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Man Nabbed In Uniondale For Forcibly Touching Woman At Stop & Shop In Merrick, Police Say Man Nabbed In Uniondale For Forcibly Touching Woman At Stop & Shop In Merrick, Police Say
Man Nabbed In Uniondale For Forcibly Touching Woman At Stop & Shop In Merrick, Police Say A months-long investigation has led to the arrest of a man who is accused of forcibly touching a woman at a Long Island Stop & Shop. Nassau County Police say the suspect was apprehended late Monday afternoon, Oct. 14, in Uniondale. While inside the store in Merrick located at 2160 Merrick Mall, on Monday, July 8., he forcibly touched a 36-year-old woman before fleeing the store in an unknown direction, Nassau County Police say. Following the investigation, Delano Brathwaite, age 27, who police say is homeless, was identified as the suspect. When he was arrested, Brathwaite w…
Pair Of Tropical Systems Threaten To Become Next Named Storm Of Hurricane Season Pair Of Tropical Systems Threaten To Become Next Named Storm Of Hurricane Season
Pair Of Tropical Systems Threaten To Become Next Named Storm Of Hurricane Season Forecasters are monitoring a pair of systems in the tropics that could develop into named storms. One system, called Invest 94L, is now in the Central Atlantic, and expected to pass near the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico on Friday, Oct. 18, and then move toward the Turks and Caicos or the Dominican Republic this weekend, according to the National Hurricane Center. There's a chance it could strengthen as it enters warmer waters. "It is possible the rainstorm goes on to become the next depression and named storm of the 2024 Atlantic season," AccuWeather Lead Hurricane Expert Alex  DaS…
Man Found Dead In Car On Shoulder Of Long Island Expressway Man Found Dead In Car On Shoulder Of Long Island Expressway
Man Found Dead In Car On Shoulder Of Long Island Expressway An investigation is underway after a man was found dead in broad daylight on the Long Island Expressway. Suffolk County Police Highway Patrol officers responded to a parked vehicle in Hauppauge on the eastbound shoulder near Route 111 on Wednesday, Oct. 16, at about 1:15 p.m.  Officers discovered a body in the front seat of a 2019 Jeep.  Following an investigation by Fourth Squad detectives, the body was identified as Luis Gonzalez, age 62. Gonzalez, who police say was undomiciled, was taken to the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner for an aut…
Winning Numbers For Wednesday, Oct. 16 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $408 Jackpot Winning Numbers For Wednesday, Oct. 16 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $408 Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Wednesday, Oct. 16 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $408 Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Wednesday, Oct. 16 Powerball drawing. The winning numbers were 04-30-39-44-60 with a Powerball of 11 and the Power Play was 2X. The estimated jackpot is $408 million with a $196.3 million cash option. If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19. Lottery players have a 1 in 292,201,338 chance of winning a Powerball jackpot by matching all five balls plus the Powerball, according to officials. Prizes then range from $1 million to $4, which can be mul…
Want To Improve Your Golf Game? Try This New App Want To Improve Your Golf Game? Try This New App
Want To Improve Your Golf Game? Try This New App Local golf enthusiasts have a new tool in their arsenal with the launch of the Pinpoint Golf app, a cutting-edge application designed to help golfers of all skill levels improve. The app promises to bring precision and convenience to golfers, from beginners to seasoned pros. Pinpoint Golf (www.pinpoint.golf) offers a comprehensive suite of features aimed at improving your game. The app centers on strokes gained tracking, an advanced method to measure and improve performance. In addition, the app provides detailed GPS mapping of courses, real-time shot tracking, and other performance analytic…
Dealer's Fentanyl Killed 17-Year-Old Garden City Girl, DA Says Dealer's Fentanyl Killed 17-Year-Old Garden City Girl, DA Says
Dealer's Fentanyl Killed 17-Year-Old Garden City Girl, DA Says An admitted drug dealer was formally charged in connection with the overdose death of a 17-year-old Long Island girl. Daquan Booker, age 34, of Smithtown, was arraigned on multiple drug charges in Nassau County Court on Tuesday, Oct. 15, following the death of Garden City High School senior Grace Wrightington. Prosecutors said Booker met with the teen on at least two occasions in July 2023 and sold her purported oxycodone pills laced with fentanyl. The synthetic opioid – more than 100 times stronger than morphine – has contributed to a growing number of overdose deaths across the country in…
Holiday Shopping? Police Auction On Long Island To Include Jewelry, Power Tools, Bicycles, More Holiday Shopping? Police Auction On Long Island To Include Jewelry, Power Tools, Bicycles, More
