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Tacos At New Franklin Square Restaurant Are 'Busting Out At The Seams' Tacos At New Franklin Square Restaurant Are 'Busting Out At The Seams'
Tacos At New Franklin Square Restaurant Are 'Busting Out At The Seams' A new taquería on Long Island is earning high marks just weeks after opening. Tony’s Tacos debuted its third Long Island location, located in Franklin Square at 677 Hempstead Turnpike, in late October 2022, according to its Facebook page.  Its menu boasts just about every type of taco one could crave, including several varieties of chicken, shrimp, pork, fish, and veggie tacos. Those opting for the classic carne asada taco will find juicy steak, onion, cilantro, and Tony’s mild green sauce. There’s also the Americano, consisting of ground beef, pico, lettuce, shredded cheese, and sour cre…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
51-Year-Old Critically Injured In Overnight Nassau County Crash 51-Year-Old Critically Injured In Overnight Nassau County Crash
51-Year-Old Critically Injured In Overnight Nassau County Crash A man was critically injured in an overnight New Year's Eve Long Island crash. It happened around 9:35 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31 in Franklin Square. A 64-year-old man was driving a silver Honda eastbound on Hempstead Turnpike in the vicinity of William Avenue when the collision occurred with a 51-year-old on a bicycle, Nassau County Police said. The bicyclist was heading westbound on Hempstead Turnpike, according to police. He was taken to a local area hospital for head trauma and internal injuries and is in critical condition, police said. His identity has not yet been r…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Franklin Square Man Hit By Box Truck Dies From Injuries Franklin Square Man Hit By Box Truck Dies From Injuries
Franklin Square Man Hit By Box Truck Dies From Injuries A Long Island man who was struck by a box truck while crossing a busy roadway has died. Alfred Piretto, age 86, died on Monday, Nov. 22, from the injuries suffered during the crash on Tuesday, Nov. 16 in Franklin Square. According to detectives, Piertto, of Franklin Square, was struck at the intersection of Franklin Avenue and Hempstead Turnpike. The driver of the box truck, 34, remained at the scene. The investigation is ongoing.

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Man Seriously Injured After Being Hit By Box Truck At Nassau Intersection Man Seriously Injured After Being Hit By Box Truck At Nassau Intersection
Man Seriously Injured After Being Hit By Box Truck At Nassau Intersection An 86-year-old man was hospitalized in serious condition after being struck by a box truck while crossing a busy intersection on Long Island, police said. According to Nassau County Police investigators, the pedestrian was crossing at the intersection of Franklin Avenue and Hempstead Turnpike in Franklin Square shortly after 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 16, when he was struck by the truck. The driver, a 34-year-old area man, remained at the scene to assist detectives with the investigation, police noted, while the pedestrian suffered severe trauma and was transported to an area hospital. No o…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
COVID-19: Long Island Man Accused Of Attacking Bus Driver After Refusing To Wear Mask COVID-19: Long Island Man Accused Of Attacking Bus Driver After Refusing To Wear Mask
Covid-19: Long Island Man Accused Of Attacking Bus Driver After Refusing To Wear Mask A Long Island man was arrested for allegedly assaulting a NICE bus driver after refusing to wear a face mask amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Hassan Moore, age 26, was arrested around 1:45 p.m. Monday, March 22, in Franklin Square following the incident that took place at the intersection of Monroe Street and the Hempstead Turnpike, said the Nassau County Police. According to detectives a male operator, 48 of a NICE Bus picked up Moore and a female at the intersection of Monroe Street and Hempstead Turnpike.  Moore, of Franklin Square, allegedly boarded the bus without wearing a face cove…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Suspects At Large After Robbery Of 14-Year-Old In Franklin Square Suspects At Large After Robbery Of 14-Year-Old In Franklin Square
Suspects At Large After Robbery Of 14-Year-Old In Franklin Square A pair of suspects are at large after a robbery of a 14-year-old on Long Island. The incident happened on Friday, Aug. 16 at around 12:30 p.m. in Franklin Square, Nassau County Police said. According to detectives, the teen victim was riding his bike in the vicinity of 639 Hempstead Turnpike when he was approached by a newer model Gray Volkswagen Jetta.  Two unknown males exited the vehicle and shoved him to the ground. One subject then took the victim’s bike and rode westbound on Hempstead Turnpike. Another subject returned to the car, which was driven by another subject, and fled ea…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
National BBQ Day: Here Are Five Places To Try In Nassau County National BBQ Day: Here Are Five Places To Try In Nassau County
National BBQ Day: Here Are Five Places To Try In Nassau County National BBQ Day is Thursday, May 16 and there are plenty of joints and fine restaurants you'll find great barbecue in Nassau County. Here are five to try. Bells Kitchen And Smokehouse, 976 Hempstead Turnpike, Franklin Square: The chicken here is both colossal and delicious. "Awesome place. Friendly service and great quality," a Google review begins. It goes on to describe "amazing" sauces and the menu. "The grilled quarter/half chicken is the best, so juicy and full of flavor. Cooked perfectly! . Barbecue, 300 Woodcleft Ave, Freeport:  Here's one on the Nautical Mile…

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by Donna Christopher
Lifestyle
Popular Franklin Square Pizzeria Opens New Location In Oceanside Popular Franklin Square Pizzeria Opens New Location In Oceanside
Popular Franklin Square Pizzeria Opens New Location In Oceanside Naples Street Food, which owns a popular pizzeria in Franklin Square, has just opened a second location in Oceanside. The new restaurant, located at 2905 Long Beach Road, offers an array of wood-fired Neapolitan pizza with pies like Calabrese,  with tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil, and spicy salami and Don Fa with tomato, mozzarella, mascarpone, speck, and rosemary. "If you're looking for authentic Italian style pizza from Naples, Italy, the birthplace of the Margherita Pizza, this is the place to go," a reviewer wrote on Facebook. "As an Italian immigrant from Naples, this p…

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by Donna Christopher