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Suspect Nabbed After Robbing Speedway In Oceanside Suspect Nabbed After Robbing Speedway In Oceanside
Suspect Nabbed After Robbing Speedway In Oceanside A suspect who said he was armed was apprehended shortly after allegedly fleeing the scene of a robbery at a Long Island business. The suspect entered the Speedway gas station in Oceanside located at 2650 Long Beach Road at around 4:10 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10.  Once inside, he removed beer from the refrigerators and approached the employee, a 44-year-old man, standing behind the register.  The suspect, identified as Edward Miles, age 55, of Oceanside, selected two packs of cigarettes that were behind the counter and placed his hand inside his sweatshirt, stating he had a gun, accor…
Long Island’s First Cannoleria Gears Up For Grand Opening In Oceanside Long Island’s First Cannoleria Gears Up For Grand Opening In Oceanside
Long Island’s First Cannoleria Gears Up For Grand Opening In Oceanside Holy cannoli: Long Island’s first cannoleria has arrived. What began in 2020 as a humble cart serving up Italian ice and gelato at weddings and bar mitzvahs has graduated to a full-on brick-and-mortar business for Brandyn Williams. “Closed our mall location… for the bigger dream!” Williams captioned a TikTok video documenting his move from the modest spot he briefly occupied at the Roosevelt Field mall in East Garden City. On Saturday, Sept. 28, he will celebrate the grand opening of his first standalone business, Dolce Bella in Oceanside, Long Island’s first full-fledged cannoleria. Fa…
Duo Sought After Smash-Grab Burglary At Oceanside Business Duo Sought After Smash-Grab Burglary At Oceanside Business
Duo Sought After Smash-Grab Burglary At Oceanside Business If you recognize these burglars, police want to hear from you. Nassau County Police are investigating after two men in Oceanside broke into the Star Bazzar Vape and Cigar, located on Long Beach Road, shortly after midnight Friday, Aug. 16. After smashing their way through the front glass door, the masked duo helped themselves to several vape products before taking off on foot.  They were last seen heading eastbound on Atlantic Avenue. Detectives described the first suspect as a white man, about 6-feet tall, wearing a gray t-shirt with a green logo, black pants, and black socks. The …
Alleged IHOP Oil Thief Arrested On Long Island, Police Say Alleged IHOP Oil Thief Arrested On Long Island, Police Say
Alleged IHOP Oil Thief Arrested On Long Island, Police Say A Queens man was nabbed for attempting to steal used cooking oil from two Long Island businesses, authorities said. The Oceanside incident occurred on Wednesday, April 10, according to Nassau County Police. It was just before 3:30 a.m. at the IHOP located at 2971 Long Beach Road when authorities allegedly caught 27-year-old Jahquay Rowe attempting to take the restaurant’s cooking oil. Rowe, who is from Flushing, Queens, reportedly had parked a box truck right next to the eatery’s cooking oil containers and was arrested. Nassau County Police said Rowe is also behind a similar crime tha…
Flames Engulf 5 Cars In Parking Lot On Long Island Flames Engulf 5 Cars In Parking Lot On Long Island
Flames Engulf 5 Cars In Parking Lot On Long Island Police are investigating a fire that broke out in a parking lot and soon spread to four different vehicles. It happened on Monday, Jan. 8 in Oceanside. According to Nassau County Police, a car in the parking lot of the Sands Shopping Center, located at 3577 Long Beach Road, burst out into flames just before 4:30 p.m. By the time officials arrived at the scene, the fire had spread to four other cars, engulfing all of them. OCEANSIDE has multiple cars on fire in the Sand Shopping Center Parking Lot ON Long Beach Road Hazmat requested for possible EV Car on fire #oceansideny #fire…
Sephora Smugglers Nabbed After 6 Long Island Burglaries: Police Sephora Smugglers Nabbed After 6 Long Island Burglaries: Police
Sephora Smugglers Nabbed After 6 Long Island Burglaries: Police A trio of men involved in a string of burglaries targeting Long Island makeup stores have been caught, police announced. The suspected thieves were caught on Friday, Dec. 15 in Oceanside, according to Nassau County Police. At approximately 3:30 p.m. that day, the three men — Rickardo Wallace, age 22 of Queens, Devon Findlay, age 30 of Brooklyn, and Shakair Moncrieffe, age 25, also a Brooklyn resident — were seen entering the Sephora located at 3715 Long Beach Road with backpacks. Once inside, they scooped merchandise off the shelves into their backpacks and fled the scene in a white 2…
Trio Smuggles Merch From Marshalls, Kohl's On Long Island Trio Smuggles Merch From Marshalls, Kohl's On Long Island
Trio Smuggles Merch From Marshalls, Kohl's On Long Island Police arrested three people who allegedly stole thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from Long Island stores. On Thursday, Dec. 7, the trio were caught in the parking lot of the Oceanside Marshalls, located at 3544 Long Beach Road. The three Hempstead residents — Kevin Joyner, age 56; Lori Menendez, age 47; and Richard Dean, age 39 — were hiding $1,428 worth of goods they snuck out of the store, according to Nassau County Police. After their arrests, police discovered that the group had also struck at a Kohl’s down the street, taking a total of $1019.91 worth of wares. In addition,…
