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These Syosset Middle Schools Ranked Among Top 5 In Nassau County, Report Says These Syosset Middle Schools Ranked Among Top 5 In Nassau County, Report Says
These Syosset Middle Schools Ranked Among Top 5 In Nassau County, Report Says The grades are in and these middle schools are a cut above the rest, according to the community and school ranking site Niche. After considering a number of key areas, the following schools were ranked in the website’s 2025 “Best Schools in Nassau County” report: No. 1 - H. B. Thompson Middle School in Syosset No. 2 - Willets Road School in Roslyn Heights No. 3 - South Woods Middle School in Syosset No. 4 - Roslyn Middle School in Roslyn Heights No. 5 - Jericho Middle School All five middle schools earned an overall grade of A+, receiving top marks in the academics and teachers categories.…
Phone Scammer Swindles $32K From Roslyn Heights Woman, Police Say Phone Scammer Swindles $32K From Roslyn Heights Woman, Police Say
Phone Scammer Swindles $32K From Roslyn Heights Woman, Police Say An alleged phone scammer convinced a Long Island woman to fork over tens of thousands of dollars, police said. Nassau County Police said the 65-year-old Roslyn Heights woman contacted the agency on Wednesday, Oct. 16, saying she had been the victim of a scam. She told investigators that she received a call from “Amazon” regarding her iPad and was directed to speak with a purported agent at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to report fraud. After contacting the purported FTC, the woman was informed that she had open warrants and was directed to meet a federal agent on the corner of Power H…
$50K Winning Powerball Ticket Sold At Roslyn Heights Convenience Store $50K Winning Powerball Ticket Sold At Roslyn Heights Convenience Store
$50K Winning Powerball Ticket Sold At Roslyn Heights Convenience Store Someone’s in for a massive payday. A winning Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was purchased at a Long Island convenience store, New York Lottery announced. The third prize-winning ticket was sold at Roslyn Heights, at the Dakar Mart located at 1 Powerhouse Road, for the drawing held Monday, Oct. 7. Monday’s winning numbers are 18-30-31-52-63 and the Powerball is 22. Players can check their ticket status on the New York Lottery website.
Man Nabbed Attempting To Rip Off Long Island Resident As Roofer Man Nabbed Attempting To Rip Off Long Island Resident As Roofer
Man Nabbed Attempting To Rip Off Long Island Resident As Roofer A man was arrested after allegedly posing as a roofer and demanding some $20,000 from an elderly Long Island man. Terry McDonagh, age 29, of Keansburg, New Jersey, was apprehended on Monday, Feb. 5 by Nassau County detective after approaching the man in Greenvale.  According to detectives, an unknown man knocked on a Maple Street home and notified the owner that his roof was leaking. The man asked the 82-year-old victim, to come outside to see the problem.  The victim went outside and saw a second man place a ladder against the house and go to the roof. While …
'I Smiled The Entire Time': New Mexican Restaurant On Long Island Off To Sizzling Start 'I Smiled The Entire Time': New Mexican Restaurant On Long Island Off To Sizzling Start
'I Smiled The Entire Time': New Mexican Restaurant On Long Island Off To Sizzling Start A new Long Island restaurant serving an innovative, modern take on Mexican cuisine is off to a sizzling start. Ixchel Mexican Cuisine – located in East Setauket at 130 Old Country Road – opened in December 2023 under the direction of Juan and Daphnee Munar. Their menu takes inspiration from Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula and includes both street tacos and birria tacos, made with stewed beef and filled with Oaxaca cheese, cilantro, onion, and served with a consommé beef broth. Diners can choose from a half dozen appetizers – like the grilled Spanish octopus or the sauteed shrimp in garlic – an…
Man In Critical Condition Following Long Island Hit-Run Man In Critical Condition Following Long Island Hit-Run
Man In Critical Condition Following Long Island Hit-Run A man who was hit by a car while attempting to cross a Long Island street is in critical condition while police search for the perpetrator. The incident happened in Roslyn Heights on Monday, Jan. 1, according to Nassau County Police. It was just before 5:15 p.m. when the victim, a 91-year-old man, started to cross Mineola Avenue near the intersection of Hillside Avenue when he was hit. The dark SUV car, which was traveling north on Mineola Avenue, continued driving after it hit the man. Police reported that the victim, whose identity has not been released, suffered severe trauma, and …
New Batch Of Affordable Housing Complete On Long Island New Batch Of Affordable Housing Complete On Long Island
