Woman Charged For Fatal Hit-Run Long Island Crash
A Long Island woman has been arrested for a fatal hit-and-run crash that left a woman dead earlier this year.
Brenda Alvarenga, age 27, of West Babylon, was arrested on Friday, April 15, and charged with leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death.
See Earlier Story: ID Released For Woman Killed In Hit-Run Stony Brook Crash
The crash killed Gina Paduano, age 33, of Centereach, around 5:15 a.m., Monday, March 7, on Route 347 in Stony Brook, said the Suffolk County Police.
Paduano was in the westbound lanes of traffic when she was struck, police said.
Alvarenga will be ar…
Two Brothers Accused Of Robbing Long Island Gas Station
Two brothers have been apprehended after police say they robbed a Long Island gas station overnight.
The incident happened in Lake Grove at QuickChek at 2686 Middle Country Road, at around 11:35 p.m. Thursday, April 14, according to Suffolk County Police.
Matthew Tait, age 26, and William Tait, age 27, both of Centereach, entered QuickChek, and Matthew displayed what appeared to be a handgun while William went behind the counter and forced the clerk to open the register, according to police.
The two men stole cash, cigarettes and assorted merchandise, and then fled on foot, poli…
Port Jeff Station Man Nabbed With Drugs, Weapons After Officers Witness Transaction, Police Say
A Long Island man is facing drug and weapon charges after officers witnessed him engage in a hand-to-hand drug transaction, police said.
Suffolk County Police Sixth Precinct Anti-Crime officers were conducting surveillance of a known narcotics dealer, Donald Goodwin, age 31, when they witnessed him conduct a drug transaction in Centereach and then leave the location in a 2014 Infiniti.
The officers followed and pulled over the vehicle on Route 347, near Mark Tree Road, in Centereach at 3:07 p.m. on Saturday, March 5, said police.
Upon searching Goodwin, a resident of Port Jefferson S…
Nor'easter: Here's A Brand-New Rundown Of Snowfall Totals From Throughout Region
Snowfall totals from the powerful Nor'easter that slammed the region ranged from more than two feet to several inches.
Here are totals from the National Weather Service and other reports from at or around sunset on Saturday, Jan. 29. If you don't see your hometown, leave the total by posting a comment below.
New York
New York City
Central Park, 8.3 inches
Nassau County
Elmont, 17.3 inches
Jericho, 12 inches
Levittown, 19.2 inches
Massapequa, 16 inches
Plainedge, 16 inches
Seaford, 12 inches
Syosset, 14 inches
Wantagh, 14 inches
Suffolk County
Amit…
Nor'easter: How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region
This story has been updated.
Snowfall totals from the powerful Nor'easter that is winding down from west to east Saturday afternoon, Jan. 29, are quickly coming in.
Here are some totals from the National Weather Service and other reports as of at or around sunset on Saturday. If you don't see your hometown, leave the total by posting a comment below.
New York
New York City
Central Park, 8.3 inches
Nassau County
Elmont, 17.3 inches
Jericho, 12 inches
Levittown, 19.2 inches
Massapequa, 16 inches
Plainedge, 16 inches
Seaford, 12 inches
Syosset, 14 inches
W…
Police Seek Public's Help Finding Missing Suffolk County Man
Police have asked the public for help locating a Long Island man who was leaving his home more than a week ago.
Justin Lee, age 34, was last seen leaving his home on North Washington Avenue in Centereach at about 2:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 18, according to the Suffolk County Police Department.
An acquaintance reported him missing on Friday, Jan. 21, SCPD said.
Lee is described as being 5-foot-5 and 200 pounds, with black hair, brown eyes, a scar on his nose and a gold front tooth, police reported.
Police said he was last seen wearing "jeans, a black sweater with multi-colored triangles ov…
