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COVID-19: John Gotti's Smithtown Grandson Admits To $1M Relief Fraud COVID-19: John Gotti's Smithtown Grandson Admits To $1M Relief Fraud
Covid-19: John Gotti's Smithtown Grandson Admits To $1M Relief Fraud A New York man with ties to the Mafia formally confessed to a million-dollar COVID-19 relief fraud scheme. Long Island resident Carmine Agnello, age 38, of Smithtown, pleaded guilty to wire fraud in Central Islip federal court on Thursday, Sept. 26. Agnello is the grandson of the late John Gotti, former boss of the Gambino organized crime family. According to prosecutors, between April 2020 and November 2021, he fraudulently applied for, and received, at least three small business loans under the US Small Business Administration’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program (EIDLP). The program…
Man Driving Drunk With Child In Car Nearly Crashes Into Police Cruiser In Smithtown, Cops Say Man Driving Drunk With Child In Car Nearly Crashes Into Police Cruiser In Smithtown, Cops Say
Man Driving Drunk With Child In Car Nearly Crashes Into Police Cruiser In Smithtown, Cops Say A man allegedly driving drunk with a child in the car is accused of running a red light and nearly crashing into a marked police vehicle at a Long Island intersection. The man was driving a 2003 Nissan Altima in Smithtown westbound on Veterans Memorial Highway with his girlfriend and her 11-year-old son at about 9:15 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1, according to Suffolk County Police.  He then went through a red light at the intersection of Old Willets Path and nearly crashed into a marked Suffolk County PD Third Precinct Patrol vehicle traveling southbound, police said. …
Event Venue Stabbing: Duo Arrested In Connection With Long Island Incident Event Venue Stabbing: Duo Arrested In Connection With Long Island Incident
Event Venue Stabbing: Duo Arrested In Connection With Long Island Incident Two men were nabbed after police said they stabbed each other during a fight at a Long Island event venue. It happened on Monday, May 20 in West Hempstead. At about 12:45 a.m. that morning, two men from Queens — 33-year-old Anthony Grant and 32-year-old Michael Laing — got into a verbal and physical fight at Boom VIP Events, located at 439 Hempstead Avenue, which is across the street from Chestnut Street Elementary School. As the fight escalated, the pair made their way outside of the event venue, where Grant is alleged to have stabbed Laing in the neck and torso with a sharp object. G…
Trooper Attacked: Video Shows Good Samaritans Step In During Southern State Parkway Assault Trooper Attacked: Video Shows Good Samaritans Step In During Southern State Parkway Assault
Trooper Attacked: Video Shows Good Samaritans Step In During Southern State Parkway Assault A New York State Police trooper has some good Samaritans to thank for subduing a driver who turned violent during a traffic stop on Long Island. The incident unfolded at around 4:20 p.m. Thursday, April 18, on the Southern State Parkway in Hempstead. Police said a trooper stopped a Honda sedan for an expired registration near exit 18. As they approached the vehicle, the driver, 33-year-old Calith Hudson, of Jamaica, Queens, became verbally combative. The trooper then asked Hudson for his driver’s license, at which point he reportedly threw his license on the ground and climbed over the fro…
Man Struck, Killed By LIRR Train In Mastic After Departure From Montauk Man Struck, Killed By LIRR Train In Mastic After Departure From Montauk
Man Struck, Killed By Lirr Train In Mastic After Departure From Montauk A man was struck and killed by a Long Island Rail Road train overnight. The incident happened around 6:50 p.m. Saturday, Feb 17 in Mastic, according to MTA Police Department Spokesperson Aaron Donovan. The train, which departed from Montauk at around 5:20 p.m., was due into Jamaica, Queens at 8 p.m. The man was struck near the Mastic Road railroad crossing, Donovan said, adding that the incident is being investigated as a suicide. The LIRR resumed normal service on the branch at approximately 9:20 p.m. with residual delays. The identity of the man has not yet been released. This is…
