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Garden City Park, Mineola Businesses Busted With Illegal Gaming Devices, Police Say Garden City Park, Mineola Businesses Busted With Illegal Gaming Devices, Police Say
Garden City Park, Mineola Businesses Busted With Illegal Gaming Devices, Police Say Two Long Island cafés were busted for allegedly having illegal gambling devices during a special operation by police. The busts took place in Nassau County in Garden City Park and Mineola on Wednesday, May 10. The illegal gaming devices were found during a special operation titled Operation Pop and Stop conducted in conjunction with the Nassau County Fire Marshal, the town of North Hempstead Building Department, the state Liquor Authority and the town of Mineola Building Department supervisors targeting illegal gambling devices being used in various businesses. Police said the followi…
Car Thief Suspect In Nassau County Busted With Crack Cocaine, Police Say Car Thief Suspect In Nassau County Busted With Crack Cocaine, Police Say
Car Thief Suspect In Nassau County Busted With Crack Cocaine, Police Say A 31-year-old man was busted with crack cocaine on Long Island after allegedly stealing a car that was left unlocked and running outside an area restaurant, authorities announced. In Nassau County, police responded to a stretch of Jericho Turnpike in Garden City Park at approximately 9 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 13, where there was a report of a stolen vehicle. Police said that upon arrival, officers were advised by a 57-year-old man that a person had stolen his 1999 Honda that was left running while unlocked on the roadway. During a canvas of the area, police said that officers located the stol…
Duck Donuts To Host Grand Opening Of First Nassau County Location Duck Donuts To Host Grand Opening Of First Nassau County Location
Duck Donuts To Host Grand Opening Of First Nassau County Location A popular chain of donut shops will soon open a brand-new location on Long Island. Duck Donuts announced that the grand opening for its first Nassau County location will take place on Saturday, Jan. 22, at 9 a.m. The new shop is located at 2425 Jericho Turnpike in Garden City Park in City Park Plaza, representatives said. Guests who visit the new store between Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 23, will receive a free donut. The shop is owned by Omar Athar and Sana Rafique, who both grew up in the Garden City Park area and now live in Suffolk County. “In 2020, we drove 50 minutes to vis…
Man Nabbed For At Least 14 Burglaries, Nassau County Police Say Man Nabbed For At Least 14 Burglaries, Nassau County Police Say
Man Nabbed For At Least 14 Burglaries, Nassau County Police Say Police on Long Island have arrested a man who is allegedly responsible for at least 14 burglaries. Police captured the repeat burglar around 11 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 11 while he was attempting to break into a jewelry store in Bellmore, said the Nassau County Police. According to detectives, officers were dispatched for a suspicious person that was climbing onto the roof of a jewelry store located on Bedford Avenue. The man, identified as Sean Smith, age 40, of Queens, fled before officers arrived but was located and placed under arrest without incident.   Following a thorough in…
Man Killed Crossing Busy Nassau County Roadway, Police Say Man Killed Crossing Busy Nassau County Roadway, Police Say
Man Killed Crossing Busy Nassau County Roadway, Police Say A pedestrian was killed while crossing a busy Long Island roadway. The 47-year-old man was killed around 10:25 p.m., Tuesday, June 22, in Garden City Park, according to the Nassau County Police. According to detectives, the 60-year-old man was driving a 2018 Jeep eastbound in the vicinity of 2349 Jericho Turnpike and when he struck the man who was crossing Jericho Turnpike northbound.  The pedestrian suffered severe head trauma and was transported by a Nassau County Police Department Ambulance to a nearby hospital for treatment where he later died, police said.&nbs…
Man Wanted For Threatening Nassau Store Worker Who Asked Him To Wear Mask Man Wanted For Threatening Nassau Store Worker Who Asked Him To Wear Mask
Man Wanted For Threatening Nassau Store Worker Who Asked Him To Wear Mask Police are asking the public's help in locating a man who threatened a female worker at a Long Island store after she asked him to wear a mask due to the store's COVID-19 policy, according to police. The incident occurred on Friday, May 14 at 2:20 p.m. in Garden City Park. The man entered Costello’s Ace Hardware, located at 2323 Jericho Turnpike, without wearing a face covering, Nassau County Police said.  The 23-year-old sales associate asked him to put on a face covering and informed him that it was store policy to do so, according to police.  The unknown suspect refused …
One Killed In Crash Between Jeep, Motorcycle At Nassau County Intersection One Killed In Crash Between Jeep, Motorcycle At Nassau County Intersection
One Killed In Crash Between Jeep, Motorcycle At Nassau County Intersection One person was killed in a crash between a Jeep and motorcycle at a Long Island intersection. It happened just before 8:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 10, in Garden City Park. While approaching the intersection of Jericho Turnpike and County Courthouse Road, an eastbound 2014 Ducati motorcycle, being driven by a 32-year-old man, was involved in a collision with a 2020 Jeep Wrangler, Nassau County Police said. The Jeep was heading westbound on Jericho Turnpike and was attempting to make a left turn onto County Courthouse Road, according to police. As a result of the collision, the operator o…
Here Are Five Hotspots For Buffalo Wings On Long Island Here Are Five Hotspots For Buffalo Wings On Long Island
Here Are Five Hotspots For Buffalo Wings On Long Island Dry rubbed or dripping in spicy sauce tastes vary for everyone's favorite appetizer. Here are five great places to devour wings on Long Island. Spanky's Food Factory, 2458 Jericho Turnpike, Garden City Park: Specializing in an array of chicken wings, burgers, & classic bar snacks with industrial decor. A Google reviewer recently talked about a recent order, a tray of wings that come with "Spanky Sauce" and lemon pepper, macaroni and cheese, and a tray of boneless wings with sauce on the side. "Great food and great service. The Mac and Cheese are fantastic as are the wings," th…