Police: 1 dead after car strikes tree on Southern State Parkway
Posted: Updated:Police say one person has died following a single-car crash on the Southern State Parkway this morning.
According to police, John Palumbo, 54, of Center Moriches, died after driving into woods and striking a tree between exits 44 and 43A near Islip Terrace.
The incident happened in the westbound lanes around 6:45 a.m.
Police say at this point there was no criminality involved.
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Islip officials: Another shark caught by fisherman off Fire Island
Islip officials: Another shark caught by fisherman off Fire Island
Two children were injured in possible shark attacks Wednesday in waters off Fire Island.
Two children were injured in possible shark attacks Wednesday in waters off Fire Island.
News12/Newsday report: Nassau's open space purchases benefited insiders
News12/Newsday report: Nassau's open space purchases benefited insiders
In a Newsday/News 12 investigative report, it is revealed that many of the people who profited, had ties to county leaders or an influential environment lobbying group.
In a Newsday/News 12 investigative report, it is revealed that many of the people who profited, had ties to county leaders or an influential environment lobbying group.
Police: Person struck, killed by train in Wyandanch
Police: Person struck, killed by train in Wyandanch
There are reports the victim may have tried to be the train by running through the lowered gates.
There are reports the victim may have tried to be the train by running through the lowered gates.
Teen arrested in Fourth of July New Cassel stabbing death
Teen arrested in Fourth of July New Cassel stabbing death
Matthew Martinez, of Selden, will be arraigned this morning on second-degree murder.
Matthew Martinez, of Selden, will be arraigned this morning on second-degree murder.
Business Briefs: Facebook, Wendy’s, Jeff Bezos
Business Briefs: Facebook, Wendy’s, Jeff Bezos
Facebook is cracking down on fake news. Wendy and Papa John are no longer on speaking terms. Jeff Bezos’ space company Blue Origin performed a successful test of its rockets’ emergency abort capabilities.
Facebook is cracking down on fake news. Wendy and Papa John are no longer on speaking terms. Jeff Bezos’ space company Blue Origin performed a successful test of its rockets’ emergency abort capabilities.
Billy Joel performs 100th sold-out show at MSG
Billy Joel performs 100th sold-out show at MSG
The show also marked the 54th in the four-and-a-half year run at Madison Square Garden.
The show also marked the 54th in the four-and-a-half year run at Madison Square Garden.
The show also marked the 54th in the four-and-a-half year run at Madison Square Garden.
What's Going On: July 20-22
What's Going On: July 20-22
What's Going On
What's Going On
Check out what's going on around Long Island this weekend.
Check out what's going on around Long Island this weekend.
LI Summer: New Summer Pool Toys
LI Summer: New Summer Pool Toys
Newsday's Janelle Griffith shows News 12's Elisa DiStefano some of the new, hot pool toys guaranteed to keep you cool all summer long.
Newsday's Janelle Griffith shows News 12's Elisa DiStefano some of the new, hot pool toys guaranteed to keep you cool all summer long. More at Newsday
Newsday's Janelle Griffith shows News 12's Elisa DiStefano some of the new, hot pool toys guaranteed to keep you cool all summer long. More at Newsday
Poll: National Daiquiri Day
Poll: National Daiquiri Day
Are you celebrating National Daiquiri Day?
Are you celebrating National Daiquiri Day?
Are you celebrating National Daiquiri Day?
Vote: Hometown Showdown Top 12
Vote: Hometown Showdown Top 12
It’s a battle for the best towns on the Island. From Nassau to Montauk, we want to know why your hometown is the best!
This is it Long Island! It’s a battle for the best towns on the Island. From Nassau to Montauk, we want to know why your hometown is the best! News 12 Long Island will visit the winning hometowns throughout July!
This is it Long Island! It’s a battle for the best towns on the Island. From Nassau to Montauk, we want to know why your hometown is the best! News 12 Long Island will visit the winning hometowns throughout July!