NYPD Officer ID'd As Victim In Fatal Long Island Crash NYPD Officer ID'd As Victim In Fatal Long Island Crash
Nypd Officer ID'd As Victim In Fatal Long Island Crash The victim of a fatal crash on Long Island’s Southern State Parkway has been identified as an NYPD officer on his way to work. According to the New York State Police, the crash happened on the morning of Sunday, Jan. 7 in the town of Hempstead. Clifford Saintvil, age 32 of Shirley, was driving in a 2013 Nissan Rogue west on the Southern State Parkway near exit 13 at about 7:15 a.m. when his car went off the roadway, swerving right and hitting a tree. Saintvil was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The NYC Police Benevolent Association (PBA) identified Saintvil as …
Man Scams 9/11 Victim, Widow On Long Island: Police Man Scams 9/11 Victim, Widow On Long Island: Police
Man Scams 9/11 Victim, Widow On Long Island: Police A Queens man has been arrested after he allegedly conned two women out of over $150,000, including one Long Islander who was awarded money as part of the 9/11 Victim Fund, police said. Richard Yasnis, age 42, was arrested on Wednesday, Dec. 20 for his alleged Locust Valley crimes, according to Nassau County Police. In July 2023, Yasnis, who is from Jamaica, Queens, allegedly posed as an investment advisor and representative of the Cahill Financial Group, which is based in New York City. Under the guise that it would be used to invest in stocks and real estate, police said Yasnis receive…
3 Charged During Long Island Massage Parlor Raid, Police Say 3 Charged During Long Island Massage Parlor Raid, Police Say
3 Charged During Long Island Massage Parlor Raid, Police Say Three women were arrested on various charges, including prostitution, after an undercover investigation on Long Island, according to police. The raid took place on Thursday, Nov. 30 in Franklin Square after Nassau County Police conducted an undercover investigation at Zen Retreat Spa, located at 346 Franklin Avenue. A 30-year-old Hicksville woman was taken into custody and charged with unauthorized practice of a profession. A 31-year-old woman from Jamaica, Queens was also arrested and charged with prostitution. Additionally, police arrested another Queens woman, age 30, who allegedly h…
Third Suspect Nabbed After Murder Of 20-Year-Old In Front Of Valley Stream Storefront Third Suspect Nabbed After Murder Of 20-Year-Old In Front Of Valley Stream Storefront
Third Suspect Nabbed After Murder Of 20-Year-Old In Front Of Valley Stream Storefront A third suspect has been charged in connection to the murder of a 20-year-old near a Long Island storefront. The shooting happened just before 8:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 21 in Valley Stream. The shooter was on 131st Avenue when he fired multiple shots in the direction of the vacant storefront on 85 Ocean Ave., Nassau County Police said. The shooter fled on foot in an unknown direction, according to police. The 20-year-old man was shot in the chest, a 12-year-old was shot in the shoulder, and a 17-year-old girl had a laceration on her hand.  All three were taken to a nearby hospital…
Here's When Port Chester Eatery Will Appear On Guy Fieri's TV Show Here's When Port Chester Eatery Will Appear On Guy Fieri's TV Show
Here's When Port Chester Eatery Will Appear On Guy Fieri's TV Show A beloved Westchester restaurant will soon be making its appearance on celebrity chef Guy Fieri's popular television show.  Rinconcito Salvadoreño, located in Port Chester at 20 Broad St., will appear on Fieri's popular show, "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives" on Friday, Sept. 8 on Food Network.  Earlier Report - Flavortown Goes Local: Guy Fieri Films Show At Eatery In Port Chester The episode will highlight the eatery's authentic Central-American cuisine, which includes pupusa, a thick griddle cake filled with pork, chicken, cheese, and other options; grilled chicken with rice, tortillas, an…
Tanker Train Derails In Capital Region; Amtrak Service Halted West Of Albany Tanker Train Derails In Capital Region; Amtrak Service Halted West Of Albany
