Matt Trapani

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Jan 8, 2024, 10:17 PM

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Updated

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State police to launch Operation Southern Shield to crack down on dangerous, distracted driving on the Southern State Parkway

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A few light showers today with more on and off rain for the weekend for Long Island

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East Hampton man arrested for sexually abusing 13-year-old

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Arrest made in fatal shooting of Valley Stream man in Queens

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Franklin Square pizzeria that served the community since 1971 to reopen

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Muni's Coffee Joint in Lindenhurst

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Go back in time exploring artifacts at Southold Historical Museum

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Chemicals found at Syosset home were 'too dangerous' to transport, says prosecutor

Authorities have released the name of the man who was fatally shot by police on the Garden State Parkway on Dec. 28.

RELATED: Cranford police officer shot in stolen vehicle pursuit on the Garden State Parkway

The New Jersey Office of the Attorney General says Kevin Harlfinger, of Perth Amboy, led Cranford police on a chase in a stolen car. Harlfinger crashed in Woodbridge and began shooting at officers, according to officials. The officers shot back.

One Cranford officer was hit in the shootout. He has since been released from the hospital and is expected to be OK.