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Melville Restaurant Issued Violations For Illegally Operating Nightclub, Police Say Melville Restaurant Issued Violations For Illegally Operating Nightclub, Police Say
Melville Restaurant Issued Violation For Operating Nightclub The State Liquor Authority cited a Long Island restaurant manager for violations for allegedly illegally operating a nightclub after receiving several complaints from the community. SLA inspectors and the Suffolk County Police visited Bijou Modern American Asian Restaurant in Melville on Thursday, April 25. During the inspection, police issued several summonses for SLA violations to the restaurant manager, Michael DeFrancesco, age 32, of Lynbrook.  A bag of cocaine was found on the floor of the establishment, Suffolk County Police said.  The Town of Huntington Fire Marshall…
Long Island Man 'Sal The Shoemaker' Admits Running Illegal Gambling Operation For Mafia Long Island Man 'Sal The Shoemaker' Admits Running Illegal Gambling Operation For Mafia
Long Island Man 'Sal The Shoemaker' Admits Running Illegal Gambling Operation For Mafia An associate of the Genovese organized crime family known as “Sal the Shoemaker” admitted to operating an illegal gambling business associated with La Cosa Nostra. Long Island resident Salvatore Rubino, age 60, of Bethpage, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, April 16, at federal court in Brooklyn to operating the business. Earlier this month, four co-defendant members and associates of the Genovese crime family admitted to various felony charges stemming from their long-running operation of several lucrative gambling operations in New York City. Of the five charged, four are from Long Isl…
Long Island Man Accused Of Disguising, Selling Fentanyl, Heroin, More Long Island Man Accused Of Disguising, Selling Fentanyl, Heroin, More
Long Island Man Accused Of Disguising, Selling Fentanyl, Heroin, More A Long Island man has been charged for reportedly selling heroin, cocaine, oxycodone, and fentanyl, leading to at least one overdose death. The indictment against Ryan Mueller of Lynbrook was announced by the United States Attorney’s Office Eastern District of New York on Thursday, April 4. Over the last few years, Mueller, age 32, is accused of conspiring with several other unnamed people to distribute controlled substances like heroin and cocaine. According to the USAO, Mueller’s conspiring is related to the December 2022 death of a 49-year-old victim. The man was found inside of hi…
'Best Rendition' Of Breakfast Burrito Found At This Middle Island Eatery, Foodies Say 'Best Rendition' Of Breakfast Burrito Found At This Middle Island Eatery, Foodies Say
'Best Rendition' Of Breakfast Burrito Found At This Middle Island Eatery, Foodies Say Often packed with eggs, potatoes, meat, and cheese, nothing screams meal-on-the-go quite like a hearty breakfast burrito. But where can one find the best wrapped-up-tight breakfast on Long Island? Some Redditors think they know. “Looking for Long Island’s best rendition of a breakfast burrito,” one user posted on the LongIslandEats subReddit on Monday, April 1. Their recent selections have proven “average but forgettable," they added. Their fellow foodies heeded the call. Of the dozens of suggestions in the comments, two eateries garnered the most upvotes: Roast Sandwich House, with locat…
New Update: Missing 59-Year-Old Long Island Man Found New Update: Missing 59-Year-Old Long Island Man Found
New Update: Missing 59-Year-Old Long Island Man Found New update: A Long Island man who went missing has been located. Nicholas Tumminello, age 59, had last been seen in Lynbrook at around 7:45 a.m. Saturday, March 16 on Merton Avenue, according to Nassau County Police. Late Saturday night, police announced has been found. Original report: Have you seen him? A Long Island man has gone missing and authorities are asking the public's help in locating him. According to Nassau County Police, Nicholas Tumminello, age 59, was last seen in Lynbrook at around 7:45 a.m. Saturday, March 16 on Merton Avenue.  He's described as being 5-foo…
