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$2 Million Lotto Prize Claimed By Oyster Bay Company
A Powerball second prize — worth $2 million after a Powerplay feature — has been claimed on Long Island. On Thursday, April 11, the New York State Lottery announced that the Oyster Bay company “Groovy D Limited Liability Company (LLC)” had laid claim to a Powerball Powerplay prize for matching the first five Powerball numbers drawn months earlier. The winning numbers, drawn in November 2023, were 20, 24, 33, 39, 42, and Power Ball 21. Additionally, the lucky winner purchased the one-dollar Powerplay feature, which allows players to multiply a non-jackpot prize up to 10 times and automat…
Business
Rite Aid Announces Additional Long Island Store Closures After Declaring Bankruptcy
Rite Aid has announced new store closures after the struggling pharmacy chain filed for bankruptcy in the fourth quarter of 2023. Shortly after declaring bankruptcy, Rite Aid announced 154 store closures, with 20 in New York, and 14 on Long Island. In a filing on Tuesday, April 9, the company said 17 more stores, including three in New York (with two on Long Island) are now slated for closure. Rite Aid currently has 2,000 stores and about 44,000 employees. The Long Island stores slated for closure (with the newly announced closures in bold) are: 283 West Jericho Turnpike, Huntingto…
Traffic
Weeks-Long Lane Closures To Begin On This Nassau County Parkway
Transportation officials have announced a new, weekslong closure on a busy parkway on Long Island. Starting on Monday, April 1, and lasting for about two weeks, one lane in each direction of the Wantagh State Parkway between the Northern and Southern State Parkways will be subject to closure for maintenance, according to the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT). The closures will affect the portion of the parkway in the towns of Hempstead, Oyster Bay, and North Hempstead. They will last between 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. to facilitate paving. Additionally, NYSDOT reminded driv…
Lifestyle
'Bursting With Flavor': This Sea Cliff Restaurant Is Best On Long Island, Voters Say
If you’re looking for the finest fare around, look no further than this Long Island eatery, according to voters. Foster – located in the Oyster Bay village of Sea Cliff at 39 Roslyn Avenue – was voted best restaurant for the 2024 Bethpage Best of Long Island contest. “This chef-owned venue combines fresh ingredients with classic techniques to serve elegant meals,” reads the consensus. “Everything at the restaurant is made from scratch with love, attention and simple, healthy ingredients from their pastas, doughs and pastries to dressings, sauces, and condiments.” Opened in November 2022 at…
Lifestyle
Oyster Bay's Own Billy Joel Releases First New Song In Decades
New York’s own piano man has ended a decades-long song drought with the announcement of his new single, “Turn The Lights Back On.” Billy Joel has done it again. The 74-year-old singer and songwriter, a lifelong Long Islander, dropped his brand-new song on all streaming platforms on Thursday, Feb. 1. His first single release since 2007, Joel first hinted at the release in his first TikTok video in December of 2023. “We don’t have anything new to play for you,” he had said in the video, which was taken at one of his recent concerts. “The good news…we got a little something we’re working …
News
DNA Technology Identifies 9/11 Victim As Oyster Bay Resident
The latest 9/11 victim has been confirmed using new technology, officials announced. On Thursday, Jan. 18, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced alongside the city’s Chief Medical Examiner that the Long Island man has been identified as Oyster Bay resident John Ballantine Niven. Niven is the 1,650th person to be identified through advanced DNA analysis of remains recovered from the attack. In his obituary, Nivens, who was 44 at the time he died, was described as a dedicated father who enjoyed weekend trips with his family. “Our solemn promise to find answers for families using the la…
Lifestyle
'Beyond Words Delicious': Intimate Oyster Bay Restaurant Opens To Rave Reviews
An Italian restaurant featuring homemade pasta dishes and honoring cuisine from a region in northern Italy has opened to rave reviews. Gioia (which is Italian for “joy”) opened in Oyster Bay on Saturday, Dec. 9. “At Gioia, we believe that joy & pasta should be shared around the table, often and with love,” the restaurant’s website states – and tucked away at 94 South Street, Gioia’s cozy interior blends perfectly with the made-with-love vibe of its food, which celebrates the Emilia-Romagna region. “Legend. Drop the [mic],” wrote Mike T. of Oyster Bay on the eatery’s Yelp page. “Lov…
Lifestyle
'Superbly Delicious' Spot Takes Over Former Long Island Eatery
A brand-new sushi and hibachi restaurant has opened up on Long Island, replacing the one that came before it and impressing diners. Honami Sushi Hibachi & Lounge, located at 179 Walt Whitman Road in Huntington Station, opened its doors to the public at the end of November 2023. Formerly the spot for the popular 110 Japan (rated four stars on Yelp before it closed), Honami had big shoes to fill. One month in and with a current rating of four stars, it appears that the new eatery has done just that. “Great new sushi spot,” wrote Bryan G. of Oyster Bay on Honami’s Yelp page. In…
