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Alleged Arsonist At Large Following Long Island Fire, Police Say Alleged Arsonist At Large Following Long Island Fire, Police Say
Alleged Arsonist At Large Following Long Island Fire, Police Say Police on Long Island are on the lookout for the person who is said to have lit a luxury car on fire before fleeing. The incident happened on Monday, March 4 in Garden City Park. According to Nassau County Police, it was just after 3 a.m. when the 23-year-old victim noticed that his car, a 2012 BMW, was on fire in the driveway of his Second Street residence. The alleged arsonist is said to have fled the scene on foot, heading east on Second Street. Firefighters with the New Hyde Park Fire Department extinguished the fire, which sustained heavy damage. No other injuries were reported…
This Spot (Still) Has Long Island's Best Burger, Voters Say This Spot (Still) Has Long Island's Best Burger, Voters Say
This Spot (Still) Has Long Island's Best Burger, Voters Say What restaurant offers Long Islanders’ favorite burgers? The results are in, and they look familiar. Burgery City, located at 1900 Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow, was chosen as the “Best Burger” in the 2024 Bethpage’s “Best Of LI” competition. The spot, which offers a classic, diner-like atmosphere, shares the spotlight with Chubs Burgers, Burritos, and Heroes, an all-around sandwich spot at 625 Horseblock Road in Farmingville. Founded in 2015, Burger City has made a commitment to customers that it only uses fresh beef, never frozen — which is exactly why the company believes it has …
ID Released For Long Island Woman Killed After Being Struck By Jeep, Car ID Released For Long Island Woman Killed After Being Struck By Jeep, Car
ID Released For Long Island Woman Killed After Being Struck By Jeep, Car The identity has been released of a woman who was killed after being struck by two vehicles near an intersection in a residential neighborhood on Long Island. The incident happened just after 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12 in Garden City Park. The victim was crossing Marcus Avenue eastbound at Pubins Lane when she was hit by a 2020 Jeep Wrangler being operated by a 26-year-old woman, Nassau County Police said. The woman was then struck by a second vehicle, a 2008 Honda Civic being operated by a 23-year-old man. As a result of the collisions, she suffered severe trauma and was pronounce…
Hit-Run: Suspect Left Man Heavily Bleeding On Long Island Street Hit-Run: Suspect Left Man Heavily Bleeding On Long Island Street
Hit-Run: Suspect Left Man Heavily Bleeding On Long Island Street Police are searching for the driver involved in a Long Island hit-and-run that left a man injured and lying in the street. It happened on Tuesday, Aug. 16 just after 6:30 p.m. in Garden City Park, according to Nassau County Police. At that time, a witness saw a black Acura hit the victim in Dyckman Avenue and continued driving. The victim, a 32-year-old man, was left in the street. Police said that, though they found him conscious, he suffered head trauma and was bleeding heavily when officers found him in the street. Have you seen this car? Nassau County Police Department He wa…
Attempted Murder: Long Island Man Nabbed For Stabbing Woman, Police Say Attempted Murder: Long Island Man Nabbed For Stabbing Woman, Police Say
Attempted Murder: Long Island Man Nabbed For Stabbing Woman, Police Say A Long Island man has been arrested after he allegedly stabbed a woman multiple times, leaving her in critical condition, according to police. The incident happened in Garden City Park just before 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 1, Nassau County Police reported. Andy Yeung, age 58, was at his residence on Schumacker Drive when he got involved in a dispute with a 57-year-old woman, police said. Yeung allegedly stabbed the woman multiple times. Witnesses who heard the yelling stepped in to help the woman, including calling the police. She was transported to a local hospital, where she is repo…
Gambling Bust: Pair Of Long Island Businesses Busted For Machines Gambling Bust: Pair Of Long Island Businesses Busted For Machines
Gambling Bust: Pair Of Long Island Businesses Busted For Machines Two people have been arrested for housing illegal gambling machines in their Long Island businesses, police announced. On Wednesday, Aug. 2, the Nassau County Police’s “Problem Oriented Police Officers” (POP) squad reported that it made arrests at two businesses on Jericho Turnpike during a raid targeting illegal gambling machines. The first business busted as part of the “Pop and Stop Quality of Life Enforcement” operation was Mineola Deli Comida Hispana, located at 90-07 W. Jericho Turnpike in Mineola. Officers reported finding three gambling machines at the deli, leading to the arres…
