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Long Island Man Pleads Guilty For 100 MPH Drunken, Wrong-Way Crash Killing Husband, Wife Long Island Man Pleads Guilty For 100 MPH Drunken, Wrong-Way Crash Killing Husband, Wife
Long Island Man Pleads Guilty For 100 MPH Drunken, Wrong-Way Crash Killing Husband, Wife A Long Island man has pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide and related charges for an August 2023 high-speed, head-on crash that killed a husband and wife and which he allegedly was driving drunk at twice the legal legal. The crash happened around 12:30 a.m. on Aug. 12, 2023, in Laurel Hollow. Odalis and Ismenia Urena, both 37 years old, were traveling in a convertible heading westbound on Northern Boulevard approaching Moores Hill Road. Sotirios Spanos, age 33, of Syosset, was traveling in a 2023 Acura MDX eastbound on Northern Boulevard at a high rate of speed and while intoxi…
Burlgar At Large Following $8K Long Island Theft Burlgar At Large Following $8K Long Island Theft
Burlgar At Large Following $8K Long Island Theft Police are searching for the person who broke into a local Long Island restaurant and made off with thousands of dollars. It happened in Syosset on Sunday, April 7, according to Nassau County Police. At approximately 3:40 a.m. that morning, a burglar forced their way through the back door of Italian-American restaurant Café Testarossa, located at 499 Jericho Turnpike. Once inside, authorities said the thief stole a total of $8,000 cash from the register before fleeing the scene. There are no descriptions of the subject and the investigation is ongoing. Anyone who may have information…
Duo Scams Over $30K From Long Island Man: Police Duo Scams Over $30K From Long Island Man: Police
Duo Scams Over $30K From Long Island Man: Police Two men were arrested after they allegedly managed to pull off a scheme that cost a Long Island man tens of thousands of dollars. Rong Chen, age 47, and ZhenSheng Yu, age 46, were arrested on Monday, April 8 for the scheme that occurred months prior, Nassau County Police announced. On Thursday, January 18 at about 1 p.m., an 83-year-old Saddle Rock man received a notification that his computer had been compromised and to call the number on his screen for help. When he called, the alleged scammer claimed to be a Microsoft employee and told the victim that there was additional suspicious a…
'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…
Fourth Man Nabbed For String Of Long Island Burglaries: Police Fourth Man Nabbed For String Of Long Island Burglaries: Police
Fourth Man Nabbed For String Of Long Island Burglaries: Police A young man from New Jersey was arrested after he was discovered to be part of a group that has committed a string of burglaries across Long Island, police announced. Fazon Farrington, age 19 of Newark, New Jersey, was arrested following an investigation that stemmed from a Lake Success incident, Nassau County Police said on Thursday, March 14. On Saturday, Jan. 13, a group of three men, also from New Jersey, were reportedly fleeing from the scene of a home they attempted to burgle — but were stopped when they crashed into the officers driving towards the scene. Original Report - …
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here Are Reports From Suffolk County For Winter Storm How Much Snow Did You Get? Here Are Reports From Suffolk County For Winter Storm
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here Are Reports From Suffolk County For Winter Storm Here are snowfall reports from the region for the winter storm that is sweeping through the Northeast on Tuesday, Feb. 13. Totals are from the National Weather Service and submissions from Daily Voice readers: Location        Amount        Time/Date      Provider New York Westchester County Peekskill 10.3 inches 1000 AM 02/13 Public Croton-on-Hudso 10.5 inches 12:45 PM 02/13 Daily Voice reader submission North Salem/Peach Lake 10.0 inches 0430 PM 02/13 Daily Voice reader submission Croton-on-Hudson …
Community Aims To Rebuild Local Pharmacy Following Long Island Fire Community Aims To Rebuild Local Pharmacy Following Long Island Fire
Community Aims To Rebuild Local Pharmacy Following Long Island Fire After a fire broke out on Long Island, destroying several businesses, the employees of one of the damaged stores are imploring the community to aid in rebuilding efforts. The employees of Valley Stream Pharmacy, located at 42 Rockaway Avenue, have a simple plea: “Let's show Azzam that he is not alone in this journey.” Azzam Elcheikh, the pharmacy's owner, has been a resident of Valley Stream for a decade. The eight years of work he put into getting the pharmacy up and running was taken away in an instant, his employees said in a GoFundMe, when a fire broke out in the early morning hours …
