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Suffolk County Duo Who Murdered Young Father Receive Sentence: DA Suffolk County Duo Who Murdered Young Father Receive Sentence: DA
Suffolk County Duo Who Murdered Young Father Receive Sentence: DA Two Long Island men will spend at least four decades behind bars for shooting a man outside his parent’s home. Douglas Coudrey, age 26, and Kenneth Regan, age 25, received their sentence of 40 years to life for the murder of Justin Gottlieb on Friday, March 22, the Nassau County District Attorney announced. Earlier Report: Duo Convicted Of 'Senseless' Drive-By Shooting In Plainview Just over four years earlier, on January 14, 2020, the 27-year-old Gottlieb was driving home in his Ford Explorer to Plainview from his job as an electrical engineer. While he drove, Coudrey (who is f…
Man Arrested For Fatal Long Island Crash, Victim Remembered As 'Gentle, Nurturing' Man Arrested For Fatal Long Island Crash, Victim Remembered As 'Gentle, Nurturing'
Man Arrested For Fatal Long Island Crash, Victim Remembered As 'Gentle, Nurturing' A month after a serious crash on Long Island, police announced the death of one victim and the arrest of the person who they said was the cause of the wreck. Elvin J. Maradiaga, age 33 of Hempstead, was arrested in connection to the February crime, Nassau County Police announced on Thursday, March 41. The crash occurred at about 5:15 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 24 in Uniondale. When police arrived at the scene of the crash — which was near the intersection of Jerusalem Avenue and Liberty Street — they saw a blue 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee, which had hit a pole and flipped over. One passenger…
This 'Tremendous' Spot Voted Long Island's Best Burrito This 'Tremendous' Spot Voted Long Island's Best Burrito
This 'Tremendous' Spot Voted Long Island's Best Burrito Diners say this Long Island eatery, with its huge portions and tasty ingredients, has the best burrito around. Fat Boy’s Burrito Company, located at 2496 Merrick Road in Bellmore, is Long Island’s favorite burrito spot, according to the 2024 Bethpage Best of Long Island awards. The eatery, which also has locations in Plainview and Northport, offers over 25 different styles of their famous “fat” burritos — which live up to their name, being stuffed to the brim with flavors both classic and inventive. “These burritos are seriously fat,” wrote Jennie S. of Norwalk, CT on the eatery’s Yelp …
IDs Released For Women Killed, Critically Injured In Fire At Long Island Apartment Complex IDs Released For Women Killed, Critically Injured In Fire At Long Island Apartment Complex
IDs Released For Women Killed, Critically Injured In Fire At Long Island Apartment Complex The identities have been released one woman who was killed and another who suffered critical injuries after a fire on Long Island. The blaze broke out around 5:05 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 18 in Plainview at a Senior Living Apartment Complex located at 107 Central Park Road.  Upon arrival, responders observed smoke and flames coming from the second-floor roof, Nassau County Police said.   An 84-year-old woman who resided at the complex, now ID'd as Theresa Casale. was pronounced dead  at scene. A 74-year-old woman, now identified as s Lynne Citron…
1 Woman Dies, Another Critically Injured After Fire Breaks Out At Long Island Apartment Complex 1 Woman Dies, Another Critically Injured After Fire Breaks Out At Long Island Apartment Complex
1 Woman Dies, Another Critically Injured After Fire Breaks Out At Long Island Apartment Complex One person was killed and another critically injured after a fire on Long Island. Click here for a new, updated story: ID Released For Women Killed, Critically Injured In Plainview Apartment Complex Fire The blaze broke out around 5:05 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 18 in Plainview at a Senior Living Apartment Complex located at 107 Central Park Road.  Upon arrival, responders observed smoke and flames coming from the second-floor roof, Nassau County Police said.   An 84-year-old woman who resided at the complex was pronounced dead  at scene. Her identity has …
Suffolk County Duo Convicted Of 'Senseless' Drive-By Shooting Suffolk County Duo Convicted Of 'Senseless' Drive-By Shooting
Suffolk County Duo Convicted Of 'Senseless' Drive-By Shooting A pair of Long Island men were found guilty by a jury of shooting and killing a young father outside of his parents’ home. Douglas Coudrey, age 26 of Eastport, and Kenneth Regan, age 25 of Centereach, received their convictions on Tuesday, Feb. 6, according to the Nassau County District Attorney. The jury deliberated for three hours. On January 14, 2020, 27-year-old Justin Gottlieb, who was recently engaged and had an infant daughter, was driving home to Plainview from his electrical engineering job in Jericho. Earlier Report: Duo Indicted For Apparent Long Island Road-Rage Mur…