New Update: Woman Killed On Sunrise Highway ID'd New Update: Woman Killed On Sunrise Highway ID'd
New Update: Woman Killed On Sunrise Highway ID'd Police have identified the victim of a crash on a Long Island highway. The incident occurred on the evening of Sunday, Feb. 25. According to Nassau County Police, 71-year-old Martha Garnica was crossing over Sunrise Highway (Route 27) in Lynbrook. She was going north on Broadway when she was hit by a 2019 Cadillac XT5. Original Report: Woman Struck, Killed While Crossing Sunrise Highway In Lynbrook Garnica, who is from Lynbrook, was pronounced dead at a local hospital after the crash. The 54-year-old Cadillac remained at the scene. Police said the investigation remains ongoi…
Woman Struck, Killed While Crossing Sunrise Highway Woman Struck, Killed While Crossing Sunrise Highway
Woman Struck, Killed While Crossing Sunrise Highway A woman has been killed after she was hit by a car on a busy Long Island highway. New Update: Woman Killed On Long Island Highway ID'd According to Nassau County Police, the Lynbrook incident happened on Sunday, Feb. 25. The victim, a 71-year-old woman, was walking northbound on Broadway at around 7 p.m. She was crossing Sunrise Highway (Route 27) when she was hit by a 2019 Cadillac XT5. The woman was pronounced dead at a local hospital. Her identity has not yet been released. Police said the 54-year-old Cadillac driver, also not named, remained at the scene. The investigation rem…
Alert Issued For Missing Man Last Seen On Long Island Alert Issued For Missing Man Last Seen On Long Island
Alert Issued For Missing Man Last Seen On Long Island Police on Long Island are asking for the community’s assistance in locating a missing man. Ken Jason Moore, age 45, was last seen on Tuesday, Feb. 13 in Lynbrook, according to Nassau County Police. It was around 6 p.m. when Moore was seen on Grace Avenue. He is 6-foot-5 and weighs approximately 230 pounds. Moore has a beard, brown hair, and brown eyes. When he was last seen, he was wearing glasses, a gray puffy jacket, and brown pants. Anyone with information regarding Moore’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Nassau County Missing Persons Squad at 516-573-7347 or to call 911. Al…
Man Admits To Deadly Machete Attack On Long Island Man Admits To Deadly Machete Attack On Long Island
Man Admits To Deadly Machete Attack On Long Island A Long Island man who attacked another with a machete at a laundromat has admitted to his role in the victim’s death, officials said. Roberto Velasquez, age 32, pleaded guilty to his manslaughter charge on Wednesday, Jan. 31, according to the Nassau County District Attorney. The incident originally occurred on March 15, 2023, in Valley Stream. Velasquez, who is homeless, was with several other people at the 24-hour Laundry Palace, located on Merrick Road, at approximately 2:10 a.m. that day. He and 58-year-old Michael Oliver, another homeless man spending the night at the spot, broke i…
From One Island To Another: Suffolk County Residents Gather Support For Maui Fire Victims From One Island To Another: Suffolk County Residents Gather Support For Maui Fire Victims
From One Island To Another: Suffolk County Residents Gather Support For Maui Fire Victims Multiple fundraisers set up by Long Islanders are aiming to raise money for loved ones and general aid to the thousands affected by wildfires in Maui. Nearly a week after fires broke out on the island of Maui, and most notably in Lahaina, Long Island residents are doing what they can to help support the thousands of people affected by the tragedy. The death toll from the fires, which broke out on Tuesday, Aug. 8 and spread quickly via the wind and extremely dry conditions, has risen to 96, making it the deadliest US wildfire in over 100 years. Many more are still missing. Those who did…
$2M Scheme: LI Man Helps To Steal Property Deeds, Obtain Fraudulent Loans, DA Says $2M Scheme: LI Man Helps To Steal Property Deeds, Obtain Fraudulent Loans, DA Says