Guns, Cocaine: Public Urination Leads To Arrest Of Long Island Man, Police Say Guns, Cocaine: Public Urination Leads To Arrest Of Long Island Man, Police Say
Guns, Cocaine: Public Urination Leads To Arrest Of Long Island Man, Police Say A Long Island man was arrested when officers, first alerted by the man urinating in a parking lot, discovered multiple guns and packets believed to be filled with cocaine in his car. The incident occurred on Tuesday, June 13 at approximately 10 p.m. in Garden City Park, according to Nassau County Police. While on patrol, officers reported seeing 34-year-old Charles Arbas urinating in the parking lot of 2349 Jericho Turnpike. Arbas then entered his 2010 Chevy Suburban and officers approached to investigate. A thorough investigation reportedly ended with the recovery of multiple items, …
Fake Officer Robs, Grabs Woman On Long Island Roadway: Police Fake Officer Robs, Grabs Woman On Long Island Roadway: Police
Fake Officer Robs, Grabs Woman On Long Island Roadway: Police A Long Island man impersonating a police officer robbed and attempted to restrain a woman, police reported. The incident occurred on Thursday, June 1 at 9 a.m. in Garden City Park. Alif Chowdhury, aged 33, approached a 44-year-old woman walking on Fourth Street with a badge, claiming he was a police officer. Chowdhury reportedly began yelling at the woman, then grabbed the phone out of her hand and attempted to restrain her. The woman was able to flee the scene and contacted the authorities. Chowdhury was arrested a short time later at his home. He is charged with third-degree rob…
Pair Of Long Island Businesses Busted With Illegal Gaming Devices, Police Say Pair Of Long Island Businesses Busted With Illegal Gaming Devices, Police Say
Pair Of Long Island 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…
Man Accused Of Striking Officer, Police Vehicle With SUV On Long Island Man Accused Of Striking Officer, Police Vehicle With SUV On Long Island
Man Accused Of Striking Officer, Police Vehicle With SUV On Long Island A 22-year-old man was charged with assault after authorities said he struck an officer with an SUV and then crashed into a police vehicle on Long Island. The incident happened at about 8:10 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 30, in Garden City Park, the Nassau County Police Department reported. Officers responded to a report of a disturbance in the area of Jericho Turnpike and Sixth Avenue and found Aasif Rasul, of Queens, sitting in a 2007 Jeep Liberty, said police. When officers started to walk toward the Jeep, Rasul accelerated and struck one of the officers before driving away from the sce…
Man Charged In Long Island Overdose Investigation, Police Say Man Charged In Long Island Overdose Investigation, Police Say
Man Charged In Long Island Overdose Investigation, Police Say A 41-year-old man was charged following an investigation into fatal and non-fatal overdoses on Long Island, police said. Calvin Beider, of Garden City Park, was arrested in Hicksville at 7:10 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 25, the Nassau County Police Department said. Detectives were investigating the overdoses of Nassau County residents, which led to Beider's arrest, police said. Beider was charged with third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and two counts of third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance, authorities said. He is scheduled to be arraigned on Monday, Sept…
14 Catalytic Converters Worth $14K Stolen From Buses On Long Island 14 Catalytic Converters Worth $14K Stolen From Buses On Long Island
14 Catalytic Converters Worth $14K Stolen From Buses On Long Island An investigation is underway after 14 catalytic converters worth more than $14,000 in total were stolen from buses on Long Island. The catalytic converters were stolen in Garden City Park from WE Transport Bus Company, located at 20 1st Ave, between Friday, April 22, and Monday, April 25, according to the Nassau County Police Department. NCPD said an employee of the company reported that a suspect or suspects entered a locked storage yard and stole the catalytic converters. Detectives asked anyone with information about the case to call the Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS or…
Car Thief Suspect On Long Island Busted With Crack Cocaine, Police Say Car Thief Suspect On Long Island Busted With Crack Cocaine, Police Say
Car Thief Suspect On Long Island 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 New Long Island Location Duck Donuts To Host Grand Opening Of New Long Island Location
Duck Donuts To Host Grand Opening Of New Long Island 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…
Three Hospitalized After Apartment Fire Breaks Out On Long Island Three Hospitalized After Apartment Fire Breaks Out On Long Island