Holiday Shopping? Police Auction On Long Island To Include Jewelry, Power Tools, Bicycles, More Looking to get a jump on your holiday shopping? This former police evidence could make the perfect stocking stuffer. The Suffolk County Police Department will hold its next property auction on Wednesday, Oct. 23. Among the hot items up for grabs, according to the department, are jewelry, televisions, watches, power tools, and electronics. There will also be several bicycles. All of the items were seized by police during criminal investigations and were never claimed once their cases were closed, a department spokesperson told Daily Voice. Wednesday’s auction is free to attend, and no pre-…
Shooting Outside LI Home Of Former Gubernatorial Candidate Zeldin Nets Gunman 12 Years Shooting Outside LI Home Of Former Gubernatorial Candidate Zeldin Nets Gunman 12 Years
Shooting Outside LI Home Of Former Gubernatorial Candidate Zeldin Nets Gunman 12 Years The gunman in a broad daylight shooting that injured two teenagers outside the New York home of former Rep. Lee Zeldin will spend more than a decade behind bars. Long Island resident Noah Green, age 20, of Shirley, was sentenced to 12 years in prison plus five years of post-release supervision after pleading guilty to attempted murder and related charges. Prosecutors said Green was riding in a stolen SUV with another individual when they spotted three rival gang members walking along Saint George Drive West in Shirley at around 2:20 p.m. on Oct. 9, 2022. Earlier Report: Gunman Admit…
Nominate Your Favorite Long Island Businesses In DV's Readers' Choice Nominate Your Favorite Long Island Businesses In DV's Readers' Choice
Nominate Your Favorite Long Island Businesses In DV's Readers' Choice Daily Voice is excited to announce its first-ever Readers’ Choice contest on Long Island! Readers’ Choice is set to showcase the top businesses that make the area special. Whether it’s a cozy coffee shop, a family-run pizzeria, a boutique spa, or a dedicated local handyman, this is your chance to give them the spotlight they deserve. Who makes the best pie on Long Island? Engin Akyurt: https://www.pexels.com/photo/close-up-photo-of-pizza-2619970/ Nominations Are Open! Do you have a favorite place you love to dine at? Is there a hairstylist who always gets your look just right? Mayb…
20-Year-Old Injures Woman In Street Takeover On Long Island, Police Say 20-Year-Old Injures Woman In Street Takeover On Long Island, Police Say
20-Year-Old Injures Woman In Street Takeover On Long Island, Police Say A week after a woman was injured in a so-called street takeover on Long Island, police arrested a suspect. The incident happened in Patchogue, at the Gateway Plaza on Sunrise Highway, at around 1:15 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 6. Suffolk County Police said a 19-year-old Holbrook woman was watching a care takeover when she was struck by an Infiniti sedan. She was taken by private vehicle to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore with serious injuries. Earlier Report: Dangerous 'Street Takeovers' Target Of Proposed Legislation Backed By Suffolk County Lawmaker On Tuesday morning, Oct. 1…
Retired NYPD Officer, Teacher Found Dead After Murder-Suicide Retired NYPD Officer, Teacher Found Dead After Murder-Suicide
Retired Nypd Officer, Teacher Found Dead After Murder-Suicide Authorities are investigating after a retired police officer shot his wife several times before turning the gun on himself at a Westchester residence while their children were home.  The murder-suicide was discovered just after 7 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 16, when an unconscious person was found at a house at 142 Chittenden Ave. in Yonkers, according to Yonkers Police Detective Sergeant Frank DiDomizio.  Arriving officers found a dead man with a gunshot wound to his head and a woman with several gunshot wounds to her body. First responders immediately began trying to save …
Long Island Man, 23, Dies When Car Crashed Into 18-Wheeler On NJ Turnpike: Troopers Long Island Man, 23, Dies When Car Crashed Into 18-Wheeler On NJ Turnpike: Troopers
Long Island Man, 23, Dies When Car Crashed Into 18-Wheeler On NJ Turnpike: Troopers A Long Island man was killed when his car crashed into the back of a tractor-trailer on the New Jersey Turnpike, authorities said. Donald Butler of Wheatley Heights, died in the crash in Westampton Township on Tuesday, Oct. 15, a New Jersey State Police spokesperson said.  Troopers responded to the northbound side of the turnpike near milepost 43.9 at around 9:56 p.m. The crash happened just south of Exit 5, which is the interchange for Burlington-Mount Holly Road. Investigators said Butler was driving a Mercedes-Benz E400 when his car struck the back of a Fre…
15-Year-Old Lawrence Girl Has Been Missing For 5 Days 15-Year-Old Lawrence Girl Has Been Missing For 5 Days