Business
Hicksville's Billy Joel Named Among Best Investors 2023: Report
The Piano Man himself has made it to the top of the list when it comes to diversifying his wealth, a new report claimed. Finance and trading experts with FOREX.com, an online foreign exchange broker, recently commissioned a list of the best celebrity investors in the game – and New York's own Billy Joel comes in at spot number three, according to findings. Sitting right behind iconic musician Babyface and TikTok star Chase Hudson, Joel, age 74, was dubbed a “savvy investor” by the broker for netting a more than 52 percent return on his $230 million net worth. The “New York State of Mind”…
News
Autism Support Group, Town Of Oyster Bay Install Play Communication Boards At Parks
Together, a Long Island autism support group and local town leaders made a step in helping ensure children with autism feel welcomed in the community. On Wednesday, Dec. 6, Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino unveiled a series of play communication boards built (or in the process of being installed) in parks across the town. The project, which is part of the town’s commitment to promoting inclusivity, was developed and installed alongside Bethpage-based organization Rocco’s Voice for Autism and The Warner Fund. Play communication boards offer children symbols and images they can …
News
Triple-Fatal Oyster Bay Crash Indictment: Man Drove Over 90 MPH, DA Says
A Queens man was arraigned on charges including manslaughter for his alleged role in a speeding crash on the Southern State Parkway that killed three people, officials said. Matthew Whyte, age 28 of Laurelton, Queens, faced his indictment for the Oyster Bay incident on Thursday, Dec. 7, the Nassau County District Attorney announced. The crash in question occurred on Nov. 5, 2022, according to the DA’s Office. Earlier Report: 18-Year-Old Woman Killed, 2 Critically Injured In Southern State Parkway Crash In Oyster Bay Just before 9 p.m. that night, 18-year-old Ciara Hare, along wi…
Police & Fire
NJ HS Football Player Fatally Stabbed In Heart By Oyster Bay 19-Year-Old, DA Says
A surveillance camera recorded a Long Island man stabbing a 17-year-old New Jersey high school football player dead and slashing his older brother during a fight in downtown Manhattan on Thanksgiving, city authorities revealed. An autopsy revealed that a 6-inch stab wound pierced the heart of Rocco Rodden in front of an ax-throwing bar on Lafayette Street around 1:50 a.m., Manhattan Assistant District Attorney Eun Bi Kim said on Saturday, Nov. 25. The accused killer, Gianluca Bordone, 19, of Oyster Bay, was wearing a black sweatshirt with the word "courage" on the back when he was brought …
News
Long Island Pizzerias Raise $100K For Farmingdale Bus Crash Victims
One hundred and forty pizzerias across Long Island participated in a massive fundraiser to continue support for the victims of a double-fatal high school bus crash. Just days after the double-fatal Thursday, Sept. 21 Farmingdale High School band bus crash, co-founders Alyssa Guidice, Anthony Laurino, and Jim Serpico put their heads together to devise a way to fuse a fundraiser with something every Long Islander loves: a good pizza pie. Though the effects of the crash were felt throughout the Farmingdale community, it hit Laurino especially hard – his son was in the school’s second bus a…
Police & Fire
Driver Ejected From Vehicle In Northern State Parkway Crash In Oyster Bay
A driver suffered serious injuries in an early morning crash on Long Island. It happened around 6 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 in Oyster Bay on the Northern State Parkway. A vehicle traveling eastbound near Exit 35 struck the center median, causing the vehicle to overturn, and ejecting the driver, according to New York State Police. The driver was taken to Nassau University Medical Center for a head injury and is in serious condition. The roadway was closed for almost two hours, but all lanes have reopened. Anyone who witnessed or has information on this crash is asked to call the state police…
Traffic
Full Closures Planned For Portion Of Long Island Expressway In Oyster Bay
Scheduled roadwork could spell delays for Long Island drivers in the coming days. Both directions of the Long Island Expressway are scheduled to close nightly at Exit 48 in the towns of Oyster Bay and Huntington, beginning Monday, Oct. 23. I-495 will close from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. each night for approximately one week while crews set up a new work zone and establish a new traffic pattern, according to the Department of Transportation. During the closures, drivers will be detoured onto the Service Road. Transportation officials urged the public to plan for possible delays and reminded drive…
Lifestyle
Oyster Bay's Own Billy Joel Gets Namesake Street As Student Musicians Play On: 'Very Cool'
