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Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury, NY

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Trio Steals Multiple Tires, Rims From Long Island Dealerships, Police Say Trio Steals Multiple Tires, Rims From Long Island Dealerships, Police Say
Trio Steals Multiple Tires, Rims From Long Island Dealerships, Police Say Three men accused of stealing multiple car tires and rims from Long Island dealerships have been arrested. Chase Barret, age 33, of Astoria; Eldorado Sterling, age 29, of Queens; and Jovanie Clarke, age 29, of Queens, were arrested on Sunday, April 2 following a traffic stop in Woodbury, according to Nassau County Police. Officers spotted them at around 2 a.m. in a white Ford Econoline van traveling on Jericho Turnpike. The vehicle had been involved in multiple previous larcenies, police said. All three were arrested without incident. Further investigation confirmed the three su…

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by Sophie Grieser
Police & Fire
LI Clothing Boutique Sold Counterfeit Louis Vuitton, Gucci: Police LI Clothing Boutique Sold Counterfeit Louis Vuitton, Gucci: Police
LI Clothing Boutique Sold Counterfeit Louis Vuitton, Gucci: Police The owner of a Long Island clothing boutique is accused of selling counterfeits of high-end fashion brands, authorities said. Mitchell Feig, age 66, of Merrick, was arrested Wednesday, Jan. 11, following an investigation by Nassau County Police. Feig owns Max & Gino’s, located in Woodbury on Jericho Turnpike. Detectives said the store had on display several items bearing counterfeit trademarks of Louis Vuitton, Chanel, and Gucci. The phony trademarks were reportedly found on sweatshirts, patches, and shirts. Feig was arrested at the store without incident. He is facing a single charge …

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Police Search For Suspect In Long Island Verizon Store Burglary Police Search For Suspect In Long Island Verizon Store Burglary
Police Search For Suspect In Long Island Verizon Store Burglary An investigation is underway after an overnight burglary at a Long Island Verizon Wireless store. Nassau County Police Second Precinct officers on patrol discovered a broken window with an alarm ringing at the store located in Woodbury at 8223 Jericho Turnpike on Saturday, May 30 just before 2 a.m. An investigation revealed that unknown subject or subjects made entry into the store by breaking a side window and removing assorted cell phones on display valued at $5,800, police said. The unknown subject or subjects also removed a locked box that contained an undetermined amoun…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Suspect Nabbed For String Of Larcenies At Four Long Island Stop & Shop Locations Suspect Nabbed For String Of Larcenies At Four Long Island Stop & Shop Locations
Suspect Nabbed For String Of Larcenies At Four Long Island Stop & Shop Locations A wanted man who was caught red-handed stealing from a Long Island grocery store was connected to a string of larcenies at area Stop & Shop locations, police said. An employee at Stop & Shop on Motor Avenue in South Farmingdale spotted a man attempting to conceal allergy medication without paying at approximately 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 21. Upon arrival, police said that officers spotted the man, Manhattan resident Edward Robinson, remove two bags of paid items from a shopping cart and exiting without attempting to pay for the merchandise. Officers were able to track down Robins…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Woodbury's Rustic Root Cited For Variety, Evolving Menu Woodbury's Rustic Root Cited For Variety, Evolving Menu
Woodbury's Rustic Root Cited For Variety, Evolving Menu Modern American-style eatery Rustic Root continues to receive rave reviews after opening its Long Island doors more than three years ago. Located at 7927 Jericho Turnpike in Woodbury, Rustic Root offers a modest variety of American classics with extra attention paid to sourcing local and high-end ingredients. The restaurant’s Executive Chef, Thomas Gloster, has many years of industry experience and won the Chopped cooking competition on the Food Network in 2014. On the menu, you’ll find several small bites and appetizers, salads loaded with fresh greens and house-made dressing, grass-fed bu…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Forcing Teen Driver To Pay Him After Saying She Hit Him In Woodbury Parking Lot Man Accused Of Forcing Teen Driver To Pay Him After Saying She Hit Him In Woodbury Parking Lot
Man Accused Of Forcing Teen Driver To Pay Him After Saying She Hit Him In Woodbury Parking Lot A Woodbury man was busted by police for allegedly forcing a teen driver to pay him after accusing her of hitting him in a parking lot. Nassau County Police Second Squad detectives said the incident took place around 1:11 p.m., Friday, May 10, in Woodbury,  police said. According to detectives, Peter Cannetti, 34, was walking in the parking lot at 7956 Jericho Turnpike, when he allegedly approached the 18-year-old who was driving in the parking lot and accused her of striking him with her car, police said. Cannetti intimidated and coerced her into giving him $100 for an alleg…

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by Kathy Reakes