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BRENTWOOD, N.Y. — A Ronkonkoma man was arrested Tuesday after Suffolk County Police say he attempted to steal a running vehicle with two young children inside outside a Brentwood smoke shop. Officers arrived to find the suspect still sitting in the driver’s seat before taking him into custody.
RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. — Firefighters continue battling the rapidly growing Shore Fire in Riverside County after the wildfire scorched more than 2,000 acres, forcing evacuations and temporary highway closures. Hundreds of personnel, air tankers, and helicopters remain assigned to the incident as containment efforts continue.
EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed shortly after takeoff Monday morning at Edwards Air Force Base in California’s Mojave Desert, killing all eight people aboard. The aircraft erupted into flames during what officials described as a routine test mission, prompting a major emergency response and investigation.
SYOSSET, N.Y. — A car carrier transporting three vehicles overturned on the westbound Long Island Expressway near the Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway Thursday afternoon, prompting significant traffic delays. The driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries after reportedly escaping the wreckage through the windshield.
PLAINVIEW, N.Y. — A driver was rescued after a vehicle overturned and rolled down an embankment Thursday morning, leaving the motorist trapped inside the wreckage near the Northern State Parkway in Plainview.
PLAINVIEW, N.Y. — A head-on collision involving a white sedan and a school bus carrying children prompted a significant emergency response late Wednesday afternoon on Old Country Road.
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. — A police pursuit that began in Port Washington on Wednesday afternoon ended with a fleeing suspect crashing near the upscale Americana Manhasset retail center following shots being fired earlier in the chase.
JERICHO, N.Y. — Four people were injured, including an 11-year-old boy who was airlifted to a hospital, following a serious two-vehicle crash on the Long Island Expressway Sunday evening.
NORTHAMPTON, N.Y. — A man armed with a knife was shot and killed by police officers Sunday afternoon after he repeatedly stabbed his disabled mother multiple times during a violent domestic incident on Mother’s Day.
LAKE RONKONKOMA, N.Y. — Dramatic viewer-captured video obtained by Priority News Network shows the moment good samaritans rescued a driver moments before the overturned SUV burst into flames on the Long Island Expressway early Sunday evening.
LONG ISLAND, N.Y. — Long Island Rail Road commuters could face major disruptions next week as contract negotiations between the MTA and multiple railroad unions remain strained, raising the possibility of the LIRR’s first strike in more than 30 years.
DIX HILLS, N.Y. — A 16-year-old driver is accused of running a red light and causing a crash that overturned a mulch-hauling tractor-trailer in Dix Hills Saturday morning, seriously injuring the truck driver. The crash shut down part of the Long Island Expressway service road for nearly eight hours.
LAKE RONKONKOMA, N.Y. — Suffolk County Police detectives are investigating a bank robbery that occurred at a Lake Ronkonkoma bank on Friday evening, just an hour before the bank was scheduled to close.
HOLTSVILLE, N.Y. — Two men are accused of stealing merchandise from a Holtsville 7-Eleven before punching an employee multiple times when confronted in the parking lot. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is now asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspects.
BAY PARK, N.Y. — A fast-moving house fire in Bay Park triggered a massive multi-agency response Monday afternoon, as flames engulfed a canal-side home and sent thick black smoke visible for miles.
WEST BABYLON, N.Y. — A 24-year-old West Babylon man has been arrested and charged with child exploitation offenses following a Suffolk County Police investigation sparked by an ICAC hotline tip. Authorities say forensic analysis of seized electronic devices led to multiple felony charges.
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Rudy Giuliani, the former mayor of New York City and one-time presidential candidate, has been hospitalized and is reported to be in critical condition, according to statements released Sunday.
NEW YORK, N.Y. — New York City will host a massive lineup of free fan events across all five boroughs for the FIFA World Cup 2026, bringing live match viewings and cultural celebrations directly to local communities. Officials say the citywide initiative aims to make the global tournament accessible to all while boosting small businesses and preparing for large-scale crowds.
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Spirit Airlines has shut down after 34 years, abruptly canceling all flights and leaving travelers nationwide scrambling for alternatives on Saturday. The airline cited rising fuel costs as a key factor, as thousands of passengers and employees are now impacted.
HICKSVILLE, N.Y. - Firefighters in Hicksville quickly extinguished a car fire on Friendly Road Wednesday night, preventing it from spreading to a nearby vehicle.
PLAINVIEW, N.Y. - A violent two-car collision left four people hospitalized and a Tesla fully engulfed in flames after slamming into a pole on Old Country Road Monday evening.
BALDWIN, N.Y. — A massive fire broke out in a Baldwin apartment building on Merrick Road Thursday morning, displacing up to 200 residents.
NORTH NEW HYDE PARK, N.Y. — A coach bus plunged through the top level of an underground parking garage Tuesday evening, leaving the bus hanging dangerously over the edge and triggering a massive emergency response.
GILGO BEACH, N.Y. — Suffolk County Marine Bureau officers rescued nine ducklings from a storm drain in Gilgo Beach on Monday evening.
LAKE GROVE, N.Y. — Suffolk County Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a man who stole from a Lake Grove business last year.
COMMACK, N.Y. - Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Fourth Squad detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two men who stole a generator from a Commack store in April.
MUTTONTOWN, N.Y. — A construction worker was seriously injured and airlifted Wednesday evening after a devastating accident at a job site in the parking lot of the North Shore Synagogue.
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. - A smoke condition caused by an HVAC issue prompted an early morning evacuation at the Residence Inn Long Island Islip on Sunday.
LEVITTOWN, N.Y. — Police are investigating a fatal crash that claimed the life of a motorcyclist on Hempstead Turnpike Sunday evening.
MASSAPEQUA PARK, N.Y. — Nearly three years after his arrest shocked Long Island, convicted Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison without parole for the murders of eight women.