Popular Chicken Chain Opens First Long Island Spot Popular Chicken Chain Opens First Long Island Spot
Popular Chicken Chain Opens First Long Island Spot A South Korean chain is bringing its popular fried chicken to Long Island for the first time ever. Pelicana Chicken, a global chain featuring crispy Korean fried chicken dishes, has opened its latest store in Plainview – which also happens to be its first-ever restaurant on Long Island. Located at 542 Woodbury Road, Pelicana in Plainview opened on Tuesday, Nov. 28, joining nearby locations in Queens and New York City.  The store’s menu features a variety of dishes besides its viral fried chicken (TikTok videos featuring Pelicana’s chicken dishes sometimes rack up tens of thousands o…
These Suffolk County Eateries Make Top 100 Best Restaurants These Suffolk County Eateries Make Top 100 Best Restaurants
These Suffolk County Eateries Make Top 100 Best Restaurants According to a new report by restaurant app OpenTable, these two Long Island restaurants are among the best in the nation. “The diners have spoken!” Restaurant reservation app Open Table released its Top 100 Restaurants List 2023 on Tuesday, Nov. 14. Using a combination of verified diner reviews, ratings, percentage of reservations made in advance, and five-star reviews, the list delegates the 100 restaurants most favored by diners nationwide in 2023 — and two of Suffolk County’s own have made the cut. Out of the five New York restaurants on the list, Huntington’s The Farm Italy Rest…
27-Year-Old Hairstylist From Brentwood Killed In Crash Remembered As 'Passionate, Sweet Soul' 27-Year-Old Hairstylist From Brentwood Killed In Crash Remembered As 'Passionate, Sweet Soul'
27-Year-Old Hairstylist From Brentwood Killed In Crash Remembered As 'Passionate, Sweet Soul' Support is pouring in for the family of a 27-year-old woman who was killed in a highway crash on Long Island. Anna Crego, of Brentwood, died from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash that occurred shortly after 9 a.m. Friday, Nov. 10, on the Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway in Plainview, according to Nassau County Police. Investigators said Crego was driving a 2007 Infiniti northbound on the expressway when she collided with another vehicle near Exit 10. Earlier Report: ID Released For 27-Year-Old Woman Killed In Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway Crash In Plainview She was taken to a hos…
$500K Burglaries: Man Indicted For Multiple Long Island Incidents, DA Says $500K Burglaries: Man Indicted For Multiple Long Island Incidents, DA Says
$500K Burglaries: Man Indicted For Multiple Long Island Incidents, DA Says A man is facing charges after officials claim he burglarized Long Island businesses, stealing more than $500,000 in both merchandise and in currency. John Cipolla, age 50, was indicted for the 2022 Plainview incidents, the Nassau County District Attorney announced on Friday, Nov. 10. Cipolla, a resident of Long Island City, first began his alleged monthslong conspiracy on July 31, 2022. Just before 10 p.m. that night, the DA’s Office said Cipolla, along with other unnamed people, broke into the ADI Global Distribution located at 101 Fairchild Avenue in Plainview, where they disabled the …
ID Released For 27-Year-Old Suffolk County Woman Killed In Crash On Long Island Roadway ID Released For 27-Year-Old Suffolk County Woman Killed In Crash On Long Island Roadway
ID Released For 27-Year-Old Suffolk County Woman Killed In Crash On Long Island Roadway The identity has been released of a young woman who was killed in a crash that caused the hours-long closure of a busy Long Island roadway. The crash happened around 9:10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 10 in Plainview. A 2007 white Infinity operated by a 27-year-old woman was traveling northbound on the Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway when it was involved in a collision with a white 2017 CRV Infinity operated at a 68-year-old woman near Exit 10, Nassau County Police said.  Both drivers were transported by Nassau County Police Ambulances to a local area hospital. The 27-year-old sustained …
Shots Fired At Long Island Home, Suspect At Large, Police Say Shots Fired At Long Island Home, Suspect At Large, Police Say
Shots Fired At Long Island Home, Suspect At Large, Police Say Authorities are on the hunt for an unknown person who fired two shots at a residential Long Island home and fled the scene. The shooting occurred on Sunday, Oct. 15 in Plainview, Nassau County Police said. At approximately 2:30 a.m., a surveillance video showed an unknown suspect walking up to the home, located on Lillian Lane, and shot two rounds at the residence before turning around and fleeing. Police said the shooter fled east on foot towards Hope Drive. No injuries were reported at the scene, and no further description of the suspect was available at the time of publication. T…
'Phenomenal' Restaurant Opens First-Ever Long Island Location 'Phenomenal' Restaurant Opens First-Ever Long Island Location