Tanker Train Derails In Capital Region; Amtrak Service Halted West Of Albany Rail service in the region is disrupted after a freight train derailed, sending several tanker cars off the tracks and shutting down a major highway. The incident happened shortly before 8 a.m. Friday, Aug. 4, in Montgomery County, near Route 5 in Cranesville. At least a half dozen tanker cars came off the tracks, some of them flipping onto their sides, photos shared by the New York State Department of Transportation show. There were no reports of injuries and no hazardous materials were spilled, Gov. Kathy Hochul said, adding that she has directed state personnel to provide all necessary …
New Update: Man Killed In Sunrise Highway Crash Involving Impaired Driver, Police Say New Update: Man Killed In Sunrise Highway Crash Involving Impaired Driver, Police Say
New Update: Man Killed In Sunrise Highway Crash Involving Impaired Driver, Police Say This story has been updated. Details have been released after a fatal crash involving an allegedly impaired driver led to the hours-long closure of a stretch of Sunrise Highway. Sunrise Highway (Route 27) was closed in East Quogue eastbound at Exit 64 for several hours Thursday morning, June 8. New York State Police say that a preliminary investigation revealed a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe, driven by George Hackett, age 52, of Wading River, struck the rear of a 2010 Nissan Armada, driven by Franklin Blake, age 81, of Jamaica, Queens.  The impact caused the Nissan to exit the roadway, over…
Flavortown Goes Local: Guy Fieri Films Show At Eatery In Port Chester Flavortown Goes Local: Guy Fieri Films Show At Eatery In Port Chester
Flavortown Goes Local: Guy Fieri Films Show At Eatery In Port Chester Fans of celebrity chef Guy Fieri will soon be able to catch him showcasing the flavors of a beloved Westchester restaurant on one of his popular television shows.  Fieri was seen filming an episode of his popular show, "Diners, Drive Ins, and Dives," on Friday afternoon, May 19 at Port Chester's Rinconcito Salvadoreño located at 20 Broad St., village officials said.  The upcoming episode will feature the family-owned Salvadoran eatery, which first opened in Jamaica, Queens, and is known for serving authentic Central-American cuisine such as pupusa, a thick griddle cake filled with…
31-Year-Old Beats Girlfriend To Death Outside Long Island Skating Rink, Police Say 31-Year-Old Beats Girlfriend To Death Outside Long Island Skating Rink, Police Say
31-Year-Old Beats Girlfriend To Death Outside Long Island Skating Rink, Police Say A 31-year-old man is facing manslaughter charges after allegedly beating his girlfriend to death outside a Long Island skating rink. Oscar Morocho-Morocho was arrested in Jamaica, Queens on Thursday, May 11, in connection with the death of 34-year-old Ruth Marisel Parra-Martinez, according to Suffolk County Police. Police say the two were both homeless. The woman was found beaten to death in Shirley, outside the Gr8skates skating rink on The Green, on Sunday night, May 7. According to police, Morocho-Morocho repeatedly punched and kicked Parra-Martinez “over a period of time.” He then cal…
26-Year-Old Busted Driving Stolen Car On Long Island, Police Say 26-Year-Old Busted Driving Stolen Car On Long Island, Police Say
26-Year-Old Busted Driving Stolen Car On Long Island, Police Say A report of a stolen car ended with a 26-year-old man in handcuffs on Long Island. Riverhead Town Police were alerted at around 3:30 p.m. Sunday, April 30, that a vehicle stolen from Nassau County was believed to be entering Riverhead. Nearly 10 minutes later, patrol units spotted the 2006 Dodge Charger stopped on Route 58 near Mill Road, according to police. Officers arrested the driver, Bhajenauth Ramsaroop, of Jamaica, Queens, without incident on multiple charges, including: Third-degree criminal possession of stolen property (felony) Second-degree obstructing governmental administrat…
New Update: Suspect Charged In Shooting Of NYPD Officer From Long Island New Update: Suspect Charged In Shooting Of NYPD Officer From Long Island
