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Hempstead Turnpike, Bethpage, NY

Pair Pepper Spray ShopRite Employee During Bethpage Robbery: Police Pair Pepper Spray ShopRite Employee During Bethpage Robbery: Police
Pair Pepper Spray ShopRite Employee During Bethpage Robbery: Police Police are searching for two people who they say robbed a Long Island ShopRite, pushing an employee and later spraying him with pepper spray. It happened on Wednesday, Dec. 20 in Bethpage, according to Nassau County Police. Just before 5:30 p.m., a man and woman entered ShopRite, located at 3901 Hempstead Turnpike. They began to hide food and eventually, as they made to leave the store, a 22-year-old loss prevention officer confronted the two. Police said the woman dropped the items and ran; however, the man allegedly refused to return what had been stolen. Because of this, the empl…
Two-Time Robber Nabbed Months After Alleged Behtpage Crime Two-Time Robber Nabbed Months After Alleged Behtpage Crime
Two-Time Robber Nabbed Months After Alleged Behtpage Crime A Long Island man who robbed the same local 7-Eleven two times has been apprehended months later, police announced. On Thursday, Sept. 28, Nassau County Police announced the arrest of Kenneth Amblo, age 51 of Bethpage, for his purported roles in two separate robberies at the same location. The first robbery happened on Saturday, May 13 at the 7-Eleven located at 4220 Hempstead Turnpike. Original Story: 7-Eleven Knifepoint Robbery: Suspect At Large After Incident At Bethpage Store Amblo entered the store and allegedly pulled a knife on an employee, demanding cash. The employee …
Knife-Wielding Man Swipes Cash, Cigarettes From Bethpage Business Knife-Wielding Man Swipes Cash, Cigarettes From Bethpage Business
Knife-Wielding Man Swipes Cash, Cigarettes From Bethpage Business Police are searching for a robber who took money from and pulled a knife on an employee from a Long Island 7-Eleven. It happened on Thursday, Aug. 24 in Bethpage, according to Nassau County Police. At approximately 3:05 a.m., the man walked into the 7-Eleven located at 4220 Hempstead Turnpike and grabbed several items before walking up to the register. When the cashier, a 22-year-old man, opened the register to ring up the supposed customer, the robber then walked behind the counter and pulled out a large knife. Fearing for his life, the cashier went into the back room and locked the d…
Pedestrian Seriously Injured After Being Struck By Car In Bethpage Pedestrian Seriously Injured After Being Struck By Car In Bethpage
Pedestrian Seriously Injured After Being Struck By Car In Bethpage A man is recovering in the hospital after being struck by a car on Long Island, authorities said. Emergency crews in Bethpage were called at around 4:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 23, with reports of a crash involving a pedestrian, Nassau County Police said. Investigators said the 57-year-old man was crossing Hempstead Turnpike near Stewart Avenue when he was struck by a westbound sedan driven by a 73-year-old man. He suffered serious body trauma and was taken by ambulance to the hospital, police said. The driver remained at the scene. Police said the investigation is ongoing.
61-Year-Old Man Injured In Head-On Crash In Bethpage 61-Year-Old Man Injured In Head-On Crash In Bethpage
61-Year-Old Man Injured In Head-On Crash In Bethpage A 61-year-old man is recovering following a head-on car crash on Long Island that sent two people to the hospital. Nassau County Police were called just before 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, with reports of a serious crash in Bethpage, at Hempstead Turnpike and Stewart Avenue. Investigators said the man was heading northbound on Stewart Avenue in a Subaru Crosstrek when he crossed into the southbound lane and struck a Kia Sorento that was stopped at the traffic light head on. The man suffered injuries to his head and was taken to a hospital for treatment.  A 49-year-old woman in the other …
ID Released For Bethpage Man Who Has Died After Being Struck By Car ID Released For Bethpage Man Who Has Died After Being Struck By Car
ID Released For Bethpage Man Who Has Died After Being Struck By Car A 60-year-old man has died after he was struck by a car while crossing a busy Long Island roadway. The incident happened in Bethpage at 8:35 p.m. on Monday, May 30. Earlier report: Man Struck By Car While Crossing Street In Bethpage Nassau County Police said the man was crossing the street on Hempstead Turnpike at Stewart Avenue when he was struck by a 2021 Audi four-door sedan. The driver of the Audi, a 29-year-old woman, remained at the scene, police said. On Monday evening, May 31, police said the hospitalized man was pronounced dead by a physician. He's been identified as …
Man Struck By Car While Crossing Street In Bethpage Man Struck By Car While Crossing Street In Bethpage
Man Struck By Car While Crossing Street In Bethpage A 60-year-old man was hospitalized with serious injuries after he was struck by a car while crossing a street on Long Island. The incident happened in Bethpage at 8:35 p.m. on Monday, May 30, according to the Nassau County Police Department. NCPD said the man was crossing the street on Hempstead Turnpike at Stewart Avenue when a 2021 Audi four-door sedan struck him. The driver of the Audi, a 29-year-old woman, remained at the scene, police said. An investigation into the crash is ongoing.
Bethpage Eatery Serves Up Long Island's Best Fried Chicken, Voters Say Bethpage Eatery Serves Up Long Island's Best Fried Chicken, Voters Say
Bethpage Eatery Serves Up Long Island's Best Fried Chicken, Voters Say For the third straight year, a Nassau County staple has been chosen as the “Best Fried Chicken on Long Island.” Zorn’s of Bethpage, which has been a fixture on the Hempstead Turnpike for decades, earned the prestigious honor, according to a new poll. Zorn’s Original Bethpage Poultry Farm, circa 1930s — at Zorn's of Bethpage.Zorn's of Bethpage Each year, the Bethpage Best of LI polls Long Islanders to lay down a roadmap “to the best, top-notch businesses and services throughout both Nassau and Suffolk counties.” Related story - This Commack Eatery Voted Long Island's Best Greek Restaur…
Man Killed After Being Struck By Car Near Busy Nassau County Intersection Man Killed After Being Struck By Car Near Busy Nassau County Intersection
Man Killed After Being Struck By Car Near Busy Nassau County Intersection A 42-year-old man was killed after being struck by a vehicle near a busy Long Island intersection overnight. It happened on Monday, Sept. 7 at 9:20 p.m. in Bethpage. While attempting to cross Hempstead Turnpike from the north side to the south side, in the vicinity of Stewart Avenue, the man was struck by a 2018 Jaguar traveling westbound on Hempstead Turnpike, Nassau County Police said.  As a result of the collision, the pedestrian suffered multiple trauma injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene at 9:21 p.m., police said. The man's identity has not yet been replaced. The 28-ye…
Iconic Zorn's Of Bethpage Closed For Several Days During Move To New Location Iconic Zorn's Of Bethpage Closed For Several Days During Move To New Location
Iconic Zorn's Of Bethpage Closed For Several Days During Move To New Location Popular food takeout and catering business Zorn's of Bethpage is closed for the first time in its 80-plus year history.  The store will not be serving customers for several days Friday, May 3 through the weekend because it is relocating to a new, smaller building on the same property right next store at 4321 Hempstead Turnpike. Construction is complete for the new Zorn’s of Bethpage store and will be open in time to fill Mother's Day orders, said the company's announcement. Zorn's known for its rotisseries and southern fried chicken, turkey, ribs and more had over 100 comments ab…