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Best High Schools: Nassau County Well-Represented In Brand-New U.S. News Rankings Best High Schools: Nassau County Well-Represented In Brand-New U.S. News Rankings
Best High Schools: Nassau County Well-Represented In Brand-New U.S. News Rankings New York is well-represented on U.S. News & World Report's latest rankings of the nation's best high schools. The brand-new rankings were released Tuesday morning, April 23, and determined by performance on state-required tests, graduation, and how well they prepare students for college. The highest-ranked school outside New York City is on Long Island: Jericho, at No. 13 statewide and 104th nationally. The top-rated high school in Westchester County is Edgemont at No. 14 in the state and 128th in the nation, with Bronxville, at No. 16 in the state and 151st nationally. Another W…
Garden City Attorney Embezzles $700K From Client's Escrow Funds: DA Garden City Attorney Embezzles $700K From Client's Escrow Funds: DA
Garden City Attorney Embezzles $700K From Client's Escrow Funds: DA A Long Island attorney who specialized in real estate is said to have deceived multiple clients, stealing their property sale proceeds to the tune of over $700,000, according to officials. Daniel Boldi, age 49, of Garden City, faced his arraignment on Wednesday, April 10. The Nassau County District Attorney alleged that Boldi, who owned and operated the Boldi Law Group, PC, used his expertise in real estate transactions to embezzle his clients’ money on multiple occasions. In October 2023, the DA’s Office said, Boldi worked with a couple on the closing of the sale of their East Meadow h…
Duo Wanted Out Of Garden City Caught In Car Full Of Card Skimming Devices: Police Duo Wanted Out Of Garden City Caught In Car Full Of Card Skimming Devices: Police
Duo Wanted Out Of Garden City Caught In Car Full Of Card Skimming Devices: Police Two men wanted out of Long Island were apprehended in Westchester after authorities found them in a car with several card-skimming devices inside, police announced.  The arrests stemmed from an incident on Thursday, Feb. 29, when New Rochelle Police were told around 8:15 p.m. that a car wanted in connection to a felony case in the Nassau County village of Garden City was possibly in the city. According to New Rochelle Police, officers found this vehicle parked and unoccupied on Huguenot Street near the city's post office at around 9 p.m. Soon after, two men were seen getting into the c…
'Smile, Laugh Were Contagious': Garden City Businesswoman, Mom Dies At 43 'Smile, Laugh Were Contagious': Garden City Businesswoman, Mom Dies At 43
'Smile, Laugh Were Contagious': Garden City Businesswoman, Mom Dies At 43 A businesswoman and mother who was a lifelong New York resident has died at the age of 43. Kimberly A. Hallenbeck was born in Westchester, lived in Orange County, and worked on Long Island. Her death, on Tuesday, Jan. 9 at Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital, came after a two-year battle with cancer, according to her obituary. A resident of the town of Newburgh, she was the daughter of the late Francis J. Hallenbeck III and Elizabeth (Burns) Laurie, who was born on July 1, 1980 in Bronxville. She worked as a loan mortgage originator for Contour Mortgage in Garden City. She had "a smil…
Westbury Man Drives Drunk With 3 Children In Backseat, Crashes Into Tree: Police Westbury Man Drives Drunk With 3 Children In Backseat, Crashes Into Tree: Police
Westbury Man Drives Drunk With 3 Children In Backseat, Crashes Into Tree: Police A Long Island man was arrested after he allegedly drove drunk with an adult passenger and three kids in the back, crashing into a tree, police said. The crash happened just after 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 1 in Garden City. According to Nassau County Police, 41-year-old Ruben Gonzalez of Westbury was driving north on Cherry Valley Avenue while he was drunk. He had a front passenger, a 37-year-old woman, and his three children in the back, ages 4, 9, and 11.  Police said that near the intersection of 10th Street, Gonzalez’s 2023 Cadillac Escalade went off the road and crashed into a t…
