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Reader Feedback: BWI Suspect Charged with Vehicular Manslaughter, Rising Gas Prices

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Rising Gas Prices

As prices as the pump are rising over night, we asked readers to its affecting their daily life.

Sixty six percent of poll voters said they're angry about the spike in prices, and are now cutting back on their fuel use.

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The remaining thirty three percent said they're unhappy with the price, but so far it's not affecting how much they drive.

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BWI Suspect In Fatal Boat Crash Charged with Vehicular Homicide

A Dix Hills man was charged with aggravated vehicular homicide in a boating collision after he was indicted Wednesday following a in June.

Brian Andreski, 27, pleaded not guilty to the in Suffolk County Criminal Court in Riverhead. He faces additional charges related to the June 23 crash that killed Christopher Mannino including manslaughter, boating while intoxicated, tax fraud and forgery.

The indictment has sparked many conversations within the community, from both parties.

A user by the name of "Friend" expressed symptahy for all involved in the crash, writing: "I feel horrible for what had happened. My heart goes out to the mannino family. I know Brian personally & I can tell you he wouldn't intentionally hurt anyone, he's a great person who made a horrible horrible mistake that killed someone. I know people will jump all over this statement but its true. I'm sorry for all parties involved. God bless the Mannino Family." 

Facebook user Joseph DeGennaro wrote: "I hope this incident will make boaters realize the dangers, and consequences of boating while impaired."

 


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