Woman Pushing Stroller Struck By Bus On Long Island, Pinned Underneath: Police Woman Pushing Stroller Struck By Bus On Long Island, Pinned Underneath: Police
Woman Pushing Stroller Struck By Bus On Long Island, Pinned Underneath: Police A woman had to be rescued from under a school bus after she was hit while crossing a Long Island street, police said. It happened on Monday, Nov. 13 in Oceanside. According to Nassau County Police, the 45-year-old woman was pushing a stroller while crossing Long Beach Road at the Davison Avenue intersection. At approximately 2:40 p.m., a mini school bus, driven by a 71-year-old man, was traveling west on Davison Avenue and took a left onto Long Beach Road, striking the woman, who has remained unnamed. The woman became pinned under the bus. Rescuers used a five-ton floor jack and hi…
Quartet Steals Lotto Tickets, Cash From Long Island Store Quartet Steals Lotto Tickets, Cash From Long Island Store
Quartet Steals Lotto Tickets, Cash From Long Island Store Police are on the lookout for four people who broke into a Long Island convenience store, taking off with hundreds of dollars and tons of lottery tickets. The burglary happened at 3:13 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 6 in Oceanside, according to Nassau County Police. The group broke into Ocean Cigar and Vape, located at 3015 Long Beach Road, by throwing a rock at the glass door. They then took $500 in cash, along with nearly 73 cases of New York Lottery scratch-off tickets. Once the looting was through, they got into a gray Kia and fled northbound on Long Beach Road. Police said the first susp…
Multiple Stores Nabbed For Selling Alcohol To Minors On Long Island, Police Say Multiple Stores Nabbed For Selling Alcohol To Minors On Long Island, Police Say
Multiple Stores Nabbed For Selling Alcohol To Minors On Long Island, Police Say A handful of Long Island stores were caught red-handed selling alcohol to minors, authorities said. On Thursday, Sept. 14, Nassau County Police announced that arrests were made at stores across East Rockaway and Oceanside for selling alcoholic beverages to underage, undercover agents. The locations that were caught selling to underaged agents are: Lucky 7’s Gourmet Deli and Grocery, located at 276 Atlantic Avenue in East Rockaway; Ultra Mini Mart, located at 411 Atlantic Avenue in East Rockaway; Patel Smoke and Convenience, located at 571 Atlantic Avenue in Oceanside; BP Convenience…
Robber Uses Flat Tire To Steal $55K On Long Island: Police Robber Uses Flat Tire To Steal $55K On Long Island: Police
Robber Uses Flat Tire To Steal $55K On Long Island: Police Police are searching for a suspected robber on the loose after $55,000 was stolen from a man’s vehicle in a Long Island parking lot.  It happened on Thursday, Aug. 10 at approximately 11:55 a.m. in Oceanside, according to Nassau County Police. A 44-year-old man went into TD Bank, located at 247 Long Beach Road, and withdrew $20,000. He went back to his car and started to leave. However, as he backed out, one of his rear tires deflated. The victim and his car passenger got out and changed the car tire – this is when the robber supposedly struck. When the two got back into the c…
Long Island Shake Shack Sets Opening Date Long Island Shake Shack Sets Opening Date
Long Island Shake Shack Sets Opening Date The NYC-based burger joint is expanding to another Long Island location - here’s when it’ll be open for business. Hope you’re hungry. Shake Shack is opening up its newest location in Oceanside on Monday, Aug. 14, a representative told Daily Voice. It is situated within The Sands Shopping Center, located at 3535 Long Beach Road. Related Story: Shake Shack, Just Salad Coming To Oceanside The ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 10:30 a.m., and the first 100 guests will receive free Shake Shack swag and have the chance to hear live music. Additionally, the eatery will donate $…
Shoplifters Nab $8K Worth Of Perfume From 2 Long Island Victoria's Secret Stores Shoplifters Nab $8K Worth Of Perfume From 2 Long Island Victoria's Secret Stores
Shoplifters Nab $8K Worth Of Perfume From 2 Long Island Victoria's Secret Stores Police are asking for the public’s help after several people stole thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from two Long Island Victoria’s Secret stores. The first incident happened just before 2 p.m. Thursday, March 2, in Oceanside, at the Victoria’s Secret on Long Beach Road, according to Nassau County Police. Detectives said four men walked into the store and began grabbing various brands of perfumes off the shelves. They placed the items in bags and then walked right past the register without paying, police said. In all, the group made off with approximately $6,000 worth of perfume.…
Duo Nabbed Selling THC Items At Long Island Smoke Shops, Police Say Duo Nabbed Selling THC Items At Long Island Smoke Shops, Police Say
