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Police Activity Closes Right Shoulder on Westbound I-495 Near Exit 53 in Islip

Police department activity on westbound I-495 near Exit 53 (Sagtikos State Parkway/Wicks Road/CR 7) in Islip resulted in a right shoulder closure.

Man Arrested for Repeatedly Stealing from Manorville Shrine Donation Box

Man Arrested for Repeatedly Stealing from Manorville Shrine Donation Box.

Eamon Burke of Centerport Arrested for Threatening Nassau Police Commissioner

Eamon Burke, 34, of Centerport, was arrested and arraigned on aggravated harassment charges for allegedly texting threats to Nassau Police Commissioner. Charges, court status, and what happens next.

Crash on Westbound I-495 HOV Lane in Islip

A crash on the westbound I-495 HOV lane between Exit 57 and Exit 56 in Islip closed 1 left lane of 4 lanes.

Two Center Lanes Shut Down on I-495 Eastbound in Suffolk County

Two Center Lanes Shut Down on I-495 Eastbound in Suffolk County. in islip. June 10, 2026.

Farmingville Man Held Without Bail for Driving on Suspended License Weeks After Fatal Hicksville Crash

Farmingville Man Held Without Bail After Driving on Suspended License Weeks After Fatal Hicksville Crash. June 10, 2026.

Missing Juvenile Reported in Hempstead; Nassau County Police Searching

Missing Juvenile Reported in Hempstead; Nassau County Police Searching.

Disabled Vehicle Blocks Right Lane on Cross Island Parkway Southbound

Disabled Vehicle Blocks Right Lane on Cross Island Parkway Southbound. on Belt System - Cross Island Parkway. in hempstead. Nassau County. June 10, 2026.

Motorcyclist Runs Stop Sign, Seriously Injured in Islip Crash at South Bay Ave

Motorcyclist Runs Stop Sign, Seriously Injured in Islip Crash at South Bay Ave.

Pedestrian, 34, Critically Hurt After Being Struck on Jericho Turnpike in Woodbury

West Islip Dad Demands Felony Charges After SUV Drags Son's Bike in Hit-and-Run on Roderick Road

Arson Squad Investigates Friday Evening Fire in Valley Stream

Arson Squad Investigates Friday Evening Fire in Valley Stream.

Valley Stream Man Jason Gayle Arrested for Violent Robbery Outside Elmont Deli

Jason Gayle, 45, of Valley Stream, charged with third-degree robbery after Nassau County police say he beat and robbed a 59-year-old man outside Elmont Deli on Linden Boulevard, June 8, 2026.

Three-Vehicle DWI Crash Reported on Southern State Parkway, June 9

Three-Vehicle DWI Crash Reported on Southern State Parkway, June 9. 3 vehicles. on southern stpkwy. June 9, 2026.

Crash Closes Left Lane on Westbound I-495 HOV Lane Near Exit 43 in Syosset

A crash on the westbound Long Island Expressway (I-495) HOV lane near Exit 43 (South Oyster Bay Road, Syosset) closed the left lane of four lanes.

18 Charged in Suffolk County's $110K Retail Theft Crackdown: DA Tierney

18 Charged in Suffolk County's $110K Retail Theft Crackdown: DA Tierney. June 9, 2026.

Massapequa Train Death: 17-Year-Old Girl Hit by LIRR Train

A Massapequa teen was hit and killed by an LIRR train on the Babylon Branch June 8. What happened, where, MTA response, and Babylon Branch delay status — updated as officials release details.

Suspects Sought After North Bay Shore Drive-By Shooting Near Stein Drive Injures One

Suspects Sought After North Bay Shore Drive-By Shooting Near Stein Drive Injures. June 8, 2026.

Four Arrested for Burglary in Hewlett Neck on Sunday Night

Four Arrested for Burglary in Hewlett Neck on Sunday Night.

Two Right Lanes Closed on Westbound LIE Between Exits 62 and 63 in Brookhaven

A crash on the westbound Long Island Expressway HOV lane closed two of four lanes between Exit 63 (North Ocean Avenue) and Exit 62 (Nicolls Road) in Brookhaven.

Disabled Truck Closes Center Lane on NY 25 Eastbound at Glen Cove Road

A disabled truck closed one center lane of NY 25 eastbound at Glen Cove Road in North Hempstead, Nassau County.

West Islip Man Arrested After Fleeing Coast Guard, Beaching Boat in Great South Bay

Motorcycle Crash in Mineola Triggers Homicide Squad Investigation

Motorcycle Crash in Mineola Triggers Homicide Squad Investigation.

Hit-and-Run Leaves Two Vehicles Damaged on Sagtikos State Parkway, Fourth Such Incident in Days

Right Lane Blocked on Eastbound Jericho Turnpike at Pershing Parkway in Mineola After Crash

Merrick Road Eastbound Shut Between Seaford Ave and Hampton Ave After Crash

Merrick Road Eastbound Shut Between Seaford Ave and Hampton Ave After Crash. Nassau County. June 8, 2026.