Burglar Swipes Pocketbook, More From Long Island Home Burglar Swipes Pocketbook, More From Long Island Home
Burglar Swipes Pocketbook, More From Long Island Home Police are searching for a Long Island burglar who took bags full of items from an occupied home. The burglary happened on Tuesday, Dec. 26 in Syosset. According to Nassau County Police, the burglars broke into a Church Street home at around 3 a.m. through the front window. The person took a backpack and pocketbook, both of which were filled with miscellaneous items, and fled the scene on foot in an unknown direction. A description of the burglar was not available. Police urge anyone with information regarding the incident to contact the Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIP…
6 Long Island School Districts Among Top 13 In Nation, According To New Rankings 6 Long Island School Districts Among Top 13 In Nation, According To New Rankings
6 Long Island School Districts Among Top 13 In Nation, According To New Rankings Several school districts in the region rank among the best in the nation in brand-new rankings. TeachSimple analyzed reviews and ratings of each US school district and ranked them from highest to lowest, with 1 being the lowest, and 5 being the highest.  The scores are based on reviews from parents and students, statistics from the US Department of Education, and user-submitted information from schools.  The two top-ranked districts in New York and Connecticut are both in Nassau County on Long Island: No. 3 Roslyn Union Free SD has a high proficiency in both reading and math. T…
Man Driving 100 MPH, Killing Long Island Duo, Arraigned For DWI, More: DA Man Driving 100 MPH, Killing Long Island Duo, Arraigned For DWI, More: DA
Man Driving 100 MPH, Killing Long Island Duo, Arraigned For DWI, More: DA A Long Island man has been indicted for his alleged role in a fatal DWI crash that killed a husband and wife, orphaning their two children. On Tuesday, Oct. 3, Sotirios Spanos, age 33 of Syosset, was arraigned on charges including vehicular homicide for an August 2023 crash that killed fellow Syosset residents Ismenia and Odalis Ureña, the Nassau County District Attorney announced. Original story: Syosset Couple Killed In Wrong-Way Crash ID'd: 'The World Is A Darker Place Without You' The crash happened on Saturday, Aug. 12 just after 12:30 a.m. in Laurel Hollow. The Ureñas, bot…
Dodgy Duo: Pair Of Thieves Drive Durangos Off Long Island Lot Dodgy Duo: Pair Of Thieves Drive Durangos Off Long Island Lot
Dodgy Duo: Pair Of Thieves Drive Durangos Off Long Island Lot Police are on the lookout for a duo that managed to steal two cars from a Jeep car dealership on Long Island. It happened in Syosset on Thursday, Sept. 28 at approximately 3:10 a.m., according to Nassau County Police. The two unknown robbers entered the Westbury Jeep dealership lot behind 150 Miller Place. They broke into two 2023 Dodge Durangos (one black and one white) and drove off the lot, going west on the Long Island Expressway. A description was only provided for the first of the two thieves — he was an adult man wearing a black sweatshirt, black pants, white sneakers, and a bl…
Woman Killed, 3 Others Injured In Crash On Long Island Woman Killed, 3 Others Injured In Crash On Long Island
Woman Killed, 3 Others Injured In Crash On Long Island A woman was killed in a crash in a residential area of Long Island, police announced. It happened on Thursday, Aug. 31 at approximately 5:23 p.m. in Syosset, according to Nassau County Police. At the intersection of Split Rock Road and Monfort Place, an 88-year-old woman driving a 2008 Mercury Milan collided with a 2020 Jaguar SUV. The woman driving the Mercury was transported to an area hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Three other people — a 78-year-old passenger in the Mercury, the 54-year-old Jaguar operator, and her 21-year-old passenger — were taken to area hospitals for …
Couple Killed In Wrong-Way Long Island Crash ID'd: 'The World Is A Darker Place Without You' Couple Killed In Wrong-Way Long Island Crash ID'd: 'The World Is A Darker Place Without You'
Couple Killed In Wrong-Way Long Island Crash ID'd: 'The World Is A Darker Place Without You' A man and woman killed in a double-fatal Long Island crash in which the driver was allegedly intoxicated have been identified. Married couple Ismenia and Odalis Ureña, of Syosset and both age 37, were the victims of the Laurel Hollow crash that occurred on Saturday, Aug. 12, Nassau County Police said. Read the original story: Double-Fatal Crash: Syosset Man Accused Of Driving Drunk After SUV, Ferrari Collide At approximately 12:30 a.m. on that day, 32-year-old Sotirios Spanos of Syosset was traveling eastbound on Northern Boulevard. He was near the vicinity of Moores Hill Road w…