New Batch Of Affordable Housing Complete On Long Island Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that a new set of affordable and energy-efficient housing has been completed at what once was a dilapidated complex. Laurel Homes, located in the North Hempstead hamlet of Roslyn Heights, has officially finished its “major redevelopment,” Hochul said on Monday, Dec. 11. As part of the renovation, the original development was expanded upon and revitalized starting in 2019, according to the North Hempstead Housing Authority. It now features 74 apartments across eight two-story buildings, a step up from its original 66 units when the development was built in 1958.…
Long Island Man Charged With Beating Woman, Threatening With Gun Long Island Man Charged With Beating Woman, Threatening With Gun
Long Island Man Charged With Beating Woman, Threatening With Gun A Long Island man was arrested after allegedly beating a woman in a car and then threatening to pull a gun to make her do what he wanted. The incident took place in Nassau County around 6:15 p.m., Monday, May 22 in Roslyn Heights. According to Nassau County Police detectives, the victim, age 55, of Suffolk County in Wyandanch was traveling with Derrick Bonds, age 49, also of Wyandanch, in his blue-colored 2016 Mazda. After receiving a telephone call, Bonds became aggressive and started yelling at the victim that he was in control and that the victim was going to do what he t…
2 Women Nabbed For Prostitution After Raid At Huntington Station Massage Parlor 2 Women Nabbed For Prostitution After Raid At Huntington Station Massage Parlor
2 Women Nabbed For Prostitution After Raid At Huntington Station Massage Parlor Two women have been charged with prostitution after a raid at a Long Island massage parlor. In response to numerous community complaints, Suffolk County Police Second Precinct Crime Section officers conducted an investigation at Sunny Spa in Huntington Station, located at 825 East Jericho Turnpike, at approximately 3:30 p.m.  Thursday, April 6.  Xuan Yang 43, of Roslyn Heights, and Jing Qiao, age 39, of Flushing, Queens, were both charged with: Prostitution, Unauthorized practice of a profession.  They are scheduled to be arraigned at First District Court at …
Grand Theft Not-o: Trio Tries, Fails To Steal BMW From Affluent LI Neighborhood, Police Say Grand Theft Not-o: Trio Tries, Fails To Steal BMW From Affluent LI Neighborhood, Police Say
Grand Theft Not-o: Trio Tries, Fails To Steal BMW From Affluent LI Neighborhood, Police Say Three would-be car thieves are facing charges after allegedly trying, and failing, to steal a vehicle from an affluent Long Island neighborhood. The incident occurred at around 1:40 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27, in Roslyn Heights at a home on Field Lane, according to Nassau County Police. Investigators said the suspects pulled up to the victim's home in a Pontiac G6 before walking up to a BMW that was parked in a driveway. They then entered the vehicle and attempted to start it, but were unsuccessful, police said. The suspects managed to take a black Canada Goose jacket from the BMW before fleein…
Expect Delays: Overnight Closures Planned For Portion Of LIE Expect Delays: Overnight Closures Planned For Portion Of LIE
Expect Delays: Overnight Closures Planned For Portion Of LIE Drivers should plan on possible delays on the Long Island Expressway in the coming days due to scheduled roadwork. On Wednesday, Dec. 7, crews will close the westbound lanes of I-495 in Roslyn Heights between Glen Cove Road and Northern State Parkway from 10 p.m. until 2 a.m., according to transportation officials. Traffic will be detoured onto the North Service Road. The eastbound HOV and left lanes will also be closed at Northern State Parkway from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. On Thursday, Dec. 8, crews will close the eastbound right and center lanes at Willis Avenue between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. Tra…
Former Croton-Harmon School Board President Dies Former Croton-Harmon School Board President Dies
Former Croton-Harmon School Board President Dies A Northern Westchester woman passionate about volunteering for her community died on Saturday, Oct. 22.  Gail Wittkin Sasso of Croton-on-Hudson died at the age of 75, according to her obituary. Raised on Long Island, in Roslyn Heights, Sasso was heavily involved in her village, serving as a past president of the Croton Harmon Board of Education and a member of the Croton on Hudson Water Control Commission, her obituary said.  Sasso also co-founded the local chapter of CCoHope INDIVISIBLE, a political group.  In addition to her volunteering, Sasso was al…
Police On Long Island Searching For Three Suspects Following Armed Robbery Police On Long Island Searching For Three Suspects Following Armed Robbery
Police On Long Island Searching For Three Suspects Following Armed Robbery Police on Long Island are searching for three men who allegedly robbed a man and woman while threatening them with a knife. The incident took place in Roslyn Heights around 12:30 a.m., Friday, July 22. According to detectives, a man and a woman, both 40 years old, were on Hillside Avenue when a black-colored Honda Accord drove up.   Three unknown men exited the car and approached the couple. The driver who was holding a small black knife threatened the victims and demanded their personal property, Nassau County Police said. A second man grabbed the man's right arm and removed t…