Duo Nabbed Selling THC Items At Long Island Smoke Shops, Police Say Two Long Island men have been charged with selling THC products in two area smoke shops. The men were arrested in Oceanside on Thursday, Jan. 19. According to narcotics/vice squad detectives, investigations were conducted at two locations on Long Beach Road. Detectives entered Zee’s Smoke Shop located at 2895 Long Beach Road. It was determined that cannabis gummies and vape cartridges containing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) were being sold, police said. A large number of products containing THC and cash were recovered. Nofil Navid, age 20, of Elmhurst, was arrested witho…
Man, Woman Steal $1.3K In Clothing From Oceanside Banana Republic, Police Say Man, Woman Steal $1.3K In Clothing From Oceanside Banana Republic, Police Say
Man, Woman Steal $1.3K In Clothing From Oceanside Banana Republic, Police Say Two people are wanted for allegedly stealing clothing valued at $1,305 from a Long Island store. The incident happened at the Banana Republic on Long Beach Road in Oceanside at about 1:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 7, the Nassau County Police Department reported on Wednesday, Dec. 21. NCPD asked anyone who recognizes the man and woman to call police at 516-573-6400.
Bed Bath & Gone: Fleeing Thief Hits LI Cop With Car, Rams Vehicle Before Crashing, Police Say Bed Bath & Gone: Fleeing Thief Hits LI Cop With Car, Rams Vehicle Before Crashing, Police Say
Bed Bath & Gone: Fleeing Thief Hits LI Cop With Car, Rams Vehicle Before Crashing, Police Say A 29-year-old woman is facing a host of charges after allegedly striking a Long Island police officer with her car during an escape attempt before crashing into a second vehicle while speeding. Nassau County Police were called at around 12:40 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, with reports of several personal property thefts that had occurred near a Bed Bath & Beyond store in Oceanside, located on Long Beach Road. A short time later, officers spotted a car that matched the suspect’s vehicle description traveling south on 5th Street near Mott Street and initiated a traffic stop, police said. As p…
Long Island Man Nabbed For TD Bank Robbery, Police Say Long Island Man Nabbed For TD Bank Robbery, Police Say
Long Island Man Nabbed For TD Bank Robbery, Police Say A Long Island man was nabbed for an alleged bank robbery just hours after the incident. The robbery took place in Oceanside at the TD Bank around 11:50 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 9. According to Robbery Squad detectives, Joseph C. Dahmen, age 38, of Long Beach, entered the TD Bank at 247 Long Beach Road, approached a teller, and produced a demand note for cash. The teller complied and Dahmen fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of proceeds, police said. An investigation led police to Dahmen who was located with assistance from the Long Beach Police Department and placed under ar…
New York’s First Amazon Fresh Grocery Store Opens New York’s First Amazon Fresh Grocery Store Opens
New York’s First Amazon Fresh Grocery Store Opens New York's first Amazon Fresh grocery store has opened for business. The company is celebrating the new grocery store on Long Island, located in Oceanside, by holding festivities over the coming weekend, according to an announcement from representatives for the company on Thursday, July 14. The store, located at 3620 Long Beach Road, will offer free samples and special discounts, including extended in-store Prime Day discounts on items. The grocery store also offers "Just Walk Out Shopping," allowing customers the option to skip the checkout line. The company said customers who opt f…
Duo Busted With Ghost Gun  In Oceanside Driving In BMW They Didn't Have Permission To Use Duo Busted With Ghost Gun  In Oceanside Driving In BMW They Didn't Have Permission To Use
Duo Busted With Ghost Gun In Oceanside Driving In BMW They Didn't Have Permission To Use Two suspects driving on Long Island in a BMW they did not have permission to use are facing charges after one was busted with a “ghost gun,” police said. In Nassau County, police officers stopped a 2008 BMW with a temporary Georgia registration sticker on Long Beach Road at approximately 2:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 4 in Oceanside for a defective headlight. During the subsequent stop, a Nassau County Police Department spokesperson said that a passenger in the BMW, Jackson Heights resident Animal Linares, age 29, was in possession of a loaded unregistered “ghost gun,” and he was taken into cu…
New Amazon Fresh Stores Set To Open On Long Island New Amazon Fresh Stores Set To Open On Long Island
New Amazon Fresh Stores Set To Open On Long Island New grocery options are coming for consumers on Long Island as Amazon plans to expand its grocery store operation on the East Coast. The online retail giant reportedly has plans to open Amazon Fresh grocery stores on Nesconset Highway in East Setauket, on Long Beach Road in Oceanside, and on Manetto Hill Road in Plainview. In East Setauket and Oceanside, the Amazon Fresh locations will be replacing defunct former Waldbaum stores, and the Plainview spot is at the former Fairway Market. 
