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Christopher Castaldo, Popular Bartender At Beacon Hotel, Upscale NYC Restaurants, Dies At 52
A popular bartender at the Beacon Hotel and upscale New York City restaurants, Christopher Castaldo died Thursday, Aug. 1 at his home, at age 52.
He was born July 12, 1967, in Beacon, son of John K. and the late Margaret (Peggy) Cataldo.
Castaldo graduated from Beacon High School, attended Dutchess Community College and then relocated to Manhattan to work as a bartender in upscale restaurants such as Match Uptown and L'Artisanal.
He was the long-time bartender at Sushi Samba before moving back to Beacon. In recent years he could be found entertaining from behind the bar at…
Here Are Seven Sandwich Spots To Try Around, South Of I-287 In Westchester
They're a meal in a hand. Here are seven sandwich spots to try around Westchester south of Interstate 287.
Bridge Street Cafe, 1 Bridge St Ste 100, Irvington: You can order an array from Greek Wrap of feta, olive, sun-dried tomatoes, baby spinach, and Buffalo chicken and mozzarella with basil and pesto sandwiches on a health-inspired menu at great prices when you consider the zip code, $8 and $7.50 respectively.
Rye Ridge Deli, 126 S. Ridge St., Rye Brook: It's a classic New York-style deli and restaurant with inside and outside seating. There are 23 "Overstuffed" sandwiches on th…
Here Are Five Sandwich Spots To Try In Nassau County
A sandwich is a meal hit any time of day. Here are five spots to try in Nassau County.
Deli Boy, 906 Atlantic Ave., Baldwin: "Dennis the Menace" a chicken breast, pepperoni, and melted provolone sandwich and a "Frank Sinatra panini of roast beef, sauteed onions, and melted provolone are among their star-packed sandwich menu.
In a Facebook review, Vinnie Fernicola posted, "It’s a pleasure going there They help us respect full. It's just a great place. Delicious sandwiches."
Roast Sandwich House 100 Main St., Mineola: Their sandwiches on artisan bread are of beef, chicken br…
Oceanside Teen Nabbed After Punching Victim, Stealing Bicycle, Police Say
A teen allegedly punched someone then stole a bike in Oceanside, said Nassau County Police.
According to Nassau County Police detectives at 1:45 p.m. Monday, Aug. 5, Anthony Frangos, 18, got in a verbal argument with a victim near Merle Avenue and Oceanside Road.
Frangos allegedly punched the victim several times and took his bicycle, fleeing southbound on Long Beach Road, police said.
Police were able to catch Frangos and arrested him.
The victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment of minor injuries, according to police.
Frangos is charged with third-degree robbery and thi…
Karen Dudek Of Commack, Ex-Director Of Nursing At Long Island Hospital, Dies
A Commack resident whose career includes director of nursing at a Long Island hospital has died.
Karen S. Dudek died Tuesday, Aug. 6, at her home in Commack, at age 63.
After 36 years as a nurse and later as director of nursing at the Nassau County Medical Center, she retired and worked for several hospital associations in New York City as director of nursing.
Dudek was predeceased by her parents, Regina B. Smith and Robert A. Smith, and her sister, Regina S. Muzyka.
She is survived by four children, Peter Robert, Carolyn, Kristin and Patrick, her former husband, Peter C. Dudek and …
Man Indicted For Murder After Fatal Shooting During Old Bethpage Park Robbery
A man was indicted for murder in a July 6 fatal shooting during a robbery in an Old Bethpage park.
Brandon Torres, 22, of Staten Island was arraigned Friday, Aug. 2 and charged with second-degree murder, first-degree robbery, two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, and second-degree robbery, according to Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas.
Torres was remanded and is due back in court on Friday, Sept. 6. If convicted of the top count, he faces 25 years to life in prison.
Kion Carter, 25, of Middle Island was arraigned Monday, Aug. 6 and char…