New Update: Suspect Charged In Shooting Of Nypd Officer From Long Island A 22-year-old man with no police record has been charged with the attempted murder of an NYPD officer from Long Island. Devin Spraggins, a transient who has several addresses in the Bronx, was apprehended by US Marshals and New York Police detectives around 9 p.m., Thursday, April 6, for the attempted murder of NYPD Officer Brett Boller, age 22, of Hauppauge on Wednesday, April 5, said NYPD Chief of Detectives James Essig. Boller, a rookie and the son of Don Boller, a homicide detective with the NYPD for some 30 years, was shot in the Jamaica neighborhood of Queens, NYPD said. A bus driver…
NYPD Officer From Long Island Shot On Duty; Manhunt Underway For Suspect NYPD Officer From Long Island Shot On Duty; Manhunt Underway For Suspect
Nypd Officer From Long Island Shot On Duty; Manhunt Underway For Suspect New Update: Suspect Charged In Shooting Of NYPD Officer From Hauppauge An NYPD officer from Long Island is recovering after he was shot while on the job, as a manhunt continues to find his attacker. Officer Brett Boller, age 22, of Hauppauge, was shot while responding to a report of a fight on an MTA bus in the Jamaica neighborhood of Queens on Wednesday, April 5, according to police. The bus driver had flagged officers down after two men got into an altercation over a seat, police said. When officers approached, the suspect fled the bus through its front door. Officer Boller eventually …
Investigation Into Fatal Overdose On Long Island Lands Man In Jail Investigation Into Fatal Overdose On Long Island Lands Man In Jail
Investigation Into Fatal Overdose On Long Island Lands Man In Jail An investigation into a fatal drug overdose on Long Island has landed a 48-year-old man behind bars. Derrick Perry, of Jamaica, Queens, was arrested on multiple drug charges in Valley Stream on Wednesday, Feb. 8, according to Nassau County Police. It followed an investigation by the agency’s Narcotics/Vice Squad into the overdose death of a Nassau County resident. Detectives reportedly found Perry in possession of four pills believed to be acetaminophen and oxycodone hydrochloride, as well as eight pills of alprazolam. Perry is charged with the following: Criminal Possession of a Control…
Man Nabbed For Attempted Murder During Lynbrook Altercation Man Nabbed For Attempted Murder During Lynbrook Altercation
Man Nabbed For Attempted Murder During Lynbrook Altercation A 36-year-old man was arrested for attempted murder for allegedly shooting another man during an altercation in a car on Long Island. The incident took place in Lynbrook around 1 a.m., on Monday, Dec. 19, 2022, on Merrick Road. According to Nassau County Police detectives, Vincent T. Lynch, of Jamaica, Queens, and the male victim, age 27, were passengers sitting in a gray-colored 2004 BMW sedan parked in front of 710 Merrick Road when a physical altercation ensued. During the fight, Lynch pulled out a firearm and fired one shot striking the victim, police said. The victim wa…
10-Year-Old Sexually Abused By Church Employee From Long Island, Police Say 10-Year-Old Sexually Abused By Church Employee From Long Island, Police Say
10-Year-Old Sexually Abused By Church Employee From Long Island, Police Say A church employee from Long Island is facing charges for allegedly sexually abusing a 10-year-old girl. Daniel Butler, age 41, of Elmont, was arrested on multiple charges, including first-degree rape and endangering the welfare of a child, following an investigation by Nassau County Police. Investigators said Butler sexually abused the victim in December 2022. The girl attended an after-school program at the Fullness of Joy Ministries Church, located in Jamaica, Queens, where Butler serves as director. She also spent time at his Rockmart Avenue home for childcare, according to police. But…
Man Charged With Stealing More Than $50K In Cash, Checks From Vehicle In In Yorktown Man Charged With Stealing More Than $50K In Cash, Checks From Vehicle In In Yorktown
Man Charged With Stealing More Than $50K In Cash, Checks From Vehicle In In Yorktown Police have charged a New York City man who was apprehended upstate with stealing more than $50,000 from a vehicle parked at a Northern Westchester County business.  On Saturday, Oct. 15, at around 3:30 p.m., police were called to a business in Yorktown on Saw Mill River Road to investigate a report from a victim that $42,000 in cash and $10,000 in payroll checks had been stolen from their parked vehicle, according to Yorktown Police.  Police eventually identified a suspect and a vehicle associated with the theft, and on Oct. 28 around 6 p.m., police in the Albany area pulled over…
