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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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Severe flash flooding leaves parts of Port Jeff underwater
Severe flash flooding leaves parts of Port Jeff underwater
Multiple fire departments conducted rescues as floodwaters rose, trapping residents in Port Jefferson. The efforts capped off a day of torrential rains across Long Island.
Multiple fire departments conducted rescues as floodwaters rose, trapping residents in Port Jefferson. The efforts capped off a day of torrential rains across Long Island.
Ask the County Executive - Sept. 25 with Laura Curran
Ask the County Executive - Sept. 25 with Laura Curran
Ask the County Executive - Sept. 25 with Laura Curran
Ask the County Executive - Sept. 25 with Laura Curran
Forecast: Wet weather to continue Wednesday
Forecast: Wet weather to continue Wednesday
News 12 Long Island Weather Center
Long Island Weather Forecast
Long Island Weather Forecast
Suffolk officer testifies against driver accused of dragging him
Suffolk officer testifies against driver accused of dragging him
A Suffolk police officer took the stand Tuesday to testify against the Holtville man accused of dragging him during a traffic stop.
A Suffolk police officer took the stand Tuesday to testify against the Holtville man accused of dragging him during a traffic stop.
A Suffolk police officer took the stand Tuesday to testify against the Holtville man accused of dragging him during a traffic stop.
A Suffolk police officer took the stand Tuesday to testify against the Holtville man accused of dragging him during a traffic stop.
State AG launches probe into ‘Carlyle at the Palace’ closure
State AG launches probe into ‘Carlyle at the Palace’ closure
The state attorney general has launched an investigation into the sudden closure of Carlyle at the Palace.
The state attorney general has launched an investigation into the sudden closure of Carlyle at the Palace.
The state attorney general has launched an investigation into the sudden closure of Carlyle at the Palace.
The state attorney general has launched an investigation into the sudden closure of Carlyle at the Palace.
Taking Back Sunday, EPMD to join LI Music Hall of Fame
Taking Back Sunday, EPMD to join LI Music Hall of Fame
Taking Back Sunday, EPMD to join LI Music Hall of Fame
The Long Island Music Hall of Fame has unveiled its 2018 class.
The Long Island Music Hall of Fame has unveiled its 2018 class.
Officials: Mold found in Oakdale-Bohemia Middle School
Officials: Mold found in Oakdale-Bohemia Middle School
Pictures sent to News 12 from concerned parents show mold on ceiling tiles and folding tables.
Pictures sent to News 12 from concerned parents show mold on ceiling tiles and folding tables.
Pictures sent to News 12 from concerned parents show mold on ceiling tiles and folding tables.
Pope acknowledges sex abuse scandals are driving away the faithful
Pope acknowledges sex abuse scandals are driving away the faithful
While on tour in Estonia Tuesday, Pope Francis admitted that the sex abuse scandals that are rocking the Catholic Church are taking their toll and driving away the faithful.
While on tour in Estonia Tuesday, Pope Francis admitted that the sex abuse scandals that are rocking the Catholic Church are taking their toll and driving away the faithful.
While on tour in Estonia Tuesday, Pope Francis admitted that the sex abuse scandals that are rocking the Catholic Church are taking their toll and driving away the faithful.
While on tour in Estonia Tuesday, Pope Francis admitted that the sex abuse scandals that are rocking the Catholic Church are taking their toll and driving away the faithful.
Business Briefs: Google, Facebook, Disney World
Business Briefs: Google, Facebook, Disney World
Business Briefs: Google, Facebook, Disney World
Google's CEO is heading to Washington after all. Sundar Pichai has agreed to a congressional hearing later this year.
Google's CEO is heading to Washington after all. Sundar Pichai has agreed to a congressional hearing later this year.
Cosby in handcuffs: TV star gets 3 to 10 years for assault
Cosby in handcuffs: TV star gets 3 to 10 years for assault
His Hollywood career and good-guy image in ruins, an 81-year-old Bill Cosby was sentenced Tuesday to three to 10 years behind bars for drugging and sexually assaulting a woman.
His Hollywood career and good-guy image in ruins, an 81-year-old Bill Cosby was sentenced Tuesday to three to 10 years behind bars for drugging and sexually assaulting a woman.
His Hollywood career and good-guy image in ruins, an 81-year-old Bill Cosby was sentenced Tuesday to three to 10 years behind bars for drugging and sexually assaulting a woman.
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PHOTOS: September flooding in Port Jefferson
PHOTOS: September flooding in Port Jefferson
Heavy rains caused flooding in Port Jefferson Tuesday.
Heavy rains caused flooding in Port Jefferson Tuesday.
Scenes after Bill Cosby's sentencing in Pennsylvania
Scenes after Bill Cosby's sentencing in Pennsylvania
Bill Cosby is taken away in handcuffs after being sentenced to 3-10 years in his sexual assault retrial at the Montgomery County Courthouse on September 25, 2018 in Norristown, Pennsylvania. In April, Cosby was found guilty.
Bill Cosby is taken away in handcuffs after being sentenced to 3-10 years in his sexual assault retrial at the Montgomery County Courthouse on September 25, 2018 in Norristown, Pennsylvania. In April, Cosby was found guilty.
Photos following the sentencing of actor/comedian Bill Cosby on Sept. 25, 2018. Cosby was sentenced to three to 10 years in prison for drugging and sexually assaulting a woman.Photos following the sentencing of actor/comedian Bill Cosby on Sept. 25, 2018. Cosby was sentenced to three to 10 years in prison for drugging and sexually assaulting a woman.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!
Dog Day Fridays for September 21
Dog Day Fridays for September 21
This week's dogs are up for adoption at Jake's Rescue Ranch. The shelter can be contacted via their website or jakesrescueranch@gmail.com.
This week's dogs are up for adoption at Jake's Rescue Ranch. The shelter can be contacted via their website or jakesrescueranch@gmail.com.
This week's dogs are up for adoption at Jake's Rescue Ranch. The shelter can be contacted via their website or jakesrescueranch@gmail.com.
This week's dogs are up for adoption at Jake's Rescue Ranch. The shelter can be contacted via their website or jakesrescueranch@gmail.com.
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.
Performers at The Paramount in 2018
Performers at The Paramount in 2018
Take a look at the performers coming to The Paramount in Huntington in 2018. MORE: The Paramount website
Take a look at the performers coming to The Paramount in Huntington in 2018. MORE: The Paramount website
70th Emmy Awards
70th Emmy Awards
The 70th Emmy Awards were held at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
The 70th Emmy Awards were held at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
The 70th Emmy Awards were held at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
The 70th Emmy Awards were held at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
Dog Day Fridays for September 14
Dog Day Fridays for September 14
Madison was found wandering on the side of the road in Georgia after another 'rescue' scooped up all of her puppies and left her behind. Madison is an 18-month-old, 40-pound Pointer/Hound mix who is a gentle soul. She loves everyone she meets.
This week's dogs are up for adoption at Ollie's Angels Animal Rescue. The shelter can be contacted via email at Info@olliesangelsanimalrescue.org.
This week's dogs are up for adoption at Ollie's Angels Animal Rescue. The shelter can be contacted via email at Info@olliesangelsanimalrescue.org.
Things To Do
Things To Do
Looking for something fun to do? Check our our guide of things to do in the tri-state area.
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.
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.
