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LIRR Announces Oyster Bay Schedule Changes Prompted By Residents, Commuters LIRR Announces Oyster Bay Schedule Changes Prompted By Residents, Commuters
Lirr Announces Oyster Bay Schedule Changes Prompted By Residents, Commuters Feedback from the Long Island community has generated the MTA to change services offered by the Long Island Railroad (LIRR). The changes, which will affect the Oyster Bay Branch, were announced this week. According to the MTA, the following services will go into effect on Tuesday, Sept. 5: The 6:55 a.m. train from Oyster Bay to Hunterspoint Avenue will depart 6 minutes later at 7:01 a.m. and will only make stops at Locust Valley, Glen Street, Glen Head, Roslyn, East Williston, and Jamaica Customers for the 7:17 a.m. train from Oyster Bay to Hunterspoint Avenue traveling to Penn Station…
IDs Released For Those Involved In Fatal Two-Vehicle Nassau County Crash IDs Released For Those Involved In Fatal Two-Vehicle Nassau County Crash
IDs Released For Those Involved In Fatal Two-Vehicle Nassau County Crash The identities have been released for those involved in a two-vehicle crash on a busy Long Island roadway. It happened just before 2:40 a.m. on Saturday, May 1, on the Southern State Parkway west of exit 17S in Hempstead. A preliminary investigation has determined a 2015 Jeep was traveling westbound when a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, also traveling westbound, rear-ended the Jeep, according to New York State Police.  The impact caused the Jeep to roll over and come to rest in the westbound lanes, police said.  The driver and sole occupant of the Jeep, now identified as  Terry H. …
American Modern Nassau Eatery Offers Mix Of Comfort Food, Gourmet Dishes American Modern Nassau Eatery Offers Mix Of Comfort Food, Gourmet Dishes
American Modern Nassau Eatery Offers Mix Of Comfort Food, Gourmet Dishes A modern American restaurant with a sumptuous, yet casual atmosphere and gourmet dishes continues to attract rave reviews more than 10 years after it first opened on Long Island. Built to attract singles, couples, families, and friends, City Cellar in Westbury features a large dining room with high ceilings, warm wood trim, and soft lighting. The restaurant also has an extensive wine cellar (hence the name) kept behind the bar and enclosed by walls of glass that runs from the restaurant’s floor to ceiling showcasing the variety of varietals and blends. City Cellar’s “daily wine flights” …
Teen Duo Caught With Handgun After Altercation With Cops In Nassau Teen Duo Caught With Handgun After Altercation With Cops In Nassau
Teen Duo Caught With Handgun After Altercation With Cops In Nassau Three teens were charged with felonies for illegally possessing weapons after they drew police attention by littering, according to police.  Officers on patrol near the Americana Mall in Manhasset observed 18-year-old Brian Muy-Saquipella of Corona, Queens, littering outside his vehicle at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 1, Nassau County Police said. Muy-Saquipella refused to be cooperative when officers asked for his identification and began to fight with officers, said police. During the struggle, officers noticed a gun bulging from Muy-Saquipella's fanny pack around …
COVID-19: Northwell Offers Antibody Testing At Long Island, Queens Churches COVID-19: Northwell Offers Antibody Testing At Long Island, Queens Churches
Covid-19: Northwell Offers Antibody Testing At Long Island, Queens Churches Free antibody testing for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) virus is being provided by Northwell Health at multiple places of worship on Long Island. Northwell Health announced that it will continue antibody testing for the virus at a total of six locations in Suffolk County and Queens, in collaboration with the state’s Department of Health and area pastors. Officials said that the testing is targeted toward underserved communities “through faith-based organizations of more than 55 locations since mid-May.” Since testing began, more than 40,000 New Yorkers have been tested as part of the p…
Former MS-13 Gang Leader Charged In Connection To Fatal Shooting Former MS-13 Gang Leader Charged In Connection To Fatal Shooting
Former MS-13 Gang Leader Charged In Connection To Fatal Shooting A former MS-13 gang leader on Long Island is facing charges for allegedly ordering a hit on a rival gang member. Queens resident Marcelo Esquivel has been charged in federal court with murder in-aid-of racketeering and causing death through the use of a firearm in connection with the fatal shooting of Daniel Licona-Gonzalez on July 2, 2012.  U.S. Attorney Richard Donoghue said that on the day of the fatal shooting, Esquivel, who was the leader of the Centrales Locos Salvatrucha clique of MS-13, directed two gang members to murder a member of the rival Latin Kings, providing them with a…
LI Man Among Trio Busted For Delivering Large Amounts Of Drugs, Police Say LI Man Among Trio Busted For Delivering Large Amounts Of Drugs, Police Say
