Teen, 16, stabbed in North Amityville

Suffolk County Police Department patrol car. Credit: James Carbone

By Nicholas Grassonicholas.grasso@newsday.comUpdated October 22, 2025

Suffolk police are investigating the stabbing of a teenager in Copiague, the department said.

Around 3 p.m. Wednesday, a 16-year-old boy was stabbed in front of a home on Pacific Street, police said. The teen was transported to a hospital for treatment of injuries considered serious but not life-threatening.

Detectives asked that anyone with information regarding the stabbing call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS, or the First Squad at 631-854-8152.

By Nicholas Grasso

nicholas.grasso@newsday.com

Nicholas Grasso covers breaking news for Newsday. A Long Island native, he previously worked at several community newspapers and lifestyle magazines based on the East End.

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