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Queens, NY
Farmingdale, NY
News
Southern State Triple Fatal: Driver High On Marijuana Sentenced For Causing Farmingdale Crash
A 29-year-old man who was high on marijuana and driving nearly 100 miles per hour when he caused a triple-fatal crash on the Southern State Parkway will spend years behind bars. Matthew Whyte, of Queens, was sentenced to between 4 ½ and 13 ½ years in prison in Nassau County Court on Thursday, April 24. It followed his guilty plea to aggravated vehicular homicide for the Nov. 5, 2022, collision that killed Ciara Hare, 18, Florence Oprisan, 18, Jean Marc Miller, 22. Whyte had been weaving in and out of traffic in a 2018 Subaru WRX while impaired by marijuana, racing another unidentified driv…
Newington, CT
Obituaries
Family Killed In Newington Crash Will Be Laid To Rest Together
A mother, her teenage daughter, and her sister who were killed in a crash on Saturday, April 19 in Connecticut will be laid to rest together this weekend. Services for Florinda Antonia Tineo, 50, her daughter Gabriela Johailiz Difo, 17, and her sister Jeannette Tineo, 48, will be held Friday, April 25 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Duksa Family Funeral Homes at Newington Memorial. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow on Saturday, April 26 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church, 626 Willard Ave., with burial at West Meadow Cemetery. Maritza Smith, 56, of New Britain also died in the cra…
Valley Stream, NY
News
Man In US Illegally Caught Stealing From Green Acres Mall, Gave Police Fake ID: Cops
A man in the United States illegally was taken into federal custody after shoplifting from a Long Island mall, police said. Rammeike Campbell, 27, of Queens, was arrested Monday, April 21, after he was caught stealing merchandise from both Macy’s and Forever 21 at the Green Acres Mall in Valley Stream, according to Nassau County Police. Campbell concealed items in a shopping bag and walked out of Macy’s without paying, police said. After being stopped by loss prevention officers, he was arrested by responding Nassau officers without incident. An investigation revealed that Campbell had als…
Dix Hills-Melville, NY
News
Queens Man Caught Racing At 125 MPH On Long Island Expressway In Melville: Police
An Audi driver was caught racing at 125 mph on the Long Island Expressway in Melville late Friday, April 18, Suffolk County Police announced on Saturday, April 19. Khadim Ndoye, 27, of Queens, was cited after officers with the Street Takeover Task Force spotted his 2018 Audi S5 racing a 2018 BMW westbound near Exit 49 around 11:50 p.m., according to police. Ndoye was pulled over, cited for an unlawful speed contest and multiple traffic violations, and had his vehicle impounded, the department stated. He is scheduled for arraignment at First District Court in Central Islip on Thursday, May …
East Hampton, NY
News
Botched Butt Implant Surgery Leaves Queens Mom Dead, Phony Doc Arrested: Reports
A 31-year-old mother from Queens, NY has died after allegedly undergoing butt implant removal surgery performed by a man who police say was posing as a doctor. Maria Paz Peñaloza Cabrera, whose family is from Colombia, was taken off life support on Friday, April 11, according to a GoFundMe page organized by her sister, Linney Peñaloza Cabrera. The New York Daily News reported that Maria had been left brain-dead following the March 28 procedure at a home in Astoria, where she was injected with lidocaine. According to the outlet, she suffered cardiac arrest during the procedure and never rega…
Spring Valley, NY
Police & Fire
Spring Valley Man, 22, Fatally Stabbed Near NYC Subway Station: Suspect Gets Murder Charge
A 22-year-old man from Rockland County was fatally stabbed in Queens, and the suspect involved is now facing murder charges, police said. Anderson Archila-Martinez, of Roosevelt Avenue in Spring Valley, was stabbed in the abdomen just before 1 a.m. on Monday, April 14, at the intersection of Junction Boulevard and Roosevelt Avenue in the Jackson Heights section of Queens, according to the New York City Police Department. Officers from the 115th Precinct responded to a 911 call and found the victim with a serious stab wound. Archila-Martinez was then rushed to NYC Health + H…
Lower Paxton, PA
Police & Fire
