Brentwood, NY
News
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…

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by Joe Lombardi
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
Amityville Woman Killed, Two Others Injured In Copiague Crash Amityville Woman Killed, Two Others Injured In Copiague Crash
Amityville Woman Killed, Two Others Injured In Copiague Crash Police are investigating a crash that killed a woman and seriously injured two other people on Long Island. It happened around 10:50 a.m. Thursday, June 6 in Copiague. Carolyn Merhige, age 85, of Amityville, was driving a 2019 Subaru Cross Trek eastbound on Sunrise Highway when she suffered what appears to be a medical emergency and struck a 2021 Dodge Durango that was stopped at a red light at the intersection of New Highway, Suffolk County Police said. Merhige was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip where she was pronounced dead, said police.&nb…

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by Joe Lombardi
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
ID Released For Brentwood Woman Struck, Killed In Hit-Run Montauk Highway Crash In West Islip ID Released For Brentwood Woman Struck, Killed In Hit-Run Montauk Highway Crash In West Islip
ID Released For Brentwood Woman Struck, Killed In Hit-Run Montauk Highway Crash In West Islip Police have released the name of a 32-year-old woman who was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver on Long Island. Brentwood resident Tracey Dorismond was struck in West Islip on Montauk Highway in West Islip at approximately 10:30 p.m. on Monday, May 23 near the intersection of Pease Lane. Original story - Woman Dies After Being Struck By Hit-Run Driver In West Islip According to the Suffolk County Police Department, the driver proceeded to flee the scene westbound after striking Dorismond, who was pronounced dead at the scene by a member of the Medical Examiner's Office. The invest…

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by Zak Failla
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
Woman Dies After Being Struck By Hit-Run Driver On Montauk Highway Woman Dies After Being Struck By Hit-Run Driver On Montauk Highway
Woman Dies After Being Struck By Hit-Run Driver On Montauk Highway A woman was killed after being struck by a hit-and-run driver on Long Island, police announced. In Suffolk County, a driver was traveling in West Islip west on Montauk Highway when a female was struck in the roadway at approximately 10:30 p.m. on Monday, May 23 near the intersection of Pease Lane. According to police, the driver then proceeded to flee the scene, speeding away westbound from the area. Police said that the female victim - whose name has not been disclosed pending the notification of her next of kin - was pronounced dead at the scene by a member of the Suffolk County Medical…

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by Zak Failla
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
Woman Killed After House Fire Breaks Out On Long Island Woman Killed After House Fire Breaks Out On Long Island
Woman Killed After House Fire Breaks Out On Long Island A woman was killed after a house fire broke out overnight on Long Island. A 911 caller reported a fire in West Islip at 122 Myrtle Ave. at around 7:50 Saturday, April 2, Suffolk County Police said. The adult woman, who was alone in the house, died in the fire, according to police. Her identity will be determined by the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner. A preliminary investigation has determined the cause of the fire to be non-criminal in nature. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Joe Lombardi
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
Police Search For Duo Accused Of Stealing Bicycle In West Islip Police Search For Duo Accused Of Stealing Bicycle In West Islip
Police Search For Duo Accused Of Stealing Bicycle In West Islip Police have asked the public for help identifying two people accused of stealing a bicycle outside of a Long Island store. The incident happened in West Islip at about 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 23, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. A woman was driving a light blue SUV when a male passenger, whose age was not identified, got out of the SUV and stole a bicycle outside of 7-Eleven, located at 425 Union Boulevard, SCPD reported. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-220-…

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by Nicole Valinote
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
West Islip Man Found In Possession Of Child Pornography, Police Say West Islip Man Found In Possession Of Child Pornography, Police Say
West Islip Man Found In Possession Of Child Pornography, Police Say A 73-year-old Long Island man was arrested and accused of possessing child pornography. Nicholas Pedagno, of West Islip, was arrested at about 5 p.m. on Monday, March 28, following an investigation, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. SCPD said investigators found multiple accounts where Pedagno identified himself as a younger person in chat applications after searching his portable electronic device.  The accounts were identified as: Tumblr: [email protected] Chat-Avenue: BUTTERFLY3615 and FUN666 Wickr: BUTTERFLY3615 Tik Tok: LISABUTTERFLY2 Twitter: LOVE361569 Insta…