'Angelica's Law' Honoring Late LI Teen Doles Stiffer Penalties For Repeat Reckless Drivers 'Angelica's Law' Honoring Late LI Teen Doles Stiffer Penalties For Repeat Reckless Drivers
'Angelica's Law' Honoring Late LI Teen Doles Stiffer Penalties For Repeat Reckless Drivers Angelica Nappi’s death won’t be in vain. The Long Island 14-year-old – who grew up in Holbrook and died at the hands of a reckless driver in February 2008 – was the inspiration behind “Angelica’s Law,” signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul this week. It decreases the number of prior license suspensions needed to qualify for first-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, a felony. The law will apply a felony to recidivist drivers who drive without a valid license after having committed five or more moving violations resulting in prior suspensions of revocations. “Public safety is m…
ID Released For 32-Year-Old Hempstead Woman Killed In 2-Vehicle Garden City Crash ID Released For 32-Year-Old Hempstead Woman Killed In 2-Vehicle Garden City Crash
ID Released For 32-Year-Old Hempstead Woman Killed In 2-Vehicle Garden City Crash The woman who was killed when her motorcycle collided with a van has been identified, police said. The crash happened on Friday, Nov. 10 in Garden City. Original Report: 32-Year-Old Woman Killed In 2-Vehicle Garden City Crash At around 5 p.m., 32-year-old Mariah Giabiconi of Hempstead was driving a 2013 Suzuki motorcycle on Franklin Avenue when she and the 2019 Ford van crashed into each other, Nassau County Police said. Giabiconi was pronounced dead at a local hospital after suffering severe injuries. The driver of the van, a 69-year-old man, was not injured in the collision;…
32-Year-Old Woman Killed In 2-Vehicle Garden City Crash 32-Year-Old Woman Killed In 2-Vehicle Garden City Crash
32-Year-Old Woman Killed In 2-Vehicle Garden City Crash A woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash on a Long Island roadway. Click here for a new, updated story: ID Released For 32-Year-Old Woman Killed In 2-Vehicle Long Island Crash It happened around 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10 in Garden City. The 32-year-old woman was operating a 2013 Suzuki motorcycle on Franklin Avenue where she collided with a 2019 Ford van being operated by a 69-year-old man. As a result of the collision, the motorcyclist suffered serious injuries and was transported to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead by a hospital physician, Nassau County Police said. H…
'Where Words Fail, Music Speaks': Community Shows Support For Victims Of Farmingdale Bus Crash 'Where Words Fail, Music Speaks': Community Shows Support For Victims Of Farmingdale Bus Crash
'Where Words Fail, Music Speaks': Community Shows Support For Victims Of Farmingdale Bus Crash In the days following a tragic high school band bus crash that killed two pillars of the community, Long Islanders near and far from the school have rallied to show their support in whatever way they can. “I kept hoping someone would wake me up and tell me it was only a bad dream.” Just days after the Thursday, Sept. 21 Farmingdale High School bus crash on I-84 in Orange County that killed two adults and injured dozens of students, Greg Warno is still at a loss for words. Earlier Report: Bus Crash: Farmingdale HS Band Director, Retired Teacher ID'd As Victims In Horrific Rollover Wa…
Popular Eatery Announces Fourth Long Island Location Popular Eatery Announces Fourth Long Island Location
Popular Eatery Announces Fourth Long Island Location An innovative Italian restaurant with hundreds of five-star reviews and Instagram-able views will open a fourth Long Island location. ITA Kitchen, which has locations in Bay Shore, Garden City, and East Moriches, will open up its newest spot on Friday, Sept. 29, this time at 69 East Main Street, Patchogue. The eatery, which offers a variety of options for brunch, dinner, desserts, and drinks, has amassed over 55 thousand Instagram followers and gone viral on social media multiple times for its decadent pasta dishes served up in a bowl made of chicken cutlets. “[I] went here to try the …
'Bust-Out' Sentence: Man Steals $290K Using Fake Credit Cards In Manhasset, Garden City Scam 'Bust-Out' Sentence: Man Steals $290K Using Fake Credit Cards In Manhasset, Garden City Scam