15-Year-Old Lawrence Girl Has Been Missing For 5 Days Authorities are asking for help in locating a Long Island teenager who has been missing for several days. Nathalie Sevilla, age 15, was last seen leaving her Lawrence residence at around 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11. Relatives contacted Nassau County Police on Wednesday, Oct. 16. Sevilla is 5-foot-6 and 160 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Her clothing description and possible destination were not immediately available. The teen was previously reported missing in September. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Nassau County Police Department at 516-573-7347 or call 911. Share…
Long Island Man ID'd As Victim In Double-Fatal Wrong-Way Driver Crash In Long Island Man ID'd As Victim In Double-Fatal Wrong-Way Driver Crash In
Long Island Man ID'd As Victim In Double-Fatal Wrong-Way Driver Crash In Two men were killed during a wrong-way driver crash on the Taconic State Parkway in the Hudson Valley. The incident occurred in Dutchess County at 2:40 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 15, in LaGrange. According to New York State Police Trooper AJ Hicks, an initial investigation determined Joseph W. LaFave, age 35, of LaGrange, driving a 2017 BMW X1, traveled north in the southbound lane on the Taconic State Parkway in the area of Todd Hill Road.  Hicks said LaFave struck a 2017 Lincoln Navigator head-on in the left southbound lane. LaFave was pronounced dead on the scene by responding paramedics…
New Movie About Donald Trump 'The Apprentice' Stars NY Native Sebastian Stan New Movie About Donald Trump 'The Apprentice' Stars NY Native Sebastian Stan
New Movie About Donald Trump 'The Apprentice' Stars NY Native Sebastian Stan Sebastian Stan is playing the role of a lifetime. The Rutgers University graduate who lived in Rockland County growing up, plays former President Donald Trump in the controversial new film, "The Apprentice" (click here for the trailer from Briarcliff Entertainment). The movie focuses on Trump's relationship with his lawyer, Roy Cohn, and how it helped him become a real estate tycoon in the 1980s and how using Cohn's bare-knuckle tactics helped shape his future political career. The movie has generated controversy for scenes where Trump rapes his first wife, Ivana, becomes addicted to diet …
1 Seriously Injured In Overnight Long Island Crash 1 Seriously Injured In Overnight Long Island Crash
1 Seriously Injured In Overnight Long Island Crash One person suffered severe injuries in an overnight Long Island crash. It happened around 3:20 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, in Ronkonkoma. A 60-year-old Ronkonkoma man was driving a 2015 Kia sedan southbound on Ocean Avenue when the vehicle struck a pedestrian who was crossing the street at the intersection of Johnson Avenue. The pedestrian, a 35-year-old man from Daly City, California, was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital with serious injuries.  The driver of the Kia was not injured. Detectives are asking anyone with information on the crash to co…
Levittown Man Accused Of Stalking Girl Levittown Man Accused Of Stalking Girl
Levittown Man Accused Of Stalking Girl A Long Island man has been accused of stalking a teenager after what police say were multiple incidents that occurred between Friday, Oct. 4, and Friday, Oct. 11. The suspect followed a 16-year-old girl while operating a 2013 gray Nissan Rogue in Levittown as she was walking home from school on Wantagh Avenue in the vicinity of Old Jerusalem Avenue, according to Nassau County Police. The man charged, Justin Sullivan, age 26, a resident of Levittown, drove past the victim numerous times on five different days and would wave at her while laughing, said police. On Thursday, Oct. 10, Sull…
Combative Driver Injures Officer After Crash In Bellmore, Police Say Combative Driver Injures Officer After Crash In Bellmore, Police Say
Combative Driver Injures Officer After Crash In Bellmore, Police Say A man is accused of assaulting a police officer following a car crash on Long Island. The incident happened in Bellmore, near the intersection of Bellmore Avenue and Merrick Road, shortly before 4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14. Nassau County Police said 63-year-old Charles Klimovich, of Bellmore, was involved in a car crash and refused to give officers his information to document the incident. Klimovich reportedly became combative and attempted to flee the scene. As officers were attempting to handcuff him, he continued resisting and refused to comply with the officer’s commands, police said. Of…
Death Of 7-Month-Old Under Investigation On Long Island Death Of 7-Month-Old Under Investigation On Long Island
Death Of 7-Month-Old Under Investigation On Long Island An investigation is under way after a 7-month-old died on Long Island. Officers responded to a 911 call reporting that the baby at a Riverhead residence, on 3rd Street, was unconscious and not breathing. CPR was performed, but the infant was pronounced dead at Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead. Riverhead Town PD detectives and the Suffolk County Medical Examiner's Office are investigating the circumstances that led to the child's death. Police said social workers have been made available to assist the family. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Nationwide Meat Recall Expands To 11.7M Pounds: Products Sold At Major Supermarkets Nationwide Meat Recall Expands To 11.7M Pounds: Products Sold At Major Supermarkets