According to Amazon, customers "will find a wide assortment of national brands and high-quality produce,…
Long Island Man Nabbed For Trying To Scam Victim Of $13,000, Police Say Long Island Man Nabbed For Trying To Scam Victim Of $13,000, Police Say
Long Island Man Nabbed For Trying To Scam Victim Of $13,000, Police Say A Long Island man has been accused of trying to scam a victim out of thousands of dollars. According to Nassau County Police detectives, a 75-year-old male victim, who lives out of state, was contacted via telephone by an unknown man claiming to work for the Treasury Department.  The victim was instructed to send $13,000 to a FedEx pickup location at 2745 Long Beach Road in Oceanside, police said.  The suspect, Ronak Patel, age 26, of Hicksville arrived at the location on Friday, June 11 at 1:30 p.m. and after attempting to retrieve the package was placed into police cu…
Uncle Louie's G's Opens New Long Island Eatery Uncle Louie's G's Opens New Long Island Eatery
Uncle Louie's G's Opens New Long Island Eatery Hey, ice cream is calling Long Islanders with the opening of a new sweet shop just in time for the summer heat. Local residents Alex and Danielle Petito and Steven and Joann Feinberg opened Uncle Louie G’s of Oceanside, a sweet shop where you can “feel like a kid again” in the heart of town on Saturday, May 22.  This is the third location of the Uncle Louie G’s franchise on Long Island (the others have different owners and are located in Fire Island and Lindenhurst) making it the first to open in Nassau County. Located in a shopping center, Uncle Louie G’s offers a…
Man, Woman Busted With Loaded Defaced Handgun During Long Island Traffic Stop, Police Say Man, Woman Busted With Loaded Defaced Handgun During Long Island Traffic Stop, Police Say
Man, Woman Busted With Loaded Defaced Handgun During Long Island Traffic Stop, Police Say A man and woman were arrested for a multitude of charges including possession of a loaded handgun during a traffic stop. Tyrelle Gordon, age 25, of Rockaway, and Victoria Cobb, age 22, of Long Beach, were arrested around 5 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 19, in Oceanside, said the Nassau County Police. According to detectives, the Bureau of Special Operations officers conducted a traffic stop of a black 2010 Audi A4 on Long Beach Road and West Waukena Avenue. After interviewing Cobb, who was driving the vehicle, and Gordon, who was the passenger, officers found that he was allegedly in posse…
LI Man Arrested For Long List Of Crimes Including Robbing Two Banks In One Day, Police Say LI Man Arrested For Long List Of Crimes Including Robbing Two Banks In One Day, Police Say
LI Man Arrested For Long List Of Crimes Including Robbing Two Banks In One Day, Police Say A 45-year-old man has been arrested for a long list of crimes, including the robbery of a Chase Bank on Long Island. Brian Quinn, age 45, of Rockville Center, was arrested on Monday, Jan. 11, following the attempted robbery of a Chase Bank in Oceanside, and the robbery of another Chase Bank in Baldwin, said the Nassau County Police. According to detectives, an unknown male, later identified as Quinn, entered the Chase Bank located at 3285 Long Beach Road, and approached the teller, and demanded money, police said. The teller recognized Quinn from a previous robbery and refused to…
Police Searching For Long Island Bank Robber Police Searching For Long Island Bank Robber
Police Searching For Long Island Bank Robber Police are searching for a man who allegedly robbed a Chase Bank on Long Island. The incident took place around 10:40 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 6, at the Chase Bank located at 3285 Long Beach Road in Oceanside, Nassau County Police said. According to detectives, an unknown man entered the bank and approached the teller, demanded money, and announced a robbery.  The teller complied and the man fled east on East Cortland Avenue with an undetermined amount of cash, police said. There were 10 employees and two customers inside the bank at the time of the robbery. There were no reported inju…
Man Wanted For Breaking Into Long Island Restaurant Man Wanted For Breaking Into Long Island Restaurant
