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$8K Heist: Teen Nabbed For Stealing Long Island Check, Police Said $8K Heist: Teen Nabbed For Stealing Long Island Check, Police Said
$8K Heist: Teen Nabbed For Stealing Long Island Check, Police Said An 18-year-old man was arrested months after he allegedly stole a mailed check from Long Island and deposited it for himself. Nassau County Police announced it had arrested Andrew Herrera, age 18, for his alleged role in stealing an Atlantic Beach check nearly a year before, in March 2023. The victim, a 69-year-old man, first mailed the $8,000 check from the Atlantic Beach Post Office, at 1848 Park Street. Months later, in July 2023, the man was notified that his check had never been delivered. When he went to the bank the next day, the victim found out the check had been deposited int…
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…
‘Critically’ Endangered Sea Turtle Washes Up On Long Island Beach; Here’s Where It Will Go Next ‘Critically’ Endangered Sea Turtle Washes Up On Long Island Beach; Here’s Where It Will Go Next
‘Critically’ Endangered Sea Turtle Washes Up On Long Island Beach; Here’s Where It Will Go Next One of the most endangered sea turtles in the world is on the road to rehabilitation after washing up on a Long Island beach. The rare Kemp’s Ridley sea turtle was discovered on the evening of Saturday, July 1, on the South Shore of Long Island at Atlantic Beach, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation said. Kemp’s Ridley is the most critically endangered species of sea turtle, according to wildlife experts. They are typically found in the Gulf of Mexico but occasionally make their way as far north as Nova Scotia. An Environmental Conservation Police Officer arrived a…
Officers Rescue 1-Year-Old Locked In Car At Long Island Beach, Police Report Officers Rescue 1-Year-Old Locked In Car At Long Island Beach, Police Report
Officers Rescue 1-Year-Old Locked In Car At Long Island Beach, Police Report Police officers rescued a child who was locked in a car with the windows up on Long Island. The incident happened on Saturday, July 10, at about 4:45 p.m. in Atlantic Beach, according to the Nassau County Police Department.  The 1-year-old girl was locked in a car with the air conditioner set to "on," but the car had automatically shut off., said police.  Officers reportedly broke the window to free the girl.  The Atlantic Beach Fire Department Medics then evaluated the girl and determined she was healthy and could be returned to her family. Two officers suffered multiple …
Several Long Island Mayors Plan To Prohibit Marijuana Sales, Report Says Several Long Island Mayors Plan To Prohibit Marijuana Sales, Report Says
Several Long Island Mayors Plan To Prohibit Marijuana Sales, Report Says Marijuana may be legalized in New York, but some Long Island officials are planning on prohibiting cannabis in their communities. Mayors of the Long Island beach towns near the Queens border will be utilizing a clause in the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act that allows local municipalities to opt-out of allowing marijuana in their locales, according to the New York Post. Earlier story - NY Officially Legalizes Pot, Here's How Long It Will Take For It To Be Available Calling it a “gateway drug,” Village of Island Park Mayor Michael McGinty told the Post that he “feels strongly about th…
Nassau Republicans Decide On County Executive Candidate Nassau Republicans Decide On County Executive Candidate
Nassau Republicans Decide On County Executive Candidate The Nassau County GOP is turning to a familiar face to challenge incumbent Democratic County Executive Laura Curran in November’s election. Hempstead Town Councilman Bruce Blakeman, a lifelong politician, was tapped by his party to challenge Curran, a Democrat who has been at the helm in Nassau since being sworn into office on Jan. 1, 2018. Blakeman, age 65, of Atlantic Beach, was a private-sector attorney who was first named to the Hempstead Town Council in 1993. He was then named the first presiding officer of the Nassau County Legislature three years later in 1996 when the county restruc…
Popular Long Island Chef Dies Suddenly Popular Long Island Chef Dies Suddenly
Popular Long Island Chef Dies Suddenly A beloved Long Island chef for years died unexpectedly over the weekend at the age of 55.  David Bryer, the executive chef at Beginnings in Atlantic Beach, was found dead at his East Atlantic Beach apartment on Saturday, March 13, after he failed to show up for work. A veteran of numerous Long Island kitchens, Bryer helped open Beginnings five years ago with owners Ben and Heather Freiser.  The Freiser's said on Facebook: "We are heartbroken to say that just a day before our 5 year anniversary, we lost the heart and soul of our restaurant." Called, kind-hearted, and quick-witted…