Nationwide Meat Recall Expands To 11.7M Pounds: Products Sold At Major Supermarkets A nationwide recall of meat and poultry products over fears they may be contaminated with Listeria has been expanded to include 11,765,285 pounds. The initial recall involving the manufacturer, Bruce Pac, was for 9,986,245 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) products sold at Walmart, Target, Amazon, Trader Joe's, 7-Eleven, Aldi, and other stores. It was announced on Wednesday, Oct. 9. Late Tuesday night, Oct. 15, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced 1.8 million pounds of new products have been added to the recall. Info on …
Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Oct. 15 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $169 Jackpot Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Oct. 15 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $169 Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Tuesday, Oct. 15 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $169 Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Tuesday, Oct. 15 Mega Millions drawing. The winning numbers were 22-34-44-54-62 with a Mega Ball of 03 and a Megaplier of 3X The estimated jackpot is $169 million with an $80.7 million cash option. If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 18.  Lottery players have a 1 in 302,575,350 chance of winning a Mega Millions jackpot by matching all five balls plus the gold Mega Ball, according to officials. Prizes then range from $1 million to…
Sex Trafficking: Teacher, Cop Among 4 Charged In Years-Long Crime Ring On Long Island Sex Trafficking: Teacher, Cop Among 4 Charged In Years-Long Crime Ring On Long Island
Sex Trafficking: Teacher, Cop Among 4 Charged In Years-Long Crime Ring On Long Island A teacher of nearly three decades and a veteran police officer are among four defendants accused in a years-long sex trafficking operation on Long Island. Steven Arey, age 53, and George Trimigliozzi, age 55, both of Islip, were indicted on promoting prostitution and related charges in Suffolk County Court on Tuesday, Oct. 15. Prosecutors said Arey, who has taught in the Islip School District for 26 years, and Trimigliozzi, an 18-year veteran of the Suffolk County Police Department, hired sex workers, collected proceeds of prostitution known as “house fees,” and posted ads seeking patrons o…
Child Airlifted, 2 Women Injured In Dog Attack At Hicksville Home Child Airlifted, 2 Women Injured In Dog Attack At Hicksville Home
Child Airlifted, 2 Women Injured In Dog Attack At Hicksville Home A young girl was seriously injured in a dog attack that also hurt two women on Long Island. Emergency crews were called to a Hicksville residence on Lantern Road for a dog bite at around 12:20 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15. Nassau County Police said officers found a girl and two women suffering from bites. They also located two dogs inside the home. The girl was flown by helicopter to Cohen Children’s Hospital in Queens with serious injuries to her face. The two adult victims were also hospitalized with leg injuries. Officers secured the dogs and Nassau County Animal Control responded to assist …
Thief Makes Off With $66K Watch From Garden City Jeweler, Police Say Thief Makes Off With $66K Watch From Garden City Jeweler, Police Say
Thief Makes Off With $66K Watch From Garden City Jeweler, Police Say A suspected luxury watch thief was nabbed months after allegedly swindling a Long Island jeweler. The theft occurred in Garden City, at the Gross Jewelers on Franklin Avenue, at around 4:20 p.m. Thursday, July 18. Nassau County Police said a man requested to look at multiple Rolex watches. As the salesperson was showing the merchandise with the display drawer open, the man distracted him and removed a watch valued at $66,750. The suspect then placed the watch in his pocket and eventually left the store without paying. On Tuesday, Oct. 15, police said 27-year-old Costica Alexandru, of Que…
Hit-Run Driver Sought After 19-Year-Old Critically Injured On Sunrise Highway In Freeport Hit-Run Driver Sought After 19-Year-Old Critically Injured On Sunrise Highway In Freeport
Hit-Run Driver Sought After 19-Year-Old Critically Injured On Sunrise Highway In Freeport A month after a 19-year-old man was seriously injured by a hit-and-run driver on a Long Island highway, the suspect is still at large. The incident happened on Sunrise Highway in Freeport at around 11:15 p.m. Sept. 14. Nassau County Police said the victim was crossing Sunrise Highway near the intersection of Bayview Avenue when a dark colored SUV traveling northbound struck him. The vehicle then fled the scene heading westbound on Sunrise Highway. Police said the victim was taken to a hospital in critical condition. No other details were given. Investigators released two surveillance im…