Colombian Crime Ring's 'Burglary Kit' Uncovered After Chase In Lower Paxton: Police
A suspected Colombian organized crime ring operating out of a black Jeep Grand Cherokee was busted after a wild traffic stop and foot chase in Pennsylvania, authorities announced on Monday, April 14. The Jeep, bearing a fake Montana license plate, was pulled over around 8:30 p.m. on North Mountain Road, Lower Paxton Township Bureau of Police said. Inside were four men and one woman, all believed to be Colombian nationals. Three of the five occupants were identified as Christian Camilo Tenorio-Valderrama, 42, of Queens, NY, Sebastian Castellanos Valderrama, 33, and Dianna Triana Arrieta, 32,…
Centereach-Selden, NY
News
Switched At Birth: Selden Man Sues Hospital Over Life-Altering Mistake Uncovered By DNA Test
A New York man is suing a Queens hospital after a shocking DNA test revealed he was switched with another baby at birth and spent over six decades unknowingly living with the wrong family. Kevin McMahon, of Selden, alleges that Jamaica Hospital’s negligence led to him being sent home with the wrong parents—a mix-up that went undiscovered for 60 years, according to a lawsuit filed in Queens Supreme Court. The revelation came in late 2020, when McMahon’s sister, Carol Vignola, submitted her DNA to Ancestry.com. The results raised red flags when they showed no genetic connection to Kevin. Ins…
Plainview-Old Bethpage, NY
Politics
'Pathological Liar' George Santos Deserves 'Significant Prison Sentence,' Feds Say
Disgraced former New York congressman George Santos will sit in federal prison for more than a half decade if prosecutors get their way. In a sentencing memo filed in Central Islip on Friday, April 4, the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District urged Judge Joanna Seybert to impose an 87-month prison term–over seven years–describing Santos as a “pathological liar and fraudster” who “made a mockery of our election system.” Santos, 36, represented Long Island’s 3rd Congressional District, covering parts of Nassau County and Queens, until he was expelled from Congress in December 2023, as…
New Rochelle, NY
Police & Fire
Hotel Fire Leads To Discovery Of Crack Cocaine Lab In New Rochelle: Suspect Burned, Police Say
A suspicious hotel room fire at a Residence Inn in Westchester uncovered a clandestine drug lab and led to the arrest of a 47-year-old man, police said. The blaze happened on Sunday, April 6, at the Residence Inn by Marriott in New Rochelle at 35 LeCount Pl., where the New Rochelle Fire Department responded to a fire on the seventh floor at around 9:20 p.m., according to New Rochelle Police Captain J. Collins Coyne. Although the hotel’s fire suppression system successfully contained the blaze, it caused significant flooding throughout the floor, Coyne said. Coyne als…
Yorktown, NY
Police & Fire
Trump Park Residences Arrest In Yorktown: Woman Caught Trespassing, Police Say
A Queens woman is facing a trespassing charge after allegedly returning to a Westchester property bearing the name of President Donald Trump multiple times despite being told she was not allowed there, police said. Josephine Assunta Spano, age 48, of Queens, was arrested on Monday morning, April 1, at the Trump Park Residences in Yorktown, the Yorktown Police Department announced on Wednesday, April 2. Police said officers were called around 10:30 a.m. after the property manager reported a trespassing complaint. After interviewing the manager and conducting an investigation, aut…
Mineola, NY
News
First Pediatric Heart Transplant On LI Performed At Cohen Children's: 'New Lease On Life'
In a milestone moment for medicine, a child is recovering with a brand-new heart following the first-ever pediatric heart transplant performed on Long Island. The groundbreaking procedure took place on Friday, March 28, at Cohen Children’s Medical Center, just weeks after the hospital was approved by the state to launch its pediatric heart transplant program. The recipient was a boy from Queens who arrived at the hospital in acute heart failure, according to Northwell Health. Stabilized by an emergency heart-lung bypass machine, the young patient underwent a thorough evaluation before Cohen…
Yorktown, NY
Police & Fire
$1.4K CVS Theft: Duo Stole From Yorktown Store, Caught Days Later, Police Say