ID Released For Man Killed In 2-Vehicle Southern State Parkway Crash In Hempstead ID Released For Man Killed In 2-Vehicle Southern State Parkway Crash In Hempstead
ID Released For Man Killed In 2-Vehicle Southern State Parkway Crash In Hempstead The identity has been released of a man who was killed in a crash on the Southern State Parkway. It happened just after 5 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 on the eastbound side near Exit 15A in Hempstead, according to New York State Police. The collision involved two vehicles. According to state police, Zeeshan Naeem, age 36, of North Babylon, was driving a 2011 Ford Mustang when he rear-ended a 2018 Mercedes-Benz operated by Bestrim Asllani, age 37, of Jamaica, Queens.  The collision caused Naeem’s vehicle to leave the roadway onto the right shoulder where it overturned and struck …
'Now I Can Do Things I Enjoy': NY Man Wins $3M Lottery Prize 'Now I Can Do Things I Enjoy': NY Man Wins $3M Lottery Prize
'Now I Can Do Things I Enjoy': NY Man Wins $3M Lottery Prize A man claimed a $3 million prize from a New York Lottery scratch-off ticket. Michael Bhajan, a resident of the Jamaica neighborhood of Queens, won the prize from the lottery's Electric 10X scratch-off game, NY Lottery announced on Monday, Sept. 12. He chose to receive his prize as a single, lump-sum payment of $1,573,457 after required withholdings, NY Lottery said. “Now I can do things I enjoy,” he told NY Lottery after claiming his prize. The winning ticket was purchased at AMR Deli & Grocery, which is located at 17505 Jamaica Ave. in Jamaica, the lottery reported.
GOTCHA! Thieves Captured After Crashing Stolen Car Into Stopped Traffic At Routes 17 And 4 GOTCHA! Thieves Captured After Crashing Stolen Car Into Stopped Traffic At Routes 17 And 4
Gotcha! Thieves Captured After Crashing Stolen Car Into Stopped Traffic At Routes 17 And 4 Two out-of-state teens were captured after crashing a stolen car into two vehicles -- sending a driver to the hospital -- while trying to cross from one busy Paramus highway to another, authorities said. Parris Lamont Dennis, 18, of Jamaica, Queens, and Shahiem X. McCrimmon, 19, of the Bronx bailed out but were caught after bystanders advised police of their movements shortly after 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, They were taken into custody without incident, Paramus Deputy Police Chief Robert M. Guidetti said. A Saddle River police officer began chasing the 2019 Honda Civic with Vermont licens…
IDs, New Info Released After 13 Hospitalized In Passenger Van Crash On NY Thruway IDs, New Info Released After 13 Hospitalized In Passenger Van Crash On NY Thruway
IDs, New Info Released After 13 Hospitalized In Passenger Van Crash On NY Thruway New details and identifications of those involved have been released after 13 people were hospitalized when a large passenger van crashed on the New York State Thruway. It happened around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24 south of Albany, on the southbound side of I-87 near Exit 21B in the town of Athens in Greene County. The preliminary investigation determined that the 14-passenger van lost control, struck a guide rail, and rolled over, state police said. State Police said Thursday afternoon, Aug. 25 that a group from the Church of God of Prophecy, out of South Ozone Park, Queens, was tr…
13 Hospitalized After Passenger Van Crashes On NY Thruway 13 Hospitalized After Passenger Van Crashes On NY Thruway
13 Hospitalized After Passenger Van Crashes On NY Thruway This story has been updated. New details and identifications of those involved have been released after 13 people were hospitalized when a large passenger van crashed on the New York State Thruway. It happened around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24 south of Albany, on the southbound side of I-87 near Exit 21B in the town of Athens, Greene County. The preliminary investigation determined that the 14-passenger van lost control, struck a guide rail, and rolled over, state police said. State Police said Thursday afternoon, Aug. 25 that a group from the Church of God of Prophecy, out of Sout…
