Crime & Safety

Police Identify Man Found Dead in Forest Park

Victim was 42-year-old Middle Village man.

Police in the 102 Precinct have identified the man found dead after a fire in Forest Park on Sunday morning.

The victim was identified as 42-year-old Paul Bivainis of Middle Village.

Bivainis's family has been notified, according to police. He was found in Forest Park on Sunday morning by a local resident who was in the park walking his dog.

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Police responded to a call of a fire in the park Sunday, and found the resident and his dog at the scene, with Bivainis, who was not responsive. He was declared dead by Emergency Medical personnel. 


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