Three Hospitalized After Apartment Fire Breaks Out On Long Island Three people were hospitalized after an apartment fire broke out overnight on Long Island. According to Nassau County Police, Sixth Precinct officers responded to a call for an apartment building fire Thursday, Dec. 30, at around 9:45 p.m. in Great Neck Plaza, at 15 Clent Road.  Upon arrival, police with the assistance of local fire departments were able to evacuate the building residents to safety. The New Hyde Park Fire Department responded to extinguish the flames and was assisted by several other departments, including those from Roslyn, Port Washington, Albertson, Garden Cit…
Long Island Man Becomes Combative With Cops After Arrest For Assaulting Woman, Police Say Long Island Man Becomes Combative With Cops After Arrest For Assaulting Woman, Police Say
Long Island Man Becomes Combative With Cops After Arrest For Assaulting Woman, Police Say A Long Island man became combative with officers after police say he assaulted a woman overnight. Nassau County Police Third Precinct officers responded to a disturbance in Garden City Park on the 100 block of 1st Street at around 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 26.  Upon arrival, it was determined that Jonathan Brooks, age 29, Bedford Avenue in Garden City Park, assaulted a female victim, Nassau County Police said.  The victim suffered multiple abrasions and lacerations to her body. She was transported to a local area hospital for treatment of her injuries.  Officers attempted to ta…
Four Suspects At Large, Resident Pistol-Whipped During Long Island Home Invasion, Police Say Four Suspects At Large, Resident Pistol-Whipped During Long Island Home Invasion, Police Say
Four Suspects At Large, Resident Pistol-Whipped During Long Island Home Invasion, Police Say Four suspects are at large after a violent home invasion in which a 37-year-old man was pistol-whipped and money stolen from his home, according to authorities. The Nassau County Police Department said the victim heard banging on the door of his home on Churchill Drive in Garden City Park at about 5 a.m. on Saturday, July 31. NCPD said the resident left his bedroom and found four men, all armed with handguns.  The four suspects reportedly forcibly entered the home and ran toward him, according to police. Police said they then threatened the victim and tied him up while demanding cash…
Man Killed Crossing Busy Long Island Roadway, Police Say Man Killed Crossing Busy Long Island Roadway, Police Say
Man Killed Crossing Busy Long Island 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…
COVID-19: Man Wanted For Threatening Long Island Store Worker Who Asked Him To Wear Mask COVID-19: Man Wanted For Threatening Long Island Store Worker Who Asked Him To Wear Mask
Covid-19: Man Wanted For Threatening Long Island 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 …
COVID-19: Long Island Eatery Gets High Marks For Family Takeout Trays, Igloo Dining COVID-19: Long Island Eatery Gets High Marks For Family Takeout Trays, Igloo Dining
Covid-19: Long Island Eatery Gets High Marks For Family Takeout Trays, Igloo Dining A popular Long Island mainstay is a traditional Italian eatery right down to the checkered table cloths, but it's also kept up with the times and amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Uncle Bacala’s in Garden City Park is drawing praise for its tasty, budget-friendly take-out family meals and dining igloos - two ways the restaurant is adapting to the pandemic. For the unfamiliar, “dining igloos'' are for people who want to eat in more seclusion during the pandemic. At Uncle Bacala’s they’re heated, stationed outdoors, and look like translucent eggs. Inside they are surprisingly spacious and can …
Five-Alarm Fire Destroys Long Island Commercial Building Five-Alarm Fire Destroys Long Island Commercial Building
Five-Alarm Fire Destroys Long Island Commercial Building A five-alarm fire forced the evacuation of a commercial building on Long Island. The blaze broke out around 3:40 p.m.,  Wednesday, March 10 at the Advanced Powder Coating, located at 111 Magnolia Avenue, in New Cassel, said  Nassau County Police. At least a dozen fire departments responded to the fire that caused the evacuation due to a collapsed roof, officials said. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Nassau County Fire Marshal's Office. Numerous fire departments at work.Nassau County Fire Service Academy Officials said the fire was extinguished within a few hours an…
COVID-19: Long Island Sees Slight Uptick In Cases, Here's Breakdown By Towns COVID-19: Long Island Sees Slight Uptick In Cases, Here's Breakdown By Towns
