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LI man charged with hate crime for crashing vehicle into car of Muslim men in islamophobic road rage incident
HUNTINGTON, N.Y. (1010 WINS/WCBS 880) — A Long Island man was arraigned on Wednesday for hate crime charges after he allegedly told a group of visibly Muslim men that he wanted to kill all Muslims and then drove into their car last month. Brendan Marchetti, 35, was arrested for...
He was known as one of People’s most eligible bachelors. Now he’s a convicted rapist
A former Boston lawyer and prosecutor who was once named one of People magazine’s most eligible bachelors has been sentenced to between five and 10 years in state prison for rape. Gary Zerola, 52, was found guilty last month after a jury deliberated for five hours and has been incarcerated since then. He was acquitted of a greater charge of aggravated rape and burglary.Prosecutors said that Zerola, in January 2021, paid more than $2,000 for a night of drinking with a woman he was dating and her 21-year-old friend who'd just graduated from college. The friend became intoxicated and had...
Wilson Felipe Andrade-Molina gets 50 years to life for murder, attempted murder
A Brentwood man was sentenced to 50 years to life in prison for killing his cousin and attempting to kill the man’s girlfriend, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney said Wednesday. Wilson Felipe Andrade-Molina, 38, of Brentwood, was sentenced to 50 years to life in prison followed by five...
Governor Hochul Announces Double-Digit Declines in Shooting Incidents, Overall Reported Crime on Long Island
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced continued progress in bringing down gun violence and overall crime on Long Island. Shooting incidents with injury decreased 44 percent as reported by the Nassau, Suffolk and Hempstead Police Departments, which all participate in the State's Gun Involved Violence Elimination program. Across Long Island, statistics show a 15 percent overall decrease in index crimes, as well as a 16 percent reduction in property crimes, during the first quarter of 2024. Governor Hochul also announced the investment of more than $50 million for public safety in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, the largest such State investment in history, which was included in this year's State Budget.
Suffolk D.A.: Medford man indicted for fleeing scene of fatal crash
Dolores Mancialandaverde Allegedly Attempted to Evade Responsibility by Fleeing on Foot After Crashing into a Tractor Trailer. On July 16 Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced the indictment of Dolores Mancialandaverde, 28, of Medford for leaving the scene of an incident without reporting, and other related charges for allegedly operating a motor vehicle while his privilege to drive in New York State was suspended, and then leaving the scene of a crash that resulted in the death of his passenger, Hedilberto Nava-Perez, 44, of Medford, and serious physical injuries to another passenger.
SCPD: Dastardly Duo Pilfer Cartload of Merchandise from Medford Home Improvement Store
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Sixth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the men who stole merchandise from a Medford store in June. Two men stole merchandise from Lowes, located at 2796 Route 112, on June 27 at 7:16...
Man Damages Stony Brook Home While Lighting Fireworks; Police Seeking Suspect
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Sixth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the person who set off fireworks causing damage to a Stony Brook home this month. A person set off fireworks in the direction of a Manchester Lane...
Bellport Man Indicted for Felony Animal Cruelty for Allegedly Cutting Dog’s Ears Off Which Led to Its Death
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney today announced that David Iglesias, 34, of Bellport, was indicted for Aggravated Cruelty to Animals and other related charges, for allegedly cutting off the ears of “Niva,” his thirteen-year-old female dog, causing severe pain and physical injuries that lead to its death.
Heat advisory remains in effect today until 9 p.m.
A heat advisory continues today across much of Suffolk County, including Riverhead and the North Fork. The combination of high temperatures and high humidity will produce heat indices up to 100º across the region and in the upper-90s locally, according to the National Weather Service in New York. The...
NY weather update: Heat advisory issued for New York until Wednesday evening
On Wednesday at 3:47 a.m. an updated heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until 8 p.m. for Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Westchester, Suffolk and Nassau counties. The weather service describes, "Heat index values up to 98 degrees." "Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses,"...
Centereach High School and Newfield High School Artists Honored With SCALA Scholarships
Centereach High School Artist Alexandra Cesa and Newfield High School Artist Catarina Pacheco have been awarded $100 scholarships from the Suffolk County Art Alliance Association (SCALA). This prestigious honor recognizes the outstanding artistic talents of these students. “Alexandra and Catarina have demonstrated remarkable growth and vision in their artistic journeys,”...
Four new Eagle Scouts from Troop 7 in St. James honored
Suffolk County Legislator Rob Trotta recognized four new Eagle Scouts from Boy Scout Troop 7 at their Eagle Scout Court of Honor at Sts. Philip and James Church in St. James last month. Held on June 9, fellow scouts, troop leaders, family, friends and several dignitaries attended the ceremony to congratulate and support the new Eagle Scouts.
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