$2M Scheme: LI Man Helps To Steal Property Deeds, Obtain Fraudulent Loans, DA Says Six people, including a licensed real estate broker and salesperson, and a corporation, have been charged with defrauding homeowners in Westchester and fraudulently obtaining $2 million in loans by stealing property deeds, DA officials said.  The six defendants involved in the scheme, including three Westchester residents and a Long Island man, were arrested and arraigned in late June for their role in a scheme that allegedly defrauded homeowners in Yonkers and New Rochelle, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office announced on Monday, July 3.  According to officials, the…
Prize-Winning Take 5 Ticket Sold At This Long Island Mini Mart Prize-Winning Take 5 Ticket Sold At This Long Island Mini Mart
Prize-Winning Take 5 Ticket Sold At This Long Island Mini Mart A winning ticket worth tens of thousands of dollars was sold at a Long Island convenience store and has not yet been claimed, according to lottery officials. The New York Lottery announced on Thursday, June 22 that a top-prize Take 5 evening drawing ticket was sold at the Ultra Mini Mart located at 351 Scranton Avenue in Lynbrook, meaning one lucky winner is $36,173 richer. Take 5 numbers are drawn from a field of one through 39, with drawings televised twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Lottery game prizes may be claimed up to one year from the drawing date. The New York Lottery …
Bellissimo: Long Island Eatery Wins Best New Restaurant Bellissimo: Long Island Eatery Wins Best New Restaurant
Bellissimo: Long Island Eatery Wins Best New Restaurant Out of all the new restaurants that open on Long Island, the votes are in: this one is the creme de la creme.  The 2022 Long Island Community Choice Awards announced its comprehensive list of all the top businesses on the island on Tuesday, April 18. In the category of Best New Restaurant, Lynbrook eatery The Chef’s Table took the number one spot, beating out two others. First opened in November 2022, The Chef’s Table Lynbrook serves up Italian fare in an open, bright banquet hall. “Love this place, don't know where to start,” wrote Drew D. of Lynbrook on the restaurant’s Yelp page…
Take 5 Top-Prize Ticket Sold At Long Island Gas Station Take 5 Top-Prize Ticket Sold At Long Island Gas Station
Take 5 Top-Prize Ticket Sold At Long Island Gas Station A winning lottery ticket worth over $9,000 was sold at a gas station on Long Island. The top-prize winning Take 5 ticket worth $9,300 was purchased at the BP station in Lynbrook, located at 440 Sunrise Highway, for the Monday, March 27 midday drawing, New York Lottery announced. Players can check their numbers on the New York Lottery website. Take 5 numbers are drawn from a field of one through 39. The drawing is held twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Winners have one year from the drawing date to claim their prize money.
Man Nabbed For Attempted Murder During Lynbrook Altercation Man Nabbed For Attempted Murder During Lynbrook Altercation
Man Nabbed For Attempted Murder During Lynbrook Altercation A 36-year-old man was arrested for attempted murder for allegedly shooting another man during an altercation in a car on Long Island. The incident took place in Lynbrook around 1 a.m., on Monday, Dec. 19, 2022, on Merrick Road. According to Nassau County Police detectives, Vincent T. Lynch, of Jamaica, Queens, and the male victim, age 27, were passengers sitting in a gray-colored 2004 BMW sedan parked in front of 710 Merrick Road when a physical altercation ensued. During the fight, Lynch pulled out a firearm and fired one shot striking the victim, police said. The victim wa…
‘Not Done Lightly’: Popular Long Island Restaurant Changing Hands After 15 Years ‘Not Done Lightly’: Popular Long Island Restaurant Changing Hands After 15 Years
‘Not Done Lightly’: Popular Long Island Restaurant Changing Hands After 15 Years This story has been updated. A popular Long Island restaurant known for its casual American cuisine is changing hands after 15 years in business. McQuades Neighborhood Grill, located in Lynbrook at 275 Merrick Road, has been sold to new owners, restaurant owner Jim McQuade revealed in a Facebook post Monday, Jan. 2.  “The decision to sell after 15 years of serving you, getting to know you and making you part of our McQuade's family was not done lightly,” he said. “Our family business has been going steadily for many years and has been a wonderful experience for us. Lynbrook and the surro…
