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Driver Accused In String Of Antisemitic Threats Around Long Island Injures Officer, Police Say Driver Accused In String Of Antisemitic Threats Around Long Island Injures Officer, Police Say
Driver Accused In String Of Antisemitic Threats Around Long Island Injures Officer, Police Say A man is accused in a string of threats and antisemitic remarks targeting random people around Long Island. Nassau County Police said detectives were informed of two separate disturbances in Cedarhurst at around 1:20 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4.  The first happened near Lincoln Street and Oakland Avenue, and the second occurred near Barrett Road and Washington Avenue. In both cases, witnesses said a man driving a Lexus pulled up and made verbal threats and antisemitic remarks to numerous people before driving away. Police located the suspect, 38-year-old Alvin Tirado, of Queens, a short tim…
Trio Beats, Robs Customer After Luring Victim From Long Island Jewelry Store, Police Say Trio Beats, Robs Customer After Luring Victim From Long Island Jewelry Store, Police Say
Trio Beats, Robs Customer After Luring Victim From Long Island Jewelry Store, Police Say A man hoping to sell a bracelet to a Long Island jewelry store was instead beaten and robbed. Nassau County Police said the 31-year-old victim called what he thought was Five Towns Jewelry Buyers, located in Cedarhurst on Willow Avenue, at around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11. He was told the business was undergoing renovations and that he should come to a house on Redwood Drive. When the victim arrived, three men accosted him and dragged him into the house while punching him and hitting him with a baseball bat, police said. The trio also threatened him with a sledgehammer. Once inside, t…
Duo Accused Of Burglarizing All-Girls Jewish School On Long Island Duo Accused Of Burglarizing All-Girls Jewish School On Long Island
Duo Accused Of Burglarizing All-Girls Jewish School On Long Island Two men are accused of breaking into an all-girls, Orthodox Jewish school on Long Island. The incident happened in Cedarhurst, at the Shulamith School for Girls on Cedarhurst Avenue, at around 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31 Nassau County Police said two men illegally entered the school and rummaged through several offices. On Monday, Sept. 9, investigators announced that they arrested 24-year-old Kevin Jimenez-Ramos, who is homeless, and 24-year-old Kevin Diaz, of Far Rockaway, Queens. Both men are charged with third-degree burglary. Shulamith School serves approximately 600 girls aged prescho…
'Irate' Passenger Exposes Himself To Girls, Man Aboard Long Island Bus, Police Say 'Irate' Passenger Exposes Himself To Girls, Man Aboard Long Island Bus, Police Say
'Irate' Passenger Exposes Himself To Girls, Man Aboard Long Island Bus, Police Say A man is facing multiple charges after allegedly exposing himself to two minors on a Long Island bus. The incident happened in Cedarhurst, on an MTA bus that was traveling near Rockaway Turnpike and Rugby Road, at around 9:15 a.m. Monday, Aug. 19. Nassau County Police said a 30-year-old man and two girls, ages 17 and 7, were riding on the bus when another passenger “became irate,” pulled his pants down, and exposed himself to the victims. The suspect, 61-year-old Dwight Poorman, of Far Rockaway, Queens, then threatened them with a stick, police said. Nobody was injured. Poorman was arres…
Would-Be Robbers At Large Following Long Island Attack: Police Would-Be Robbers At Large Following Long Island Attack: Police
Would-Be Robbers At Large Following Long Island Attack: Police Authorities are asking for the community's help locating a group of people who attempted to rob a man on Long Island. It happened on Monday, March 11 in Cedarhurst, according to Nassau County Police. Just after 5 p.m., a 68-year-old man had just parked his car and was walking south on Bayview Avenue when he was approached by the trio. They threatened the man, demanding that he hand them his car keys or else they would hurt him. He refused, and one of the robbers, a woman, hit the man in the back multiple times. However, the man started to call for help, and the suspects ran, fleeing…
Man Nabbed For Car Break-In, More On Long Island: Police Man Nabbed For Car Break-In, More On Long Island: Police
Man Nabbed For Car Break-In, More On Long Island: Police A Long Island man was arrested for allegedly attempting to break into a Long Island home after stealing items from the car in the driveway. It happened on Tuesday, March 5 in Cedarhurst, according to Nassau County Police. Shortly after 5:15 a.m., police said East Meadow man Thomas E. Taylor, age 53, was caught on camera rummaging through a car in front of a Cedarhurst home. After he took a few items, Taylor allegedly used the garage door remote inside the car to open the house’s garage. He went inside the garage but ended up leaving on foot without taking anything else. Police found …
Trio Nabbed After Armed Robbery Outside Inwood Deli Trio Nabbed After Armed Robbery Outside Inwood Deli
Trio Nabbed After Armed Robbery Outside Inwood Deli Three suspects are in custody after an armed robbery outside a Long Island deli. The incident happened around 9:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8 in Inwood. A 32-year-old man was exiting El Brother Deli & Grocery located at 18 Mott Ave. when he was approached by a group of men brandishing knives and a hammer demanding his money, Nassau Couty Police said.   The victim complied and surrendered an unknown amount of money. The victim then left the scene and contacted police. No injuries were reported. Subsequent to an investigation, detectives located three suspects and placed them un…