Double-Fatal Crash: Long Island Man Accused Of Driving Drunk After SUV, Ferrari Collide Double-Fatal Crash: Long Island Man Accused Of Driving Drunk After SUV, Ferrari Collide
Double-Fatal Crash: Long Island Man Accused Of Driving Drunk After SUV, Ferrari Collide A man has been accused of driving drunk after a two-vehicle crash results in the deaths of a man and woman, both in their mid-30s, overnight on Long Island. The crash happened around 12:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 12 in Laurel Hollow. According to detectives, Sotirios Spanos, age 32, of Syosset, was operating a 2023 Acura MDX, traveling eastbound on Northern Boulevard in the vicinity of Moored Hill Road when he crossed over the yellow divider and collided with a 2013 Ferrari Convertible traveling westbound.  The passenger of the Ferrari, a 37-year-old woman, was pronounced dead at th…
2 Killed In Separate Crashes In North Lindenhurst, Huntington 2 Killed In Separate Crashes In North Lindenhurst, Huntington
2 Killed In Separate Crashes In North Lindenhurst, Huntington Two people were killed in separate Long Island crashes on Saturday, Aug. 5. The first happened at around 2:45 p.m. in North Lindenhurst. A 56-year-old West Babylon man was driving a 2008 Ford E250 van northbound on Straight Path, at the intersection of Wellwood Avenue, when his vehicle struck an electric scooter, Suffolk County Police said. Shawn Gavigan, age 67, of Lindenhurst, who was riding the scooter, crossing Wellwood Avenue eastbound from Heathcote Road, police said. Gavigan was transported to Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip where he w…
Rescue Mission: Man Floats 5 Hours In Ocean Off Babylon Coast After Tide Pulls Him Out Rescue Mission: Man Floats 5 Hours In Ocean Off Babylon Coast After Tide Pulls Him Out
Rescue Mission: Man Floats 5 Hours In Ocean Off Babylon Coast After Tide Pulls Him Out A man who went for an early-morning swim off the coast of Long Island soon found himself stranded when the tide pulled him over two miles from the shore. On Monday, July 31 at approximately 5 a.m., 63-year-old Dan Ho went for a swim at Cedar Beach in Babylon, according to Suffolk County Police. However, things quickly went south when the current pulled him out into open water. After five hours of treading water with no flotation devices, Ho was able to find a broken fishing pole in the water. He tied his shirt to the pole and waved in the air in an attempt to alert passersby. Two bo…
Best Chinese Takeout Found At This Long Island Eatery, Voters Say Best Chinese Takeout Found At This Long Island Eatery, Voters Say
Best Chinese Takeout Found At This Long Island Eatery, Voters Say Tonight, skip the dirty dishes and order in the best Chinese food around, according to voters. Danny’s Chinese Kitchen, located in Bellmore at 2370 Merrick Road, was named as having the best Chinese takeout on Long Island on the 2023 Bethpage Best of Long Island awards.  Founded in January 2014 by brothers Daniel and David Antin, the restaurant has since expanded to include locations in Oceanside and Syosset. “We're not reinventing Chinese food, we're doing it right,” reads the restaurant’s Yelp profile. “Freshness, authenticity, and neighborhood charm sets Danny's apart from the rest.” …
New Restaurant In Commack Cited For 'Delicious' Food, 'Friendly' Service New Restaurant In Commack Cited For 'Delicious' Food, 'Friendly' Service
New Restaurant In Commack Cited For 'Delicious' Food, 'Friendly' Service A popular restaurant serving up authentic Vietnamese dishes is garnering plenty of praise after opening its newest location on Long Island. The Rolling Spring Roll, located in Commack at 6120 Jericho Turnpike, held its grand opening in mid-April 2023. “Authentic and fresh Vietnamese cuisine for Long Island,” reads the restaurant’s Facebook page. It marks the third location for the business, which began as a food truck operated by aspiring Vietnamese chef Joe Bui in March 2012. He wanted to introduce Long Islanders to the delicious and healthy food that he grew up with, reads the website…
'It Was A++': New Syosset Restaurant Cited For Tasty Pizza, Flavorful Sauce 'It Was A++': New Syosset Restaurant Cited For Tasty Pizza, Flavorful Sauce
'It Was A++': New Syosset Restaurant Cited For Tasty Pizza, Flavorful Sauce A new, Instagram-worthy Long Island eatery is wowing diners with its ambiance and fresh-made dishes. Flora’s Pizza Cafe, located at 637 Jericho Turnpike in Syosset, opened its doors in March 2023. Already, the eatery has sparked a lot of buzz for its Italian dishes and cozy atmosphere. Owned and operated by husband-wife duo Ervis and Gabriella, who met while working at an NYC Italian restaurant, Flora’s Pizza Cafe offers a variety of pizza and pasta dishes, as well as salads and starters. View this post on Instagram A post shared by NYC &…
