arrested Marchena, charg…
Lindenhurst, NY
Lifestyle
Lobster For Two? $50K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Lindenhurst Store Just In Time For V-Day
Forget flowers and chocolates–how about caviar and diamonds? Just in time for Valentine’s Day, a winning lottery ticket worth $50,000 was sold at a Long Island convenience store. The third prize-winning Powerball ticket was purchased in Lindenhurst, at the Conoco station located at 500 Route 9, for the drawing held Monday, Feb. 10, New York Lottery said. Monday’s winning Powerball numbers are 2-17-18-29-43 and the Powerball is 3. Players can check their ticket status on the New York Lottery website.
Lindenhurst, NY
News
Murder-Suicide Ends In LA Fitness Parking Lot In Lindenhurst
Two men are dead following a suspected murder-suicide that ended outside a Long Island gym. Officers were called to a Lindenhurst residence on Nevada Street for a man lying in the front yard just before 4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 3. They found Marek Gusciora, 66, dead from a gunshot wound to his chest, Suffolk County Police said. A little over an hour later, detectives located Augustyn Jedra, 69, who is homeless, dead in a parked vehicle behind the LA Fitness on Park Avenue, roughly four blocks south of the Nevada Street scene, police said. Jedra died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound…
Copiague, NY
Police & Fire
Copiague Massage Parlor Raid Leads To 2 Arrests: Suffolk Police
Suffolk County Police arrested two women during a massage parlor raid in Copiague on Thursday, Jan. 16, following numerous community complaints. The raid occurred at an unnamed business located at 80G East Montauk Highway, Lindenhurst at approximately 2:15 p.m., police said. Shang Fengling, 53, and Yan-Hua Lin, 44, both of Flushing, were arrested and charged with Unauthorized Practice of a Profession, a Class E felony, and Prostitution, a misdemeanor, according to authorities. Both women were issued desk appearance tickets and are scheduled to be arraigned in First District Court in Centra…
Lindenhurst, NY
Police & Fire
Lindenhurst Boy, 12, Reunited With Stolen Bike Thanks To Eagle-Eyed Cops
The wheels of justice spun quickly for this Long Island boy. Sebastian, a 12-year-old Lindenhurst resident, experienced every kid’s nightmare last November when his bicycle was stolen from a bike rack outside a McDonald’s in town. But thanks to the quick work of three Suffolk County Police officers, his story has a happy ending. On Saturday, Jan. 11, First Precinct officers Vlasios Soldatos, Lucas McDonald, and Joal Ortega spotted Sebastian’s stolen wheels and arrested the alleged thief, the agency said. The department shared a photo of the boy beaming with joy, alongside his family and …
Lindenhurst, NY
Police & Fire
Toddler, Grandparents Lose Home, Daycare In 'Unimaginable' Lindenhurst Fire
The community is rallying around a Long Island family after their home and business was destroyed in a fire. Flames broke out at a two-story residence, located in Lindenhurst on 51st Street, at around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8. The house is the site of Mama Rutty’s Daycare, owned by Esmeralda Mejia, according to state records. Multiple agencies responded to the scene, including the North Lindenhurst, Copiague, and East Farmingdale fire departments. Photos from the scene showed much of the home was gutted. Several children were inside at the time, but everyone escaped without injury, NB…
Lindenhurst, NY
Police & Fire
Woman Killed, Two Men Seriously Injured In Lindenhurst House Fire: Police
A woman was killed, and two men were seriously injured in a house fire on Storz Place in Lindenhurst late Thursday, Jan. 9, Suffolk County police announced. First Precinct officers responded to a 911 call reporting the blaze at 9 Storz Place at 11:11 p.m., police said. Three occupants were rescued from the home by police and first responders. The woman, who has not yet been identified, was pronounced dead at the scene by the Copiague Fire Department, authorities said. Her identity and cause of death will be determined by the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner following an autopsy…
Mineola, NY
Business