Man Wanted For Breaking Into Long Island Restaurant Know him? Police investigators on Long Island have released photos of a man who planned and executed an elaborate heist at a local Chinese restuarant. The Nassau County Police Department issued an alert for a wanted man who allegedly pried off the lock mechanism on the front door of May King Chinese Restaurant on Long Beach Road in Oceanside at 2:51 a.m. on Sunday, June 14. According to police, once inside, the suspect removed the SD card on the security cameras to prevent staff from pulling out video footage, and proceeded to steal an undisclosed amount of cash. Photos of the masked sus…
Man Wanted For Breaking Into Long Island Restaurant Man Wanted For Breaking Into Long Island Restaurant
Man Wanted For Breaking Into Long Island Restaurant Know him? Police investigators on Long Island have released photos of a man who planned and executed an elaborate heist at a local Chinese restuarant. The Nassau County Police Department issued an alert for a wanted man who allegedly pried off the lock mechanism on the front door of May King Chinese Restaurant on Long Beach Road in Oceanside at 2:51 a.m. on Sunday, June 14. According to police, once inside, the suspect removed the SD card on the security cameras to prevent staff from pulling out video footage, and proceeded to steal an undisclosed amount of cash. Photos of the masked sus…
Man Wanted For Breaking Into Long Island Restaurant Man Wanted For Breaking Into Long Island Restaurant
Man Wanted For Breaking Into Long Island Restaurant Know him? Police investigators on Long Island have released photos of a man who planned and executed an elaborate heist at a local Chinese restuarant. The Nassau County Police Department issued an alert for a wanted man who allegedly pried off the lock mechanism on the front door of May King Chinese Restaurant on Long Beach Road in Oceanside at 2:51 a.m. on Sunday, June 14. According to police, once inside, the suspect removed the SD card on the security cameras to prevent staff from pulling out video footage, and proceeded to steal an undisclosed amount of cash. Photos of the masked sus…
Woman Injures Workers, Officer After Shoplifting At Long Island Stop & Shop, Police Say Woman Injures Workers, Officer After Shoplifting At Long Island Stop & Shop, Police Say
Woman Injures Workers, Officer After Shoplifting At Long Island Stop & Shop, Police Say A police officer was hospitalized and two employees at a Long Island Stop & Shop were injured when a woman became combative after allegedly attempting to steal from the grocery store. Police said that at approximately 6:45 p.m. on Thursday, April 16, Center Moriches resident Jemella Gilpin, 40, allegedly walked into Stop & Shop on Long Beach Road in Oceanside. Once inside, Gilpin allegedly took multiple items from the shelves and attempted to leave without paying. When she was confronted by two store employees, a 39-year-old man and 60-year-old man, she flailed her arms causing them…
Long Island Man Drove Drunk With Three Kids In Car, Police Say Long Island Man Drove Drunk With Three Kids In Car, Police Say
Long Island Man Drove Drunk With Three Kids In Car, Police Say A Long Island man is facing a host of charges after police say he drove drunk with three children in the car overnight. Miguel A. Medina, 38, of Uniondale, was observed operating a 2016 gray colored Nissan Altima with a temporary Texas registration northbound in Oceanside on Long Beach Road on Sunday, Feb. 9 at 2:20 a.m., Nassau County Police said. Police observed the vehicle making unsafe lane changes, leading to a vehicle and traffic law stop on Long Beach Road and West Waukena Avenue.  The investigation revealed there were four passengers in the vehicle: a 69-year-old woman in the …
Suspect On Loose After Long Island Bank Robbery Suspect On Loose After Long Island Bank Robbery
Suspect On Loose After Long Island Bank Robbery An alleged bank robber is on the run on Long Island. police said. The Suffolk County Police Department released a surveillance photo of a man who allegedly robbed the People’s United Bank on Long Beach Road in Oceanside at approximately 6:55 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 23. According to police, the suspect entered the bank, approached the teller and made a verbal demand for money. The teller then turned over an undisclosed amount of cash and the suspect fled on foot in an unknown direction. Police noted that at the time of the robbery, there was one employee and no customers present. The susp…