2 Killed In Crash Near Miller Place Intersection 2 Killed In Crash Near Miller Place Intersection
2 Killed In Crash Near Miller Place Intersection Police are investigating a crash that killed two people near a Long Island intersection. It happened around 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24 in Miller Place. A 35-year-old Shirley woman was driving a 2019 Kia Sedona eastbound on Route 25A, east of Park Avenue, when she attempted to make a U-turn in the vehicle and was struck by a westbound 2011 Audi convertible coupe, Suffolk County Police said. The driver of the Audi, Victor Lanzotti, age 32, of Rocky Point, and his passenger, Raymond Neff, age 37, of Mount Sinai were pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from…
Sports Schmear? NY Bagel Shop Owner Denies Harassing Customers Over Mets Gear Sports Schmear? NY Bagel Shop Owner Denies Harassing Customers Over Mets Gear
Sports Schmear? NY Bagel Shop Owner Denies Harassing Customers Over Mets Gear Kent Strickland welcomes all types of patrons at his Long Island bagel shop, and yes, he told Daily Voice, that even includes Mets fans. That’s why Strickland, who has owned Miller Place Bagels & Deli in Miller Place, on Route 25A, for four-and-a-half years, was baffled to see a recent post on the Facebook group, Long Island Foodies. “What do you think about an owner of a business harassing customers for wearing a hat of a sports team he doesn’t like and demanding you take it off?” reads a post from Amy Lee, of Stony Brook, that has garnered nearly 400 comments. “The first time he did…
Late-Night Watch Sale Ends In Armed Robbery On Long Island Late-Night Watch Sale Ends In Armed Robbery On Long Island
Late-Night Watch Sale Ends In Armed Robbery On Long Island Police on Long Island are working to identify several suspects after a late-night watch sale ended in an armed robbery. Suffolk County Police said the incident happened in Miller Place shortly before midnight on Thursday, July 21. The victim had arranged to meet another person in a parking lot on Route 25A to sell a Rolex watch. At around 11:45 p.m. he was approached by three men, one of whom displayed a gun before robbing him of his watch, cellphone, and wallet, police said. The men then fled in a white SUV, possibly a Mercedes Benz AMG GT with a rear spoiler, according to police. …
NY Man Sentenced For Role In $12M Ponzi Scheme Targeting Nearly 50 Victims NY Man Sentenced For Role In $12M Ponzi Scheme Targeting Nearly 50 Victims
NY Man Sentenced For Role In $12M Ponzi Scheme Targeting Nearly 50 Victims A New York man was sentenced for his role in a $12 million Ponzi scheme that targeted nearly 50 victims from throughout the region and the nation between 2015 and 2017. Long Island resident Matthew Eckstein, age 52, of Syosset, was sentenced on Monday, July 11 to three-and-a-half to 10-and-a-half years in prison. Eckstein originally pleaded guilty to the charges on September 26, 2019, but later withdrew his plea. A new indictment was secured in August 2020, but court closures related to the COVID-19 pandemic further delayed the case. “This defendant preyed upon seniors and hard-working men…
Mount Sinai Man Seriously Injured In Two-Vehicle South Setauket Crash Mount Sinai Man Seriously Injured In Two-Vehicle South Setauket Crash
Mount Sinai Man Seriously Injured In Two-Vehicle South Setauket Crash Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash near a Long Island intersection that left one man seriously injured. It happened around 2:25 p.m. Saturday, June 18 in South Setauket. Stephen Napolitano, age 45, of Mount Sinai, was driving a 2017 Nissan van eastbound on Nesconset Highway when he struck a 2013 Ford truck that was stopped in eastbound traffic approximately 1,100 feet west of Wireless Road, Suffolk County Police said. The collision pushed the Ford truck into the rear of a 2011 Ford Edge also stopped in traffic. Napolitano was transported to Stony Brook U…
Four Charged During Impaired Driving Detail In Patchogue Four Charged During Impaired Driving Detail In Patchogue
Four Charged During Impaired Driving Detail In Patchogue Four people were charged during a detail targeting alcohol and drug impaired drivers on Long Island. Officers from the Suffolk County Police Highway Patrol Bureau targeted multiple roadways leading in and out of Patchogue Village for offenses that involved driving a motor vehicle while ability impaired by alcohol, drugs, or a combination of both, according to police.  The special saturation patrol operation involved the use of several Drug Recognition Experts (DRE), officers who are specially trained at identifying drug impaired drivers, said police.  The detail  was part of…
Alert Issued For Man Wanted On Multiple Charges In Suffolk County Alert Issued For Man Wanted On Multiple Charges In Suffolk County