DWI Arrest After Two-Vehicle Crash on Southern State Parkway, June 7

DWI Arrest After Two-Vehicle Crash on Southern State Parkway, June 7. 2 vehicles. on southern stpkwy. June 7, 2026.

Motorcyclist Critically Injured in Seaford Crash Under Homicide Squad Investigation

Motorcyclist Critically Injured in Seaford Crash Under Homicide Squad Investigat.

Man Shot and Injured in Suffolk County Sunday Afternoon

Man Shot and Injured in Suffolk County Sunday Afternoon.

Right Shoulder Blocked After Westbound NY 27 Crash in Suffolk County

Right Shoulder Blocked After Westbound NY 27 Crash in Suffolk County. in brookhaven. June 7, 2026.

20-Year-Old Motorcyclist Critical After Jericho Turnpike Collision in Mineola

20-Year-Old Motorcyclist Critical After Jericho Turnpike Collision in Mineola. June 7, 2026.

Two Left Lanes Blocked After Sunday Crash on Eastbound I-495 in Suffolk County

Two Left Lanes Blocked After Sunday Crash on Eastbound I-495 in Suffolk County. in huntington. June 7, 2026.

Mineola Motorcyclist, 20, Critically Hurt After Eastbound Jericho Turnpike Crash Near Pershing Parkway

Mineola Motorcyclist, 20, Critically Hurt After Eastbound Jericho Turnpike Crash. June 7, 2026.

Levittown Teen Indicted for Shooting 15-Year-Old on A Train After Virginia Extradition

Baldwin Man Pleads Guilty in Fatal Hempstead House Party Shooting

A Baldwin man pleaded guilty to murder and weapons charges in the fatal Hempstead shooting that killed a 19-year-old college student athlete.

Right Lane Closed After Sunday Crash on Eastbound Northern State Parkway

Right Lane Closed After Sunday Crash on Eastbound Northern State Parkway. in north hempstead. Nassau County. June 7, 2026.

Two-Car Hit-and-Run Strikes Wantagh State Parkway on Busy June Weekend

Two-Car Hit-and-Run Strikes Wantagh State Parkway on Busy June Weekend. 2 vehicles. on wantagh stpkwy. June 6, 2026.

Reckless Driving Incident Reported on S River Road, Long Island

Reckless Driving Incident Reported on S River Road, Long Island. on s river rd. June 6, 2026.

Two-Vehicle Injury Crash Reported on Southern State Parkway Saturday

Two-Vehicle Injury Crash Reported on Southern State Parkway Saturday. 2 vehicles. on southern stpkwy. June 6, 2026.

DWI Arrest at Northern State Parkway Exit 43 Ramp to Vanderbilt Parkway

DWI Arrest at Northern State Parkway Exit 43 Ramp to Vanderbilt Parkway. June 6, 2026.

Two-Vehicle Crash Injures One on Southern State Parkway Amid Weekend Safety Surge

Two-Vehicle Crash Injures One on Southern State Parkway Amid Weekend Safety Surge. 1 injured, 2 vehicles. on southern stpkwy. June 6, 2026.

Driver Arrested on DWI Charge on Long Island, Sunday June 7

Driver Arrested on DWI Charge on Long Island, Sunday June 7. June 7, 2026.

Downed Tree Closes Right Lane on Eastbound NY 25 in Nassau County

Downed Tree Closes Right Lane on Eastbound NY 25 in Nassau County. in glen cove. June 6, 2026.

Downed Tree Closes Right Lane on Southbound Bethpage State Parkway

Downed Tree Closes Right Lane on Southbound Bethpage State Parkway. in oyster bay. Nassau County. June 6, 2026.

Downed Tree Closes Left Lane on Westbound Southern State Parkway in Nassau County

Car Lodges Into Soundview McDonald's at Bruckner Plaza, Occupants Flee

Car Lodges Into Soundview McDonald's at Bruckner Plaza, Occupants Flee. June 6, 2026.

Downed Tree Reported on I-495 Eastbound Ramp at Exit 35 in North Hempstead

A downed tree was reported on the I-495 eastbound ramp at Exit 35 (Shelter Rock Road) in North Hempstead, Nassau County. All lanes were open at the time of the report.

Woman Lacerated by Boat Propeller in Peconic Bay Near Hampton Bays

Woman Lacerated by Boat Propeller in Peconic Bay Near Hampton Bays. June 6, 2026.

E-Bike Rider Seriously Injured at County Line Road and West Oak Street in North Amityville

A 41-year-old e-bike rider was seriously injured when his e-bike struck a Honda Civic at County Line Road and West Oak Street in North Amityville.

64-Year-Old Harley Rider Seriously Hurt in Seaford Crash With RAV4

64-Year-Old Harley Rider Seriously Hurt in Seaford Crash With RAV4. June 6, 2026.