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21-Year-Old From Great Neck Accused Of Impersonating Homeland Security Officer In New Hyde Park 21-Year-Old From Great Neck Accused Of Impersonating Homeland Security Officer In New Hyde Park
21-Year-Old From Great Neck Accused Of Impersonating Homeland Security Officer In New Hyde Park A Long Island man has been apprehended after authorities say he impersonated an officer. According to Nassau County Police detectives, Seth Newman, age 21, of Great Neck, was driving a black 2021 Dodge Charger in New Hyde Park in the vicinity of Marcus Avenue and New Hyde Park Road at around noontime Sunday, Oct. 27.   He then activated amber flashing lights and a siren and was observed with what appeared to be a black handgun located near his hip, said police. Newman then identified himself as a Homeland Security Officer, according to police.  A short time later, Newman wa…
New Update: Missing Great Neck Man Found New Update: Missing Great Neck Man Found
New Update: Missing Great Neck Man Found Update: A Long Island man who went missing has been found. Marc Stone, age 63, of Great Neck, was last seen leaving his Town House Place residence. at around 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 13, accordng to Nassau County Police. Police announced Sunday evening that he is has been located. Original report:  A Long Island man has gone missing and authorities are asking the public's help in locating him. Marc Stone, age 63, of Great Neck, was last seen leaving his Town House Place residence. at around 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 13, accordng to Nassau County Police. He is described as be…
Scarsdale HiS Ranks High In Brand-New Rankings Scarsdale HiS Ranks High In Brand-New Rankings
Scarsdale HiS Ranks High In Brand-New Rankings New York is well-represented in brand-new rankings of the best high schools in New York. The first four in Niche's 2025 selections are all from New York City: Stuyvesant in Manhattan, the Bronx High School of Science, Staten Island Technical High School, and Townsend Harris High School in Queens. Checking in at No. 5 and the first Westchester County selection is Scarsdale High School. The first Long Island school picked is No. 7 Half Hollow Hills West in Dix Hills. Long Island schools also make up spots 10 through 13: They are Jericho, Syosset, and Great Neck South high schools. Four mor…
Great Neck School Recipient Of Prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award Great Neck School Recipient Of Prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award
Great Neck School Recipient Of Prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award These Long Island schools are at the top of the class and now they have the hardware to prove it. Two elementary schools in Nassau County were among 356 schools across the country to receive the prestigious 2024 National Blue Ribbon award from the US Department of Education. The annual awards recognize high-performing public and non-public schools, as well as those making strides in closing achievement gaps among student groups. “Their leaders not only articulate a vision of excellence and hold everyone to high standards, they stay close to the real action of teaching and learning,” the de…
$10M Great Neck Mansion Seems Ripped From Pages Of Classic Novel $10M Great Neck Mansion Seems Ripped From Pages Of Classic Novel
$10M Great Neck Mansion Seems Ripped From Pages Of Classic Novel Jay Gatsby's Rosecliff manor in "The Great Gatsby" may not be real, but the W.R. Grace Mansion on Long Island may be the closest approximation anyone is likely to find.  Situated on Manhasset Bay in Great Neck, the 144-year-old mansion couples old-world craftsmanship and modern amenities after a recent update, according to the Zillow listing.  The $9.8 million mansion includes eight bedrooms and 13 bathrooms.  Zillow To reach the home, guests must travel up a 450-foot-long driveway that cuts through two acres of manicured lawns and bay views.  Once inside, …
Most Expensive Long Island Home Listings All Sold For Under Asking Price Most Expensive Long Island Home Listings All Sold For Under Asking Price