Alert Issued For Man Wanted On Multiple Charges In Suffolk County Recognize him? An alert was issued by police investigators on Long Island as they attempt to locate a wanted man who has been at large for nearly three years. The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 49-year-old Ryan McEvoy, who is wanted on Long Island and by the NYPD on a host of charges. Police said that McEvoy is wanted on a Suffolk County Family Court warrant for failing to pay child support and a Suffolk County First District Court warrant for second-degree harassment. McEvoy is also wanted by the NYPD for failure to appear on multiple crim…
ID Released For Man Killed After Being Struck By Two Cars On Busy Long Island Roadway ID Released For Man Killed After Being Struck By Two Cars On Busy Long Island Roadway
ID Released For Man Killed After Being Struck By Two Cars On Busy Long Island Roadway The identity has been released of a man who was killed after being struck by two cars on a busy Long Island roadway. The incident happened around 7:40 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 6 in Port Jefferson Station. The man was attempting to cross Nesconset Highway when he was struck by a 2019 Honda driven by a 30-year-old Port Jefferson Station man, Suffolk County Police said. He's now been identified as Gerard Hamill, age 63, of Queens. A 2013 Volkswagen driven by a 42-year-old Miller Place woman then struck the pedestrian, said police.  Earlier report: Man Killed After Being Stru…
Storm Ida: How Much Rain Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Long Island Storm Ida: How Much Rain Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Long Island
Storm Ida: How Much Rain Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Long Island There have now been 42 confirmed fatalities after Ida battered the Northeast with historic rainfall and flash flooding. In New York City, more than 3 inches of rainfall fell in one hour in Central Park on Wednesday, Sept. 1, smashing the previous record. Here is a look at some rainfall totals from throughout Long Island compiled on the day after, on Thursday, Sept. 2 by the National Weather Service. Nassau County Glen Cove, 9.09 inches Levittown, 4.43 inches Locust Valley, 6.72 inches Lynbrook, 4.04 inches Manhasset, 5.29 inches Port Washington, 6.70 inches Syosset, 5.81&n…
Henri: How Much Rain Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Long Island Henri: How Much Rain Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Long Island
Henri: How Much Rain Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Long Island Fears of dangerous winds from Henri never materialized for most of this region after the storm weakened significantly before making landfall, which wound up being about 50 miles farther east than earlier projections. But the storm, though disorganized, did manage to cause dangerous flooding in many areas, with drenching downpours at times over the course of nearly 48 hours. A total of just over 8 inches of rainfall were recorded in New York City (in Central Park). Here's a rundown of totals early Monday evening, Aug. 23 on Long Island from reports by the National Weather Service and other …
Man Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash On Busy Long Island Roadway Man Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash On Busy Long Island Roadway
Man Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash On Busy Long Island Roadway A Long Island man was killed in a two-vehicle crash on a busy area roadway. It happened just after 11:30 a.m. Saturday, July 31, in Miller Place. Raoul Rasch, age 79, of Rocky Point, was driving a 1934 Ford vintage model eastbound on Route 25A, near Panther Path, when the vehicle crossed into the westbound lane and struck a westbound 2004 Ford pickup, Suffolk County Police said. Rasch was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Jose Herrera, age 54, of Centereach, was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital with minor injuries. The vehicl…
Long Island Ice Cream Tour Includes Only 'Homemade' Shops Long Island Ice Cream Tour Includes Only 'Homemade' Shops
Long Island Ice Cream Tour Includes Only 'Homemade' Shops Ice cream enthusiasts rejoice!  The 11th annual Long Island Ice Cream Tour is back to bring some sweetness to your summer.  Organizers said the tour focuses entirely on locally-owned shops that create homemade ice cream. The tour is split into two parts, the first of which took place on June 19 and focused on the western part of the island in Nassau County. The upcoming eastern tour will take place on Sunday, July 18, from approximately 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Organizers said this tour will focus primarily on Suffolk County.  Planned stops include: Snowflake Ice Cream Shopp…