Woman Killed After Being Struck By Jeep On Nassau County Roadway Woman Killed After Being Struck By Jeep On Nassau County Roadway
Woman Killed After Being Struck By Jeep On Nassau County Roadway An investigation is underway after a woman was hit and killed by a man driving a Jeep Cherokee while walking along a roadway. The incident took place in Nassau County around 8 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 8, in Roslyn Heights as the 56-year-old woman walked along Roslyn Road at Willets Road. According to Nassau County Police, the woman was struck by a southbound 2018 Jeep Cherokee that was being driven by a 30-year-old man. The driver remained on the scene and waited for police to respond, police said. As a result of the collision, the woman, whose identity has not yet been released, suffere…
Four Charged After Nassau Traffic Stop Leads To Discovery Of Stolen Items, Police Say Four Charged After Nassau Traffic Stop Leads To Discovery Of Stolen Items, Police Say
Four Charged After Nassau Traffic Stop Leads To Discovery Of Stolen Items, Police Say Four people were charged after police said a Long Island traffic stop led to the discovery of stolen merchandise and drugs. The Nassau County Police Department reported that the incident happened in Roslyn Heights at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 20. NCPD said officers saw a 2021 BMW with a fraudulent New Jersey license plate and pulled the BMW over at the intersection of Mineola Boulevard and Hillside Avenue. Authorities recovered "assorted stolen merchandise, a second fraudulent license plate and substances believed to be OxyContin" from the vehicle, police said.  NCPD said the four …
21-Year-Old Critically Injured In DWI Long Island Crash, Police Say 21-Year-Old Critically Injured In DWI Long Island Crash, Police Say
21-Year-Old Critically Injured In DWI Long Island Crash, Police Say An investigation is underway after a chain-reaction Christmas Eve crash on Long Island involving a drunk driver has left one person critically injured, according to police. The crash happened around 11:35 p.m. Friday, Dec. 24 in Roslyn Heights. That's when Nassau County Police say a 2007 Nissan Pathfinder being operated by a 24-year-old man was traveling southbound on Mineola Boulevard. The Pathfinder then struck a Toyota RAV4 that was involved in an earlier crash, causing the RAV4 to hit a 21-year-old male pedestrian, according to police.  The victim suffered multiple injuries …
Man Struck By Vehicle On Long Island Expressway Suffers 'Severe' Injuries, Police Say Man Struck By Vehicle On Long Island Expressway Suffers 'Severe' Injuries, Police Say
Man Struck By Vehicle On Long Island Expressway Suffers 'Severe' Injuries, Police Say A 48-year-old man was hospitalized after he was struck by a vehicle on the Long Island Expressway. The crash happened in Roslyn Heights at about 10 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 17, according to the Nassau County Police Department.  A 56-year-old man was driving a 2017 Toyota east on the South Service Road entrance ramp of the LIE when he struck the pedestrian in the area of Exit 37. The victim was hospitalized with severe trauma, police said.  Authorities said the driver of the Toyota stayed at the scene, and the vehicle was impounded. The investigation is ongoing. Check ba…
Long Island Man Injures Two Officers During Struggle, Police Say Long Island Man Injures Two Officers During Struggle, Police Say
Long Island Man Injures Two Officers During Struggle, Police Say A Long Island man injured two police officers as he allegedly resisted arrest and sent the two flying down a flight of stairs. The incident took place at 5:40 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 19, in Nassau County when officers were attempting to arrest Neil Pines for an incident that took place in July. According to detectives, the 38-year-old Roslyn Heights man allegedly refused to put his hands behind his back to be cuffed and began to struggle, kicking his legs and throwing his arms around, police said. During the struggle, two detectives fell down a staircase into a cement walkway and were injured…
Trio From Long Island, Queens Nabbed For Alleged Mortgage Fraud Scheme, Feds Say Trio From Long Island, Queens Nabbed For Alleged Mortgage Fraud Scheme, Feds Say
Trio From Long Island, Queens Nabbed For Alleged Mortgage Fraud Scheme, Feds Say Three men from Long Island and Queens have been charged in a civil complaint they allegedly engaged in a wide-ranging mortgage scheme to defraud the government.  The complaint, unsealed on Monday, Jan. 4, alleges that Nassau County resident Michael Konstantinovskiy, of Roslyn Heights, and Queens residents Iskyo Aronov, of Middle Village, Ron Borovinsky, of Hollis Hills, and the companies they owned or controlled, engaged in fraudulent short sales of residential properties insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), said Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern Distric…
