Crime & Safety

LI Man Dies After Slamming Into Retaining Wall In Parking Lot: PD | PM

Also: LI man sexually abused his 3 kids: DA / LIRR's best performance: Hochul / 3 LI Macy's stores closing / Raging fire / School lockdown

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LI Man Dies After Slamming Into Retaining Wall In Parking Lot: PD

He hit the retaining wall at a high rate of speed, police say.

Find out what's happening in Riverheadfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Unconscionable': LI Man Who Sexually Abused 3 Of His Children Faces Decades In Prison: DA

The children did not report the abuse for fear of being taken away from their family and separated from their siblings, the DA said.

Find out what's happening in Riverheadfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Best On-Time Performance In 2024 For LIRR: Hochul

It was the railroad's best year, aside from the COVID pandemic, in its nearly 200-year history.

3 Macy's Stores To Close On Long Island

With 66 Macy's locations set to shutter, see what stores on Long Island will close their doors this year.

1 Dead, 2 Hospitalized After Raging Fire On Long Island: Police

A house fire killed 1 woman and seriously injured 2 men on Long Island on Thursday night, police say.

'Lockdown' Enacted At William Floyd High School: School District

A lockdown was enacted at William Floyd School High School Friday afternoon, according to district officials.

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