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Pizzerias Raise $200K for Slain Officer's Family

4/12/2026

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Nassau County Officer Patricia Espinosa was killed by an alleged drunken driver on January 31, prompting pizzerias to raise nearly $200,000 for her family.
The LI Pizza Strong coalition led 311 restaurants to sell 33,000 pizzas, generating about $188,000 for Espinosa's husband, Officer Francisco Malaga, to support Mia.
A separate GoFundMe raised about $314,000 for Espinosa's family.
Matthew Smith, the driver, faces multiple charges including aggravated vehicular homicide.

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Nassau County Officer Patricia Espinosa was killed by an alleged drunken driver on January 31, prompting pizzerias to raise nearly $200,000 for her family.
The LI Pizza Strong coalition led 311 restaurants to sell 33,000 pizzas, generating about $188,000 for Espinosa's husband, Officer Francisco Malaga, to support Mia.
A separate GoFundMe raised about $314,000 for Espinosa's family.
Matthew Smith, the driver, faces multiple charges including aggravated vehicular homicide.