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Attempted Kidnapping: Man Grabs Woman On Long Island, Police Say Attempted Kidnapping: Man Grabs Woman On Long Island, Police Say
Attempted Kidnapping: Man Grabs Woman On Long Island, Police Say Police arrested a man on Long Island after he allegedly hid in a garbage can and tried to kidnap a woman outside of her place of work. It happened in Rockville Centre on Wednesday, April 3, according to Nassau County Police. At approximately 6 a.m. that day, 56-year-old Isaac Diaz Tollinchi was hiding in a garbage pail while his victim, a 48-year-old woman, walked towards her place of employment. As she walked by, police said Tollinchi grabbed the woman and tried to forcibly walk her to his car. The woman was able to break free. She ran away and contacted the authorities while Tollinc…
NYPD Det. Drives Drunk In Fiery Long Island Crash: DA NYPD Det. Drives Drunk In Fiery Long Island Crash: DA
Nypd Det. Drives Drunk In Fiery Long Island Crash: DA A Long Island man is facing multiple after he allegedly sped and drove drunk, flipping his car and injuring two other people, authorities announced. George Moore, age 40 of Freeport, was arraigned for the incident on Wednesday, Feb. 28, according to the Nassau County District Attorney. Moore, who works as a detective in the New York City Police Department, was reportedly driving drunk and aggressively to his job in Queens on August 4, 2023, when the crash happened. He was heading north on the Meadowbrook State Parkway in his 2014 Mercedes when he crashed into a Jeep Cherokee in the cent…
Long Island Doctor Sentenced For Overprescribing Opioids, Leading To 5 Deaths Long Island Doctor Sentenced For Overprescribing Opioids, Leading To 5 Deaths
Long Island Doctor Sentenced For Overprescribing Opioids, Leading To 5 Deaths A Long Island doctor – who once ran his office out of an old Radio Shack and his car – may now spend over a decade behind bars for prescribing his patients thousands of opioid pills at a time, leading to five overdose deaths. George Blatti, age 78, of Nassau County, received his sentence of five to 15 years in prison for the deaths on Monday, Jan. 22, according to the Nassau County District Attorney. According to the investigation and his guilty plea, between 2016 and 2018, Blatti prescribed patients addicted to opioids thousands of pills – such as oxycodone, morphine, clonazepam, alprazo…
New Long Island Restaurant Serves Up Tasty Dishes Amid 'Tranquil Oasis' New Long Island Restaurant Serves Up Tasty Dishes Amid 'Tranquil Oasis'
New Long Island Restaurant Serves Up Tasty Dishes Amid 'Tranquil Oasis' A restaurant decked out in lush greenery has impressed customers with its innovative dishes inspired by Thai cuisine classics. Siam Emerald, located at 88A North Village Avenue in Rockville Centre, opened its doors on Monday, Jan. 1. With a goal of fusing “traditional Thai flavors and modern culinary techniques,” the restaurant offers a variety of lunch and dinner plates amidst a swanky backdrop, which the eatery calls a "tranquil oasis." “The restaurant decor is beautiful inside and the service was great,” Yelp reviewer Tiffany L. of New York wrote of Siam Emerald’s greenery-draped ceil…
4 Found With MDMA, Cocaine, LSD During Long Island Traffic Stop: Police 4 Found With MDMA, Cocaine, LSD During Long Island Traffic Stop: Police
4 Found With MDMA, Cocaine, LSD During Long Island Traffic Stop: Police A traffic stop soon turned into four arrests when a quartet was found to be tossing switch blades and hiding various drugs in their car, police said. It happened on Friday, Dec. 22 in Atlantic Beach, according to Nassau County Police. At around 12:30 a.m., police pulled over the quartet’s car, a 2018 Jeep Wrangler, near the intersection of Park Street and Ithaca Avenue for what officers said were multiple traffic violations. Once they approached the car, they allegedly saw the driver, 25-year-old Valley Stream resident Jessica Cruz, tossing a switchblade while the front passenger, Johna…
Man Nabbed For Lighting House, Cars Ablaze On Long Island: Police Man Nabbed For Lighting House, Cars Ablaze On Long Island: Police