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What's Cooking Photos
What's Cooking Photos
Chef Rob, of Uncle Giuseppe's, adds a little clarified butter, fresh herbs, some olive oil and, of course, salt and pepper, to season the steak. Add some roasted potatoes and sauteed broccoli rabe and some white wine to complete your perfect summer meal.
Chef Rob, of Uncle Giuseppe's, adds a little clarified butter, fresh herbs, some olive oil and, of course, salt and pepper, to season the steak. Add some roasted potatoes and sauteed broccoli rabe and some white wine to complete your perfect summer meal.
Each week, News 12's Lily Stolzberg heads into the kitchen with a different chef to cook up some delicious meals.
Each week, News 12's Lily Stolzberg heads into the kitchen with a different chef to cook up some delicious meals.
Just Married on Long Island
Just Married on Long Island
News 12 Long Island wants to announce your wedding. Share your pictures and videos with News 12 Long Island viewers!
News 12 Long Island wants to announce your wedding. Share your pictures and videos with News 12 Long Island viewers!
Trump and Putin hold summit in Helsinki
Trump and Putin hold summit in Helsinki
(Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)
Sights and scenes at President Donald Trump's summit with Russian President Vladimir V. Putin in Helsinki, Finland, on Monday, July 16, 2018. Images via Getty.
Sights and scenes at President Donald Trump's summit with Russian President Vladimir V. Putin in Helsinki, Finland, on Monday, July 16, 2018. Images via Getty.
Surf Lodge in Montauk summer lineup
Surf Lodge in Montauk summer lineup
Various bands will perform at the Surf Lodge this summer.
Visit the Surf Lodge website for more information.
Various bands will perform at the Surf Lodge this summer.
Visit the Surf Lodge website for more information.
Guide: Where to find food trucks on Long Island
Guide: Where to find food trucks on Long Island
Rolling Smoke can be found across Long Island.
Rolling Smoke can be found across Long Island.
Craving something savory or sweet? It doesn't really matter when it comes to food trucks, where you can have it all -- you just have to know where to find them! Here is a list of food trucks and where you could find them on Long Island.
Craving something savory or sweet? It doesn't really matter when it comes to food trucks, where you can have it all -- you just have to know where to find them! Here is a list of food trucks and where you could find them on Long Island.
Guide: Long Island Breweries
Guide: Long Island Breweries
Brewery Guide
Looking to check out brewery this summer? There are many breweries across the island for beer-lovers to visit.
Looking to check out brewery this summer? There are many breweries across the island for beer-lovers to visit.
2018 Pennysaver Amphitheater at Bald Hill lineup
2018 Pennysaver Amphitheater at Bald Hill lineup
LIT will perform as part of the Loudwire's Gen-X Summer on Thursday, July 26 at 6 p.m. Other performers include Buckcherry, POD and Alien Ant Farm.
A look at the performers coming to the Pennysaver Amphitheater at Bald Hill in 2018.
A look at the performers coming to the Pennysaver Amphitheater at Bald Hill in 2018.
Dog Day Fridays for July 13
Dog Day Fridays for July 13
Franklin, a 4-month-old neutered male, was rescued off the streets of Puerto Rico. Franklin is great with all!
This week's dogs are up for adoption at Almost Home Animal Rescue & Adoption. The shelter is located at 646 Route 112 in Patchogue. Their phone number is (631) 627-3665.
This week's dogs are up for adoption at Almost Home Animal Rescue & Adoption. The shelter is located at 646 Route 112 in Patchogue. Their phone number is (631) 627-3665.
Your Long Island fishing photos
Your Long Island fishing photos
Your Long Island Fishing Photos
Did you catch the big one? Prove it...no fish stories here! Tweet or Instagram your photos using #LIFish and we may put it in this gallery or show on air.
Did you catch the big one? Prove it...no fish stories here! Tweet or Instagram your photos using #LIFish and we may put it in this gallery or show on air.
Food Truck Friday Photos
Food Truck Friday Photos
On June 29, Opa On the Go stopped by to make some delicious Greek cuisine.
Check out which food trucks stopped by the News 12 Long Island studios this summer!
Check out which food trucks stopped by the News 12 Long Island studios this summer!
