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Man Struck, Killed By Car On Long Island Street
An 85-year-old Long Island man is dead after a car hit him as he tried to cross the street, police said.
The incident happened in Manhasset on Thursday, Dec. 28, according to Nassau County Police.
Mykola Rybalka, age 85 of Manhasset, was crossing Plandome Road, heading east at around 5:30 p.m. when the car, a 2021 Infiniti, hit him. It is unclear where on Plandome Road he was crossing.
The Infiniti, driven by a 79-year-old man, was driving north on Plandome Road.
Rybalka was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
No other injuries were reported.
Long Island Man Points Gun At 6-Year-Old Who Left Candy At Wrong House, Police Say
A Long Island man was arrested after allegedly pointing a gun at the head of a 6-year-old boy who was trying to retrieve a bag of goodies left at the wrong home.
The incident occurred in Manhasset around 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28 on Rockcrest Drive.
According to Nassau County Police, a mother drove her daughter, two sons, and her nephew to a home in Manhasset to drop off a goody bag of Halloween treats to a friend.
The daughter, 10, and son, 6, exited the vehicle and approached the house. They rang the doorbell and left a goody bag full of candy on the porch, before returnin…
After His Sudden Death, Support Swells For Long Island ‘Loving Father, Loyal Friend’
After a Long Island man’s unexpected death, the community has come together to raise money for his two children.
Bill McLean, born in West Virginia but a resident of Manhasset, died unexpectedly on Monday, May 29, leaving those that knew the 54-year-old with “a profound sense of loss,” as a friend wrote.
In the wake of his passing, friends of Bill wanted to ensure that his children, Will, aged 15, and Regina, aged 14, are provided “essential” financial support.
“His highest priority was always his beloved children,” the GoFundMe description states. “This assistance will alleviate immedi…
Road Rage: Man Assaults Victim After Following Him Into Long Island Restaurant, Police Say
A man is facing multiple charges after a road-rage incident at a Long Island restaurant.
The incident began in Manhasset at around 4:45 p.m. Wednesday, May 24, near TGI Friday's located at 1445 Northern Blvd., when Antonio Condello, age 48, of New Hyde Park, had a verbal argument with a 39-year-old man, Nassau County Police said.
"During this altercation, Condello stepped out of his vehicle and retrieved a firearm from the trunk while yelling at the victim, placing him in fear for his safety," according to a statement by police.
Condello then followed the victim …
Luxury Larceny: Group Robs Long Island Lous Vuitton, Authorities Say
A group of people stole a handful of luxury purses totaling over $20,000, authorities, mirroring an incident that happened only a few days prior, police said.
On Friday, April 27 at around noon, three women and one man entered the East Garden City Louis Vuitton, located at the Roosevelt Field Mall on 630 Old County Road, according to Nassau County Police.
They allegedly were holding box cutters, which they used to cut the security wires that were holding purses in place.
Detectives said the group made off with seven handbags, worth approximately $23,000 total.
Then, the thieves fled t…
High-End Heist: Quartet Robs Luxury Long Island Store, Police Say
The group stole merchandise in excess of $20,000, according to authorities.
At around 3 p.m. on Wednesday, April 26, four people made off with seven designer handbags, Nassau County Police reported.
The incident took place at the Manhasset Prada store, located at 2000 Northern Boulevard.
Comprised of three women and one man, the group entered the store wearing masks, took the handbags, and fled the store, pushing a sales associate to the floor in the process.
It is unknown which direction the thieves fled. There were no injuries reported.
The value of the bags taken totals around $2…
Disbarred Long Island Attorney Arrested (Again), Allegedly Stole Over $20,000 From Client: DA
The man, who had previously been sentenced for stealing from two separate clients, has now been accused of repeating the crime after he was disbarred.
Manhasset resident Alfred DiGirolomo, Jr., age 67, was arraigned on Tuesday, April 25 for allegedly practicing law without authorization and stealing thousands of dollars from his client, Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced.
This is not the first time DiGirolomo has been arraigned – in March 2021, he was sentenced to time in prison for similar charges.
Earlier Report: Disbarred LI Attorney Sentenced For Using Stole…
Long Island-Based LLC Claims $10M Lottery Prize
A Limited Liability Company that is based on Long Island has claimed a $10 million lottery prize.
KCCK Holdings, a Manhasset-based LLC, won the top prize from New York Lottery's "$10,000,000 Bonus" scratch-off game, the lottery announced on Thursday, Dec. 15.
The LLC received the prize as single, lump-sum payment of $6,510,000 after required withholdings, NY Lottery reported.
NY Lottery said the winning ticket was purchased at the 7-Eleven that is located at 158 Woodbury Road in Hicksville.
Duo Busted Selling Heroin, Meth At Long Island Macy's Store, Police Say
Two people are facing charges for allegedly selling drugs at a Long Island business.
Jamil Dabson, age 36, and Violet Speller, age 30, both of Far Rockaway, were arrested Thursday, Nov. 3, following a narcotics investigation by Nassau County Police.
Officers busted the pair at around 10:40 p.m. at the Macy’s store in Manhasset, located on Northern Boulevard, police said.
Further investigation turned up additional quantities of heroin and crystal methamphetamine, according to police.
Dabson and Speller face multiple charges, including criminal sale of a controlled substance and criminal p…
Man, Accomplices Stole $1M In Cash, Items From Gated Long Island Homes, DA Says
A man was convicted for his role in a pattern burglary ring that targeted homes in gated communities on the North Shore of Long Island.
Brayan Castano, 33, of Elmhurst, Queens, was convicted on Friday, Oct. 22 in a jury trial of seven counts of burglary in the second degree, attempted burglary in the second degree, and possession of burglar’s tools.
Castano was acquitted of one count of burglary in the second degree. The trial began on Monday, Sept. 20. The jury deliberated for just over a day before rendering a verdict. Castano is due back for sentencing Tuesday, Jan. 11.
The case …
Storm Ida: How Much Rain Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Long Island
There have now been 42 confirmed fatalities after Ida battered the Northeast with historic rainfall and flash flooding.
In New York City, more than 3 inches of rainfall fell in one hour in Central Park on Wednesday, Sept. 1, smashing the previous record.
Here is a look at some rainfall totals from throughout Long Island compiled on the day after, on Thursday, Sept. 2 by the National Weather Service.
Nassau County
Glen Cove, 9.09 inches
Levittown, 4.43 inches
Locust Valley, 6.72 inches
Lynbrook, 4.04 inches
Manhasset, 5.29 inches
Port Washington, 6.70 inches
Syosset, 5.81&n…