Man Nabbed For Lighting House, Cars Ablaze On Long Island: Police A Long Island man was arrested after he allegedly set a couple’s cars and home on fire while they slept, police said. It happened on Tuesday, Dec. 5 in Rockville Centre, according to Nassau County Police. At approximately 5 a.m., a North Forest Avenue couple was sleeping in their second-floor bedroom when they were awoken by a loud noise. The pair, a 45-year-old woman and a 56-year-old man, looked out their window to find their two cars, a 2018 Porsche and a 2014 Dodge, were up in flames. When the two left the house, they saw that someone had also lit their front door on fire. John …
Man Chucks Metal Crate At Long Island Convenience Store Employee, Police Say Man Chucks Metal Crate At Long Island Convenience Store Employee, Police Say
Man Chucks Metal Crate At Long Island Convenience Store Employee, Police Say A Long Island man was nabbed after he allegedly caused a scene at a local convenience store, eventually throwing a metal case at an employee and injuring her, police reported. It happened on Sunday, Dec. 3 in Oceanside. According to Nassau County Police, 27-year-old Stephen J. Jensen had walked into Venom Beer and Convenience, located at 230 Merrick Road, just before 2:30 p.m. and began to cause a disturbance. A woman who worked at the store reportedly asked Jensen, a Rockville Centre, to leave the store multiple times. Jensen shoved the employee and allegedly threw a metal case at her,…
Gilgo Beach Murders: Attorney For Victims' Families To Unveil New Evidence Over DA Objection Gilgo Beach Murders: Attorney For Victims' Families To Unveil New Evidence Over DA Objection
Gilgo Beach Murders: Attorney For Victims' Families To Unveil New Evidence Over DA Objection A Long Island attorney is moving forward with plans to unveil purported new evidence in the Gilgo Beach serial murders case despite objections from the lead prosecutor. John Ray, a Miller Place attorney representing relatives of some of the victims, will hold a symposium at Molloy University in Rockville Centre on Friday, Dec. 8, according to a GoFundMe.  During the event, Ray will “reveal and share facts” about the Gilgo Beach murder case and other “related serious crimes,” said campaign creators Delores Smith and Frances Nicotra. Earlier Report: Gilgo Beach Murders: New 20/20 Episode …
New Info: ID Released For Victim Of Second Deadly Crash Of Day On Same Long Island Roadway New Info: ID Released For Victim Of Second Deadly Crash Of Day On Same Long Island Roadway
New Info: ID Released For Victim Of Second Deadly Crash Of Day On Same Long Island Roadway The 22-year-old victim of a fatal crash – the second of the day on a busy Long Island roadway – has been identified, police said. The crash happened on Sunday, Sept. 17 at approximately 10:30 p.m. in Rockville Centre.  Read the original story: 24-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Second Deadly Crash Of Day On Same Long Island Roadway According to Nassau County Police, a 24-year-old man was driving south in a 2006 MINI Cooper on Peninsula Boulevard near the Southern State Parkway when his car veered off the road and into a tree, killing passenger Larry Torres, age 22, of Far Rockaway.…
ID Released For 28-Year-Old Woman Killed In First Of Deadly Crashes On Long Island Roadway ID Released For 28-Year-Old Woman Killed In First Of Deadly Crashes On Long Island Roadway
ID Released For 28-Year-Old Woman Killed In First Of Deadly Crashes On Long Island Roadway The identity of the woman killed in one of two deadly crashes on the same day on a busy Long Island roadway has been released, police said. The crash happened at approximately 4:25 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 17 in Rockville Centre, according to Nassau County Police. A 20-year-old man was driving south on Peninsula Boulevard near the Southern State Parkway when he crashed into several trees, killing 28-year-old Merlin Lopez of Woodmere. Read the original story here: 20-Year-Old Woman Killed, 2 Others Critically Injured In Rockville Centre Crash Lopez was pronounced dead at the scene. …