'Bust-Out' Sentence: Man Steals $290K Using Fake Credit Cards In Manhasset, Garden City Scam Officials announced that a man has been sentenced to time behind bars for a “bust-out” scam in which he opened credit cards in other people’s names — including people who have died — to make expensive purchases that he could then resell. On Wednesday, July 26, 58-year-old John Chen was sentenced to three-and-a-half to seven years in prison for charges related to the scam, the Nassau County District Attorney announced. Between November 2020 and December 2021, American Express investigators noticed that about 10 cardholders were making similar expensive purchases at the same stores. The majo…
Habitual Flag Thief Nabbed After Targeting Several Long Island Businesses, Police Say Habitual Flag Thief Nabbed After Targeting Several Long Island Businesses, Police Say
Habitual Flag Thief Nabbed After Targeting Several Long Island Businesses, Police Say Police have arrested a man accused of stealing several American flags from businesses on Long Island. The alleged crime spree came to an end Thursday, June 1, when an employee at the Laundry Palace in Riverhead called 911 saying a man had just cut the rope and removed the flags from outside the business. When officers arrived, they found a man matching the suspect description not far from the scene. He was later identified as 37-year-old Nelson Priester, who is homeless. Priester was reportedly uncooperative and initially refused to identify himself. Investigators were able to tie him to…
New Carle Place Restaurant 'Hits Almost All The Elements,' Diner Says New Carle Place Restaurant 'Hits Almost All The Elements,' Diner Says
New Carle Place Restaurant 'Hits Almost All The Elements,' Diner Says A new Japanese restaurant on Long Island appears to be a hit with diners in the months since opening. Ikedo Ramen, located in Carle Place at 19 Old Country Road, held its grand opening in late February 2023. It marked the second Long Island location for the eatery, which touts its authentic Japanese dishes, according to its website. Donning the menu are several appetizers, each accompanied by a homemade sauce. Among them is the Takoyaki, consisting of fried octopus balls topped with Japanese mayo, aonori, and bonito flakes. Diners can also choose from several salads, stir fry, and curry …
What's In A Name? Pizza Guru Samples 'Portnoy Slice' At Popular Garden City Eatery What's In A Name? Pizza Guru Samples 'Portnoy Slice' At Popular Garden City Eatery
What's In A Name? Pizza Guru Samples 'Portnoy Slice' At Popular Garden City Eatery You'd be hard-pressed to name a popular pizzeria either near or far that Dave Portnoy hasn't visited. But a Long Island eatery turned the tables on the social media star by naming one of its pies after the guru of Barstool's One Bite pizza reviews. While in Garden City, Portnoy said he got a "random direct message" telling him about a pizzeria nearby serving up the "Portnoy Slice." So Portnoy stopped by Pizzeria G on 7th Street in Garden City, and sure enough, one of the options on the menu was a pie bearing his name. And of course, he gave it a try. He also sampled the restauran…
Getting Hot In Here: New Garden City Eatery Brings The Heat Getting Hot In Here: New Garden City Eatery Brings The Heat
Getting Hot In Here: New Garden City Eatery Brings The Heat A new wood-fired grill on Long Island has opened to a blaze of good reviews. Stonestreet Wood Fired Grill, located at 630 Stewart Avenue in Garden City, opened its doors to the public in February 2023. Owned by Long Island native chef and restauranteur Art Gustafson – one may recognize his other local eateries, such as Salsa Mexicana and Chadwick's American Chop House & Bar – the swanky new spot has made a name for itself not only because of its Instagram-able atmosphere but its menu as well. The space features industrial modern decor such as a retractable garage door, large circula…
Cooking Oil Thefts: Duo Accused After Incidents At 9 Nassau County Restaurants Cooking Oil Thefts: Duo Accused After Incidents At 9 Nassau County Restaurants