'Phenomenal' Restaurant Opens First-Ever Long Island Location A popular New York City-based restaurant that has only a few locations outside the city has finally made a touchdown on Long Island, with even more plans to expand. “This place is going to be a success.” Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant taïm, which started in the Big Apple, opened its first-ever Long Island location in Farmingdale, at 1024 Broadhollow Road, on Wednesday, Sept. 13. Offering pitas, bowls, and salads that are fully customizable, taïm has already captured the hearts of Long Islanders with its self-described “nutritious yet highly craveable” dishes. …
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 After a man last seen on Long Island went missing, police have asked for the community’s assistance in locating him. Andrew Petrou was last seen in Plainview on Thursday, Sept. 14, according to Nassau County Police. The 34-year-old disappeared after being seen at approximately 4:30 p.m. He is described as being 5-foot-10 and weighing approximately 180 pounds. He has brown eyes and is bald. Petrou was last seen wearing a red shirt, black sweatpants, black and red shoes, a white Nike hat, and a black backpack. Anyone with information regarding Petrou’s location is encouraged to contact …
'Absolutely Delicious' Restaurant Opens New Location In Calverton 'Absolutely Delicious' Restaurant Opens New Location In Calverton
'Absolutely Delicious' Restaurant Opens New Location In Calverton A restaurant, which originally started as a food truck, is now celebrating the opening of its second Long Island location, delighting diners with its tasty and large-portioned dishes. A Wing Away Kitchen, owned by husband and wife duo Anthony and Stefanie Marengo, opened up its second storefront location in Calverton in early August 2023, located at 4490 Middle Country Road. The eatery, which originally started as a food truck, recently announced that it closed its Plainview location in Coliseum Kitchen, making the new Calverton storefront the only physical spot on Long Island to get A W…
Terroristic Threats: Deer Park Man Nabbed For Assault, More On Long Island, Police Say Terroristic Threats: Deer Park Man Nabbed For Assault, More On Long Island, Police Say
Terroristic Threats: Deer Park Man Nabbed For Assault, More On Long Island, Police Say A Long Island man was arrested for harassment, assault, and more after police said he made threats at two different places, including one church. On Tuesday, Aug. 15 at approximately 1:05 p.m. in South Farmingdale, Nassau County Police reported that Deer Park resident Besart Astafa entered the Medwell Spa located at 34 Hempstead Turnpike. Once there, Astafa, age 28, allegedly began to make terroristic threats, the specifics of which were not released by officials. Customers were able to intervene, restraining Astafa until police arrived and placed him into custody. An investigation re…
Victim ID'd Following 2-Vehicle Crash At Long Island Parking Lot Victim ID'd Following 2-Vehicle Crash At Long Island Parking Lot
Victim ID'd Following 2-Vehicle Crash At Long Island Parking Lot A 44-year-old who died in a Long Island crash has been identified by police. On Tuesday, Aug. 15, Nassau County Police announced that Massapequa resident Christopher Biviano was the man killed in a Plainview crash just a few days earlier. Read the original story: 1 Dead, Another Seriously Injured Following Plainview Parking Lot Crash The crash happened on Sunday, Aug. 13, just after 11:30 a.m. Biviano was turning left out of the Capital One parking lot, located at 144 Manetto Hill Road, in a 2022 GMC. As he was making the turn, a 24-year-old driver in a 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee coll…
1 Dead, Another Seriously Injured Following Parking Lot Crash On Long Island 1 Dead, Another Seriously Injured Following Parking Lot Crash On Long Island
1 Dead, Another Seriously Injured Following Parking Lot Crash On Long Island A crash that occurred just outside of a Long Island parking lot has left one of the drivers dead and another in serious condition, police announced. Read the updated story: Fatal Crash Victim ID'd Following Plainview Wreck It occurred on Sunday, Aug. 13 in Plainview, according to Nassau County Police. Just after 11:30 a.m., a 44-year-old man was making a left turn out of the Capital One Bank parking lot at 144 Manetto Hill Road in his 2022 GMC. As he was making the turn, a 24-year-old man traveling south on Manetto Hill Road in a 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee struck the turning car. …
Long Island Expressway Reckless Endangerment: 25-Year-Old Found Covered In Powder, Police Say Long Island Expressway Reckless Endangerment: 25-Year-Old Found Covered In Powder, Police Say