They Targeted Corner Lots: Duo Charged In $150K Burglary Spree At Long Island Homes They Targeted Corner Lots: Duo Charged In $150K Burglary Spree At Long Island Homes
They Targeted Corner Lots: Duo Charged In $150K Burglary Spree At Long Island Homes Two men are facing charges in connection with a string of burglaries on Long Island. Joshua Mellado-Gonzalez, age 32, and Mauricio Fuentes-Jimenez, age 31, both of Queens Village, were arrested by Nassau County Police on Thursday, Dec. 29. Investigators said the pair was responsible for a dozen break-ins around the county in November and December 2022, most of them occurring at homes located on corner lots. The burglaries were reported in multiple areas, including Valley Stream, Lynbrook, Elmont, West Hempstead, Rockville Centre, Roosevelt, and Baldwin.  Altogether, the men made off…
ID Released For 19-Year-Old Killed In Chain-Reaction Long Island Crash ID Released For 19-Year-Old Killed In Chain-Reaction Long Island Crash
ID Released For 19-Year-Old Killed In Chain-Reaction Long Island Crash Police have identified a 19-year-old Long Island man killed in a chain-reaction crash. Nasir Reid, of Lynbrook, was killed on Tuesday, Nov. 29 during a three-vehicle crash in Lynbrook, said the Nassau County Police. According to Nassau County Police, Reid was driving a 2009 BMW southbound on Ocean Avenue when it hit a Nissan Pathfinder. The Pathfinder, occupied by the 57-year-old male driver and a female passenger, age 51, was traveling northeast at the intersection of Ocean Avenue and Peninsula Boulevard, police said. Earlier report: 19-Year-Old Killed In Chain-Reaction Lynbrook Cr…
19-Year-Old Killed In Chain-Reaction Long Island Crash 19-Year-Old Killed In Chain-Reaction Long Island Crash
19-Year-Old Killed In Chain-Reaction Long Island Crash A 19-year-old was killed during a chain reaction crash on Long Island. The crash took place in Lynbrook around midnight Tuesday, Nov. 29, on Ocean Avenue. According to Nassau County Police, a 2009 BMW driven by the 19-year-old man was traveling southbound on Ocean Avenue when it was in hit a Nissan Pathfinder. The Pathfinder, occupied by the 57-year-old male driver and a female passenger, age 51, was traveling northeast at the intersection of Ocean Avenue and Peninsula Boulevard, police said. Police said that after striking the Pathfinder, the BMW then struck a 2019 Do…
Swastikas, Racial Slur Found Carved Into Tree At Long Island Middle School Swastikas, Racial Slur Found Carved Into Tree At Long Island Middle School
Swastikas, Racial Slur Found Carved Into Tree At Long Island Middle School An investigation is underway after antisemitic symbols and a racial slur were found carved into a tree at a Long Island middle school. The carvings were found Thursday, Nov. 3, in Lynbrook at South Lynbrook Middle School, according to Nassau County Police. Investigators were contacted by the school’s principal, who told police that someone carved at least four swastikas and a racial slur into a tree behind the school, located near Union and Prospect avenues. The swastikas measure approximately four inches by four inches, police said. Nassau County Police asked anyone with information to …
6 Long Island Members Of Genovese, Bonanno Families Charged, Including PD Detective, Feds Say 6 Long Island Members Of Genovese, Bonanno Families Charged, Including PD Detective, Feds Say
6 Long Island Members Of Genovese, Bonanno Families Charged, Including PD Detective, Feds Say Eight New York members of organized crime families, including six from Long Island, are among nine men who have been charged by federal authorities with racketeering and related offenses. The charging documents were unsealed on Tuesday, Aug. 16 in federal court in Brooklyn, naming the suspects, including a Nassau County police detective, from the Bonanno and Genovese organized crime families, said Breon Peace, US Attorney for the Eastern District of New York. “Today’s arrests of members from two La Cosa Nostra crime families demonstrate that the Mafia continues to pollut…