Cooking Oil Thefts: Duo Accused After Incidents At 9 Nassau County Restaurants Two men have been accused of stealing cooking oil from nine different Long Island restaurants. Nassau County Police officers responded to a report of a larceny of used cooking oil in progress on Friday, April 7.  Prior to arrival, officers observed a 2006 Isuzu white Box Truck matching the description.   Officers activated their emergency lights and conducted a vehicle and traffic law stop.  Two suspects were then placed under arrest: Melvin Howell, age 55, of Brooklyn; Rodney Lofton, age 49, of Queens. It was determined from an investigation by Nassau Coun…
This Garden City Eatery Is Best Place On Long Island For Taco Tuesday, Voters Say This Garden City Eatery Is Best Place On Long Island For Taco Tuesday, Voters Say
This Garden City Eatery Is Best Place On Long Island For Taco Tuesday, Voters Say Those looking for a new place to celebrate Taco Tuesday are in luck. Smōk-Haus, located in Garden City at 7 12th Street, has been officially voted as having the best taco on Long Island, according to Bethpage Best of Long Island’s new 2023 rankings. Founder and Pitmaster Manny Voumvourakis opened the Garden City restaurant in 2017 due to his passion for “low and slow” cooked American barbecue. His website states he was “indoctrinated” into the practice by his mentor – the one and only Myron Mixon (Mixon is a five-time world barbecue champion). The former derivatives trader aims to “fus…
Bank Robbery Spree: Suspect Nabbed After String Of Incidents In Nassau County Bank Robbery Spree: Suspect Nabbed After String Of Incidents In Nassau County
Bank Robbery Spree: Suspect Nabbed After String Of Incidents In Nassau County A suspect has been apprehended after a string of bank robberies and attempted robberies on Long Island that started in early January. At about 1:15 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, the suspect, identified as Willian Andrade Jordan, age 31, entered the Bank of America in Baldwin, at 2300 Grand Ave., approached a teller, passed a note threatening a gun and a knife and demanded three thousand dollars, Nassau County Police said. The 29-year-old female victim walked away from her station and Jordan fled the scene on foot without receiving any proceeds, according to police. No injuries were reported. …
Contractor Steals $80K Worth Of Designer Watches From Nassau County Homes, Police Say Contractor Steals $80K Worth Of Designer Watches From Nassau County Homes, Police Say
Contractor Steals $80K Worth Of Designer Watches From Nassau County Homes, Police Say A Long Island contractor is facing charges after allegedly stealing tens of thousands of dollars worth of designer watches from customers’ homes. Javier Velez-Gomes, age 43, of Massapequa, was arrested Friday, Jan. 13, following an investigation by Nassau County Police. Investigators said he was hired to install wallpaper at three homes in Garden City and one in Old Westbury between April and December 2022. While inside the homes, he allegedly stole numerous designer watches totaling approximately $80,000, police said. Valez-Gomes is charged with four counts of third-degree grand larceny…
Sweetgreen Set To Open New Location On Long Island Later This Year Sweetgreen Set To Open New Location On Long Island Later This Year
Sweetgreen Set To Open New Location On Long Island Later This Year A popular fast-casual restaurant chain is set to open a new location on Long Island. Sweetgreen will open at the Walt Whitman Shops in Huntington Station later this year. Representatives for the shopping center said an exact opening date has not been confirmed yet. Sweetgreen currently operates other locations in the area, including restaurants in Woodbury and Garden City.  Earlier report - Popular Restaurant Chain To Open First Long Island Location In Garden City Several other businesses are also slated to open at the Walt Whitman Shops this year, including Levi's and Bro…
Teller Refuses Nassau Bank Robber's Demands; Suspect Sought In Second Heist Minutes Later Teller Refuses Nassau Bank Robber's Demands; Suspect Sought In Second Heist Minutes Later