Long Island Expressway Reckless Endangerment: 25-Year-Old Found Covered In Powder, Police Say A 25-year-old has been accused of reckless endangerment and other charges after he was found driving on the Long Island Expressway while covered in powder, police said. On Saturday, July 23 at approximately 9 p.m., Nassau County Police responded to the Long Island Expressway in Plainview on reports that there had been an accident. When they arrived, they saw a 2023 Nissan Altima near Exit 46. Inside, the driver was slumped over the steering wheel with the car still in drive. Officers were able to put the car in park and saw that the driver’s face and clothes were covered in a powdery …
Quartet Nabbed For String Of Long Island Burglaries: Police Quartet Nabbed For String Of Long Island Burglaries: Police
Quartet Nabbed For String Of Long Island Burglaries: Police Four men have been arrested in connection to a string of jewelry store thefts across Plainview and Levittown that occurred months prior, Nassau County Police reported on Friday, July 7. The first two burglaries occurred on April 14 at the following locations: The Jewelry Studio, located at 1107 Old Country Road in Plainview Solomon Fine Jewelers, located at 74 Manetto Hill Road in Plainview A third incident occurred a month later when the quarter burglarized Levittown’s Sophia Jewelry, located at 3695 Hempstead Turnpike. Further details about the burglaries have not been released. Du…
$31M Trip-Fall Fraud Scheme: Miller Place Doctor, Nassau County Attorneys Sentenced $31M Trip-Fall Fraud Scheme: Miller Place Doctor, Nassau County Attorneys Sentenced
$31M Trip-Fall Fraud Scheme: Miller Place Doctor, Nassau County Attorneys Sentenced Sentences have been handed out for two attorneys and a doctor convicted of defrauding New York businesses and their insurance companies of more than $31 million through a massive, three-year trip-and-fall fraud scheme. The three men all live on Long Island -- 60-year-old George Constantine in Plainview, 50-year-old Marc Elefant in Woodmere, and 67-year-old Andrew Dowd in Miller Place. Constantine and Dowd were convicted at a trial in mid-December 2022 of conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, mail fraud, and wire fraud. Dowd was also found guilty of additional counts of conspiracy to co…
$1,000,000 Powerball Prize Split Between Long Island Friend Group $1,000,000 Powerball Prize Split Between Long Island Friend Group
$1,000,000 Powerball Prize Split Between Long Island Friend Group Talk about good friends. Nine Long Island pals have claimed their lottery winnings, lottery officials announced. The group of friends, all from Westbury, split their respective shares of a $1 million Powerball second prize on Friday, April 14, the New York Lottery reported. The winning numbers for the drawing, which occurred on Friday, January 13, were 30-43-45-46-61 and Powerball 14. Each friend took their payment as a single lump sum after required withholdings, according to lottery officials. The winners are: Leonard Foxson Toby Giagrande Frederick Kleinsteuber Martin Kopelowi…
Will This New Huntington Eatery Be ‘One Of The Top Long Island Destinations’? Will This New Huntington Eatery Be ‘One Of The Top Long Island Destinations’?
Will This New Huntington Eatery Be ‘One Of The Top Long Island Destinations’? After opening just two months ago, a new Long Island restaurant is quickly jumping to star status among local eaters. Huntington's The Farm Italy, which describes itself as having “a menu that gives new life to modern-classic Italian cuisine with an intriguing collection of alluring cocktails,” opened its doors on Valentine’s Day 2023. Owned by the same minds as other popular New York restaurants like The Shed and Basito Mexican, The Farm Italy promises simple, fresh, seasonal Italian food to Huntington residents. So far, it seems that the restaurant is living up to the hype, according to…
33-Year-Old Killed In 2-Vehicle Long Island Crash 33-Year-Old Killed In 2-Vehicle Long Island Crash
33-Year-Old Killed In 2-Vehicle Long Island Crash A 33-year-old man is dead following a collision between his motorcycle and a van on Long Island, police said. It happened in Plainview on South Oyster Bay Road on Tuesday, April 4. A 2017 Chevrolet van turned southbound out of the Plainview Shopping Centre parking lot at 7:40 a.m. and collided with a 2009 Yamaha motorcycle traveling northbound, Nassau County Police said. Suffering severe head and chest injuries, the driver of the motorcycle was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 8:11 a.m. His identity has not yet been released. The van’s driver, a 30-yea…
Long Island Man Wins $5,000,000 Scratch-Off Prize Long Island Man Wins $5,000,000 Scratch-Off Prize
Long Island Man Wins $5,000,000 Scratch-Off Prize A lucky man has joined the millionaire’s club after hitting it big on a scratch-off New York Lottery ticket. Long Island resident Vipan Kumar, of Plainview, claimed the top prize on the $5,000,000 X Series: 100X scratch-off game, the NY Lottery announced. Kumar received a single, lump sum payment totaling $3,255,000 after required withholdings. He bought the lucky ticket at Farmingdale Petroleum, located in Hicksville on South Oyster Bay Road, lottery officials said. As of Friday, March 24, there was one top prize remaining on the X Series: 100X ticket. Players can check the status of the…
