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75-Year-Old Bicyclist Airlifted After Being Struck by Car in Greenlawn

75-Year-Old Bicyclist Airlifted After Being Struck by Car in Greenlawn. May 27, 2026.

3 Injured in Two-Car Crash on Meadowbrook State Parkway Near Charles Lindbergh Blvd

A two-vehicle crash left three people injured on the Meadowbrook State Parkway northbound near the Charles Lindbergh Boulevard exit on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

One Injured in Two-Car Crash on Southern State Parkway Near Broadway Exit

One Injured in Two-Car Crash on Southern State Parkway Near Broadway Exit. 1 injured, 2 vehicles. May 26, 2026.

Pedestrian Struck in Critical Massapequa Crash; Homicide Squad Investigating

Pedestrian Struck in Critical Massapequa Crash; Homicide Squad Investigating.

70-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed Crossing Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow

Nassau County police say a 70-year-old man was fatally struck by a Toyota Camry while crossing Hempstead Turnpike near Franklin Avenue in East Meadow on Tuesday night.

Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Mercedes-Benz on Middle Country Road in Suffolk County

Car Splits in Half, Driver Ejected on Northern State Parkway Near Exit 46

Car Splits in Half, Driver Ejected on Northern State Parkway Near Exit 46. May 26, 2026.

Motorcyclist, 28, Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash on Charles Lindbergh Boulevard in East Garden City

Selden Father Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Sexually Abusing His Own Daughter Starting When She Was 5 Years Old

A 47-year-old Selden man was sentenced to 25 years in prison followed by 20 years of post-release supervision after being convicted of sexually abusing his daughter beginning in 2015, when she was just five years old. The abuse began with inappropriate touching and escalated to intercourse. The victim disclosed the abuse to school officials years later, leading to the defendant's arrest in April 2024.

Serious Crash on Pulaski Road Shuts Down Greenlawn Stretch for Hours

Serious Crash on Pulaski Road Shuts Down Greenlawn Stretch for Hours. May 26, 2026.

East Hampton Man Busted for DWI, Cocaine Found in Wallet at Police HQ

East Hampton Man Busted for DWI, Cocaine Found in Wallet at Police HQ. May 26, 2026.

Smithtown Man, 29, Killed in Memorial Day Crash on Northern State Parkway

A 29-year-old Smithtown man was killed in a Memorial Day crash on the Northern State Parkway near Exit 46 — his car split in half and he was ejected. NYSP cited unsafe speed and erratic operation.

Missing Juvenile Found Safe in Lakeview, Nassau County — NCPD Update

Missing Juvenile Found Safe in Lakeview, Nassau County — NCPD Update.

Crash Shuts Down Sheridan Boulevard in Inwood in Both Directions

Crash Shuts Down Sheridan Boulevard in Inwood in Both Directions.

Female Juvenile Arrested for Multiple Assaults in Merrick, Nassau County

Female Juvenile Arrested for Multiple Assaults in Merrick, Nassau County.

Two Arrested in Rockville Centre Drug Bust on Friday Afternoon

Two Arrested in Rockville Centre Drug Bust on Friday Afternoon.

Two Queens Residents Arrested for Great Neck Burglary Two Months After Break-In

Two Queens Residents Arrested for Great Neck Burglary Two Months After Break-In.

One Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Southern State Parkway on Memorial Day

One Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Southern State Parkway on Memorial Day. 1 injured. on southern stpkwy. May 25, 2026.

3-Vehicle Crash Injures 3 on Southern State Parkway on Memorial Day

3-Vehicle Crash Injures 3 on Southern State Parkway on Memorial Day. 3 injured, 3 vehicles. on southern stpkwy. May 25, 2026.

Motorcyclist, 28, Killed on Charles Lindbergh Boulevard in East Garden City — Single-Vehicle 2011 Suzuki Crash

Motorcyclist, 28, on a 2011 Suzuki killed in a single-vehicle crash on Charles Lindbergh Blvd at Meadow St in East Garden City Monday at 5:58 PM. NCPD investigating.

Person Struck by Train at Astoria Blvd, Queens — N/W Line Suspended, LIRR Transfers Impacted

Person struck by a train at Astoria Blvd / 31st St in Queens Tuesday AM. Expect 30-90 min N/W delays + cascading LIRR transfer impact at Penn Station.

Two People Killed in Crash on Southern State Parkway

Two People Killed in Crash on Southern State Parkway. January 13, 2025.

Motorcycle Passenger Killed, Two Hospitalized in North Hills LIE Crash

Motorcycle Passenger Killed, Two Hospitalized in North Hills LIE Crash. July 13, 2025.

1 Dead, 1 Charged After Fatal Crash on Portsmouth Boulevard

1 Dead, 1 Charged After Fatal Crash on Portsmouth Boulevard. August 27, 2025.

Flatbed Truck Driver, 21, Killed in Christmas Morning Crash on Northern State Parkway in Dix Hills

Two Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash on Long Island, NYSP Investigating (Mar 26)

Two Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash on Long Island, NYSP Investigating. March 26, 2026.

