EAST ISLIP, — Two Long Island business owners were sentenced in late June after pleading guilty to grand larceny for stealing tax money from New York State, Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney said. Brian Soltan, 62, of West Islip, owner of several East Islip auto body businesses, and Gerald McCrystal, 51, of Dix … Read more
Listen to this article Two owners of businesses on Long Island were sentenced last week for stealing more than $1 million in sales tax money from New York State, according to a statement from the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office. West Islip resident Brian Soltan, owner of several East Islip auto body businesses, had pleaded … Read more
The Police announced an awareness week and stricter checks on distracted driving, particularly the use of mobile phones while driving, to reduce serious and fatal injuries in road traffic collisions and raise awareness among drivers. Nationwide traffic checks will take place from June 2 to June 9, 2024. Driver distraction is a significant factor in road accidents, limiting reaction time in emergencies. Studies show that using a mobile phone while driving reduces maintaining correct position, speed, reaction time, judgment, and overall perception of traffic movement. Driver distraction was the primary cause of fatal and serious road traffic collisions from 2021 to 2023. Zero tolerance will be enforced for traffic violations that contribute to fatal and serious accidents.
A 30-year-old motorcyclist is in extremely critical condition at the Nicosia general hospital after a severe road collision with a truck in Larnaca.
The need for civil society organizations to act as environmental watchdogs remains urgent, as recent revelations have shown violations of environmental conditions in the Akamas area. The scandal involved roadworks that ignored environmental conditions, and the Forestry Department was supposed to oversee the project. The Water Development Department had warned about violations a year before environmental NGOs raised the alarm. Additionally, efforts are being made to protect Griffon vultures from extinction, with poison baits and power line collisions being major threats. Despite efforts to persuade the Electricity Authority to make infrastructure safer, losses of vultures and eagles continue due to collisions and electrocutions.
A 13-year-old boy was seriously injured in a traffic accident in Limassol. He was hit by a car driven by a 19-year-old while trying to cross the road on an electric scooter. The boy suffered broken ribs, a broken leg and arm, and a skull fracture and is currently under intensive care at Limassol General Hospital. The Limassol traffic police are investigating the causes of the collision.
The Monaco Grand Prix had a chaotic start with a big crash involving Sergio Perez, Kevin Magnussen, and Nico Hulkenberg. The Haas cars were excluded from qualifying due to a rear wing breach. Despite the incident, no further action was taken by stewards. Charles Leclerc led the race from pole position, aiming to become the first Monegasque to win the home grand prix since 1931.
Atanas Bornev, a 43-year-old Bulgarian man and permanent resident of Limassol, died in a collision on the Limassol-Nicosia highway near Kornos. The other driver involved, a 23-year-old man, sustained minor injuries. The cause of the collision is currently under investigation by Larnaca Traffic Police.
A 23-year-old man is facing charges of causing death due to reckless driving in connection with a fatal traffic collision that claimed the life of a 77-year-old woman. The charges were pressed under Article 210 of the Criminal Code, which carries a maximum sentence of four years imprisonment. Despite video evidence showing unusual behavior prior to the collision, the Law Office determined it wouldn’t meet the legal requirements for a manslaughter conviction. The case was investigated by Nicosia Traffic Police and the Nicosia CID, and the man’s next court appearance is pending.
Fact: 29-year-old Indian national Arun Kumar died in a collision between a lorry and the motorbike he was riding in Larnaca.