Billy Joel’s current hometown in New York has him feelin’ alright after honoring the musician with his very own street. The Piano Man himself, age 74, was on hand for a ceremony on Long Island Thursday, Oct, 19 in Oyster Bay, to unveil the new Billy Joel Way. New signage will replace a section of Audrey Avenue, located in the downtown area in front of Joel’s shop “20th Century Cycles.” Speaking to a large crowd gathered under the clear blue sky, Joel recalled how his mother would often bring him to Oyster Bay as a child growing up in the hamlet of Hicksville. He remembered thinking of th…
Business
Rite Aid Announces 14 Long Island Stores Slated For Closure After Declaring Bankruptcy
Rite Aid has announced specific store closures just days after the struggling pharmacy chain filed for bankruptcy. Of the 154 closures nationwide announced on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 20 are in New York, 14 of which are on Long Island. Rite Aid currently has 2,100 stores and about 45,000 employees. The Long Island stores slated for closure are: 2 Whitney Ave., Floral Park 3131 Hempstead Turnpike, Levittown 3199 Long Beach Road, Oceanside 198 West Merrick Road, Valley Stream 836 Sunrise Highway, Bay Shore 2784 Sunrise Highway, Bellmore 901 Merrick Road, Copiague 577 Larkfield Road, East Nor…
Traffic
New Traffic Pattern, Closures Announced On LIE In Oyster Bay
Both directions of the Long Island Expressway will be off-limits for construction, and the new traffic pattern is expected to last months, transportation officials said. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that from Monday, Sept. 11 to Wednesday, Sept. 13, both directions of I-495 at Exit 48 will be closed in Oyster Bay and Huntington. The closures, which are scheduled for 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., weather permitting, are to establish the new work zone and traffic pattern for a bridge deck renewal project. During those times, drivers will be detoured onto the Service Road…
News
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…
Traffic
Closures Scheduled On LIE, Jericho Turnpike, More In Oyster Bay
Transportation officials have announced multiple closures of Long Island roads over the course of a week. The week of Monday, July 17 will see a series of highway maintenance projects for the town of Oyster Bay, the New York State Department of Transportation announced. Highways affected will include the Long Island Expressway, Jericho Turnpike, and the Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway. Weather permitting, the following closures are scheduled for Monday and Wednesday, July 19 from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.: On the LIE, Exit 44 on the westbound side and Exit 44S on the eastbound side (Seaford-…
Traffic
Closures Scheduled On Northern State Parkway In Oyster Bay
Authorities have announced new planned overnight closures on the Northern State Parkway in both Nassau and Suffolk counties. Beginning on Monday, June 12, and lasting through Friday, June 16, all eastbound traffic between Exit 36B (State Route 135/Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway) in Oyster Bay and Exit 42 (State Route 231/Deer Park Avenue) in Huntington will be closed from 10 p.m. to 5 p.m., according to the New York State Department of Transportation. All westbound traffic will also be closed between Exit 37A (Interstate 495/Long Island Expressway) and State Route 135 in Oyster Bay for the…
Police & Fire
Fatal Crash: 61-Year-Old ID'd As Victim On Southern State Parkway In Oyster Bay
A Long Island man has been killed in a crash that occurred on the Southern State Parkway, authorities announced. According to New York State Police, 61-year-old Peter Kent was traveling east on the parkway on Thursday, June 8 just before 3 p.m. The crash happened near Exit 32 in Oyster Bay. Police reported that a preliminary investigation found Kent's 2021 Chevrolet Silverado had left the roadway, striking the center rail, before making its way back across all lanes of traffic onto the parkway's right shoulder and hitting a tree. Kent was transported to Good Samari…
Traffic
Closure Scheduled On Long Island Expressway In Oyster Bay
Authorities have announced a new planned closure on the Long Island Expressway. In Oyster Bay, the Exit 45 ramp (Manetto Hill Road) from eastbound I-495 will be closed, weather permitting, on Thursday, June 1 from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Friday, June 2, according to the Department of Transportation. The closure will allow for highway maintenance. Drivers who need access to Manetto Hill Road during that time are directed to instead continue east to Exit 46 (Sunnyside Boulevard) and turn right onto Sunnyside Boulevard. NYSDOT also encourages motorists to plan accordingly and drive respons…
Traffic
Closure Scheduled On Long Island Expressway In Oyster Bay