Table For None: Looking Back At Long Island Restaurants That Closed Their Doors In 2024
As the sun sets on 2024, Long Islanders are saying bittersweet goodbyes to some beloved eateries that served up more than just meals — they offered fond memories, good company, and plenty of laughs. From cherished neighborhood spots to bold new ventures that couldn’t weather the storm, these restaurant closures tell the story of a dining scene as dynamic as the island itself. Google Maps street view Lindencrest Diner Closing After 39 Years The Lindencrest Diner – located in Lindenhurst at 330 West Montauk Highway – announced it was closing after 39 years in business. Facebook // Stell…
Riverhead, NY
News
School Sex Scandal, Record Flooding, Mystery Drones: These Stories Shaped Long Island In 2024
From record-breaking flooding and school sex scandals to celebrity legal drama and mysterious drones, Long Island had no shortage of headline-making news this year. Here’s a look back at the stories that had us talking in 2024. A small plane was forced to make an emergency landing on the Southern State Parkway in East Farmingdale on Tuesday morning, Feb. 20. Breaking News Network/New York State Department of Transportation Update: Small Plane Crash Lands On NY Highway; Troopers Seeking Witness Video A small plane was forced to make a crash landing on the Southern State Parkwa…
Lindenhurst, NY
Police & Fire
Elderly Driver Seriously Injured In Lindenhurst Crash: Suffolk County Police
An 84-year-old man was seriously injured in a crash at the intersection of Straight Path and 31st Street in Lindenhurst, Suffolk County police announced on Monday, Dec. 23 at 1:14 p.m. The man, whose name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin, was driving a 2020 Hyundai southbound on Straight Path when he attempted a left turn onto 31st Street, police said. His vehicle collided with a 2010 Chrysler driven by 34-year-old Juan Melendez-Sandoval of Farmingdale. Both drivers were transported to Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip. The elderly driver sustained seriou…
Lindenhurst, NY
Police & Fire
Women Charged In Lindenhurst Massage Parlor Raid: Suffolk Police
Two Queens women were arrested during a raid at a Lindenhurst massage parlor following an investigation sparked by community complaints, Suffolk County Police announced Wednesday, Dec. 11. Jing Lu, 52, and Jing Qiao, 41, both of Flushing, Queens, were taken into custody at Casual Foot Spa, located at 200 East Montauk Highway, after officers executed the raid at approximately 3:35 p.m., police said. The investigation, conducted by First Precinct Crime Section officers in coordination with the village of Lindenhurst Building Inspector, revealed illegal activity at the spa, authorities said. L…
Elmont, NY
News
ID Released For Woman Fatally Struck By Car Overnight In Freeport
The identity has been released of a woman who was fatally struck by a car while crossing a street on Long Island. The crash happened just before 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27 in Freeport. Authorities said the 51-year-old woman was crossing Merrick Road near Henry Street from the north to the south side when she was hit by a 2008 Volkswagen heading eastbound. She suffered trauma to her head and body and was taken to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead at 7:33 p.m., police said. On Thursday afternoon, Nov. 28, Nassau County Police identified the woman as Lourdes Sul…
Lindenhurst, NY
News
Ex
-nypd
Officer From Lindenhurst Admits Causing High-Speed, Drunken Crash Killing 22-Year-Old
A former NYPD officer and Marine reservist formally confessed to causing a high-speed, drunken crash on Long Island that killed a 22-year-old man. Aaron Cooper, age 26, of Lindenhurst, pleaded guilty to manslaughter and related charges in Nassau County Court on Wednesday, Nov. 6, in the death of Pablo Rivera. Prosecutors said Cooper’s blood alcohol content was twice the legal limit when he lost control of his sports car going over 100 miles per hour and struck a utility pole and tree along Rosedale Road in Valley Stream just before 4:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 10. Earlier Report: Ex-NYP…
Lindenhurst, NY
News
