Light Rain Fog/Mist 46°
Tag:

North Main Street, Freeport, NY

Police & Fire
4 Nabbed In Kidnapping, Knifepoint Robbery On Long Island 4 Nabbed In Kidnapping, Knifepoint Robbery On Long Island
4 Nabbed In Kidnapping, Knifepoint Robbery On Long Island Four Long Island residents have been charged in connection with the alleged knifepoint robbery of a 24-year-old man. The incident took place in Nassau County around 11:55 p.m., on Monday, March 20 on School Drive in Baldwin. According to detectives, a 24-year-old male victim was in front of a School Drive residence when he was approached by four people that were known to him. The suspects forced the victim into their vehicle and drove off. Once inside the car, the suspects forcibly took the victim's cell phone and wallet at knifepoint while in the vehicle, police said. The victi…

SHARE

by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Long Island Man Wins $5,000,000 NY Lottery Scratch-Off Prize Long Island Man Wins $5,000,000 NY Lottery Scratch-Off Prize
Long Island Man Wins $5,000,000 NY Lottery Scratch-Off Prize He's New York's newest millionaire. A Long Island man has claimed a $5,000,000 top prize on the New York Lottery’s 100X scratch-off game. Nassau County resident Jose Almazan purchased the ticket at the Lucky 7 Food Market located on North Main St. in his hometown of Freeport. Almazan received his winnings as a single lump-sum payment of $3,255,000 after required withholdings, the New York State Lottery announced on Friday, Nov. 19. Related story: Man Wins $5 Million In NY Lottery There are no more top prizes available on the 100X scratch-off ticket, the NY State Lottery sai…

SHARE

by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Long Island Duo Attempts To Rob Man With Large Machete, Police Say Long Island Duo Attempts To Rob Man With Large Machete, Police Say
Long Island Duo Attempts To Rob Man With Large Machete, Police Say Two Long Island men were arrested for allegedly attempting to rob a man by holding a large machete over his head. Johel Castro, age 45, and Nelson Castro-Guerra, age 49, both of Freeport, were arrested around 2:16 a.m., Sunday, May 9 by Nassau County Police for an attempted robbery in Freeport, police said. According to detectives, the 38-year-old victim was walking in the vicinity of North Main Street and Leonard Avenue when he was approached from behind by the two men. Castro lifted a large machete over his head as the victim turned around, and Castro-Guerra said "give me your …

SHARE

by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Long Island Man Nabbed For Robbery Of Area Restaurant, Police Say Long Island Man Nabbed For Robbery Of Area Restaurant, Police Say
Long Island Man Nabbed For Robbery Of Area Restaurant, Police Say A Long Island man has been arrested for an alleged burglary of an area restaurant. Dvaille Williams, 25, of Roosevelt, was arrested around 10:15 p.m., Monday, Nov. 9, for a burglary that occurred at the Lucky Deli and Grill in Freeport, said the Nassau County Police. According to detectives, officers were flagged down by a witness that said someone was breaking into the Lucky Deli and Grill, located at 453A North Main Street.  Upon arrival, officers observed broken glass at the front of the deli and a male standing behind the cash register.  The subject ignored the officer's com…

SHARE

by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Police Searching For Leads In Case Of Young Woman Found Dead In Dumpster On Long Island Police Searching For Leads In Case Of Young Woman Found Dead In Dumpster On Long Island
Police Searching For Leads In Case Of Young Woman Found Dead In Dumpster On Long Island Police investigators on Long Island are looking for new leads as they investigate a decades-old cold case homicide. On Nov. 4, 1982, at approximately noon, the remains of a young woman were found in a dumpster on North Main Street near the intersection of Mount Joy Avenue in Freeport, police say. Nassau County Police detectives have estimated that the victim was in her teens or possibly her twenties and between 5 feet and 5-foot-3 tall. She was found wearing a yellow heart pendant necklace with a green stone and the letter “K” in the center. Using Facial Recognition Technology, investigat…

SHARE

by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Long Island Man Drove Drunk With 1-Year-Old Daughter In Car, Police Say Long Island Man Drove Drunk With 1-Year-Old Daughter In Car, Police Say
Long Island Man Drove Drunk With 1-Year-Old Daughter In Car, Police Say A 25-year-old man has been charged with driving drunk under Leandra's Law after his infant daughter was found in the car when he was stopped on Long Island. The stop happened on Sunday, Sept. 29 at 2:10 a.m. in Freeport. Freeport Police officers say they observed a 2007 Honda Civic operating westbound on Washburn Avenue, make a right on red onto North Main Street.  The officers then conducted a vehicle and traffic law investigation.  During the investigation, Henry Alexander Martinez Urbina, of Roosevelt, emanated a strong odor of alcohol on his breath, and officers observe…

SHARE

by Joe Lombardi