Southern State Double Fatal: 21-Year-Old Driver, Passenger Killed In Massapequa Southern State Double Fatal: 21-Year-Old Driver, Passenger Killed In Massapequa
Southern State Double Fatal: 21-Year-Old Driver, Passenger Killed In Massapequa Two people were killed in a fiery, single-vehicle crash on the Southern State Parkway. The wreck happened in North Massapequa, in the eastbound lanes near exit 29, at around 8:50 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14. New York State Police said a Nissan 350z left the roadway and crashed into the tree line. Troopers arrived to find the vehicle engulfed in flames with the male driver lying outside of the car dead. He was identified as 21-year-old Brayan Antonio Benitez-Benitez, of Mineola. Inside the vehicle, crews located a passenger who had suffered fatal injuries. The passenger’s identity had not been p…
Jail Guard Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Inmate On Long Island Indicted By Grand Jury Jail Guard Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Inmate On Long Island Indicted By Grand Jury
Jail Guard Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Inmate On Long Island Indicted By Grand Jury A corrections officer at a Long Island jail will stand trial for allegedly sexually assaulting an inmate. Jason Middleton, age 35, of Central Islip, was indicted by a Suffolk County grand jury on Friday, Oct. 11, stemming from an alleged incident at the county jail in Riverhead. An investigation found that between April and September 2023, Middleton escorted an inmate into a utility walkway between jail cells where he knew was hidden from security camera view. Earlier Report: 'Disgusted': Jail Guard Forces Long Island Inmate Into Sex Act, DA Says Once in the camera’s blind spot, M…
'Highly Recommend': New Restaurant In Bethpage Cited For 'Nice Ambience, Chic Presentation' 'Highly Recommend': New Restaurant In Bethpage Cited For 'Nice Ambience, Chic Presentation'
'Highly Recommend': New Restaurant In Bethpage Cited For 'Nice Ambience, Chic Presentation' A new restaurant on Long Island serving vegetarian Indian cuisine is a hit with diners just weeks into business. Atithi – located in Bethpage at 398 North Wantagh Avenue – held its grand opening in late August. Under the direction of owner and New Delhi native Deepak Mehta, the eatery promises traditional Indian flavors, sans any meat.  Its menu boasts 18 different variations of Delhi chaat, made with soft lentil dumplings soaked in yogurt and topped with an assortment of chutneys and spices. View this post on Instagram A post shared by…
73-Year-Old ID'd As Long Island Drowning Victim 73-Year-Old ID'd As Long Island Drowning Victim
73-Year-Old ID'd As Long Island Drowning Victim Authorities have identified a drowning victim on Long Island. The Southampton Town Police Department said it received an abandoned 911 call from the vicinity of Gibson Lane in Sagaponack at about 3:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4. Dispatchers were able to re-contact the caller who reported a man was missing in the water after going swimming at Gibson Beach.  Southampton Town Police patrol officers, Marine Units, detectives, Bridgehampton FD and EMS responded to the area to search for the man. He was located on the beach a short time later unresponsive. CPR was starte…
Walgreens To Close 1,200 Stores Walgreens To Close 1,200 Stores
Walgreens To Close 1,200 Stores Walgreens plans to close about 1,200 stores over three years amid a decline in prescription drug payments and a rise in online competition. About 500 closures will come in 2025, the company announced in a statement released Tuesday morning, Oct. 15. Specific sites for store closures were not announced. Walgreens said its operating loss in fiscal 2024 was $14.1 billion, an increase of 104.5 percent compared to the year-ago period. Retail sales decreased 3.5 percent compared with the year-ago quarter, "reflecting a challenging retail environment and continued channel shift," Walgreens s…
Fatal House Fire: 62-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Nesconset Fatal House Fire: 62-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Nesconset
Fatal House Fire: 62-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Nesconset A Long Island resident was killed in a house fire. The blaze broke out around 5:25 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14, in Nesconset. First responders rushed to the scene at Highland Place after a 911 call. Thomas Walz, age 62, a resident of the home, was taken out of the house by responders.  Walz was transported via ambulance to Stony Brook University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.  There were no other people in the house at the time of the fire, and no other injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation but does not appear to be criminal at this t…