Most Expensive Long Island Home Listings All Sold For Under Asking Price These luxury homes on Long Island didn’t quite fetch the selling price their owners had hoped for. Of the 10 most expensive residential sales to close across Nassau and Suffolk counties since Wednesday, Aug. 28, all 10 sold for below asking price, data from Zillow shows. The most expensive listing – a one-bedroom, three-bathroom ranch on 1.62 acres in Great Neck that was listed for $7.8 million – closed on Wednesday, Aug. 28, for $6.5 million, 16-percent under asking. The cheapest of the 10 – a six-bedroom, six-bathroom newer build on one acre in Woodbury that had sought $3.495 million – c…
'Unparalleled' 13-Bed Estate With English Garden Among Long Island's Priciest Listings At $40M 'Unparalleled' 13-Bed Estate With English Garden Among Long Island's Priciest Listings At $40M
'Unparalleled' 13-Bed Estate With English Garden Among Long Island's Priciest Listings At $40M This sprawling, magazine-worthy estate on Long Island’s North Shore could be yours if the price is right. Dubbed “Swan Landing,” 227 Dock Lane in Great Neck is currently the most expensive residential listing in Nassau County at $40 million. Built in 1995 by architecture firm Shope Reno Wharton Associates, this 13-bedroom and 14-bathroom residence boasts 23,000 square feet of living space on nearly 5 ½ acres of waterfront property. Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty The home has been featured in Architectural Digest and House & Garden. “This unparalleled estate embodie…
This NY Locale Makes Nationwide Top 50 List Of Best Places To Live For Families This NY Locale Makes Nationwide Top 50 List Of Best Places To Live For Families
This NY Locale Makes Nationwide Top 50 List Of Best Places To Live For Families One town in New York made the Top 50 list of Fortune’s third annual national rankings of the Best Places To Live For Families list. It's located on Long Island - No. 15 North Hempstead. Fortune said that in addition to its proximity to New York City, "the township has the highest Sharecare community well-being ranking on the list, at 88 out of 100. It’s also home to some of the best school districts in New York and has the highest number of recommended hospitals in the area (50) on the list." With around 237,000 residents, North Hempstead is the seventh-largest municipality by population i…
Man Accused Of Driving Drunk After Crashing Into Police Cruiser On LIE In Dix Hills Man Accused Of Driving Drunk After Crashing Into Police Cruiser On LIE In Dix Hills
Man Accused Of Driving Drunk After Crashing Into Police Cruiser On LIE In Dix Hills A man has been accused of driving while intoxicated after he crashed his car into a marked police vehicle on the Long Island Expressway. The incident happened around 10:20 p.m. Saturday, June 29, in Dix Hills, on the westbound side near Exit 50. The cruiser was stopped and had been responding to another call, Suffolk County Police said.  Jason Ligon, age 57, of Great Neck, was driving a 2020 Mercedes sedan when he crashed his vehicle into the rear of the cruiser, said police. The one officer in the police vehicle was transported to a local hosp…
FedEx Package Thief Grabs $5,000 Of Jewelry, Remains At Large On Long Island: Police FedEx Package Thief Grabs $5,000 Of Jewelry, Remains At Large On Long Island: Police
FedEx Package Thief Grabs $5,000 Of Jewelry, Remains At Large On Long Island: Police Authorities are searching for a man who snuck onto a FedEx truck and took off with over a dozen packages. The Great Neck incident occurred on Friday, May 10, Nassau County Police announced. Just after 4 p.m. that day, a FedEx truck made a stop on Great Neck Road. When the driver got out to deliver a package, the suspect opened the passenger side door and climbed aboard. A video shows the man removing a bin full of 14 packages. 🚨: WANTED FOR STEALING FROM @FedEx TRUCK📦 📍: GREAT NECK ROAD, GREAT NECK ☎️: 516-573-6600 ☎️: 1-800-244-TIPS 💻:... Posted by Nassau County Police Departmen…