3 Kilos Of Fentanyl Found During Jericho Turnpike Traffic Stop: Police 3 Kilos Of Fentanyl Found During Jericho Turnpike Traffic Stop: Police
3 Kilos Of Fentanyl Found During Jericho Turnpike Traffic Stop: Police A man originally stopped for expired registration on Jericho Turnpike was arrested for the nearly six pounds of fentanyl found in the vehicle, police claim. On Wednesday, April 12 at around 7 p.m., Juan Carlos Cruz, age 50, of the Bronx, was traveling westbound on the turnpike in Syosset in a sedan with expired Pennsylvania registration, Nassau County Police said. However, in addition to the expired registration, police reported that they recovered three kilos — or six pounds — of what they believed to be fentanyl from the scene. Opioid deaths have skyrocketed across the US in rece…
Armed Robber Who Stole Cash, Cigarettes From Long Island Business ID’d, Police Say Armed Robber Who Stole Cash, Cigarettes From Long Island Business ID’d, Police Say
Armed Robber Who Stole Cash, Cigarettes From Long Island Business ID’d, Police Say Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a man suspected in an early-morning armed robbery at a Long Island convenience store. The incident happened just before 2 a.m. Monday, Feb. 13, in Syosset at the BP station on South Oyster Bay Road, according to Nassau County Police. Detectives said a man walked into the store with his hand inside his pocket and threatened that he had a gun. He then demanded cash from the 23-year-old employee. The employee complied and gave the suspect an unknown amount of cash, along with multiple boxes of cigarettes, according to police. The employee w…
Popular Long Island Eatery Closes After 51 Years In Business Popular Long Island Eatery Closes After 51 Years In Business
Popular Long Island Eatery Closes After 51 Years In Business A popular Long Island eatery known for its foot-long sandwiches has permanently closed after more than a half-century in business. Syosset staple Village Heros' last day of business was Friday, Feb. 17. The restaurant, located at 80 Jericho Turnpike, said the circumstances leading to its closure were out of its control. "We have fought long and hard but our new landlords want us off the premises by the end of this month," Village Heros said in a statement on Facebook. "We feel awful to have to do this to our long-time faithful customers like yourselves but we have been left with no alterna…
Early-Morning Armed Robber Hits Long Island Convenience Store Early-Morning Armed Robber Hits Long Island Convenience Store
Early-Morning Armed Robber Hits Long Island Convenience Store Police are investigating an early-morning armed robbery at a Long Island gas station. The incident happened just before 2 a.m. Monday, Feb. 13, in Syosset at the BP station on South Oyster Bay Road, according to Nassau County Police. Detectives said a man walked into the store with his hand inside his pocket and threatened that he had a gun. He then demanded cash from the 23-year-old employee, police said. The employee complied and gave the suspect an unknown amount of cash. Police said the suspect then fled the store in an unknown direction. He is described as 6 feet tall with an averag…
New Long Island Restaurant Cited As Having 'Something For Everyone' New Long Island Restaurant Cited As Having 'Something For Everyone'
New Long Island Restaurant Cited As Having 'Something For Everyone' A new Long Island restaurant serving up locally sourced craft food and cocktails appears to be a hit with diners weeks after opening. Hilltop Kitchen & Bar, located in Syosset at 150 Jericho Turnpike, welcomed its first customers in early January 2022. Open daily for lunch and dinner, the eatery offers up a variety of burgers, salads, and sandwiches.  Among them is the Dirty Steak Sandwich, made with truffle oil, arugula, creamy horseradish sauce, house made blue cheese dressing, and crispy onions all served on ciabatta bread. View this post on Instagram …
5 Nabbed In String Of Home Burglaries On Long Island 5 Nabbed In String Of Home Burglaries On Long Island
5 Nabbed In String Of Home Burglaries On Long Island Five people are facing charges in connection with a string of home burglaries on Long Island. The break-ins occurred at homes throughout Nassau County between November 2022 and January 2023, according to Nassau County Police. They were reported at the following locations: Nov. 15 - Mead Lane in Westbury Nov. 24 - Georgia Drive in Syosset Dec. 11 - Southwood Circle in Syosset Dec. 21 - Scott Street in Herricks Dec. 23 - Horizon Road in Lake Success Dec. 23 - Links Drive in Lake Success Jan. 4 - Old Field Lane in Lake Success Jan. 5 - Candy Lane in Syosset Jan. 27 - Holly Drive in Syosset…