Two suspects, including one with an active arrest warrant out of New Jersey, have both been arrested in connection with the theft of over $1,400 worth of merchandise from a CVS in Northern Westchester, police said. Brandon Andres Montes Riano, age 23, of Brooklyn, and Yaneth Marcela Ortiz Trujillo, age 35, of Queens, were both charged in connection with the theft, which happened at the CVS at 2000 Commerce St. in Yorktown, the Yorktown Police Department announced on Tuesday, April 1. The charges stem from an investigation into a larceny at the CVS store on Thursday, March 20, wh…
Oceanside, NY
News
Infant-Toting Duo Steals $1.5K In Merchandise From Oceanside Victoria's Secret, Police Say
Two women are accused of stealing over $1,000 in merchandise from a Long Island Victoria’s Secret store, all while one carried an infant. Katherine Cabrera-Tapia, 27, and Domenica Rivera-Mendieta, 25, both of Queens, were arrested by Nassau County Police on suspicion of grand larceny Thursday, March 27. The pair entered the Oceanside Victoria’s Secret store, located on Long Beach Road, on Saturday, Jan. 4, and proceeded to conceal merchandise valued at over $1,500 inside a shopping bag, police said. They allegedly then left without paying. Cabrera-Tapia had an infant child against her bod…
Harrison, NY
Police & Fire
4 Men Linked To Multi-State Burglary Ring After Harrison Break-In: Police
Four men believed to be part of a nationwide burglary ring were arrested this week following a months-long investigation that began with a home break-in in Westchester County, police said. The suspects—Jose Hevia-Irribarra, 28; Sebastian Figueroa-Urzua, 30; Yordy Hernandez-Ramos, 21; and Alexander Silva-Yanez, 28—were taken into custody on Monday, March 24, in a joint operation by the Harrison Police Department and the FBI, authorities announced on Tuesday, March 25. All four, who are Chilean nationals, were arrested under full extradition warrants connected to a recent home burglary …
Mineola, NY
Police & Fire
Pro-Palestinian Protestor Throws Red Liquid On Teddy Roosevelt Statue In Mineola: Cops
A Queens woman was arrested after allegedly throwing red liquid on a Theodore Roosevelt statue during a Pro-Palestinian protest on Long Island, police said. The incident happened around 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 22, outside the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building at 1550 Franklin Avenue in Mineola, according to Detectives from the Nassau County PD's Third Squad. Allyson Fairbanks, 60, of Hoover Avenue in Queens, threw the liquid on the statue of the former U.S. President and Nassau County resident, causing approximately $2,000 in damage, then fled the scene, police said…
Mahwah-Ramsey, NJ
Police & Fire
FBI Seizes International Murder Suspect After Bergen County Burglary, Foot Pursuit: Cops
A sharp-eyed Mahwah resident helped police bust two alleged members of the notorious South American Theft Group (SATG) during an attempted burglary that led to a foot chase through multiple backyards, authorities said. Oscar Alvarez-Alzate, 28, and Cristian Bernal-Walles, 21, both from Queens, were arrested on the morning of Friday, March 21, after a neighbor spotted them wearing masks and backpacks and sneaking onto private property, Mahwah Police said in a release. The witness called police around 10:00 a.m. and officers rushed to the area, officials said. An officer arrived first and spo…
Amityville, NY
News
Delta Plane's Wing Hits Runway During Landing At LaGuardia Airport
A possible calamity was avoided after a Delta plane's wing hit the runway as it was coming in for a landing. The incident happened just after 10 p.m. Sunday, March 16 at LaGuardia Airport in Queens. The plane's left wing struck the runway during the landing before the pilots executed a go-around, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). In a go-around, a pilot, during the final approach to land, decides against continuing the landing and instead initiates a climb, aborting the landing attempt. No injuries were reported. There were 80 people on board the CRJ…
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
Where Is Tariq Spires? Brentwood Boy, 15, Has Been Missing For 5 Days