Man Accused Of Threatening Victim With Rifle Outside Long Island Home Man Accused Of Threatening Victim With Rifle Outside Long Island Home
Man Accused Of Threatening Victim With Rifle Outside Long Island Home A Long Island resident has been accused of threatening another man with a rifle for parking in front of his house legally. The incident took place in Plainview around 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 12 in the area of Amherst Drive and Fordham Drive. According to Nassau County detectives, the victim, age 20, legally parked his vehicle on the street in front of his neighbor’s house.  After parking the vehicle, George Kauer, age 68, of Plainview, had a verbal argument with the victim regarding parking and displayed what appeared to be a rifle or shotgun, police said. The victim…
Long Island Man Assaults Police Officers During Arrest, Cops Say Long Island Man Assaults Police Officers During Arrest, Cops Say
Long Island Man Assaults Police Officers During Arrest, Cops Say A Long Island man has been charged for allegedly causing multiple injuries to police officers attempting to arrest him following a crash. Terrance Clifford, age 32, of Woodbury, was arrested on Thursday, March 2 in Plainview. According to Nassau County detectives, Clifford was traveling northbound on Manetto Hill Road, driving a 2016 Toyota sedan. At the intersection of Old Country Road, he struck a 2018 Mazda SUV being driven by a 37-year-old woman, forcing the vehicle to collide with a 2021 Dodge Ram being operated by a 34-year-old man.  Both victims sustained mi…
Fast & Furious: Thieves Smash Way Into Long Island Dealership, Steal 4 Luxury Sports Cars Fast & Furious: Thieves Smash Way Into Long Island Dealership, Steal 4 Luxury Sports Cars
Fast & Furious: Thieves Smash Way Into Long Island Dealership, Steal 4 Luxury Sports Cars Three suspects are on the run after smashing their way into a Long Island dealership and stealing several luxury cars. The heist was carried out at around 4 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Ferrari of Long Island Service Center in Plainview, located on South Service Road, according to Nassau County Police. Detectives said the suspects broke the front glass door before grabbing assorted merchandise and key fobs.  They then hopped in four Ferrari vehicles and drove them off the lot, heading eastbound on South Service Road, police said. The following vehicles were stolen: 2014 Gray Conv…
Long Island Woman Wires $29K To 'Fraud Dept. Rep.' In Phone Scam, Police Say Long Island Woman Wires $29K To 'Fraud Dept. Rep.' In Phone Scam, Police Say
Long Island Woman Wires $29K To 'Fraud Dept. Rep.' In Phone Scam, Police Say A Long Island woman is out nearly $30,000 after falling victim to a phone scam. The 43-year-old Plainview woman told Nassau County Police that she received a phone call from someone claiming to be a representative with Chase Bank’s fraud department on Thursday morning, Feb. 23. The scammer reportedly used the name “Tracy Smith.” Detectives said the person told the victim that there was fraudulent activity on her account that she needed to wire $29,800 from her account into a Bank of America account in order to resolve the issue, police said. The victim then wired the money. She later reach…
New Bed Bath & Beyond Closures Include 3 Suffolk County Stores New Bed Bath & Beyond Closures Include 3 Suffolk County Stores
New Bed Bath & Beyond Closures Include 3 Suffolk County Stores Nearly two dozen New York locations are among a new round of scheduled closures announced by struggling home goods retailer Bed Bath & Beyond. Another 87 stores are due to close in 2023, the company announced this week, including 23 locations in New York. That brings the total number of Bed Bath & Beyond locations scheduled to close to at least 162 announced since September 2022. A spokesperson told Axios that the latest round of closures will include all of the company's Harmon beauty shops, as well as five Buy Buy Baby locations. “This store fleet reduction expands the compan…
Burglars Stole $82K Worth Of Goods From Long Island Homes, Police Say Burglars Stole $82K Worth Of Goods From Long Island Homes, Police Say
Burglars Stole $82K Worth Of Goods From Long Island Homes, Police Say Four men are facing charges in connection with a string of home break-ins on Long Island. Police were called to a Lake Success home on Pine Hill Road Wednesday, Jan. 18, after someone triggered the home’s security alarm, according to Nassau County Police. As officers were responding to the home, they spotted the suspects fleeing in an SUV and conducted a traffic stop. All four men were arrested without incident. Investigators said the men got into the home through a window before taking cash, credit cards, jewelry, a handbag, and a security system DVR. They also reportedly stole a Smith &a…