Woman Crashes Into Tree That Falls On Long Island Roadway Woman Crashes Into Tree That Falls On Long Island Roadway
Woman Crashes Into Tree That Falls On Long Island Roadway A woman was injured after hitting a tree that had fallen across a Long Island roadway due to high winds in the area. The 53-year-old Port Jefferson woman was injured around 3:38 a.m., Tuesday, March 2, while driving a 2008 Chrysler Town & Country van on Main Street in Setauket, said the Suffolk County Police. The van struck the tree that had fallen across the roadway on Main Street, near Harmony Lane, police said. The woman was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
Suspect Nabbed After Crashing Into Two Police Cars In Stolen Vehicle On Long Island Suspect Nabbed After Crashing Into Two Police Cars In Stolen Vehicle On Long Island
Suspect Nabbed After Crashing Into Two Police Cars In Stolen Vehicle On Long Island A man was apprehended after crashing a stolen vehicle into two police cars while fleeing from officers overnight on Long Island. Christopher Cruz, age 30, stole a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee from the driveway of a Port Jefferson Station residence on Oakland Avenue at approximately 11:40 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, Suffolk County Police said.  Officers in an unmarked police vehicle saw the Jeep pull into the parking lot of Mobil, located at 1889 Route 112 in Coram, at approximately 12:05 a.m., police said. Officers in marked police vehicles arrived at the scene moments later, according to poli…
Popular Restaurant Group's New Long Island Eatery Off To Strong Start Popular Restaurant Group's New Long Island Eatery Off To Strong Start
Popular Restaurant Group's New Long Island Eatery Off To Strong Start Eight weeks after its October opening, a new Long Island eatery has attracted attention for its gourmet wood-fired pizzas, elaborate appetizers, and craft cocktails.  Ella's in Huntington, a member of Long Island's Old Fields restaurant group, has a cozy interior and a mouth-watering menu.  Among its imaginative appetizers are:  Zuchinni bread with roasted tomato and corn purée 400-day aged Surryano ham Stracciatella mozzarella—fresh-pulled mozzarella curds on a French baguette 'Nduja, duck fat butter, and bread, served with a spicy pork spread The establishment's entrees i…
250-Pound Buck Rescued After Being Caught In Netting On Long Island 250-Pound Buck Rescued After Being Caught In Netting On Long Island
250-Pound Buck Rescued After Being Caught In Netting On Long Island The phrase “the buck stops here” took a very real turn for some animal rescue workers on Long Island. Members of the Strong Island Animal Rescue League came to the aid of a massive 250-pound buck who got caught in a batting cage net in a Port Jefferson backyard late on Friday, Dec. 11. Armed with only flashlights, rescuers found the buck entangled in the net, thrashing about as they attempted to assess the situation, even knocking a woman to the ground with ease in the process. One rescue worker was able to grab the net attached to the buck’s antlers, shortening the slack for him as he att…
Deer With Paint Bucket On Head Rescued On Long Island Sound Deer With Paint Bucket On Head Rescued On Long Island Sound
Deer With Paint Bucket On Head Rescued On Long Island Sound A deer with a bucket on its head was saved from the waters of Long Island Sound with a little help from two people. The incident took place on Saturday, Nov. 21, near Port Jefferson.  Frank Floridia from the Strong Island Animal Rescue League was called to the scene, reported ABC 7. Reportedly,  Floridia attempted to swim to the deer but the water was too cold.  A nearby boater spotted Floridia and the deer and came to the rescue and helped reach the deer and remove the bucket. Floridia told ABC 7 he bear-hugged the deer against the boat and pulled off the bucket. He held …
High-Speed, Mass Pike Car Chase; 2 Kilos Of Suspected Cocaine Seized High-Speed, Mass Pike Car Chase; 2 Kilos Of Suspected Cocaine Seized
High-Speed, Mass Pike Car Chase; 2 Kilos Of Suspected Cocaine Seized Police seized 2 kilos of suspected cocaine and made three arrests following a chase with a stolen car on Sunday. The bust was made in a Worcester parking lot, but started on the Mass Pike (I-90) in Charlton near the State Police barracks, Sunday, Nov. 9, around 3 p.m. The three men arrested are from New York and ages 18-21. They have been charged with drug, weapons, and other crimes. The men from New York were first spotted by Massachusetts Trooper James Melberg while he was patrolling the highway near the Route 84 interchange. While stationary, Melberg ran the license plate of a passing M…