Teller Refuses Nassau Bank Robber's Demands; Suspect Sought In Second Heist Minutes Later Police are investigating two separate bank robberies on Long Island that occurred a half-hour apart, one successful and the other not so much. Nassau County Police officers were first called at around 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, with reports of a robbery at a Chase Bank in Rockville Centre, located on North Village Avenue. Employees told police that a man wearing a black ski mask and gloves had approached the teller and presented a note demanding money. The suspect threatened to use a weapon, but did not actually display one. Instead of complying with the robber’s demands, however, the tel…
'Can't Wait To Go Back': Modern Italian Restaurant Makes Splash With New Garden City Location 'Can't Wait To Go Back': Modern Italian Restaurant Makes Splash With New Garden City Location
'Can't Wait To Go Back': Modern Italian Restaurant Makes Splash With New Garden City Location The owners of a modern Italian restaurant have opened their second location on Long Island. ITA Kitchen began the soft opening of its Garden City location on Thursday, Dec. 8. The eatery, located at 9 Nassau Boulevard, features signature dishes, such as pesto risotto balls, homemade burrata ravioli, and "ITA Spicy Rigatoni." Owners Salvatore and Christina Sorrentino opened the first location in Bay Shore in September 2019. BOOK THOSE RESY’S Garden City South Soft Opening 12/08 with Limited Reservations. Online Reservations available for... Posted by ITA Kitchen NY on Wednesday, Dec…
Here’s What Sparked Panic, Sent Shoppers Fleeing Roosevelt Field Mall On Day After Christmas Here’s What Sparked Panic, Sent Shoppers Fleeing Roosevelt Field Mall On Day After Christmas
Here’s What Sparked Panic, Sent Shoppers Fleeing Roosevelt Field Mall On Day After Christmas Unfounded fears of a shooting caused widespread panic and sent shoppers fleeing a Long Island shopping mall on the day after Christmas. The frightening scene played out at around 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 26, at Roosevelt Field Mall in Garden City, according to a Twitter post by someone who witnessed the chaos. “The whole Roosevelt Field Mall started running out,” reads the post. The whole Roosevelt Field Mall Started Running Out pic.twitter.com/m0tQGgsZsN — ً (@CantPassSplash) December 26, 2022 Video on social media shows several people exiting the mall into a parking lot. There were…
Popular Eatery Reveals Opening Date For Second Location In Nassau County Popular Eatery Reveals Opening Date For Second Location In Nassau County
Popular Eatery Reveals Opening Date For Second Location In Nassau County Lovers of all things pasta can soon get their fill with a popular eatery set to open its second location on Long Island. The new Noodles & Company in Farmingdale, located at 909 Broadhollow Road, will open Wednesday, Dec. 14, the company revealed. Earlier Report: Popular Eatery Opening Second Location In Nassau County It will mark the second Nassau County location for the chain restaurant, which operates in 31 states. The other location is in Garden City on Old Country Road. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Noodles & Com…
Popular Eatery Opens Second Nassau County Location Popular Eatery Opens Second Nassau County Location
Popular Eatery Opens Second Nassau County Location A popular bakery is delighting cookie monsters of all ages after opening a second location on Long Island. Chip City, located at 951 Franklin Avenue in Garden City, held its official grand opening on Friday, Sept. 9. The cookie shop, which has 12 locations in New York City and another in Oceanside, offers up a mouthwatering rotation of cookies that changes each week. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chip City Cookies (@chipcitycookies) Flavors include 18 “classics” like chocolate chip, white chocolate macadamia, funfetti, oatme…
Hempstead Man Charged After Stealing From Woman, Breaking Into Garden City Home, Police Say Hempstead Man Charged After Stealing From Woman, Breaking Into Garden City Home, Police Say
Hempstead Man Charged After Stealing From Woman, Breaking Into Garden City Home, Police Say A Long Island man was charged with robbery and assault after allegedly attacking a woman leaving an Apple store for her package and then entering a nearby home to hide. The incident began in Garden City around 2 p.m., Monday, Nov. 7 at the Roosevelt Field Mall located at 630 Old Country Road. According to Nassau County Police detectives, a 63-year-old woman was leaving the Apple Store inside Roosevelt Field Mall when a man came up from behind and grabbed a shopping bag containing an Apple iPad. The woman lost her balance after the attack and the man fled the mall on foot, police said.…
