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Great Neck Plaza, NY

This Nassau County Village Named Best Place To Live In NY, New Rankings Say This Nassau County Village Named Best Place To Live In NY, New Rankings Say
Great Neck Plaza Best Place To Live In NY: New Rankings Looking for a new place to live? This village is the best not only in Long Island's Nassau County but in the state of New York. According to Niche’s 2024 rankings, the Nassau County village of Great Neck Plaza took the No. 1 spot on the site’s “Best Places to Live in New York” list. It also tops the “Best Places to Live in Nassau County” rankings. For the most accurate ranking possible, Niche evaluates a variety of factors, including crime rates, cost of living, diversity, and more. Earning an overall grade of “A+,” Great Neck Plaza has top marks in public schools, health and fitness, o…
Man Accused Of Secretly Recording Woman During Tanning Session In Great Neck Plaza Man Accused Of Secretly Recording Woman During Tanning Session In Great Neck Plaza
Man Accused Of Secretly Recording Woman During Tanning Session In Great Neck Plaza A 27-year-old man is facing an unlawful surveillance charge after police said he secretly recorded a woman while she was using a tanning room on Long Island. Demetrius Sumter, of St. Albans, was arrested for the incident that happened in Great Neck Plaza at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 7, the Nassau County Police Department said. A 20-year-old woman entered the tanning room at Planet Fitness, located at 38 Great Neck Road, and after completing the tanning session, she saw what appeared to be a cellphone recording in the ceiling panels, police said. She called 911, and Sumter was arrested …
Employee Punched, Put In Chokehold By Man At Great Neck Plaza Dry Cleaners, Police Say Employee Punched, Put In Chokehold By Man At Great Neck Plaza Dry Cleaners, Police Say
Employee Punched, Put In Chokehold By Man At Great Neck Plaza Dry Cleaners, Police Say A 33-year-old man is accused of attacking an employee of a Long Island dry cleaners, causing injuries that sent the victim to the hospital. James Orfanos was arrested for assaulting an employee at Alpian Cleaners, located at 4 Welwyn Road in Great Neck Plaza, at about 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17, the Nassau County Police Department said. Officers responded to the business and learned that Orfanos had entered the employees-only section and punched and kicked a 27-year-old man, NCPD said. Police said officers were told that Orfanos held a knife to the back of the victim's head and p…
Man Accused In Nassau County Burglary Spree Charged For New Incident At Starbucks, Police Say Man Accused In Nassau County Burglary Spree Charged For New Incident At Starbucks, Police Say
Man Accused In Nassau County Burglary Spree Charged For New Incident At Starbucks, Police Say A man who was arrested last month in a string of burglaries on Long Island is accused of burglarizing another business. Jung Su Kim, age 58, of Queens, was apprehended for a burglary that happened at a Starbucks in Great Neck Plaza at 2:20 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 14, according to the Nassau County Police Department. Officers responded to an alarm at the business, located at 6 Great Neck Road, and found Kim unlawfully inside of the store, police said. NCPD said he was charged with: Third-degree burglary  Fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property  Possession of burgl…
Suspect Nabbed After Nassau County Burglary Spree, Police Say Suspect Nabbed After Nassau County Burglary Spree, Police Say
Suspect Nabbed After Nassau County Burglary Spree, Police Say A 57-year-old man is facing charges after police say he committed multiple burglaries on Long Island. Officers responded to a report of a burglary at the Plaza Eatery Deli, located at 28 North Station Plaza in Great Neck Plaza, at about 1:20 a.m. on Sunday, July 31, the Nassau County Police Department said. Police found a side window had been opened and determined that a man had entered the deli and stolen cigarette and cash, police reported. Officers then located the man, identified as Jung Su Kim, of Queens, walking through a parking lot on Great Neck Road, police said.  …
These Long Island Locations Rank Among Nation's Best Places To Live These Long Island Locations Rank Among Nation's Best Places To Live