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by Nicole Valinote
Brentwood, NY
Business
Popular Eatery Opens Brand-New Long Island Location Popular Eatery Opens Brand-New Long Island Location
Popular Eatery Opens Brand-New Long Island Location Hey cheesesteak lovers, you have a new location to get your fill of one of Long Island's favorite spots. Chiddy's Cheesesteak has opened a new location in Suffolk County in West Islip. The new location offers all the same menu items as the restaurant's other Long Island locations, including it's food truck and business has been brisk since they opened the doors. Voted Best Cheesesteak on Long Island by Bethpage Long Island for 2022, the restaurant serves up juicy sandwiches complete with rolls imported from Philadelphia and with Cheez Whiz. In case you are one of the few who have never be…

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by Kathy Reakes
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
Man Injured After Crashing SUV Into Utility Pole In North Lindenhurst, Police Say Man Injured After Crashing SUV Into Utility Pole In North Lindenhurst, Police Say
Man Injured After Crashing SUV Into Utility Pole In North Lindenhurst, Police Say A 37-year-old man was hospitalized with serious injuries after crashing an SUV into a utility pole on Long Island. The crash happened in North Lindenhurst at about 10 p.m. on Wednesday, March 9, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. SCPD said a 2017 Infiniti QX7, driven by a Lindenhurst man, was traveling south on Wellwood Avenue when the driver lost control of the vehicle. The Infiniti crossed into the northbound lanes and struck a utility pole near 756 Wellwood Ave., police said. The man was taken to a hospital in West Islip for treatment of serious injuries, SCPD repo…

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by Nicole Valinote
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
Man Seriously Injured In Crash On Long Island Expressway In Suffolk Man Seriously Injured In Crash On Long Island Expressway In Suffolk
Man Seriously Injured In Crash On Long Island Expressway In Suffolk Police are investigating an overnight Long Island Expressway crash that left a man seriously injured. It happened just before 1 a.m. Tuesday, March 8 in Brentwood. Steven Flores Diaz,  age 25, of Central Islip, was driving a 2000 Ford truck eastbound on the expressway when he lost control of the vehicle and struck a guard rail near the welcome center by Exit 51, Suffolk County Police said. Flores Diaz was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip for the treatment of serious injuries. The investigation is continuing.  Anyone with information is a…

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by Joe Lombardi
Brentwood, NY
Obituaries
FDNY Firefighter From West Islip Dies Of 9-11 Related Illnesses FDNY Firefighter From West Islip Dies Of 9-11 Related Illnesses
Fdny Firefighter From West Islip Dies Of 9-11 Related Illnesses A New York City firefighter from Long Island who rushed to the World Trade Center during the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks died from 9-11-related cancer at the age of 61. Frederick "Freddy" Gallagher, of West Islip, died on Tuesday, March 1, according to the FDNY.  Gallagher, who was diagnosed with cancer two-and-half years ago, served as an FDNY firefighter for 28 years. He started his career with Engine Co. 290 and later joined Brooklyn Ladder Co. 103, which he retired from in May 2012. He is survived by his parents Frederick W. and Lillian Gallagher, his wife Ellen; and his broth…

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by Kathy Reakes
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
Long Island Pellet Gun Shootings Could Be Related To TikTok Challenge Long Island Pellet Gun Shootings Could Be Related To TikTok Challenge
Long Island Pellet Gun Shootings Could Be Related To TikTok Challenge Police on Long Island are investigating whether a series of pellet gun shootings that injured at least one young girl are related to a TikTok challenge.  In the challenge, people are encouraged to fire soluble gel beads from airsoft guns at pedestrians and other vehicles on the roadway. On Long Island, there have been at least six incidents of people being shot at with pellet guns, law enforcement officials confirmed. In Nassau County, there have been four such incidents including one in Wantagh, one in Levittown, and two in Massapequa, police said.  No one was injured…

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by Kathy Reakes