Long Island Man Accused Of Slamming Family Dog To Ground After Becoming Enraged Long Island Man Accused Of Slamming Family Dog To Ground After Becoming Enraged
Long Island Man Accused Of Slamming Family Dog To Ground After Becoming Enraged A Long Island man is facing an animal cruelty charge after police said he slammed his 8-month-old puppy against the floor, causing serious injuries. Dayn Rodriquez, of Valley Stream, was arrested at about 5:45 p.m. on Saturday, July 2, according to the Nassau County Police Department. NCPD said Rodriquez caused serious injuries to the puppy he shares with his girlfriend while at his home at about 4 p.m. on Saturday. He became enraged at the Golden Doodle puppy and grabbed the puppy by the neck and buttocks area, slamming the dog onto the floor and causing a compound fracture to the puppy's…
Man Charged In String Of Gunpoint Robberies At Long Island Businesses Man Charged In String Of Gunpoint Robberies At Long Island Businesses
Man Charged In String Of Gunpoint Robberies At Long Island Businesses A 40-year-old man is facing charges in a string of robberies at Long Island businesses.  Juan Hidalgo, of Freeport, was arrested at 1:15 p.m. on Tuesday, June 7, at his home, according to the Nassau County Police Department. Police said the robberies happened at the following locations: Seasons Express Convenience Store 700 W Broadway, Cedarhurst, on Monday, March 28 BP Gas Station 265 Sunrise Highway, Lynbrook, on Sunday, April 10 BP Gas Station 292 Long Beach Road, Oceanside, on Monday, April 11 NCPD said Hidalgo entered each business and approached an employee while displayin…
LI Man Asleep On Shoulder Of Parkway Nabbed With Loaded Gun, Police Say LI Man Asleep On Shoulder Of Parkway Nabbed With Loaded Gun, Police Say
LI Man Asleep On Shoulder Of Parkway Nabbed With Loaded Gun, Police Say New York State Police troopers busted a 31-year-old man with an illegal weapon while asleep at the wheel on the Southern State Parkway in Nassau County, officials said. A trooper on patrol shortly after 11 p.m. on Sunday, May 29 in Hempstead found Lynbrook resident Mark Campbell asleep in his vehicle on the shoulder of the parkway, allegedly under the influence. According to a state police spokesperson, while interviewing Campbell, the trooper determined he was allegedly intoxicated, and the driver proceeded to fail multiple Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, at which point he was taken int…
Man Critically Injured In Crash On Long Island Man Critically Injured In Crash On Long Island
Man Critically Injured In Crash On Long Island A man suffered serious injuries after a two-vehicle crash on Long Island. The wreck happened Wednesday, May 25 in Lynbrook, at the intersection of Peninsula Boulevard and Earle Avenue, according to Nassau County Police. A 31-year-old man was riding a Suzuki motorcycle at around 3:45 p.m. when he collided with an SUV being driven by an 89-year-old woman, police said. The impact left the motorcyclist hospitalized in critical condition, according to police. The female driver was also taken to the hospital for evaluation. Police are still working to determine what led up to the crash.  …
Judge Upholds Order Banning LI Pet Store From Buying, Adopting New Puppies Judge Upholds Order Banning LI Pet Store From Buying, Adopting New Puppies
Judge Upholds Order Banning LI Pet Store From Buying, Adopting New Puppies A judge upheld New York Attorney General Letitia James’ order barring a Long Island pet store from purchasing or adopting puppies after selling mistreated and sick pets to unwitting customers. In December 2021, James announced that her office secured a court order banning Shake A Paw stores in Hicksville and Lynbrook in Nassau County from purchasing or adopting new puppies. Earlier story - Long Island Pet Stores Banned From Purchasing, Adopting New Puppies, NY AG Says According to investigators, Shake A Paw: Falsely advertised sick pets as healthy Fabricated health certificates; Failed…