Person Fatally Struck by LIRR Train Near Westbury, Delays Hit Two Branches

Person Fatally Struck by LIRR Train Near Westbury, Delays Hit Two Branches. in port jefferson. April 11, 2026.

DWI Driver Ejects Passenger on Meadowbrook Parkway, Faces Assault Charges

DWI Driver Ejects Passenger on Meadowbrook Parkway, Faces Assault Charges. May 24, 2026.

Shelter-in-Place Issued in Bellmore After 1,150-Gallon Propane Cylinder Begins Leaking at Filling Station on Bellmore Avenue

A shelter-in-place order was issued for blocks surrounding a propane filling station at 2036 Bellmore Avenue in Bellmore on Memorial Day evening after a valve leak on a 1,150-gallon cylinder. Hazmat crews responded. No injuries reported.

Two Young People Killed After Off-Duty NYPD Officer's SUV Strikes Disabled BMW on LIE in Old Westbury

Two Young People Killed After Off-Duty NYPD Officer's SUV Strikes Disabled BMW on the LIE in Old Westbury. May 27, 2016.

Six Killed in Wrong-Way LIE Crash Near Manorville Exit 68

Six Killed in Wrong-Way LIE Crash Near Manorville Exit 68. August 21, 2016.

2 Dead After Box Truck Slams Bridge Abutment on LIE in North Hills

2 Dead After Box Truck Slams Bridge Abutment on LIE in North Hills. April 5, 2021.

Lake Ronkonkoma Man Ejected and Killed After FedEx Truck Strikes Stopped Honda on LIE

A Lake Ronkonkoma man was ejected and killed after a FedEx truck struck a stopped Honda on the Long Island Expressway near Exit 60 in Ronkonkoma. May 5, 2021.

Teen Killed, Two Critically Hurt in LIE Crash Near Melville Exit 49S

Teen Killed, Two Critically Hurt in LIE Crash Near Melville Exit 49S. Suffolk County. September 7, 2021.

Lindenhurst Teen, 18, Killed in Southern State Parkway Crash in Oyster Bay

An 18-year-old from Lindenhurst was killed in a Southern State Parkway crash in Oyster Bay. November 6, 2022.

Bay Shore Man, 25, Killed in Early-Morning Motorcycle Crash on Southern State Parkway Near Exit 24

Bay Shore Man, 25, Killed in Early-Morning Motorcycle Crash on Southern State Parkway. March 15, 2024.

Fatal Crash on Southern State Parkway Near Exit 43 Kills One in Islip

Fatal Crash on Southern State Parkway Near Exit 43 Kills One in Islip. May 22, 2024.

Driver Killed in Overnight Crash on Southern State Parkway Near Exit 38

Driver Killed in Overnight Crash on Southern State Parkway Near Exit 38. October 20, 2024.

Driver Killed, Four Hurt in Pre-Dawn LIE Crash in Melville

Driver Killed, Four Hurt in Pre-Dawn LIE Crash in Melville. November 11, 2024.

Brooklyn Man Killed in Multi-Vehicle LIE Crash in Jericho

Brooklyn Man Killed in Multi-Vehicle LIE Crash in Jericho. December 5, 2024.

Fatal Crash Shuts All Westbound LIE Lanes During Wednesday Morning Commute

Fatal Crash Shuts All Westbound LIE Lanes During Wednesday Morning Commute. December 18, 2024.

Worker Fatally Struck by Flatbed Truck on Westbound LIE in Fresh Meadows

Worker Fatally Struck by Flatbed Truck on Westbound LIE in Fresh Meadows. December 18, 2024.

Man, 65, Killed on LIE After Truck Strikes Him Outside Disabled Flatbed

Man, 65, Killed on LIE After Truck Strikes Him Outside Disabled Flatbed. December 18, 2024.

Drug-Impaired Teen Driver Kills Two in Fatal Southern State Parkway Crash Near Exit 30S

Newsday Launches First-Ever Long Island Fatal Crash Database Tracking Hundreds of Deaths

Tow Truck Operator Killed on Westbound Sunrise Highway in Bay Shore

Tow Truck Operator Killed on Westbound Sunrise Highway in Bay Shore. April 15, 2025.

Central Islip Motorcyclist, 40, Killed at Southern State Exit 43N

Central Islip Motorcyclist, 40, Killed at Southern State Exit 43N. on southern state parkway. May 1, 2025.

2 Dead After Car Leaves LIE, Erupts in Flames Near Manorville Exit 70

2 Dead After Car Leaves LIE, Erupts in Flames Near Manorville Exit 70. May 18, 2025.

DWI Wrong-Way Driver, Fatal Single-Car Crash Kill 2, Injure Several on LIE

DWI Wrong-Way Driver, Fatal Single-Car Crash Kill 2, Injure Several on LIE. May 18, 2025.

65-Year-Old Amityville Resident Fatally Struck by LIRR Train During Morning Rush

65-Year-Old Amityville Resident Fatally Struck by LIRR Train During Morning Rush. May 22, 2025.