US Marshals Nab NYC Woman Who Threatened Ex-Colleague, Central Jersey Employer: Prosecutor US Marshals Nab NYC Woman Who Threatened Ex-Colleague, Central Jersey Employer: Prosecutor
US Marshals Nab NYC Woman Who Threatened Ex-Colleague, Central Jersey Employer: Prosecutor A New York City woman was tracked down by US Marshals after she threatened to kill a former colleague and also made threats against the victim's new employer in Central Jersey, authorities said. Quanajah Pinnock, 27, had been calling her former colleague and sending threatening text messages directed at her and her new Branchburg employer, Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald said. Officers began investigating at the victim's place of work on June 21, 12:15 p.m., when the incident was reported, McDonald said. Pinnock was subsequently charged with terroristic threats and false p…
IDs Released For 3 Killed In Fiery Northern State Parkway Crash In North Hempstead IDs Released For 3 Killed In Fiery Northern State Parkway Crash In North Hempstead
IDs Released For 3 Killed In Fiery Northern State Parkway Crash In North Hempstead State police have identified three people killed in a fiery Long Island crash after hitting a group of trees before the vehicle burst into flames. The crash happened around 5 a.m. Sunday, July 24 in Nassau County on the Northern State Parkway in the area of Exit 30 in the town of North Hempstead, said Trooper Daniel Ahlgrim.  The occupants of the vehicle have been identified as the driver, Puneet Singh, age 23, of Iselin, New Jersey; front-seat passenger Harpaul Multani, age 23 of Jamaica, Queens, and the rear-seat passenger, Amarjit Singh, age 23 of Hazlet, New Jersey, Ahlg…
Man Drove Drunk With Children Inside SUV On Hempstead Turnpike In East Meadow, Police Say Man Drove Drunk With Children Inside SUV On Hempstead Turnpike In East Meadow, Police Say
Man Drove Drunk With Children Inside SUV On Hempstead Turnpike In East Meadow, Police Say A man has been accused of driving drunk on a busy Long Island roadway with children inside an SUV. Nassau County Police say an officer on duty in East Meadow observed Wilfredo Figueroa-Figueroa, age 45, of Jamaica, Queens, operating a white 2021 Chevrolet Suburban in a dangerous manner just before 10:15 p.m. Friday, May 27. The vehicle was traveling westbound on Hempstead Turnpike and matched the description of 911 calls coming from this location describing an erratic driver, according to police.  After officers performed a vehicle and traffic law stop, it was discovered that Figueroa…
Woman Seriously Injured In Crash On Long Island Expressway Woman Seriously Injured In Crash On Long Island Expressway
Woman Seriously Injured In Crash On Long Island Expressway Police are investigating an overnight Long Island Expressway crash that left a woman seriously injured. It happened just before 7 p.m. Sunday, April 30 in Islandia. A man was riding a 2021 Yamaha Motorcycle on the westbound LIE near Old Nichols Road, when his passenger fell off the rear of the motorcycle, Suffolk County Police said. The passenger, Denise Chotalal, age 46, of Jamaica, Queens, was transported by helicopter to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment of serious, but non-life-threatening injuries, according to police.  The driver, a 49-year-old from R…
144 Pounds Of Pot Found, Driver Busted In Teaneck Pickup Stop 144 Pounds Of Pot Found, Driver Busted In Teaneck Pickup Stop
144 Pounds Of Pot Found, Driver Busted In Teaneck Pickup Stop Detectives found 144 pounds of pot in a pickup truck in Teaneck and took the driver into custody, authorities said. Adrian Diaz Resendiz, a 30-year-old food prep worker from Jamaica, Queens, was “transporting bulk shipments of marijuana through Bergen County,” Prosecutor Mark Musella said. He was charged with first-degree possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute it and sent to the Bergen County Jail, Musella said. A judge released him the next day, with conditions, following a first appearance in Central Judicial Processing Court in Hackensack, records show.  You can leg…