Leader Of Hacking Scheme Issued Illegal Prescriptions Across Long Island, More: Indictment Leader Of Hacking Scheme Issued Illegal Prescriptions Across Long Island, More: Indictment
Leader Of Hacking Scheme Issued Illegal Prescriptions Across Long Island, More: Indictment A Florida man allegedly commandeered doctors’ credentials so that he could run a scheme of ordering and issuing prescriptions for drugs like Oxycodone across Long Island and the country, officials said. The Nassau County District Attorney announced the indictment of 21-year-old Devin Anthony Magarian, who is from Kissimmee, Florida, on Tuesday, March 26. Earlier Report - Florida Man Hacked Doctor's Info, Issued Illegal Prescriptions Across Nassau County, More: DA Magarian is allegedly the leader in an elaborate conspiracy that hacked the e-prescribing credentials of doctors across…
Video Shows NYPD Helicopter Pilots Masterfully Tracking BMW Thief Who Fled NJ State Police Video Shows NYPD Helicopter Pilots Masterfully Tracking BMW Thief Who Fled NJ State Police
Video Shows Nypd Helicopter Pilots Masterfully Tracking BMW Thief Who Fled NJ State Police The NYPD has shared a video of its aviation unit tracking a New Jersey car thief in Manhattan. Just after pilots finish explaining how technology inside of the helicopter assists police work, they're notified of a felony vehicle — a white BMW with New York plates on the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, on Monday, Feb. 26. They follow the vehicle from the air as it sits in traffic on the Belt Parkway. As the BMW heads east on the Belt Parkway, the NYPD learns that the vehicle had fled from New Jersey State Police, in Warren County New Jersey, an officer in the video can be heard saying. The…
Construction Crook: Man Took Payment For Long Island Jobs He Didn't Finish, Police Say Construction Crook: Man Took Payment For Long Island Jobs He Didn't Finish, Police Say
Construction Crook: Man Took Payment For Long Island Jobs He Didn't Finish, Police Say A Hudson Valey man has been arrested on Long Island after he allegedly ran a construction company scam, taking customer’s money and leaving them high and dry, police said. Westchester County resident Robert Stewart, age 39, of Harrison, was arrested in connection with his alleged schemes, Nassau County Police announced Thursday, Jan. 11. According to police, Stewart, advertised himself as “Nxt Gen Construction” and took on construction jobs for at least two customers in Great Neck. He allegedly received partial payments for the work and never completed them. Additionally, the address …
This Westchester School District Among Top 13 In Nation, According To New Rankings This Westchester School District Among Top 13 In Nation, According To New Rankings
This Westchester School District Among Top 13 In Nation, According To New Rankings Several school districts in the region rank among the best in the nation in brand-new rankings. TeachSimple analyzed reviews and ratings of each US school district and ranked them from highest to lowest, with 1 being the lowest, and 5 being the highest.  The scores are based on reviews from parents and students, statistics from the US Department of Education, and user-submitted information from schools.  The two top-ranked districts in New York and Connecticut are both in Nassau County on Long Island: No. 3 Roslyn Union Free SD has a high proficiency in both reading and math. T…
Million-Dollar Winners: Group Including Long Islanders Claims Top Prize Million-Dollar Winners: Group Including Long Islanders Claims Top Prize
Million-Dollar Winners: Group Including Long Islanders Claims Top Prize A group of six people, including some from Long Island, have claimed their top lottery prize, splitting it amongst themselves, lottery officials said. On Tuesday, Oct. 17, the New York Lottery announced that the lucky group had claimed their million-dollar prize for matching the first five numbers for the Mega Millions drawing that occurred months before. The group included two Nassau County residents: Mindy Golomb of Great Neck, who won $108,500 after required withholdings; and Susan Eugene from Bellerose, who won $102,040 after required withholdings. The other four group members wer…