Authorities have announced a new planned closure on the Long Island Expressway. Drivers who will be traveling during the closure time are encouraged to use Northern State Parkway instead. Weather permitting, the westbound HOV, left, and center lanes of I-495 will be closed on the night of Thursday, May 4 between the hours of 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. in Oyster Bay between Exits 43 (South Oyster Bay Road) and 42 (Northern State Parkway), according to the Department of Transportation. In the meantime, the westbound Northern State Parkway will be available as an alternate route. The closure is …
Obituaries
‘Heaven Gained A Beautiful New Angel’: Glen Cove Community Grieves Young EMT, Holds Funeral
A young EMT from Long Island is continuing to leave an indelible mark on her community, even after her death. Glen Cove resident Susan Giovanniello, a 19-year-old who died suddenly while on duty on Monday, April 3, continues to be remembered not only by friends and family but also by the town in which she served. Earlier Report: ‘Brightest Smile In The Room’: Support Pours In After Glen Cove EMT’S Sudden Passing Giovanniello’s funeral ceremony and entombment were held on the morning of Thursday, April 6. Her dedication to service and untimely death has made an impact on even the most s…
Sports
Nassau County Hometown Honoring World Champion Wrestler
This might make him even more insufferable. Maxwell Jacob Friedman, the All Elite Wrestling World Champion and one of the biggest bad guys in professional wrestling, is being honored in his Nassau County hometown on Monday, April 3. The Town of Oyster Bay is presenting the wrestler, also known as MJF, with the key to the city and proclaiming April 3 as Maxwell Jacob Friedman Day, ahead of AEW running the UBS Arena on Wednesday, April 5. Friedman is a 2014 graduate of Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School, where he played football. Since joining AEW in 2019, Friedman has…
Lifestyle
These Nassau County Locales Among Top 100 Places To Live In US, New Rankings Say
Those looking for a new place to settle down with their families may want to consider several locales in the region that have been included in the top 100 places to live in the US, according to new rankings released by Niche. The rankings, which are based on crime statistics, public school ratings, cost of living, job opportunities, and the availability of local amenities, included several locations located on Long Island and within Westchester County. These locales include: Great Neck Gardens, a hamlet in Nassau County located within the town of North Hempstead, was ran…
Traffic
Lane Closures Scheduled On Long Island Expressway In Oyster Bay
Scheduled roadwork on the Long Island Expressway could spell delays for drivers during the first full week of March. The westbound right lane of I-495 in Oyster Bay is set to close Tuesday, March 7, from 9:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. between Sunnyside Boulevard and State Route 135, according to the Department of Transportation. Crews will also close the westbound Northern State Parkway ramp to the Long Island Expressway during that time. In the meantime, drivers were encouraged to continue westbound to South Oyster Bay Road (Exit 36N) for access to the westbound Long Island Expressway. Transpor…
Traffic
Expect Delays: Overnight Closure Planned For Portion Of LIE In Nassau County
Scheduled roadwork on the Long Island Expressway could spell delays Wednesday night, Dec. 14. All eastbound lanes of I-495 will be closed in the towns of North Hempstead and Oyster Bay between Willis Avenue and State Routes 106/107 from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., according to transportation officials. The closures will allow crews to complete needed pavement repairs. During the closure, all traffic will be detoured onto South Service Road. Drivers were urged to slow down through the stretch and reminded that fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone. You can find the latest travel informatio…
News
Nassau County Woman Among 2 Killed In Wrong-Way Crash
A 63-year-old Long Island woman is among two people who were killed in a wrong-way crash on a major highway in Central Massachusetts, authorities said. Susan Celauro, of the hamlet of East Norwich in the town of Oyster Bay in Nassau County,, died following the crash, which happened just before 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, on Route 20 in Worcester County, Massachusetts, in the town of Charlton, according to Massachusetts State Police. Earlier Report: 2 People Killed In Wrong-Way Crash On Route 20 In Charlton: Police A 35-year-old man from Southbridge, Massachusetts was also killed, accor…
Police & Fire
6 Garbage Trucks Destroyed In Blaze On Long Island
A fire destroyed six of a Long Island town's garbage trucks. Officials announced on the morning of Sunday, Dec. 4, that a fire at the Town of Huntington’s Boxer Court maintenance facility destroyed six of the 15 garbage trucks in the overnight hours. "I am relieved to report there are no injuries," Huntington Town Supervisor Ed Smyth said. "The cause of the fire is under investigation however, it does not appear to be suspicious. The explosions many residents reported hearing came from the tires of the trucks as they burned." Smyth added that officials are confident regularly schedule…
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