These Long Island Locations Rank Among Nation's Best Places To Live A pair of Long Island communities are among the “best places to live in America” in 2022, according to a newly released poll. Each year, Niche explores the best places to live in the US, evaluating factors that include crime, public school systems, job opportunities and local amenities. Using data based on the US Census, FBI, US Bureau of Labor (BLS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and other sources, Niche then ranked the top places to live across the country, led by Chesterbrook, a suburb of Philadelphia. On Long Island, two communities were ranked among the top 20, bo…
Three Hospitalized After Apartment Fire Breaks Out In Nassau County Three Hospitalized After Apartment Fire Breaks Out In Nassau County
Three Hospitalized After Apartment Fire Breaks Out In Nassau County Three people were hospitalized after an apartment fire broke out overnight on Long Island. According to Nassau County Police, Sixth Precinct officers responded to a call for an apartment building fire Thursday, Dec. 30, at around 9:45 p.m. in Great Neck Plaza, at 15 Clent Road.  Upon arrival, police with the assistance of local fire departments were able to evacuate the building residents to safety. The New Hyde Park Fire Department responded to extinguish the flames and was assisted by several other departments, including those from Roslyn, Port Washington, Albertson, Garden Cit…
These Long Island Communities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal These Long Island Communities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal
These Long Island Communities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal Long Island is well-represented in Niche’s brand-new 2021 Best Places to Live list. Crime, quality of schools, things to do, and cost of living were among the factors used in determining the rankings. Other factors are listed here. The No. 1-rated municipality to live in New York State is the village of Great Neck Plaza in Nassau County, which is cited for its schools and being a good place for families. You can view the entry here. Jericho ranks second in the state, followed by Great Neck Gardens at No. 3, Syosset at No. 6, and Manhasset Hills at No. 7 to round out the Top 10. Cold Sprin…
Man Charged In Connection To Fatal Nassau County Overdose Man Charged In Connection To Fatal Nassau County Overdose
Man Charged In Connection To Fatal Nassau County Overdose An accused Long Island drug dealer was arrested in connection to a fatal overdose. Nassau County Police Narcotics and Vice detectives arrested Woodside resident Juan Altagracia, 31, shortly before 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 29 in Great Neck Plaza, the department announced. Altagracia’s arrest came as part of “Operation Natalie,” the Nassau County Police Department title for its “war against opioids,” as they investigated the fatal overdose of a Nassau County resident earlier this year. The investigation into the fatal overdose led detectives to Altagracia, who was arrested without inciden…
COVID-19: Long Island Sees Slight Uptick In Cases, Here's Breakdown By Towns COVID-19: Long Island Sees Slight Uptick In Cases, Here's Breakdown By Towns
Covid-19: Long Island Sees Slight Uptick In Cases, Here's Breakdown By Towns Long Island has seen a slight uptick in positive COVID-19 cases though statewide numbers continue trending in the right direction. There have now been 44,924 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Nassau, and 45,006 in Suffolk as each county saw less than 100 new cases in the latest numbers provided by the state Department of Health. There have been 2,198 COVID-19 fatalities in Nassau and 2,005 in Suffolk. On Long Island, the positive infection rate over the past three days: Monday, Aug. 31: 1.0 percent; Tuesday, Sept. 1: 0.8 percent; Wednesday, Sept. 2: 1.1 percent. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo not…
Long Island Municipalities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal Long Island Municipalities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal
Long Island Municipalities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal Long Island is well-represented in Niche’s brand-new 2020 Best Places to Live list. Crime, quality of schools, things to do, and cost of living were among the factors used in determining the rankings. Other factors are listed here. The No. 1-rated municipality to live in the New York City metropolitan area is Jericho, which is cited for its top-rated school district and rich history. You can view the entry on Jericho here. Great Neck Gardens ranks second in the metro area, with Great Neck Estates No. 3, Great Neck Plaza No. 4, Kensington No. 5 and Syosset No. 6. One other Long Island …