Bank Robber Nabbed Shortly After Heist At Long Island Chase Branch Bank Robber Nabbed Shortly After Heist At Long Island Chase Branch
Bank Robber Nabbed Shortly After Heist At Long Island Chase Branch A Long Island man has been arrested for an alleged bank robbery, the fourth in the span of a week. Darren Lindo, 36, of Roslyn Heights, was arrested following the robbery around 9:25 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 30, at the Chase Bank, located at 425 Glen Cove Road in Roslyn Heights, said the Nassau County Police. According to detectives, Lindo allegedly entered the Chase Bank, approached the teller, and passed a note demanding money.  The teller complied and Lindo fled with an undisclosed amount of cash. There were four employees and two customers inside the bank at the time of the robbery.…
COVID-19: Long Island Sees Slight Uptick In Cases, Here's Breakdown By Towns COVID-19: Long Island Sees Slight Uptick In Cases, Here's Breakdown By Towns
Covid-19: Long Island Sees Slight Uptick In Cases, Here's Breakdown By Towns Long Island has seen a slight uptick in positive COVID-19 cases though statewide numbers continue trending in the right direction. There have now been 44,924 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Nassau, and 45,006 in Suffolk as each county saw less than 100 new cases in the latest numbers provided by the state Department of Health. There have been 2,198 COVID-19 fatalities in Nassau and 2,005 in Suffolk. On Long Island, the positive infection rate over the past three days: Monday, Aug. 31: 1.0 percent; Tuesday, Sept. 1: 0.8 percent; Wednesday, Sept. 2: 1.1 percent. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo not…
Duo Attempted To Scam Long Island Man Out Of $6,500, Police Say Duo Attempted To Scam Long Island Man Out Of $6,500, Police Say
Duo Attempted To Scam Long Island Man Out Of $6,500, Police Say Two men attempted to pull a fast one on an elderly Long Island man, who alerted police, leading to their arrests. A 74-year-old man who lives out of state was contacted by two men in Nassau County on Friday, Feb. 7, who stated that his son had been arrested and required bail money for his release, police said. According to Nassau County Police, the victim was instructed to put $6,500 in cash into a package to be sent to the UPS facility in Uniondale. The victim became suspicious and proceeded to contact police. An investigation was launched, and detectives coordinated with UPS security to …
Man Drove Drunk On Long Island Expressway With 10-Year-Old In SUV, Police Say Man Drove Drunk On Long Island Expressway With 10-Year-Old In SUV, Police Say
Man Drove Drunk On Long Island Expressway With 10-Year-Old In SUV, Police Say A 53-year-old man drove drunk on the Long Island Expressway with his 10-year-old son in the SUV. According to police, while on routine patrol, highway officers observed Chaojen Cheng, of Roslyn Heights, on Saturday, Jan. 25 at 6:20 a.m. operating a 2017 Nissan Pathfinder traveling eastbound on the Long Island Expressway at Exit 33 in Roslyn Heights failing to maintain its lane.  The officers activated their emergency lights and conducted a Vehicle and Traffic Law stop in front of 166 Old Powerhouse Road.  During the investigation, it was determined that Cheng emitt…
LI Restaurant Burglary Suspect Caught After Fleeing On Bicycle With Flat Tire, Police Say LI Restaurant Burglary Suspect Caught After Fleeing On Bicycle With Flat Tire, Police Say
LI Restaurant Burglary Suspect Caught After Fleeing On Bicycle With Flat Tire, Police Say A would-be burglar didn’t make it far after allegedly attempting to rob a Long Island restaurant then fleeing the scene on a bicycle with a flat tire, police said. Nassau County Police officers were dispatched to Matteo’s of Roslyn shortly before 8 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15 in Roslyn Heights, where there was a report of a burglary in progress, police said. According to police, an African-American man wearing a black hoodie was spotted exiting the restaurant on Mineola Avenue through a broken glass door, fleeing on a bicycle with one flat tire. The burglar - later identified as Bronx residen…
Man Forced Woman, Children Into Vehicle In Far Rockaway, Police Say Man Forced Woman, Children Into Vehicle In Far Rockaway, Police Say
Man Forced Woman, Children Into Vehicle In Far Rockaway, Police Say A Ridge man was arrested for unlawful imprisonment after a woman and her children were saved after she held up a sign pleading for help at an area gas station. William Jamal Wilkinson, 36, was arrested after Nassau County Police responded to a suspicious occurrence at the Mobil Gas Station on Glen Cove Road around 1:27 p.m., Tuesday, May 28, in Roslyn Heights, said the Nassau County Police. According to detectives, when officers arrived on the scene they were informed by a witness who said they saw a woman in the front passenger seat of a black 2005 Ford Taurus holding a sign that…