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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NTSB takes over probe of Lynbrook LIRR platform death
NTSB takes over probe of Lynbrook LIRR platform death
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Federal investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board are taking over the investigation into the death of a man at the Long Island Rail Road station in Lynbrook.
What's in the Water: Eco-friendly water treatment in Suffolk
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Suffolk County is promoting an eco-friendly water treatment device that replaces cesspools or septic tanks in an effort to help clean up Long Island's groundwater and save its bays.
Suffolk County is promoting an eco-friendly water treatment device that replaces cesspools or septic tanks in an effort to help clean up Long Island's groundwater and save its bays.
Reward offered in Uniondale armed home invasion
Reward offered in Uniondale armed home invasion
Detectives say on March 31, three Hispanic men broke into a home on Harrison Street.
Detectives say on March 31, three Hispanic men broke into a home on Harrison Street.
Man gets 12 years in string of Nassau knifepoint robberies
Man gets 12 years in string of Nassau knifepoint robberies
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Teen charged with eavesdropping on father’s tenant
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According to police, the woman found the device and turned it over to Suffolk police for investigation.
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Fatal hit-and-run crashes are on the rise across the United States, according to a recently released AAA study.
Fatal hit-and-run crashes are on the rise across the United States, according to a recently released AAA study.
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Global Premiere for 'Avengers: Infinity War'
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The Los Angeles Global Premiere for Marvel Studios? "Avengers: Infinity War" on April 23, 2018 in Hollywood, California.
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President Trump hosts 1st state dinner
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U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron and French first lady Brigitte Macron for the state dinner during visit to the White House.
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News 12 Long Island's Elizabeth Hashagen is joined by Newsday's Valerie Kellogg who has a list of Mother's Day gifts.
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A guide to the national park sites and trails on Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York City and the Hudson Valley.
2018 Pennysaver Amphitheater at Bald Hill lineup
2018 Pennysaver Amphitheater at Bald Hill lineup
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Fire destroys businesses in Babylon Village
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