Nassau County Municipalities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal Nassau County Municipalities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal
Nassau County Municipalities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal Long Island is well-represented in Niche’s brand-new 2020 Best Places to Live list. Crime, quality of schools, things to do, and cost of living were among the factors used in determining the rankings. Other factors are listed here. The No. 1-rated municipality to live in the New York City metropolitan area is Jericho, which is cited for its top-rated school district and rich history. You can view the entry on Jericho here. Great Neck Gardens ranks second in the metro area, with Great Neck Estates No. 3, Great Neck Plaza No. 4, Kensington No. 5 and Syosset No. 6. One other Long Island …
Woman Jumps From Window After Fire Breaks Out At Nassau Apartment Building Woman Jumps From Window After Fire Breaks Out At Nassau Apartment Building
Woman Jumps From Window After Fire Breaks Out At Nassau Apartment Building A woman was seriously injured after jumping out of her apartment window when a massive fire broke out at the four-story building. It happened in Great Neck Plaza on Brompton Road at around 7 a.m. Sunday, April 19. Arriving Nassau County Police officers observed a heavy smoke condition coming from the third floor with the woman hanging out of the window.  Officers entered the building in an attempt to reach the fire, and at that time, the woman jumped out of the window, police said.  An officer attempted to catch the woman and braced her fall. The woman was taken to a local …
Fire Breaks Out At Apartment Building In Nassau County Fire Breaks Out At Apartment Building In Nassau County
Fire Breaks Out At Apartment Building In Nassau County An early morning fire broke out at a Long Island apartment building. The blaze in Great Neck Plaza.began around 7:45 a.m. Monday, Jan. 20 at 88 Cuttermill Road, the Nassau County Public Information Office said. Upon arrival, police officers, with the assistance of the fire department, were able to evacuate the building and locate the fire coming from an apartment inside the building.  Great Neck Vigilant Fire Company and Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department responded and were able to extinguish the fire. There were no reported injuries. The investigation is ongoing.
Man Accused Of Offering Drugs, Alcohol To Nassau County Minor Man Accused Of Offering Drugs, Alcohol To Nassau County Minor
Man Accused Of Offering Drugs, Alcohol To Nassau County Minor A 33-year-old man was arrested for allegedly attempting to sell drugs and alcohol to a teenage girl on Long Island, police said. According to police, on Sunday, Nov. 3, Queens resident Tarandeep Oberoi texted a 14-year-old girl offering to sell her alcohol and marijuana, prompting an investigation. Police said that at approximately 9:50 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 16, a Nassau County Police detective contacted Oberoi through text, posing as a minor, asking to meet in front of a Chelsea Place residence in Great Neck Plaza to sell MDMA for an agree upon price. Oberoi arrived in a 2017 Honda that co…
Woman Is Second Suspect Nabbed In String Of Thefts At Nassau Markets Woman Is Second Suspect Nabbed In String Of Thefts At Nassau Markets
Woman Is Second Suspect Nabbed In String Of Thefts At Nassau Markets A lengthy investigation into a string of larcenies targeting elderly women led to the arrest of a second suspect who allegedly stole purse and credit cards on Long Island, police said. On Friday, Aug. 9, the Nassau County Police Department announced that they had arrested Rockaway Beach resident Frank Rodriguez, 57, at his apartment following an investigation into five thefts in the area. Rodriguez allegedly targeted elderly women when shopping at stores. Police say the victims’ purses and credit cards would be taken while they were distracted looking at store products. Rodriguez would the…
Employee Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Boy At Nassau County Market Employee Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Boy At Nassau County Market