Man Who Stabbed Wife To Death As Couple's Son Tried Saving Her In Lindenhurst Gets Decades
A Long Island man who confessed to stabbing his wife to death as their teenage son desperately tried saving her will spend decades behind bars. Ryszard Murawski, age 44, of Lindenhurst, was sentenced to 22 years to life in prison in Suffolk County Court on Thursday, Oct. 17. It followed his guilty plea to second-degree murder in the death of Wioleta Murawski. Emergency crews were called to the couple’s Lindenhurst residence on South 14th Street at around 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 3, after their 15-year-old son called 911 saying his father had stabbed his mother. Earlier Report: Man …
Lindenhurst, NY
Police & Fire
Suspect Nabbed After Scamming $16K From Lindenhurst Woman: Police
A suspect is in custody after allegedly scamming a Long Island woman out of thousands of dollars. The 77-year-old received an alert on her computer indicating that her bank account had been compromised and instructing her to call the number listed on the screen. She called the number, and a man convinced her to withdraw cash from her bank account. The man picked up more than $16,000 in cash from her residence on Wednesday, Oct. 2 at approximately 1:30 p.m., said Suffolk County Police. The victim received another call on Thursday, Oct. 3 seeking an additiona…
Babylon, NY
Obituaries
Organs Of 17-Year-Old Killed In Triple-Fatal West Babylon Crash Will Help 3 Others Live
Bella Trezza’s final act of generosity will help others live. Just days after the 17-year-old high school senior and aspiring nurse from Babylon was taken off life support following a car crash that killed two others, doctors removed her organs to help three strangers in need. An honor walk was held at Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip, before Trezza’s kidneys and liver were recovered, LiveOnNY confirmed to Daily Voice. Earlier Report: 'Ray Of Sunshine' Mourned As County Opens Traffic Study At Troubled Long Island Intersection “Two women in their 30’s received her ki…
West Babylon, NY
News
'Ray Of Sunshine' Mourned As County Opens Traffic Study At Troubled West Babylon Intersection
Major changes could be on the horizon for a notoriously troubled intersection on Long Island following a car crash that killed three people, including two teenagers. Suffolk County has initiated a traffic study for the West Babylon intersection of Great East Neck Road and Railroad Avenue, a spokesperson for County Executive Ed Romaine told Daily Voice. It comes after an early-morning crash on Saturday, Sept. 21, that killed 33-year-old Michael Desmond, of Lindenhurst and 18-year-old Riley Goot, of Babylon. On Thursday, Sept. 26, authorities confirmed a third victim, 17-year-old Bella Trezza…
West Babylon, NY
Police & Fire
Girl Becomes 3rd Fatality From Crash In Which Driver Ran Red Light In West Babylon: Police
A third person person has died from injuries after a crash in which a driver allegedly ran a red light at a Long Island intersection. It happened just after 1 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21 in West Babylon. Original report - 2 Killed, 4 Severely Injured In Crash At West Babylon Intersection A 2017 Kia sedan was traveling eastbound on Railroad Avenue and failed to stop at a red light at the intersection of Great East Neck Road, Suffolk County Police said. The sedan then struck a 2025 Kia Seltos SUV traveling southbound on Great East Neck Road. The driver of the Kia sedan, M…
Babylon, NY
Obituaries
Aspiring Nurse On Life Support, Funeral Set For Second Teen In Double Fatal West Babylon Crash
Four teenagers are fighting for their lives following a crash on Long Island that killed one driver and claimed the life of a recent high school graduate. New, updated story - Girl Becomes 3rd Fatality From Crash In Which Driver Ran Red Light In West Babylon: Police The wreck happened in West Babylon, just after 1 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21. Suffolk County Police said a Kia sedan was heading eastbound on Railroad Avenue when it ran a red light at the intersection of Great East Neck Road and slammed into a Kia SUV. Earlier Report: 2 Killed, 4 Severely Injured In Crash At West Babylon…
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