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$10K Stolen From Local Long Island Restaurant: Police
Police are on the search for a man who they say broke into a Long Island restaurant, stole thousands of dollars in cash, and ran.
It happened on Tuesday, Nov. 21 in Carle Place.
According to Nassau County Police, an unknown man broke into Plori Restaurant, located at 307 Old Country Road, by breaking down the back door at approximately 4:15 a.m.
Once the thief was inside, he stole nearly $10,000 in cash from multiple registers before fleeing on foot.
Police said the burglar ran west towards Lindbergh Boulevard.
The man was seen wearing a black hoodie, gray sweatpants, and white snea…
New Long Island Restaurant 'Hits Almost All The Elements,' Diner Says
A new Japanese restaurant on Long Island appears to be a hit with diners in the months since opening.
Ikedo Ramen, located in Carle Place at 19 Old Country Road, held its grand opening in late February 2023.
It marked the second Long Island location for the eatery, which touts its authentic Japanese dishes, according to its website.
Donning the menu are several appetizers, each accompanied by a homemade sauce. Among them is the Takoyaki, consisting of fried octopus balls topped with Japanese mayo, aonori, and bonito flakes.
Diners can also choose from several salads, stir fry, and curry …
Long Island Man Goes On Wild Tirade At Restaurant, Injures Officer, Police Say
A Long Island man was arrested after he allegedly caused a scene at a restaurant by breaking a martini glass, slapping an employee, and attacking officers, attempting to grab one's gun.
The incident took place in Nassau County around 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 16 in Carle Place at the Fogo De Chao Brazilian Steakhouse.
According to Nassau County Police detectives, when officers responded to the restaurant they found David A. Meikle, 30, of Uniondale attempting to escape by running on the Meadowbrook State Parkway.
Officers caught up to Meikle and when they attempted to p…
Busy Duo Stole $15k Worth Of Merch From 14 Long Island Stores, Police Say
Two men are behind bars after allegedly going on a shoplifting spree that netted them thousands of dollars in merchandise from numerous Long Island stores.
Oreall Thomas, age 47, and Shaun Williams, age 52, both of Freeport, were arrested Monday, Dec. 12, on charges of grand larceny, Nassau County Police said.
Officers had been called to the TJ MAXX store in Carle Place, located on Glen Cove Road, with reports of a theft.
Both men were gone by the time officers arrived, but police spotted them a short time later near Glen Cove and Old Country roads and arrested them, police said.
Thomas a…
Popular Long Island Wedding Venue To Close After Half-Century In Business, State Filing Reports
A popular Long Island catering hall and wedding venue is set to close after 50 years in business, according to a filing with New York State.
Chateau Briand, located in Carle Place, at 440 Old Country Road, is scheduled close on Saturday, Dec. 31, according to a Department of Labor WARN Notice that was filed on Friday, Sept. 30.
According to the filing, 112 employees will be laid off as a result of the closure.
The reason for the closure listed in the filing was "economic."
The business has hosted weddings, birthday parties, corporate retreats, and more throughout its many years in busines…
Long Island Man Nabbed For String Of Burglaries, Police Say
A man has been arrested for allegedly committing at least seven burglaries on Long Island.
Scott Gilmor, age 45, of Hicksville, was arrested by Nassau County Police in Hempstead on Tuesday, Aug. 23.
According to detectives, a thorough investigation determined that Gilmor was responsible for multiple burglaries that occurred in Nassau County on the following dates:
Tuesday, Aug. 23, Raceway Deli, 548 Westbury Ave., Carle Place
Monday, Aug. 22, Road Ready Auto Repair Shop, 2786 N. Jerusalem Road, North Bellmore
Sunday, Aug. 21, Unicorn Graphics, 971 Stewart Ave., East&nb…
Teen Nabbed For Nine Long Island Burglaries In One Night
A teenager has been nabbed for a series of nine burglaries that took place earlier this year on Long Island, police said.
Nassau County Police arrested Richard Morgridge, age 18, of the Bronx, on Wednesday, March 23.
The burglaries took place in Mineola and Carle Place between 12:43 and 4:35 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 29, police said.
An investigation led detectives to Morgridge, they added.
Morgridge is allegedly responsible for the following burglaries:
Carman Drugs, 570 Westbury Avenue, Carle Place
Low-Cost Manufacturing, 318 Westbury Avenue, Carle Place
AAC Convenie…
Lengthy Investigation Leads To Arrest Of Suspect In LI Chase Bank Robbery
A months-long investigation into a bank robbery on Long Island led to the arrest of a suspect who is now facing charges, police announced.
On Friday, Feb. 25, Nassau County police investigators that Freeport resident Shamont Hoosuendove, age 37, has been charged with one count of second-degree robbery after targeting Chase Bank in Carle Place last fall.
Police said that shortly before 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, Hoosuendove allegedly walked into Chase Bank on Old Country Road, slipping a teller a note demanding money.
The teller complied, and Hoosuendove fled with an undisclosed …
Officer Hospitalized After Woman Becomes Combative At LI Hotel, Police Say
An officer was hospitalized with multiple injuries after a woman became combative at a Long Island hotel, according to police.
Events unfolded around 1 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 1 in Carle Place.
Police were dispatched for a disturbance that had occurred at the Holiday Inn located at 369 Old Country Road.
Shortly after officers arrived at the scene, they observed a man and woman arguing, according to Nassau County Police.
While attempting to separate the two, the woman, identified as Amber Dickens, age 28, of Lakeview, became physically combative, said police.
Officers attempted to…
Suspect At Large After Robbery At Long Island Chase Bank
A suspect is at large after a robbery at a Chase bank on Long Island.
It happened. just before 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 4, in Carle Place.
A man entered the Chase Bank located at 400 Old Country Road, approached the teller, and verbally demanded money, Nassau County Police said.
The teller complied and the suspect received an undetermined amount of currency before fleeing in an unknown direction, according to police.
The suspect is described by police as being Black, approximately 6-feet tall with an average build, wearing a white hooded sweatshirt, dark sunglasses, a mask, an…
Duo Nabbed For Series Of Long Island Burglaries, Including At Local School, Police Say
Two Long Island men have been arrested for a series of burglaries, including at several schools.
Gem Hattat, age 27, of Lindenhurst, and Jarrett Boyarsky, also age 27, of Westbury, were arrested by Nassau County Police on Monday, June 21 in Carle Place.
According to detectives, officers responded to Rushmore Elementary School located at 251 Rushmore Avenue for an alarm.
Upon arrival, officers began walking through the building to investigate additional interior alarms. Additional units were canvassing the outside of the building.
During the investigation, the two men were spo…
Popular Kosher Deli Has Loyal Following On Long Island
With restaurants, there’s often pressure to keep up with the times, follow the trends, but on the heels of its 50th anniversary, Ben’s Kosher Delicatessen has managed to thrive by sticking to the classics.
With seven locations (including three on Long Island, two in New York City, one in Westchester, and one in Florida), the Jewish deli serves exactly what you’d expect - hot open-faced and overstuffed sandwiches, fresh soups and salads, eggs, steaks, knishes, and pickles - with a few unique dishes sprinkled in.
Among the less standard menu standouts at Ben's Delicatessen are the BBQ Briske…