Employee Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Boy At Nassau County Market An employee has been accused of sexually assaulting a young boy at a supermarket on Long Island. The incident occurred just before 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1 in the village of Great Neck Plaza, police said. According to detectives, the 7-year-old boy was shopping with his grandfather at Best Market, located at 40 Great Neck Rd. when he was led to the bottle recycling room by a store employee.  The employee, David Bonom, 34, of Great Neck Plaza, placed his hands in the pants of the victim, touching him inappropriately, police said. When the victim got home, he told his father …
Suspect Nabbed For Pair Of Nassau County Business Burglaries Suspect Nabbed For Pair Of Nassau County Business Burglaries
Suspect Nabbed For Pair Of Nassau County Business Burglaries A 43-year-old man was arrested in connection to a pair of burglaries on Long Island, police said. Edwin Aguirre-Aguilar, who police say is homeless, was taken into in Nassau County Police custody following an investigation into stolen jewelry and merchandise from two locations in Great Neck Plaza. According to police, using video surveillance, they tracked down Aguirre-Aguilar after he allegedly stole from Ruby Divine Dining on Friday, Oct. 11 and from Macari Salon on Sunday, Oct. 20. Aguirre-Aguilar was arrested and charged with two counts each of third-degree burglary and second-degree …
Suspect Charged In Nassau County Robbery Spree Suspect Charged In Nassau County Robbery Spree
Suspect Charged In Nassau County Robbery Spree A suspect has been charged after a spree of robberies on Long Island, according to police. Officers with the Nassau County Police Department arrested Jonathan Barrientos, 28, of the village of Thomaston in eastern Great Neck on Thursday, Oct. 24 around 12:30 p.m. after an investigation determined that he was allegedly involved in numerous robberies throughout Nassau County. Detectives say Barrientos was involved in the following incidents: Sunday, Aug. 25 around 8 p.m.: Barrientos allegedly entered a Shell gas station (220 Northern Blvd. in Great Neck) and removed various items from the s…
Man Charged For String Of Larcenies Targeting Elderly Women In Rockaway Beach Man Charged For String Of Larcenies Targeting Elderly Women In Rockaway Beach
Man Charged For String Of Larcenies Targeting Elderly Women In Rockaway Beach A 57-year-old man is facing more than two dozen counts of grand larceny charges following a string of incidents targeting elderly women shopping at stores, Nassau County Police said. The incidents occurred over the last six months. The suspect was apprehended on Friday, Aug. 9 in Rockaway Beach. The victims' purses/credit cards were taken from their shopping carts while they were distracted looking at store products, police said. The suspect would then leave the store and immediately make as many purchases as possible before the credit cards were canceled. The time and locations are t…
Rockaway Beach Man Nabbed For Spree Of Purse, Credit Card Thefts Rockaway Beach Man Nabbed For Spree Of Purse, Credit Card Thefts
Rockaway Beach Man Nabbed For Spree Of Purse, Credit Card Thefts A Rockaway Beach man has been arrested following a spree of purse and credit card thefts in the area, police say. Officers with the Nassau County Police Department say Frank Rodriquez, 57, was involved in multiple grand larceny incidents that occurred throughout the county. Rodriguez allegedly targeted elderly women when shopping at stores. Police say the victims’ purses and credit cards would be taken while they were distracted looking at store products. Rodriguez would then allegedly leave the store and make as many purchases as possible with the stolen cards before they were deactivate…
Photos Released Of Suspect, Vehicle Involved In Great Neck Burglary Photos Released Of Suspect, Vehicle Involved In Great Neck Burglary
Photos Released Of Suspect, Vehicle Involved In Great Neck Burglary Look familiar? Investigators from the Nassau County Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to track down a man who allegedly stole thousands of dollars worth of tools from the Ipswich House apartments in Great Neck. Police said that the suspect, who was caught on camera before leaving the scene removed $13,000 worth of tools from the building’s storage area in Great Neck Plaza on Tuesday, July 16. The same suspect was seen again leaving the building in a silver SUV two days later on Thursday, July 18. The suspect was described as a 5-foot-10 African American…