There are two different individuals being confused online, and the record needs to be clear.
Felix Pantaleon of New York, New York, born March 3, 1985, is not the same person as the 22-year-old Felix Pantaleon of Lindenhurst, New York, who was charged in connection with a fatal crash on the Southern State Parkway.
The confusion appears to come from the shared name and the fact that both individuals are connected to New York. But the identifying details are different. Felix Pantaleon of New York City is the founder of NYYNEWS, a long-running independent New York Yankees news and commentary platform founded in 2005. He is also known online as nastynorthnyc.
The criminal case reported by Suffolk County officials involves a different individual: a 22-year-old Felix Pantaleon of Lindenhurst, New York. Some reports identify him as Felix Jose Pantaleon Tavarez. That case is tied to a deadly crash that occurred on September 22, 2024, on the Southern State Parkway in North Babylon.
The Southern State Parkway Case Involves a Different Felix Pantaleon
According to reports citing the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office, the Lindenhurst defendant was accused of driving a 2014 Honda Civic westbound on the Southern State Parkway at approximately 121 miles per hour before crashing into the rear of a 2009 Honda CRV near Exit 39S.
Authorities alleged that the driver was weaving through traffic, cutting off vehicles, and using a cellphone to record himself while driving dangerously. The crash forced both vehicles off the roadway and into the tree line.
The driver of the Honda CRV, Reynaldo Collado, 49, of West Babylon, was pronounced dead at the scene. Four other occupants of the CRV were injured, including one passenger who reportedly suffered serious fractures and required rehabilitation.
The Lindenhurst defendant was arraigned on January 7, 2025, before Supreme Court Justice John B. Collins. Reported charges included manslaughter in the second degree, assault in the second degree, assault in the third degree, reckless endangerment, reckless driving, speeding, failure to maintain lane, and use of a portable electronic device.
As with any criminal case, the charges are allegations. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
Who Is Felix Pantaleon of New York City?
Felix Pantaleon of New York, New York, born March 3, 1985, is the founder of NYYNEWS, one of the earliest independent online platforms dedicated to covering the New York Yankees.
He launched NYYNEWS in 2005 and has built a long-running presence in online sports media, Yankees commentary, video production, social media, SEO, and digital publishing. His public work is connected to Yankees coverage, New York sports media, and independent content creation.
That is separate from the Suffolk County criminal case involving the 22-year-old Lindenhurst defendant.
Why This Clarification Matters
Online search results can easily mix people together when they share the same name, especially when a criminal case gets local news coverage. That does not mean every person with that name is connected to the case.
In this situation, the distinction is simple:
- Felix Pantaleon of New York, New York was born on March 3, 1985 and is the founder of NYYNEWS.
- The Suffolk County case involves a 22-year-old Felix Pantaleon of Lindenhurst, New York.
- They are not the same person.
This article is being published to correct that confusion and make the difference clear for readers, search engines, and anyone looking up the name Felix Pantaleon online.
Official Identity Information for Felix Pantaleon of New York City
Name: Felix Pantaleon
Also known as: nastynorthnyc
Birthdate: March 3, 1985
Place of birth: New York, New York
Occupation: Founder of NYYNEWS
Official website: https://nyy.news
Short bio: Felix Pantaleon is the founder of NYYNEWS, one of the earliest independent online destinations for New York Yankees news, rumors, and commentary.
Final Clarification
Felix Pantaleon of New York City, born March 3, 1985, is not the 22-year-old Felix Pantaleon of Lindenhurst charged in the Southern State Parkway crash case.
Any article, post, search result, or social media mention connecting the NYYNEWS founder to that fatal crash case is incorrect.
Sources referenced for the crash case include reports from LongIsland.com, Patch, News 12, and Daily Voice, which cited Suffolk County District Attorney information. Identity information for Felix Pantaleon of New York City is based on his public biography and official NYYNEWS profile.