24-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Second Deadly Crash Of Day On Same Rockville Centre Roadway 24-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Second Deadly Crash Of Day On Same Rockville Centre Roadway
24-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Second Deadly Crash Of Day On Same Rockville Centre Roadway A man sustained severe injuries, and his passenger was killed in the second deadly crash of the day on a busy Long Island roadway. It happened on Sunday, Sept. 17 in Rockville Centre, according to Nassau County Police. Read the new, updated story here: New Info: ID Released For Victim Of Second Deadly Crash Of Day On Same Rockville Centre Roadway Just after 10:30 p.m., a 24-year-old man was driving a 2006 MINI Cooper southbound on Peninsula Boulevard when his car veered off the road about a mile south of the Southern State Parkway, colliding with a tree. When Nassau County Medics …
20-Year-Old Woman Killed, 2 Others Critically Injured In Crash On Long Island 20-Year-Old Woman Killed, 2 Others Critically Injured In Crash On Long Island
20-Year-Old Woman Killed, 2 Others Critically Injured In Crash On Long Island A young woman was killed and two others suffered critical injuries after a single-vehicle overnight crash on Long Island. It happened around 4:25 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 17 in Rockville Centre. Click here for a new, updated story - New Update: ID Released For Woman Killed In Rockville Centre Crash According to Nassau County Police detectives, a 20-year-old man operating a 2010 Nissan Altima was traveling southbound on Peninsula Boulevard near the Southern State Parkway when he lost control of his vehicle and struck several trees.  A 20-year-old female passenger was pronou…
Pastor's Assistant Steals More Than $420K From Long Island Church: DA Pastor's Assistant Steals More Than $420K From Long Island Church: DA
Pastor's Assistant Steals More Than $420K From Long Island Church: DA Over two years, a Long Island woman has allegedly stolen hundreds of thousands of dollars from two churches at which she served as a pastoral assistant, officials announced. Iris Gomez, aged 43, was arraigned on Monday, July 24 on charges including grand larceny for allegedly embezzling over $450,000 from churches in Seaford and Rockville Centre while she worked as a pastor’s assistant, according to the Nassau County District Attorney. The scheme began in August 2018, the DA’s Office claimed. Gomez was originally hired to be an assistant to a pastor at the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rock…
Duo Nabbed Following Reports Of Gunshots At Long Island Park: Police Duo Nabbed Following Reports Of Gunshots At Long Island Park: Police
Duo Nabbed Following Reports Of Gunshots At Long Island Park: Police Two Long Island men have been arrested in connection with an incident involving shots fired at a local park. On Sunday, June 4 at approximately 8:15 p.m., Nassau County Police officers initially responded to Eisenhower Park, located at 1899 Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow, on a claim of shots fired. Officers observed 34-year-old LaMichael Taylor, of Rockville Centre, fleeing the park, hopping a fence, and running south on Merrick Avenue towards Hempstead Turnpike. He was apprehended and an investigation recovered a semiautomatic Smith and Wesson M&P shield .40 caliber. On Tuesday…
New Long Island Restaurant Cited For Stylish, Scrumptious Offerings New Long Island Restaurant Cited For Stylish, Scrumptious Offerings
New Long Island Restaurant Cited For Stylish, Scrumptious Offerings A new sushi and omakase restaurant on Long Island has left its mark on diners with its boutique-like atmosphere and tasty dishes. RŌZU, located at 21 South Park Avenue in Rockville Centre, first opened its doors in March of 2023 but has already garnered lots of attention for its ambiance, service, and food. Guests are greeted with two wide, looming trunks in the middle of the restaurant, which boast dozens, if not hundreds, of flowers. Murals adorn the walls, and multiple chandeliers hang over the tables.  For food, RŌZU offers a variety of sashimi, rolls, entrees, and more. Perhaps o…