Authorities are asking for help in locating a Long Island teenager who has been missing nearly a week. Tariq Spires, 15, of Brentwood, was last seen on Thursday, March 13, according to the New York State Missing Persons Clearinghouse. He may travel to Queens, officials said, adding that the photo shared with the public is the best available. No other information was given. Anyone with information is asked to contact 1-800-346-3543. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Floral Park-Bellerose, NY
News
13-Year-Old Subway Surfer Critically Injured After Falling Under Train
A teenager was gravely injured after falling under an MTA train while “subway surfing,” authorities said. The incident happened in Queens, at the 111st Street station in Corona, at around 8:15 a.m. Friday, March 14, fire officials confirmed to Daily Voice. A 13-year-old boy was riding on the outside of a moving 7 train when he fell under the train on the elevated tracks, witnesses told investigators. The extent of the boy’s injuries were not immediately given. The teen was rushed to an Elmhurst hospital in critical condition. MTA So-called subway surfing has become such a problem …
Baldwin, NY
News
Baldwin Man Ran $40K Home Depot Theft Ring, DA Says
A Baldwin man is accused of orchestrating a retail theft operation that targeted Home Depot stores across Long Island and New York City. Manooj Heeralall, 55, was indicted on grand larceny and related charges in Nassau County Court on Thursday, March 13, after investigators recovered nearly $40,000 in stolen merchandise from his home and garage, according to the DA’s office. An investigation found that Heeralall recruited several individuals to steal items like circuit breakers, light switches, and power tools between October 2021 and December 2023, prosecutors alleged. The stolen goods ca…
Saint James-Nesconset, NY
Business
Two Employees Busted In Prostitution Raid At Nesconset Massage Parlor, Police Say
Two employees were caught engaging in prostitution at a Long Island massage parlor, police said. Suffolk County Police, together with the Town of Smithtown Fire Marshall and Building Department, conducted an investigation at Tao’s Foot Spa on Smithtown Boulevard Wednesday, March 12, after receiving numerous community complaints. Following the raid, two female employees were arrested: Qiaolan Liu, 45, of South Setauket–charged with unauthorized practice of a profession (felony) and prostitution (misdemeanor). Liying Han, 36, of Queens–charged with unauthorized practice of a profession Addi…
Riverhead, NY
News
First Measles Case Outside Of NYC In 2025 Confirmed In Suffolk County, Officials Urge Vaccines
A child under 5 years old on Long Island has been diagnosed with measles, marking the first case outside of New York City in 2025, health officials announced Tuesday, March 11. The case in Suffolk County, confirmed at the New York State Department of Health’s Wadsworth Laboratory, comes as measles cases rise globally and across the United States, including in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. The New York State Department of Health, Suffolk County health officials, and Northwell Health are investigating the case and tracking potential exposures. The child is currently being treated at…
Elmont, NY
News
Scammers Stole Taylor Swift Eras Tour Tickets In $600K+
Ny-b
ased Scheme, Prosecutors Say
Taylor Swift fans are hoping "Karma" comes to whoever scammed them out of expensive tickets to The Eras Tour. Two people were accused of stealing nearly 1,000 tickets to high-demand events, including the popstar's record-breaking concert tour. Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced arrests in the case in a news release on Monday, Mar. 3. Tyrone Rose, 20, of Kingston, Jamaica, and Shamara Simmons, 31, of Queens, NY, were facing charges including grand larceny, conspiracy, and computer tampering. "These defendants tried to use the popularity of Taylor Swift…
Hempstead, NY
News
Hidden Camera Catches Caretaker Punching, Grabbing Elderly Woodmere Woman, Police Say
An elderly Long Island woman was physically abused by a woman tasked with caring for her, police said. The 83-year-old Woodmere resident’s legal guardian grew concerned after discovering severe bruising on the woman’s body in late February, Nassau County Police said. When the guardian questioned the victim’s caretaker, 36-year-old Merlyn Fredericks, she said the victim had fallen on multiple occasions, police said. The concerned legal guardian then placed a hidden camera inside the home, which captured Fredericks punching, grabbing, and yanking the elderly victim, according to police. Th…