Covid-19: Long Island Sees Slight Uptick In Cases, Here's Breakdown By Towns Long Island has seen a slight uptick in positive COVID-19 cases though statewide numbers continue trending in the right direction. There have now been 44,924 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Nassau, and 45,006 in Suffolk as each county saw less than 100 new cases in the latest numbers provided by the state Department of Health. There have been 2,198 COVID-19 fatalities in Nassau and 2,005 in Suffolk. On Long Island, the positive infection rate over the past three days: Monday, Aug. 31: 1.0 percent; Tuesday, Sept. 1: 0.8 percent; Wednesday, Sept. 2: 1.1 percent. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo not…
One Killed In Crash Between Jeep, Motorcycle At Long Island Intersection One Killed In Crash Between Jeep, Motorcycle At Long Island Intersection
One Killed In Crash Between Jeep, Motorcycle At Long Island 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…
Six People, Dog Rescued After Long Island House Fire Breaks Out Six People, Dog Rescued After Long Island House Fire Breaks Out
Six People, Dog Rescued After Long Island House Fire Breaks Out Six residents and a dog were rescued after an early morning house fire broke out on Long Island, police said. Officers from the Nassau County Police Department responded to a house fire on Hillside Boulevard in New Hyde Park at approximately 6:36 a.m. on Tuesday, May 12, when they spotted smoke coming from a third-floor window. According to police, officers kicked in a back door and were able to evacuate six residents and a dog that were all on the second floor. The Nassau County Fire Marshall responded as well as the Floral Park, South Floral Park, Floral Park Center, New Hyde Park, Gard…
Here Are The Five Highest Rated Nassau County Restaurants For Burgers, According To Yelp Here Are The Five Highest Rated Nassau County Restaurants For Burgers, According To Yelp
Here Are The Five Highest Rated Nassau County Restaurants For Burgers, According To Yelp Sink your teeth into these five Nassau County burger joints that are top-rated on Yelp: 1. No Good Burger Joint (930 Atlantic Avenue in Baldwin) Don’t be fooled by the name; No Good Burger Joint in Baldwin offers several signature burgers with a 4.5/5-star Yelp rating. Popular options include the Tony Special (8 oz. signature blend burger with Colby jack cheese, onion rings, bacon and house-made barbecue sauce on Texas toast) and the one-of-a-kind TBJ PBJ (8 oz. signature blend burger with homemade Sweet and Spicy PB&J Spread and bacon on cinnamon raisin toast). For more information, v…
Fire Forces Temporary Closure Of Popular Long Island Restaurant Fire Forces Temporary Closure Of Popular Long Island Restaurant
Fire Forces Temporary Closure Of Popular Long Island Restaurant An electrical fire tore through a popular Long Island restaurant, forcing it to shutter its doors temporarily as it makes repairs. The flames tore through Churrasqueira Bairrada in Mineola, sending smoke and flames billowing into the air on Saturday, Dec. 21, officials said. It took fire crews from seven towns to control the blaze at the Jericho Turnpike restaurant, which has been a Nassau County staple for nearly three decades. Upon arrival at the restaurant, firefighters found the blaze burning in the kitchen. Crews from Mineola, Williston Park, East Williston, Garden City Park, Westbury,…
Third Suspect Charged After Thefts Of Luxury Cars On Long Island Third Suspect Charged After Thefts Of Luxury Cars On Long Island
Third Suspect Charged After Thefts Of Luxury Cars On Long Island A third man is facing charges for his role in stealing high-end luxury vehicles on Long Island, police said. An investigation into a rash of stolen vehicles was launched by the Nassau County Police Department in August after an Audi was reported stolen in Garden City Park. The investigation determined that three suspects were responsible for the thefts, and two of those suspects have been arrested for their roles in the spree. In September, the investigation led to the arrests of Queens residents Jorge Alvarez, 18 and Matthew Garcia, 21, who were arrested in Queens on Wednesday, Sept.…
Duo Nabbed For Thefts Of Luxury Cars On Long Island Duo Nabbed For Thefts Of Luxury Cars On Long Island
Duo Nabbed For Thefts Of Luxury Cars On Long Island Two men are facing multiple charges after going on a spree stealing high-end luxury vehicles on Long Island, police said. An investigation into a rash of stolen vehicles was launched by the Nassau County Police Department in August after an Audi was reported stolen in Garden City Park. The investigation determined that three suspects were responsible for the thefts, and two of those suspects have been arrested for their roles in the spree. According to police, the trio is accused of stealing high-end vehicles and car parts on eight different instances: Between 9 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 26 …
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…