Beloved Teacher, Coach, LI Native Dies: 'Man Of Integrity, Intelligence, Boundless Love' Beloved Teacher, Coach, LI Native Dies: 'Man Of Integrity, Intelligence, Boundless Love'
Beloved Teacher, Coach, LI Native Dies: 'Man Of Integrity, Intelligence, Boundless Love' A former educator, athlete, and coach from Long Island who worked in Westchester is being remembered for the deep impact he had on his community over the years.  Longtime White Plains resident Daniel A. Woodard Jr. died on Tuesday, May 16 at the age of 93, according to his obituary.  Born in the Nassau County village of Rockville Centre in 1930, Woodard displayed talent in academics and athletics from an early age and went on to play baseball and football at Winston-Salem State University, where he formed a close bond with Coach Clarence ‘Big House’ Gaines. After g…
Duo Caught Red-Handed: $50K Recovered After Attempted Long Island Scam, Police Say Duo Caught Red-Handed: $50K Recovered After Attempted Long Island Scam, Police Say
Duo Caught Red-Handed: $50K Recovered After Attempted Long Island Scam, Police Say Two men who attempted to scam a Long Island woman out of thousands were intercepted by police thanks to the potential victim’s quick thinking, authorities said. On Wednesday, May 3 at about 4:15 p.m., a Rockville Centre woman, age 69, received a call from someone claiming to be her grandson, according to the Nassau County police. Another person, who introduced himself as “Michael Waller,” told the woman he was her grandson’s attorney, and that he needed $17,000 cash in order to bail her grandson out. The woman was reportedly told that after she took out the cash, a courier would be sent…
This Long Island Bakery Takes The Cake, Voters Say This Long Island Bakery Takes The Cake, Voters Say
This Long Island Bakery Takes The Cake, Voters Say In need of a delectable dessert to celebrate an occasion or just because? Look no further than what Long Islanders say is the best bakery on the island. Front Street Bakery, located in Rockville Centre at 51 Front Street, has taken the cake for the third year in a row as Long Island’s best bakery, according to Bethpage's 2023 Best of Long Island awards. Nestled in a storefront across the street from the Rockville Centre station, Front Street Bakery has been family owned and operated for three generations and over 60 years. Among the eatery’s specialties are crumb cakes — touted on the web…
Bank Robbery Spree: Suspect Nabbed After String Of Long Island Incidents Bank Robbery Spree: Suspect Nabbed After String Of Long Island Incidents
Bank Robbery Spree: Suspect Nabbed After String Of Long Island Incidents A suspect has been apprehended after a string of bank robberies and attempted robberies on Long Island that started in early January. At about 1:15 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, the suspect, identified as Willian Andrade Jordan, age 31, entered the Bank of America in Baldwin, at 2300 Grand Ave., approached a teller, passed a note threatening a gun and a knife and demanded three thousand dollars, Nassau County Police said. The 29-year-old female victim walked away from her station and Jordan fled the scene on foot without receiving any proceeds, according to police. No injuries were reported. …
Teller Refuses LI Bank Robber's Demands; Suspect Sought In Second Heist Minutes Later Teller Refuses LI Bank Robber's Demands; Suspect Sought In Second Heist Minutes Later
Teller Refuses LI Bank Robber's Demands; Suspect Sought In Second Heist Minutes Later Police are investigating two separate bank robberies on Long Island that occurred a half-hour apart, one successful and the other not so much. Nassau County Police officers were first called at around 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, with reports of a robbery at a Chase Bank in Rockville Centre, located on North Village Avenue. Employees told police that a man wearing a black ski mask and gloves had approached the teller and presented a note demanding money. The suspect threatened to use a weapon, but did not actually display one. Instead of complying with the robber’s demands, however, the tel…
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…
