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Ronkonkoma

2 Killed In Long Island Head-On Crash

Police say 33-year-old Brian Mullady was driving a Dodge pickup on Smithtown Avenue in Ronkonkoma when it crossed into oncoming traffic just before hitting the Cadillac Escalade.

2011/07/17

Partial House Collapse - Ronkonkoma, NY - Jul 13, 2011 (credit: Sophia Hall / WCBS 880)

House Suffers Partial Collapse In Ronkonkoma

Neighbor Kathy Meyers says a man, who is 62-years-old, has lived in the home for years without running water and electricity and with raccoons. He was not home when the collapse occurred.

2011/07/13

The old and new control towers at MacArthur Airport - Ronkonkoma, NY - May 20, 2011 (credit: Sophia Hall / WCBS 880)

New Control Tower Dedicated At Long Island’s MacArthur Airport

The new control tower has a host of technological advances, including working heat, plus a greater view of the complex, which will make things safer.

2011/05/20

LIRR Train (credit: purist_andrew/Flickr)

Bakery Truck Driver Killed In Collision With LIRR Train

Authorities say he was killed after driving through crossing gates. One person aboard the train was hospitalized with a shoulder injury.

2011/05/17

2010 Long Island MacArthur Airport 5K Run for Veterans (credit: Long Island Macarthur 5k run/walk for veterans on Facebook)

Long Island MacArthur Aiport 5K Run For Veterans Is One Month Away

Airport commissioner Teresa Rizutto says that last year they raised nearly $50,000 for the Long Island 9-1-1 Veterans charity and they hope to do even more this year.

2011/05/04

Southwest Airlines planes are seen at MacArthur Airport - Ronkonkoma, NY - Nov 9, 2010 - Photo: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images

Long Island’s MacArthur Airport Hopes To Increase Business

Right now, two million people a year fly in and out of MacArthur Airport on Long Island.

2011/03/04

Juan Yupton, 40, resident of home that burned, points out the damage (Photo/Mona Rivera)

Woman Killed In Ronkonkoma House Fire ID’d

A 31-year-old woman was found dead in the rubble on the main floor of a home in Ronkonkoma after an early morning fire, officials said.

2011/02/09

The Mineola Branch of The LIRR (credit: Mona Rivera/1010 WINS)

Report: LIRR Readying Snow Storm Schedule

The railroad was working on a timetable that would take effect only in emergencies, like when service was completely suspended during last month’s blizzard.

2011/01/24

One day after the blizzard, LIRR riders faced delays and disruptions. (credit: CBS 2)

Service Disruptions Remain On LIRR

Mass transit around the Tri-State finally began to move again after the blizzard brought the commute to a standstill but many suffered a long ride to work this morning and were prepared to face much of the same this afternoon.

2010/12/28

Generic Police File Photo (credit: CBS 2)

Cops: Man Hit By Car On LI Was Robbery Suspect

Long Island authorities say a man killed after getting hit by a car was a suspect in a robbery at a hotel.

2010/12/19

L.I. Woman Saves Family From House Fire

Marilyn Carrano said she woke up around 4 a.m. and saw a glow through her bedroom window. Her neighbor’s house on Ontario Street in Ronkonkoma was on fire.

2010/11/11

Cops: L.I. Woman Tried To Run Over Police Officers

A Long Island woman accused of trying to run over police officers after being stopped for a traffic violation has been arrested.

2010/09/28

Tropical Storm Earl Deals Only Glancing Blow To Tri-State

Much of the Jersey Shore was spared, but residents on Long Island’s East End faced some slick roads and deep puddles as Earl brushed alongside the area.

CBS 2HD–2010/09/03

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