'One Of The Worst We've Seen': Mineola Man Who Killed 2 Puppies, Injured Third Sentenced 'One Of The Worst We've Seen': Mineola Man Who Killed 2 Puppies, Injured Third Sentenced
'One Of The Worst We've Seen': Mineola Man Who Killed 2 Puppies, Injured Third Sentenced A Long Island man whose “terrifying” abuse led to the death of two puppies and nearly killed a third is heading to jail. Ellie Knoller, age 32, of Mineola, was sentenced to one year behind bars Wednesday, Oct. 26, in Nassau County Court. It followed his guilty plea to three felony counts of aggravated cruelty to animals in March 2022. Investigators began looking into Knoller in February 2019, when he brought a lethargic and lifeless 11-week-old female Goldendoodle puppy named Bella to an emergency veterinarian in Westbury. An examination revealed that she had suffered multiple fractured…
Popular Restaurant Chain Sets Opening Date For New Location In Woodbury Popular Restaurant Chain Sets Opening Date For New Location In Woodbury
Popular Restaurant Chain Sets Opening Date For New Location In Woodbury A restaurant chain known for its salad creations is gearing up to open its second Long Island location. Sweetgreen is set to open a new restaurant in Woodbury on Tuesday, Nov. 1, representatives announced. The eatery will donate a meal to Island Harvest, an organization that assists Long Island families experiencing food insecurity, for every meal sold on opening day. The 2,885 square-foot restaurant, located at 7969 Jericho Turnpike, will accommodate 28 guests inside and also have a large seasonal patio. Sweetgreen also commissioned New York-based artist Aliyah Salmon to c…
Popular Eatery Opening Second Location In Nassau County Popular Eatery Opening Second Location In Nassau County
Popular Eatery Opening Second Location In Nassau County Lovers of all things pasta can rejoice after a popular eatery revealed plans to open the restaurant’s second location on Long Island. The new Noodles & Company will open up shop in Farmingdale at the Republic Plaza shopping center, located at 909 Broadhollow Road, according to a statement from Breslin Realty. It will be the second New York location for the chain restaurant, which operates in 31 states. The other location is in Garden City on Old Country Road. Noodles & Company describes itself as a “fast-casual restaurant that offers international and American noodle dishes in add…
Popular Restaurant Chain To Open First Long Island Location In Garden City Popular Restaurant Chain To Open First Long Island Location In Garden City
Popular Restaurant Chain To Open First Long Island Location In Garden City A restaurant chain known for its build-your-own salads is coming to Long Island. Sweetgreen will open its first Long Island location in Garden City on Tuesday, Oct. 18, representatives announced.  The 2,600 square-foot restaurant is located at 191 Seventh St. Suite B and will feature an indoor dining area that seats up to 26 guests, along with an outdoor area that seats 18. Representatives said for every meal sold on opening day, the eatery will donate a meal to Island Harvest to assist Long Island families experiencing food insecurity.  Sweetgreen also commissioned&nb…
Scammer Nabbed For Swindling Garden City Homebuyer Out Of $45K, Police Say Scammer Nabbed For Swindling Garden City Homebuyer Out Of $45K, Police Say
Scammer Nabbed For Swindling Garden City Homebuyer Out Of $45K, Police Say A man accused of bilking a New York homebuyer out of tens of thousands of dollars through an email scam has been nabbed by police. Maryland resident Emeka Ndukwu, age 50, of Lanham in Prince George's County, was arraigned on Long Island on Saturday, Oct. 1, on a felony charge of grand larceny in Nassau County Court.. Working with two other individuals, prosecutors said Ndukwu, who is a dual national of the United States and Nigeria, convinced a Garden City resident to wire a total of $45,000 to a person he believed to be a real estate attorney in October 2021. Ndukwu is accused of recrui…