Great Neck Resident Among 5 Businessmen Busted In $673M Money Laundering Scheme: Feds Great Neck Resident Among 5 Businessmen Busted In $673M Money Laundering Scheme: Feds
Great Neck Resident Among 5 Businessmen Busted In $673M Money Laundering Scheme: Feds Five businessmen, including one from Long Island, laundered millions of dollars a day in cash through fronts they set up in New York City’s Diamond District, federal authorities charged. Federal agents tied the quintet to $673 million in dirty money laundered through illicit operations over the past four years, US Attorney for New Jersey Philip R. Sellinger said. In exchange, Youssef Janfar, aka “Joe Rodeo,” age 57, of Great Neck, and Edison, New Jersey residents Raj Vaidya, age 26; Rakesh Vaidya, age 51; Shrey Vaidya, age 23; and Neel Patel, 26, collected sizable fees, he said. Janfar pur…
Diamond District Operators From NJ, Long Island Busted In $673M Money Laundering Scheme: Feds Diamond District Operators From NJ, Long Island Busted In $673M Money Laundering Scheme: Feds
Diamond District Operators From NJ, Long Island Busted In $673M Money Laundering Scheme: Feds Four businessmen from New Jersey and one from Long Island laundered millions of dollars a day in cash through fronts they set up in New York City’s Diamond District, federal authorities charged. Federal agents tied the quintet to $673 million in dirty money laundered through the illicit operations over the past four years, U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Philip R. Sellinger said. In exchange, Raj Vaidya, 26; Rakesh Vaidya, 51; Shrey Vaidya, 23; and Neel Patel, 26, all of Edison; and Youssef Janfar, aka “Joe Rodeo,” 57, of Great Neck, NY collected sizable fees, he said. The three Vaidyas and P…
Long Island Twins Trick Clients Out Of $5 Million Investment Advising Fraud, Feds Say Long Island Twins Trick Clients Out Of $5 Million Investment Advising Fraud, Feds Say
Long Island Twins Trick Clients Out Of $5 Million Investment Advising Fraud, Feds Say A pair of twin brothers and investment advisors are facing 20 years in prison after allegedly defrauding clients out of millions. The brothers, Adam and Daniel Kaplan, both age 34 and hailing from Great Neck, were indicted on charges of wire fraud, money laundering, and more, the US District Attorney’s Eastern District of New York announced on Tuesday, July 25. Adam and Daniel, between May 2018 and November 2022, took on hundreds of clients as investment advisors from New York all the way to Arizona, according to the indictment and public records. During that time, the brothers used thei…
Computer Scam Steals $20K From Long Island Woman: Police Computer Scam Steals $20K From Long Island Woman: Police
Computer Scam Steals $20K From Long Island Woman: Police A duo schemed a Long Island woman out of $20,000 in a computer virus scam, officials reported. On Tuesday, July 11, a Great Neck woman received a notification on her computer saying it had been compromised. The woman, who is 70 years old, called the number provided in the notification, which informed her that she would receive a call from her bank’s fraud department. Police said an unknown man then called her and told her she needed to withdraw $20,000. After she withdrew the money, an unknown woman came to the victim’s house, claiming to be from the bank’s fraud department, and took …
Emmys 2023: LI Natives Honored For Work In ‘Succession’, 'Abbott Elementary', More Emmys 2023: LI Natives Honored For Work In ‘Succession’, 'Abbott Elementary', More
Emmys 2023: LI Natives Honored For Work In ‘Succession’, 'Abbott Elementary', More Several native Long Islanders have been nominated for their performances in the most popular TV shows of the year, including recent Walk of Fame recipient Sheryl Lee Ralph.  Three stars hailing from Nassau County have been nominated by the Television Academy for their work, according to the list released on Wednesday, July 12.  Natasha Lyonne, who spent the first part of her life in Great Neck, was nominated for outstanding lead actress in a comedy for her role of Charlie Cale in Peacock’s “Poker Face.” View this post on Instagram A post s…