LI Man Sets Fire To House After Sending Texts To Family Members Threatening Self Harm LI Man Sets Fire To House After Sending Texts To Family Members Threatening Self Harm
LI Man Sets Fire To House After Sending Texts To Family Members Threatening Self Harm A Long Island man threatened "suicide by cop" and ultimately set a house on fire when officers arrived to check on his welfare after his family reported that he had sent them text messages threatening to harm himself. Pasquale Preziosa, of Atlantic Beach, 53, refused to come out of the house on Erie Avenue when officers arrived at the scene at approximately 10:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 18, and threatened to harm those officers in an attempt to goad them into shooting him, according to Nassau County Police.  Authorities from the department's Emergency Service Unit, Bureau of Operations…
Man Found Dead Along Shoreline On Long Island Beach Man Found Dead Along Shoreline On Long Island Beach
Man Found Dead Along Shoreline On Long Island Beach Police are investigating after finding an unidentified man dead along the shoreline of a Long Island beach. The unconscious man was found around 7:24 p.m., Monday, Nov. 2, in Atlantic Beach, said Nassau County Police. According to detectives, a 911 call was dispatched to officers for an unidentified man who was discovered unconscious near the shore in the vicinity of the Silver Point Beach Club, police said.  Upon police arrival, the man was transported to an area hospital and was pronounced dead by a staff physician. Officials with the Inwood Fire Department said on F…
Video: Long Island Couple Rescued By Police Officers, Good Samaritans After Crashing Into Canal Video: Long Island Couple Rescued By Police Officers, Good Samaritans After Crashing Into Canal
Video: Long Island Couple Rescued By Police Officers, Good Samaritans After Crashing Into Canal Police officers and a handful of good Samaritans teamed up to rescue a couple from their vehicle after it became submerged in a Long Island canal following a motor vehicle crash. The incident happened earlier Monday afternoon, Oct. 19 in Lindenhurst. Two Suffolk County Police officers, a Lake Success Police officer and five good Samaritans rescued a couple from their vehicle after it became submerged in a Lindenhurst canal following a motor vehicle crash. A 2018 Ford pickup and 2016 Subaru were involved in the crash at Venetian Promenade and Montauk Highway at approximately 12:10 p.m.…
COVID-19: Long Island Sees Slight Uptick In Cases, Here's Breakdown By Towns COVID-19: Long Island Sees Slight Uptick In Cases, Here's Breakdown By Towns
Covid-19: Long Island Sees Slight Uptick In Cases, Here's Breakdown By Towns Long Island has seen a slight uptick in positive COVID-19 cases though statewide numbers continue trending in the right direction. There have now been 44,924 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Nassau, and 45,006 in Suffolk as each county saw less than 100 new cases in the latest numbers provided by the state Department of Health. There have been 2,198 COVID-19 fatalities in Nassau and 2,005 in Suffolk. On Long Island, the positive infection rate over the past three days: Monday, Aug. 31: 1.0 percent; Tuesday, Sept. 1: 0.8 percent; Wednesday, Sept. 2: 1.1 percent. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo not…
Bicyclist Critically Injured In Crash With Car On Long Island Bicyclist Critically Injured In Crash With Car On Long Island
Bicyclist Critically Injured In Crash With Car On Long Island A bicyclist was critically injured in a crash with a car on Long Island. It happened just before 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29 in Atlantic Beach. According to detectives, officers responded for a serious vehicular accident that occurred on the Atlantic Beach Bridge.  A 27-year-old man was driving a 2000 Chevrolet northbound and struck a 46-year-old male bicyclist, who was also traveling north on the Atlantic Beach Bridge, Nassau County Police said. The bicyclist suffered serious head trauma and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. He is listed in critical but stable co…
New Photos: Pair Still At Large After Causing $200K In Damage At Long Island Beach Club New Photos: Pair Still At Large After Causing $200K In Damage At Long Island Beach Club
New Photos: Pair Still At Large After Causing $200K In Damage At Long Island Beach Club New surveillance photos have been released of two men who are still proving elusive to detectives on Long Island after allegedly causing hundreds of thousands of damage at an area beach club last week. The Nassau County Police Department issued a new alert with additional surveillance photos as they attempt to identify and locate two men who allegedly broke into the Catalina Beach Club on Ocean Boulevard in Atlantic Beach late on Thursday, June 11 and Friday, June 12. Earlier story - Duo Wanted For Causing $200K In Damage, Stealing Cash From Long Island Beach Club Police said that the…