16-Year-Old Boy Dies After Crash At Long Island Intersection 16-Year-Old Boy Dies After Crash At Long Island Intersection
16-Year-Old Boy Dies After Crash At Long Island Intersection A 16-year-old boy has died just over two weeks after suffering severe head trauma in a crash at a Long Island intersection. The crash happened Sunday, Jan. 15 at around 10:45 a.m. in Syosset. The boy was riding his bicycle northbound on South Oyster Bay Road and was struck by a 2017 Nissan operated by a 54-year-old man traveling southbound while turning east onto the Long Island Expressway Service Road, Nassau County Police said.  The bicyclist, now identified as Benjamin Daggett, age 16, of Syosset, suffered severe head trauma and was transported by a Syosset Fire Departmen…
Man Breaks Employee's Jaw In Attack At Long Island Home Depot, Police Say Man Breaks Employee's Jaw In Attack At Long Island Home Depot, Police Say
Man Breaks Employee's Jaw In Attack At Long Island Home Depot, Police Say Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man accused of attacking an employee at a Home Depot on Long Island. The incident happened in June 2022 at the Home Depot in Syosset, located on Jericho Turnpike, according to Nassau County Police. Detectives said at around 12:30 p.m., on Saturday, June 4, the suspect approached a 41-year-old man who worked at the store and struck him multiple times. The victim suffered a broken jaw in the attack. It was not immediately clear if the two had interacted before the incident. No other customers or employees were injured. Police describ…
16-Year-Old Boy Suffers Severe Head Trauma After Crash At Long Island Intersection 16-Year-Old Boy Suffers Severe Head Trauma After Crash At Long Island Intersection
16-Year-Old Boy Suffers Severe Head Trauma After Crash At Long Island Intersection A 16-year-old boy has suffered critical injuries after a crash at a Long Island intersection. It happened Sunday, Jan. 15 at around 10:45 a.m. in Syosset. The boy was riding his bicycle northbound on South Oyster Bay Road and was struck by a 2017 Nissan operated by a 54-year-old man traveling southbound while turning east onto the Long Island Expressway Service Road, Nassau County Police said.  The bicyclist, whose name has not yet been released, suffered severe head trauma and was transported by a Syosset Fire Department Ambulance to a local hospital for treatment. He is listed …
Woman Killed In Overnight Long Island Expressway Crash Woman Killed In Overnight Long Island Expressway Crash
Woman Killed In Overnight Long Island Expressway Crash An investigation is underway after a fatal overnight crash on the Long Island Expressway. It happened around 2:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 31 in Syosset and involved a 2018 Jeep Renegade, driven by a 53-year-old woman, and a 2018 Hino commercial truck being operated by a 28-year-old man, Nassau County Police said. Both vehicles were heading eastbound, just west of exit 43, when the collision occurred. The driver of the Jeep was transported to a local area hospital where she was pronounced dead at around 3:10 a.m. by hospital staff.  The driver of the truck and a 24-yea…
Southern State Parkway Stop Leads To Drug-Related Charges For 4 Men, 1 Woman From Long Island Southern State Parkway Stop Leads To Drug-Related Charges For 4 Men, 1 Woman From Long Island
Southern State Parkway Stop Leads To Drug-Related Charges For 4 Men, 1 Woman From Long Island Five people are facing drug charges in an investigation that stemmed from a traffic stop on the Southern State Parkway. Troopers pulled over a 2004 Volkswagen Jetta for speeding on the eastbound parkway in Hempstead near Exit 25 on Tuesday, Dec. 13, New York State Police reported. The driver, identified as 48-year-old Damon Marinacci, of Syosset, was found to be driving with a suspended license and was in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia, authorities said.  State Police said Marinacci was arrested and charged with: Second-degree criminal possession of a cont…
Here Are 5 Favorites For Bacon, Egg, Cheese Sandwiches On Long Island Here Are 5 Favorites For Bacon, Egg, Cheese Sandwiches On Long Island
Here Are 5 Favorites For Bacon, Egg, Cheese Sandwiches On Long Island Yelp has shared a list of several favorite spots to grab a bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich on Long Island. The online review website listed a variety of businesses in the region that customers have praised highly for their breakfast offerings.  Hometown Bakeshop The owners of this Centerport eatery, located at 2 Little Neck Road, report on the restaurant's website that they use fresh ingredients for the bakeshop's sweet and savory creations. "I don't even know where to start but I'll try with breakfast," Amit R. said in a review. "They bake all their breads on site - focaccia, b…