LI Man Among Trio Busted For Delivering Large Amounts Of Drugs, Police Say Three New York livery drivers were busted allegedly delivering large amounts of drugs to Fairfield County. In Early December 2019, the Norwalk Police Special Services Division began receiving information about drivers delivering large quantities of Narcotics to the Norwalk area, said Norwalk Police Lt. Jared Zwickler.  On Wednesday, Feb 26, officers arrested Miguel Nunez, 25, of Jamaica, Jimmy Salcedo, 25, of Babylon, and Wilber Lora-Espinal, 25 of New York City, in connection with the case, Zwickler said. During the arrests, officers seized 10 Xanax bars, 13 …
Suspects From Long Island Among 27 Arrested In No-Fault Insurance Scam Suspects From Long Island Among 27 Arrested In No-Fault Insurance Scam
Suspects From Long Island Among 27 Arrested In No-Fault Insurance Scam Twenty-seven people, including members of law enforcement, were arrested for their roles in a multimillion-dollar scheme to commit bribery and a no-fault insurance scam. The multi-state jurisdictional investigation that originated in Westchester County led to the arrests, 23 of whom were taken into custody in New York and New Jersey on Thursday, Nov. 7, with other suspects arrested in North Carolina, and Florida. Among those arrested were five 911 operators and an NYPD police officer. “Corruption, in all forms, is intolerable within the NYPD and we continue to work with our law enforcemen…
ICE Arrests 82 During Long Island, NYC, Hudson Valley Enforcement Sweep ICE Arrests 82 During Long Island, NYC, Hudson Valley Enforcement Sweep
ICE Arrests 82 During Long Island, NYC, Hudson Valley Enforcement Sweep A total of 82 illegal immigrants were arrested by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers during a five-day sweep in New York City, the Hudson Valley and on Long Island, officials announced. Of those arrested during the enforcement effort, which ended Wednesday, Sept. 25, more than 40 had been previously released from local law enforcement custody with an active detainer. Ten of those arrested were previously removed from the United States and returned illegally.  Several had prior felony convictions for serious or violent offenses, such as sexual crimes, weapons charges, and a…
Three From Long Island Among Eight Charged With Running Opioid Business Out Of Warehouse Three From Long Island Among Eight Charged With Running Opioid Business Out Of Warehouse
Three From Long Island Among Eight Charged With Running Opioid Business Out Of Warehouse Eight people, including three Long Islanders, have been arrested in connection with running a massive misbranded opioids operation out of a warehouse in Queens. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, the "ring" imported misbranded controlled substances, including Tramadol, into the U.S. from India. They would then repackage the pills and mail them to millions of customers throughout the U.S. The defendants included: Ezhil Sezhian Kamaldoss, 26, of Richmond Hill Harpreet Singh, 26, of Plainview Parthiban Narayanasamy, 58, of Jamacia Baljeet Singh, 29, of Richmond Hill Deepak Manchanda, 4…
LIRR To Restore 14 Rush-Hour Trains To, From Penn Station LIRR To Restore 14 Rush-Hour Trains To, From Penn Station
Lirr To Restore 14 Rush-Hour Trains To, From Penn Station Long Island Rail Road officials have announced a plan to restore a total of 14 rush hour trains to and from Penn Station. After Amtrak’s latest round of work to repair and rebuild infrastructure at Penn Station is completed, 14 LIRR rush-hour trains that had been canceled or rerouted will return to Penn Station starting Tuesday, Sept. 3, according to Long Island Rail Road President Phil Eng. The LIRR has been operating a total of 260 daily rush-hour trains, which were limited by a reduction of track availability resulting from Amtrak’s work. The rush-hour train total will increase to 274 (a…
11 Charged In $3M Credit Card 'Bust Out' Scheme 11 Charged In $3M Credit Card 'Bust Out' Scheme
11 Charged In $3M Credit Card 'Bust Out' Scheme Eleven suspects were charged in Brooklyn federal court for their roles in a multi-million dollar “bust out” scheme. US Attorney Richard Donoghue announced this week that 11 suspects have been charged in a scheme to defraud banks by using fake, or “synthetic,” identities to obtain credit cards, and making approximately $3 million in charges that were never repaid. Three of the suspects were also charged for a money laundering conspiracy which was designed to conceal the scheme. Between January 2013 and December 2017, the 11 allegedly used synthetic identities created by using different type…
Line Of Strong Thunderstorms Sweeping Through Area Could Cause Flooding Line Of Strong Thunderstorms Sweeping Through Area Could Cause Flooding
Line Of Strong Thunderstorms Sweeping Through Area Could Cause Flooding A quick-moving warm front is bringing a new round of showers and thunderstorms to the area with a noticeable increase in humidity. Showers, along with patchy fog, arrived early in the morning Tuesday, June 25.  A line of strong thunderstorms that could cause flooding is moving from west to east during the morning commute. (See first image above.) At around 7:30 a.m., radar indicated thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Pearl River to near Atlantic Beach and are moving east at 35 miles per hour. Locations expected to be impacted are Jamaica, Yonke…