Duo Wanted For Causing $200K In Damage, Stealing Cash From Long Island Beach Club Duo Wanted For Causing $200K In Damage, Stealing Cash From Long Island Beach Club
Duo Wanted For Causing $200K In Damage, Stealing Cash From Long Island Beach Club Police are asking the public's help in identifying a pair of suspects accused of causing $200,000 in damage and stealing cash from a beach club on Long Island in two separate burglaries. They happened around 9 p.m. on Thursday, June 11 and 9 p.m. Friday, June 12 in Atlantic Beach. The two male subjects forcefully entered the Catalina Beach Club located at 2045 Ocean Boulevard in Atlantic Beach on both days, Nassau County Police said.  Once inside, the two caused damage to entry doors, approximately 60 cabana doors, 30 locker doors, two glass tables, 50 mirrors, one sink and a cas…
Married Couple Accused Of Mailbox Fishing On Long Island Married Couple Accused Of Mailbox Fishing On Long Island
Married Couple Accused Of Mailbox Fishing On Long Island A couple is facing a host of charges after being indicted for alleged mailbox fishing on Long Island, authorities announced. Yoli Gomez Osoria, 27, and Andrea Rose Gomez, 28, both of The Bronx, were arraigned on a grand jury indictment for allegedly mailbox fishing in Atlantic Beach. It is alleged that on Wednesday, Dec. 25 last year, a Nassau County Police officer on patrol observed Osoria standing in front of mailboxes outside of the Atlantic Beach Post Office, with both hands inside one of the boxes. When he noticed the officer, he allegedly ran away and threw a plastic bottle over a fe…
Two Women Caught Mailbox Fishing On Long Island, Police Say Two Women Caught Mailbox Fishing On Long Island, Police Say
Two Women Caught Mailbox Fishing On Long Island, Police Say Two women were caught red-handed mailbox fishing on Long Island, police said. The incident that led to the arrests happened on Wednesday, Dec. 25 at 2:20 a.m. in Atlantic Beach. According to Nassau County Police detectives, a Fourth Precinct officer while on patrol observed Yoli Gomez Osoria, 27, of the Bronx, standing in front of the post office located at 2009 Park St. retrieving an object from inside a metal mailbox. Osoria then fled on foot but was soon after placed into custody without further incident, said police. A device used to take mail out mailboxes was found on Osoria's …
Girl Leaving Long Island Sweet 16 Party Says Uber Driver Terrorized Her For An Hour Girl Leaving Long Island Sweet 16 Party Says Uber Driver Terrorized Her For An Hour
Girl Leaving Long Island Sweet 16 Party Says Uber Driver Terrorized Her For An Hour A teenage girl on Long Island is speaking out after reportedly being terrorized by an Uber driver. A 15-year-old girl in Nassau County was leaving a sweet 16 party when she requested an Uber ride. She was picked up in Atlantic Beach and directed to sit in the front seat by the driver. It is alleged that 32-year-old Sean Williams picked up the teenager at approximately 11:15 p.m. on Friday, July 12 and was supposed to drive her to Merrick. He instead attempted to convince her to go to his Brooklyn home and out drinking, despite her protestations and noting she was underage. "He kept asking …
Alert Issued For Suspect Wanted In Long Island Rape Alert Issued For Suspect Wanted In Long Island Rape
Alert Issued For Suspect Wanted In Long Island Rape Click here for an updated story: Man Charged In Violent Rape On Long Island Police investigators are seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to track down a man wanted for an alleged rape. The Nassau County Police Department issued an alert for a man who is wanted in connection to an alleged rape that happened in Atlantic Beach at approximately 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 1. Police said that the suspect entered a residence on Oswego Beach and raped a woman. Investigators described the suspect as a Hispanic male in his mid-20s who was wearing a “Nirvana” t-shirt at the time of…
Uber Driver Accused Of Kidnapping Long Island 15-Year-Old Uber Driver Accused Of Kidnapping Long Island 15-Year-Old
Uber Driver Accused Of Kidnapping Long Island 15-Year-Old A Uber driver is facing a kidnapping charge on Long Island after allegedly attempting to abduct a teenager and sexually assault her. Sean Williams, 32, allegedly abducted a 15-year-old girl who was a passenger in his car after being picked up from a Sweet 16 party in Atlantic Beach, Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced this week. It is alleged that Williams picked up the teenager at approximately 11:15 p.m. on Friday, July 12 and was supposed to drive her to Merrick. He instead attempted to convince her to go to his Brooklyn home and out drinking, despite her protestati…