Say Cheers: Popular Gastropub Opens New Location On Long Island Say Cheers: Popular Gastropub Opens New Location On Long Island
Say Cheers: Popular Gastropub Opens New Location On Long Island A popular gastropub has opened its fifth Long Island location. The Tap Room announced its new Farmingdale location is open for business as of Friday, Dec. 23. 🎉 We are thrilled to announce that we have officially opened the doors of our fifth Tap Room, located on Main Street in... Posted by Tap Room on Friday, December 23, 2022 The restaurant is located at 206 Main St. and offers craft burgers, draft beers, and the restaurant's signature cocktail menu. The owners also operate locations in Bay Shore, Massapequa Park, Patchogue, and Rockville Centre. "One of my favorite spots in town! …
Speedboat Driver Charged In Crash That Killed 18-Year-Old Jet Skier Off Long Island Speedboat Driver Charged In Crash That Killed 18-Year-Old Jet Skier Off Long Island
Speedboat Driver Charged In Crash That Killed 18-Year-Old Jet Skier Off Long Island More than three years after an 18-year-old jet skier was killed in a collision with a speedboat off Long Island, the man who prosecutors say is responsible for her death has been formally charged. Christopher Palma, age 48, of Oceanside, was arraigned on second-degree manslaughter and other charges in Nassau County Court on Thursday, Dec. 22, in the death of Caitlin McDonald. Earlier Report: ID Released For Rockville Center 18-Year-Old Killed In Crash Between Jet Ski, Motorboat Prosecutors said Palma, an experienced boater, was operating a 35-foot Fountain boat “at a high rate of…
‘We Lost Another Giant’: Retired Fire Chief From LI Dies From 9/11-Tied Illness At 80 ‘We Lost Another Giant’: Retired Fire Chief From LI Dies From 9/11-Tied Illness At 80
‘We Lost Another Giant’: Retired Fire Chief From LI Dies From 9/11-Tied Illness At 80 Brian O’Flaherty was just yards away from the World Trade Center, working at the New York City Fire Department’s command post inside the Marriott Hotel, when the South Tower collapsed on Sept. 11, 2001, killing hundreds and leaving him seriously injured. More than two decades later, the retired battalion chief and US Navy veteran from Rockville Centre died Saturday, Dec. 3, at the age of 80, his obituary said.  O’Flaherty's death stemmed from illness contracted from the toxic exposure at Ground Zero, according to the 9/11 Rescue Workers & Friends Forum (RWFF) Facebook page.  Born and …
Long Island 'Torso Killer' Admits To Killing Teacher, 4 Other Murders Long Island 'Torso Killer' Admits To Killing Teacher, 4 Other Murders
Long Island 'Torso Killer' Admits To Killing Teacher, 4 Other Murders More than a half century after a New York dance instructor was found murdered in the backseat of her car, one of America’s most prolific serial killers has admitted to taking the woman’s life, along with four others. Richard Cottingham, age 76, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the February 1968 death of Diane Cusick during a virtual appearance in Nassau County Court on Monday, Dec. 5. Earlier Report: DNA Leads To Arraignment Of Serial Killer For 1968 Murder Of Nassau Woman Cottingham, who became known as the “Torso Killer” after dismembering two of his victims in a Times Square …
Long Island Ice Cream Shop Closing After More Than 10 Years In Business Long Island Ice Cream Shop Closing After More Than 10 Years In Business
Long Island Ice Cream Shop Closing After More Than 10 Years In Business A Long Island ice cream shop is set to close its doors after more than a decade in business. Five Pennies Creamery in Rockville Centre will permanently close in December, owner Dan Levine said in a message to customers. “Serving this community has been one of my proudest accomplishments and highlights of my life," Levine said. "I've seen generations of kids and families grow; I have grown with them. While these past years have proven tumultuous for our country, ice cream has stood as the great unifier. Day in and day out, I have served smiling faces who laugh in the face of darkne…