COVID-19: Long Island Sees Slight Declines In Infection Rate, Number Of New Cases COVID-19: Long Island Sees Slight Declines In Infection Rate, Number Of New Cases
Covid-19: Long Island Sees Slight Declines In Infection Rate, Number Of New Cases Long Island saw a slight downtick in its positive infection rate for the first time in weeks, though the region remains the most ravaged by the recent rise of the Omicron COVID-19 variant. Since Tuesday, Jan. 4, the seven-day average percentage of positive test results on Long Island rose from 26.36 percent to 26.76 percent the following day before dipping to 26.58 percent of those tested on Thursday, Jan. 6, still the highest of the state's 10 regions. Statewide, the positivity rate also dropped during that timeline, from 22.45 percent to 22.36 percent following the spike of post-holiday i…
COVID-19: Long Island Positive-Test Rate Passes 25 Percent; Here Are Communities Most Affected COVID-19: Long Island Positive-Test Rate Passes 25 Percent; Here Are Communities Most Affected
Covid-19: Long Island Positive-Test Rate Passes 25 Percent; Here Are Communities Most Affected Long Island hit a dubious milestone in its ongoing battle against the Omicron COVID-19 variant that swiftly became the dominant strain in the US. The region continues to lead the way with New York's highest seven-day average percentage of positive tests, rising up to 25.49 percent of those tested on Long Island on Monday, Jan. 3, up more than a full percentage point in the past three days. Statewide, the positivity rate is also spiking, up from. 20.87 percent to 21.81 percent as of Jan. 3.  No region in New York has a positivity rate below 13 percent as the number of newly recorded in…
COVID-19: More Long Island Schools Shift To Remote Learning COVID-19: More Long Island Schools Shift To Remote Learning
Covid-19: More Long Island Schools Shift To Remote Learning The rise in newly confirmed COVID-19 infections has forced even more schools to transition to their distance learning models due to staff and busing shortages. With the positive COVID-19 infection rate approaching 25 percent - the highest in the state - more schools are being forced to go remote as new variants of the virus arise. Related story - COVID-19: Long Island Infection Rate Nears 25 Percent; These Are Most-Affected Communities In response, some schools, and entire districts on Long Island have been forced to pivot coming out of their holiday break due to staffing shortages or poss…
COVID-19: Long Island Infection Rate Nears 25 Percent; These Are Most-Affected Communities COVID-19: Long Island Infection Rate Nears 25 Percent; These Are Most-Affected Communities
Covid-19: Long Island Infection Rate Nears 25 Percent; These Are Most-Affected Communities Long Island continues to be the hardest-hit region in New York State by the Omicron COVID-19 variant as nearly one in four people tested in Nassau and Suffolk has tested positive for the virus. The average seven-day positive COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island remains the highest in the state, as it rose from 22.69 percent on Friday, Dec. 31 to 24.94 percent as of Sunday, Jan. 2, according to the latest update from the state Department of Health. Statewide, the infection rate also continues to rise, from 19.79 percent to 21.49 percent during the same time frame. No region in New York ha…
Long Island's Joe Gatto Leaving 'Impractical Jokers' Amid Separation From Wife Long Island's Joe Gatto Leaving 'Impractical Jokers' Amid Separation From Wife
Long Island's Joe Gatto Leaving 'Impractical Jokers' Amid Separation From Wife And then there were three. Long Island dad Joe Gatto announced he will be leaving the hidden camera comedy show "Impractical Jokers" after a decade starring alongside the three other members of the comedy troupe "The Tenderloins." The 45-year-old Gatto made the announcement in an Instagram post on New Year's Eve, citing a separation from his wife, Bessy. "Bessy and I have decided to amicably part ways, so now I need to focus on being the best father and co-parent to our two incredible kids," he said. A Staten Island native, Gatto studied accounting at LIU and went on to found improv and c…