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'Now He Will Pay': Man Who Murdered Pregnant Wife In Farmingdale Sentenced
A Long Island man who strangled and killed his estranged wife – who was pregnant with his child at the time she died – will spend over two decades behind bars, police said.
Michael Owens, age 30 of St. James, received his 25 years to life sentence for the murder of Kelly Owens on Thursday, Jan. 11, according to the Nassau County District Attorney.
Earlier Report - Man Murdered Pregnant, Estranged Wife In Farmingdale, Faces Life In Prison: DA
Nearly four years before, on January 15, 2020, 27-year-old nursing student Kelly Owens was at her Farmingdale apartment on First Avenue, which…
'The Best Best Best': Merrick Restaurant Rebrands, Reopens To 5-Star Rating
A Long Island gastropub, which closed down and has re-opened with a whole new identity, has opened to rave reviews from diners.
The Rabbit Hole Bar & Grill, located at 1960 Bayberry Avenue in Merrick, opened on Wednesday, Nov. 29.
A rebrand of former seafood restaurant Anchor Down, the new-and-improved eatery (still owned and operated by Chef Stephen Rosenbluth) offers up tapas-style plates, craft cocktails, and more. Since its opening date, it’s received an overall 5-star rating on Yelp.
“We have always loved Anchor Down, but the restaurant's rebranding as the Rabbit Hole is on ano…
Duo, Including Farmingdale Man, Faked Armed Robberies: FBI
Two New York men are accused of staging at least eight fake robberies so the store owners could receive immigration benefits, authorities said.
Long Island resident Rambhai Patel, age 36, of Farmingdale, and New York City Balwinder Singh, age 39, of Queens, are charged with conspiracy to commit visa fraud, the U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts said. FBI agents said they linked the men to four robberies in Massachusetts, two in Pennsylvania, and one in Kentucky and Tennessee.
The dates and locations of the alleged fake robberies are:
March 22: Richdale Food Shops, Hing…
'Best Foodie Spot' Found At This Long Island Restaurant, Online Reviewers Say
If you’re looking for a meal to remember, don’t miss this Long Island hotspot.
Maroni Cuisine, located in Northport at 18 Woodbine Avenue, garnered the most recommendations in a post on the Long Island Restaurant Group Facebook page asking where to find the “best foodie spot on Long Island.”
“I’m thinking tasting menu or unique experience,” Patty Ann, of Babylon, said in her post Saturday, Dec. 16.
Nearly 150 of her fellow foodies came to Ann’s aid, offering up their favorite Long Island dining spots serving up that something extra.
Of course, there were a few wisecrackers in the comment…
New Legal Marijuana Dispensary In Farmingdale Sets Opening Date
The second legal, adult-use dispensary on Long Island has a tentative opening date, officials said.
Happy Days Dispensary, located at 105 Route 109 in Farmingdale, is slated to open Saturday, Dec. 23, according to an announcement by Gov. Kathy Hochul — though that date isn't set in stone, the governor clarified.
As the second legal dispensary to open on Long Island since Strain Stars opened in July, also in Farmingdale, Happy Days joins the 37 other adult-use stores expected to open up shop in New York State in 2023.
Alongside the caption, “By the locals. For the locals,” Happy Day…
Twice As Nice: Two Winning Lotto Tickets Sold At Farmingdale Stores
Two lucky people (or, possibly, one extremely lucky person) can now afford as many gifts as they want this holiday season after two nearby Long Island stores both sold winning lottery tickets, lottery officials announced.
One third-prize Powerball ticket and one top-prize Take 5 ticket, both from the Wednesday, Nov. 8 drawings, were each sold at Farmingdale stores, according to the New York Lottery.
The Take 5 ticket, worth $35,596.50, was sold at One Stop Cards & Convenience, located at 296 Main Street.
Less than three miles away, the Powerball ticket – worth a whopping $50,000 – …
Support Swells For Son Of Farmingdale Teacher Killed In Bus Crash: 'Carry On Gina's Legacy'
As students, colleagues, and loved ones gather to say their final goodbyes to a beloved high school band director killed in a New York bus crash, the community is coming together to ensure that her only child is taken care of financially.
Gina Pellettiere, age 43, of Massapequa, died Thursday, Sept. 21, when a charter bus carrying students from Farmingdale High School on Long Island to a band camp in Greeley, Pennsylvania crashed on I-84 in Orange County.
The rollover wreck also killed 77-year-old Farmingdale resident Beatrice Ferrari, a retired social studies teacher and longtime camp cha…
Terroristic Threats: Man Nabbed For Assault, More In Plainview, Farmingdale, Police Say
A Long Island man was arrested for harassment, assault, and more after police said he made threats at two different places, including one church.
On Tuesday, Aug. 15 at approximately 1:05 p.m. in South Farmingdale, Nassau County Police reported that Deer Park resident Besart Astafa entered the Medwell Spa located at 34 Hempstead Turnpike.
Once there, Astafa, age 28, allegedly began to make terroristic threats, the specifics of which were not released by officials.
Customers were able to intervene, restraining Astafa until police arrived and placed him into custody.
An investigation re…