Long Island Man Arraigned For Allegedly Fatally Shooting Girlfriend In Penthouse Apartment Long Island Man Arraigned For Allegedly Fatally Shooting Girlfriend In Penthouse Apartment
Long Island Man Arraigned For Allegedly Fatally Shooting Girlfriend In Penthouse Apartment A Long Island man has been indicted for allegedly shooting his girlfriend to death in her apartment complex. Mark Small, age 55, of Elmont, was arraigned on Tuesday, Sept. 20, on charges of second-degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon for the shooting death which took place in Mineola on Saturday, July 30, said Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly. According to the investigation, 39-year-old Marivel Estevez worked in management at the Allure Mineola at 140 Old Country Road and resided there. Earlier report: Suspect In Custody After 39-Year-Old Woman Found Shot, K…
LI Judge Tapped As ‘Special Master’ In DOJ Probe Of Trump’s Handling Of Classified Docs LI Judge Tapped As ‘Special Master’ In DOJ Probe Of Trump’s Handling Of Classified Docs
LI Judge Tapped As ‘Special Master’ In DOJ Probe Of Trump’s Handling Of Classified Docs A veteran New York judge from Long Island will be tasked with reviewing documents that were seized by the FBI from former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. Raymond Dearie, age 79, a senior federal judge in the Eastern District of New York, was named by a federal judge in Florida as a so-called special master Thursday evening, Sept. 15. Dearie was one of two potential candidates put forward by Trump’s legal team and was also endorsed by the Department of Justice. In his role as special master, he will be responsible for reviewing documents and separating out those that …
'Irate' 24-Year-Old Assaults Officer During Arrest On Long Island, Police Say 'Irate' 24-Year-Old Assaults Officer During Arrest On Long Island, Police Say
'Irate' 24-Year-Old Assaults Officer During Arrest On Long Island, Police Say A Long Island man is facing criminal charges after he allegedly assaulted an officer during an arrest. Nassau County Police were called at around 9:40 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, with reports of an “irate” man causing a disturbance at a home in Hewlett, near Hewlett and Yale avenues. When officers arrived they tried to restrain the man, but he refused their commands and physically resisted arrest, police said. During the scuffle, an officer “sustained injuries,” though the department did not elaborate on the extent of those injuries.  The officer was taken to a hospital for treatment. …
Long Island Man Tried Twice To Carjack Truck From Employee At Mansion, Police Say Long Island Man Tried Twice To Carjack Truck From Employee At Mansion, Police Say
Long Island Man Tried Twice To Carjack Truck From Employee At Mansion, Police Say A Long Island man twice tried – and failed -- to carjack a truck from an employee at a mansion before he crashed his own car and was quickly taken into custody, authorities said. The victim, who works at a multi-million New Jersey home in Bergen County on Piermont Road in Rockleigh near the Rockland County border, chased off James Dickerson, age 44, of Rockville Centre, shortly after 5 a.m. Monday, Northvale Police Lt. Chris Mazzilli said. Dickerson got into his own car and drove off, the lieutenant said. But it didn't end there. The victim followed him and found Dickerson’s car parked a…
Long Island Man Attacks, Injures Officers Checking On His Welfare, Police Say Long Island Man Attacks, Injures Officers Checking On His Welfare, Police Say
Long Island Man Attacks, Injures Officers Checking On His Welfare, Police Say A Long Island man has been charged with allegedly assaulting police after his father requested a welfare check when he failed to show up in court. The incident took place in Baldwin around 1:50 p.m. on Tuesday, July 26. According to detectives, officers responded to a home on Sunrise Highway for a welfare check called in by the father of 20-year-old Marcellus Morris, of Rockville Centre, said the Nassau County Police. The father told officers his son did not show up for his court appearance, scheduled for earlier in the day, police said. After making several attempts t…