Raging House Fire Causes Extensive Damage To Long Island Home Raging House Fire Causes Extensive Damage To Long Island Home
Raging House Fire Causes Extensive Damage To Long Island Home A fully involved Long Island house fire took seven fire departments to extinguish. The blaze began around 6:45 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 4 in Miller Place, on Henearly Drive. The first units arriving on the scene found the two-story residential building in blaze, said the Miller Fire Department. Under the joint direction of Ex-Chief Kyle Markott and Engine Company Captain Joe Italiano, members worked to bring the fire under control using handlines and the department's tower ladder.  A home received extensive damage from a fire.Provided By Lynne Coleman There were no injuries, and a family…
Man Wanted For Stealing Bicycle From Long Island Home Man Wanted For Stealing Bicycle From Long Island Home
Man Wanted For Stealing Bicycle From Long Island Home Police are turning to the public to track down a yet-unidentified man who allegedly stole a BMX bike from a Long Island residence. The wanted man reportedly stole the Kink Curb blue BMX bicycle from a Port Jefferson residence on Tuesday, Sept. 7, Suffolk County Police said. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information leading to the thief's arrest. Tips can be extended by calling 1-800-220-TIPS, using the P3Tips mobile app or online.
Long Island Man Turning Into Parking Lot Killed In Crash Long Island Man Turning Into Parking Lot Killed In Crash
Long Island Man Turning Into Parking Lot Killed In Crash A Long Island man was killed in a head-on crash. It happened on Monday, Sept. 14 at about 2:45 p.m. in Port Jefferson. Kenneth Regan, 63, of Mount Sinai, was driving a 2005 Buick westbound on North Country Road when he attempted to make a left turn into a parking lot, located at 70 North Country Road, and collided with a 2013 Toyota being driven eastbound by Leanne Schreiber, 37, of Miller Place, Suffolk County Police said. Regan was transported to John T. Mather Memorial Hospital in Port Jefferson where he was pronounced dead.  Schreiber was taken to the sam…
Police Rescue Missing Long Island Woman In Wooded Area Police Rescue Missing Long Island Woman In Wooded Area
Police Rescue Missing Long Island Woman In Wooded Area A 68-year-old woman who became disoriented and was found lying in a wooded area on Long Island was rescued with an assist by a police canine. The woman was reported missing from the St. Joseph’s Senior Center on Boyle Road in Selden by her daughter on Monday, Aug. 10 before being rescued by Suffolk County Police. Police said that the woman’s caretaker noticed the woman was gone but her cellphone, wallet, and purse were all in the residence. The door of the home was found slightly ajar, and the woman’s daughter called 911 at 1:25 p.m. Suffolk County Police investigators responded to t…
Two-Year-Old Critically Injured In Long Island Crash Two-Year-Old Critically Injured In Long Island Crash
Two-Year-Old Critically Injured In Long Island Crash A 2-year-old boy was critically injured in a two-vehicle crash on Long Island. The crash happened around 4:45 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10 in Nesconset. Kevin Cavooris, 33, of Saint James, was driving a 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage eastbound on Middle Country Road, near Cambon Place, with his 2- and 4-year-old sons in the vehicle, when an eastbound 2018 Dodge Ram 1500 struck the rear of the Mitsubishi, Suffolk County Police said. The 2-year-old boy was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital in critical but stable condition, police said. Cavooris and the 4-year-old boy were transported…
Police: Man Faces Assault Charge For Running Over His Brother At Long Island Hotel Parking Lot Police: Man Faces Assault Charge For Running Over His Brother At Long Island Hotel Parking Lot
Police: Man Faces Assault Charge For Running Over His Brother At Long Island Hotel Parking Lot A man has been charged with assault and driving while ability impaired by drugs and alcohol after he ran over his brother with a motor vehicle in the parking lot of a Long Island hotel, police say. Brothers Thomas Delaney and Michael Dubhlaine were engaged in a verbal argument in the parking lot of the Hyatt Regency Long Island, located at 1717 Motor Parkway in Hauppauge, at approximately 9:10 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, according to Suffolk County Police. Delaney then got into his 2015 Ford F-250 pickup truck and ran it over Dubhlaine, police said. Dubhlaine, 36, of Port Jefferson, was airlifted…