Pharmacy Owner From Long Island Engaged In $26M Health Care Fraud Scheme, Feds Say Pharmacy Owner From Long Island Engaged In $26M Health Care Fraud Scheme, Feds Say
Pharmacy Owner From Long Island Engaged In $26M Health Care Fraud Scheme, Feds Say Two pharmacy owners, including one from Long Island, are facing federal charges for their alleged roles in a massive health care fraud scheme, authorities said. Taesung Kim, age 58, of Great Neck and Dacheng Lu, age 44, of Flushing, Queens are each accused of submitting false and fraudulent claims to Medicare and Medicaid, according to an indictment unsealed Tuesday, May 2, in federal court in Brooklyn. The pair owned and operated four pharmacies located in Brooklyn and Queens. According to federal prosecutors, between January 2015 and December 2022 Kim and Lu conspired with others to subm…
Cooking Oil Thefts: Duo Accused After Incidents At 9 Nassau County Restaurants Cooking Oil Thefts: Duo Accused After Incidents At 9 Nassau County Restaurants
Cooking Oil Thefts: Duo Accused After Incidents At 9 Nassau County Restaurants Two men have been accused of stealing cooking oil from nine different Long Island restaurants. Nassau County Police officers responded to a report of a larceny of used cooking oil in progress on Friday, April 7.  Prior to arrival, officers observed a 2006 Isuzu white Box Truck matching the description.   Officers activated their emergency lights and conducted a vehicle and traffic law stop.  Two suspects were then placed under arrest: Melvin Howell, age 55, of Brooklyn; Rodney Lofton, age 49, of Queens. It was determined from an investigation by Nassau Coun…
Man Breaks Into Long Island Home, Attempts To Steal Appliances: Police Man Breaks Into Long Island Home, Attempts To Steal Appliances: Police
Man Breaks Into Long Island Home, Attempts To Steal Appliances: Police A Long Island man has been accused of breaking into a home and attempting to steal appliances. The man, 23-year-old Daniel Rodriguez of Great Neck, was reportedly seen using a tool to break into an abandoned residence on Steamboat Road on Friday, March 24, Nassau County Police said. After a witness called 911, police say officers found Rodriguez inside the house’s kitchen with additional tools, which he intended to use to remove the appliances.  According to police, Rodriguez did not have permission to enter the residence, nor did he have permission to remove any appliances or items.&…
$65M Ponzi Scheme: Former NY Hedge Fund Manager Admits To Lending Fraud $65M Ponzi Scheme: Former NY Hedge Fund Manager Admits To Lending Fraud
$65M Ponzi Scheme: Former NY Hedge Fund Manager Admits To Lending Fraud A former bond trader and hedge fund manager in New York could spend decades in federal prison for defrauding his friends and lending institutions out of over $65 million. Nassau County resident Jeffrey Parket, age 59, of Great Neck, pleaded guilty to wire fraud and bank fraud in federal court in Manhattan on Wednesday, Feb. 15. According to the US Attorney’s Office in the Southern District, Parket swindled his victims out of millions of dollars between 2016 and December 2021 by lying about his financial condition and pledging fake collateral in order to obtain short-term loans. He claime…
Top-Prize Winning Take 5 Ticket Sold At Store On Long Island Top-Prize Winning Take 5 Ticket Sold At Store On Long Island
Top-Prize Winning Take 5 Ticket Sold At Store On Long Island A winning lottery ticket worth over $18,000 was sold at a convenience store on Long Island. The top-prize winning Take 5 ticket worth $18,759 was purchased at the Exxon station in Great Neck, located at 605 Northern Boulevard, for the Monday, Feb. 13 midday drawing, New York Lottery announced. Players can check their numbers on the New York Lottery website. Take 5 numbers are drawn from a field of one through 39. The drawing is held twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Winners have one year from the drawing date to claim their prize money.