Greenburgh, NY
Police & Fire
Man Tosses Pills, Bag Of Drugs From Car While Fleeing Officers In Ardsley: Police
A 41-year-old man is facing multiple felony drug charges after leading troopers on a brief chase on the Thruway in Westchester County, during which he allegedly threw drugs from his car, authorities said. The incident began on Tuesday, March 4, at around 9:52 p.m., when troopers pulled over a gray Toyota Corolla on the Thruway in Ardsley for a cell phone violation, New York State Police announced on Thursday, March 6. According to police, the driver, Queens resident Rafael Balbi, suddenly sped away, prompting a short pursuit that lasted less than a mile. During the chase, Balbi …
Northport-East Northport, NY
Readers Choice
Best Chiropractor On Long Island In 2024: Richard Grosso, DC
We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Richard Grosso, DC has been named Best Chiropractor on Long Island in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! With over 25 years of experience serving the Mineola and Queens communities, Dr. Grosso specializes in treating acute musculoskeletal conditions such as back pain, neck pain, sciatica, shoulder pain, headaches, and herniated or bulging discs, according to his website. Known for his patient-focused approach, Dr. Grosso takes the time to listen and develop personalized treatment plans, and he combines chiropractic care with expertise in fitnes…
Mineola, NY
News
$20M Gift Card Scam Funneled Stolen Cash Through Nassau Co. Home Improvement Stores, DA Says
Seven people were charged in a $20 million money laundering scheme that used fraudulently obtained Home Depot and Lowe’s gift cards to buy and resell merchandise across New York, including on Long Island. The indictment followed a 15-month investigation that uncovered a complex computer-based scam that targeted thousands of victims across 45 states, Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly announced Thursday, March 6. Scammers used fake pop-ups and scam text messages to convince victims that their computers or personal information had been compromised, prosecutors said. Victims were th…
White Plains, NY
News
Toddler's Disappearance Leads To Arrest Of Mother, Boyfriend In Westchester: DA
A 3-year-old child missing for nearly a month has been found safe following a multi-jurisdictional investigation in four counties and two states that led to two arrests, officials announced. The child and his mother vanished in early February from a temporary housing facility in Westchester County, the Westchester County DA's Office said on Tuesday, March 4. Investigators from the DA’s Office immediately launched an extensive search effort, working around the clock to track the child’s whereabouts. Authorities eventually traced the child to his maternal grandmother’s home…
New Windsor, NY
Police & Fire
International Theft Group Member Charged In New Windsor Burglary, Caught With $35K: Police
A Colombian citizen accused of being part of an international theft ring has been apprehended following a three-month investigation into a residential burglary in Orange County, police announced. On Thursday, Feb. 20, Flushing resident Andres Felipe Solarzano Charry, 21, was arrested after police executed a search warrant in Queens in connection to a residential burglary in the town of New Windsor in November 2024, the Town of New Windsor Police Department announced on Wednesday, Feb. 26. Authorities say he specifically targeted homeowners of Asian descent as part of a larger organize…
Paramus, NJ
Police & Fire
Counterfeit Cash Chase Shuts Down Route 4 In Paramus, Two Arrested: Police
A police chase that spilled onto Route 4 in Paramus brought traffic to a halt Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 25 as officers pursued a suspect tied to a counterfeit cash scheme, authorities said. The incident unfolded around 4:30 p.m. when Paramus and River Edge police began pursuing men later identified as Corey Jones, 29, of Roosevelt, NY, and Isaiah Corbin, 46, of Queens, NY, in connection with fake U.S. currency being used at the Bergen Town Center, Paramus Police Chief Robert Guidetti said. The River Edge Police Department had alerted Paramus officers to a 2019 white Chrysler Pacifica suspecte…
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