4 Nabbed After Attempted Home Burglary In Affluent LI Neighborhood, Police Say 4 Nabbed After Attempted Home Burglary In Affluent LI Neighborhood, Police Say
4 Nabbed After Attempted Home Burglary In Affluent LI Neighborhood, Police Say Four men are facing charges following an attempted break-in at a home located in an affluent neighborhood on Long Island. The incident occurred at around 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, in Great Neck on Oxford Avenue, according to Nassau County Police. Investigators said four men, ranging in age from 19 to 56, tried to break into the home through a rear window, but were unsuccessful. They then fled, but were spotted a short time later by detectives with the agency’s Burglary Pattern Team. All four were arrested without incident. Police identified the suspects, who are each charged with seco…
Long Island Doctor Sentenced For Million-Dollar Medicare Fraud Scheme Long Island Doctor Sentenced For Million-Dollar Medicare Fraud Scheme
Long Island Doctor Sentenced For Million-Dollar Medicare Fraud Scheme A Long Island doctor is heading to federal prison after admitting that he bilked the Medicare system out of more than a million dollars as part of an elaborate fraud scheme. Morris Barnard, age 59, of Great Neck, was sentenced to 2 ½ years behind bars in federal court in Central Islip on Thursday, Jan. 5. It followed his March 2022 guilty plea to healthcare fraud. Earlier Report: New Details: Nassau Doctor Admits To Million-Dollar Medicare Scheme Prosecutors said between October 2015 and February 2020, Barnard, a gastroenterologist practicing in Great Neck, submitted over $3 million i…
Bicyclist Suffers 'Serious' Leg Injuries After Being Struck By Tractor-Trailer On Long Island Bicyclist Suffers 'Serious' Leg Injuries After Being Struck By Tractor-Trailer On Long Island
Bicyclist Suffers 'Serious' Leg Injuries After Being Struck By Tractor-Trailer On Long Island A bicyclist is recovering from serious injuries after being struck by a tractor-trailer on Long Island, authorities said. Emergency crews were called at around 8 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, with reports of a serious crash involving a bicycle in Great Neck, Nassau County Police said. A preliminary investigation revealed that the 28-year-old male bicyclist was traveling southbound on Great Neck Road when he was struck by a 2008 Kenworth tractor-trailer being driven by a 53-year-old man. At the time of the impact, the truck was turning into a driveway of the H-Mart shopping center, located near …
Officers Injured Responding To Domestic Disturbance Call On Long Island, Police Say Officers Injured Responding To Domestic Disturbance Call On Long Island, Police Say
Officers Injured Responding To Domestic Disturbance Call On Long Island, Police Say A Long Island man is facing charges after he allegedly injured police officers responding to a disturbance call at his home, authorities said. Nassau County Police were called at around 5:40 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, with reports of a domestic disturbance at an apartment building in Great Neck, located on Middle Neck Road. When officers arrived, they separated the parties involved, including 53-year-old Hal Lyman. That’s when Lyman became combative and refused to follow the officers’ commands, police said. A struggle ensued before officers were able to subdue the man and place him under arres…
Trio At Large After Breaking Into Great Neck Home While Residents Were Sleeping, Police Say Trio At Large After Breaking Into Great Neck Home While Residents Were Sleeping, Police Say
Trio At Large After Breaking Into Great Neck Home While Residents Were Sleeping, Police Say Three suspects are on the run after allegedly burglarizing a home on Long Island while the residents were sleeping. The burglary took place in Great Neck around 3:30 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 27 on West End Drive. According to Nassau County Police Department detectives, a 42-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman were sleeping in their West End Drive home and were woken up after another 69-year-old male resident sleeping heard a noise and spotted three unknown men run out of the house using the rear entrance.  An investigation determined that one suspect entered the residence …
Missing Great Neck Man Found Safe Missing Great Neck Man Found Safe
Missing Great Neck Man Found Safe Update: Police on Long Island announced a missing man who hadn't been seen in a day has been found safe. Louis Alibutod, age 75, of Great Neck was reported missing in Great Neck on Sunday, Aug. 14. According to Nassau County detectives, Alibutod was last seen leaving Leonard’s of Great Neck located at 555 Northern Blvd., on Sunday. Police announced on Monday, Aug. 15, that Alibutod was found safe. Original report: Police have issued a missing person alert for a missing Long Island who hadn't been seen in a day. Louis Alibutod, age 75, of Great Neck was reported missing in Great Ne…