Illegal Oxy Distribution, Fake Tax Returns: Long Island Man Sentenced For Scheme Illegal Oxy Distribution, Fake Tax Returns: Long Island Man Sentenced For Scheme
Illegal Oxy Distribution, Fake Tax Returns: Long Island Man Sentenced For Scheme A Long Island man will spend years behind bars for filling fraudulent oxycodone prescriptions for cash at his pharmacy, leading to the overdose of at least one person. Daniel E. Russo, age 44 of Cedarhurst, was sentenced to 60 months in prison on Wednesday, Nov. 29 for a handful of charges related to a scheme he ran at his Queens pharmacy for years, the US Attorney’s Eastern District of New York (EDNY) announced. Russo, who was the owner and operator of Russo’s Pharmacy in Far Rockaway, Queens, conspired with medical professionals and employees alike to fill hundreds of fake oxycodone pre…
Swastikas Found At Playgrounds Across Long Island Swastikas Found At Playgrounds Across Long Island
Swastikas Found At Playgrounds Across Long Island Police on Long Island are searching for the people responsible for leaving antisemitic graffiti on playground equipment at a park and an elementary school.  The first incident occurred on the night of Sunday, July 23 at Andrew J. Parise Park in Cedarhurst, according to the Rockaway Nassau Safety Patrol (RNSP).  Swastikas had been etched into a plastic piece of play equipment, the officers discovered.  Then, on Sunday, July 30 at approximately 9 a.m., it happened again. Nassau County Police detectives arrived at the playground at Chatterton School, located at 108 M…
Business Burglary: Search On For Long Island Thief, Police Say Business Burglary: Search On For Long Island Thief, Police Say
Business Burglary: Search On For Long Island Thief, Police Say Authorities are asking for the public to keep an eye out for a man they say burglarized a Long Island business. The incident occurred in Cedarhurst in the early hours of Monday, May 1, according to Nassau County police. Detectives report that the burglar entered the front door of 100 Cedarhurst Avenue at about 2:07 a.m., went to the second floor, and stole a laptop from an office area before fleeing on foot in an unknown direction. The man is described as a male with dark brown hair and a full beard. He was wearing a black jacket, black sneakers, and blue and white pants. Anyone wit…
Suspect On Run After Long Island Store Robbery Suspect On Run After Long Island Store Robbery
Suspect On Run After Long Island Store Robbery Police on Long Island are asking the public for help locating a man who allegedly robbed an Exxon Bolla Market. The robbery took place in Cedarhurst around 10:30. p.m., Wednesday, March 8 at the store located at 340 Rockaway Turnpike. According to Nassau County Police detectives, a man entered the store and approached the cashier's counter, and motioned that he had a weapon behind his back while demanding cash from the register.  The store employee complied and the subject fled eastbound on West Broadway, police said. No injuries were reported. The subject is describe…
Man Charged In String Of Gunpoint Robberies At Nassau County Businesses Man Charged In String Of Gunpoint Robberies At Nassau County Businesses
Man Charged In String Of Gunpoint Robberies At Nassau County Businesses A 40-year-old man is facing charges in a string of robberies at Long Island businesses.  Juan Hidalgo, of Freeport, was arrested at 1:15 p.m. on Tuesday, June 7, at his home, according to the Nassau County Police Department. Police said the robberies happened at the following locations: Seasons Express Convenience Store 700 W Broadway, Cedarhurst, on Monday, March 28 BP Gas Station 265 Sunrise Highway, Lynbrook, on Sunday, April 10 BP Gas Station 292 Long Beach Road, Oceanside, on Monday, April 11 NCPD said Hidalgo entered each business and approached an employee while displayin…
This Delicatessen Voted Best On Long Island This Delicatessen Voted Best On Long Island
This Delicatessen Voted Best On Long Island A popular deli that has been a Long Island staple for more than two decades has earned a prestigious distinction. Each year, the Bethpage Best of LI polls Long Islanders to lay down a roadmap “to the best, top-notch businesses and services throughout both Nassau and Suffolk counties.” Related story - This Port Washington Eatery Serves Up Best Milkshake On Long Island, Voters Say Organizers of the contest have been counting votes since it began, with the winners ultimately chosen by the "Long Islanders who rely on those businesses each and every day.” In 2022, Long Islanders voted Greenw…
Inwood Traffic Stop Leads To Discovery Of Firearm, Police Say Inwood Traffic Stop Leads To Discovery Of Firearm, Police Say
Inwood Traffic Stop Leads To Discovery Of Firearm, Police Say Two men were arrested on Long Island after a traffic stop for a defective brake light led police to discover a firearm and drugs in the vehicle. The incident happened in Inwood at about 11:10 p.m. on Tuesday, April 26, according to the Nassau County Police Department. Officers saw a 2002 Mercedes Benz with a defective brake light at the intersection of Bayview Avenue and Gates Avenue and pulled the vehicle over. An investigation found that the passenger, identified as 44-year-old Elvis Montenegro, of Far Rockaway, was illegally in possession of a firearm, and he was arrested and charg…
Man Arrested In Cedarhurst After Firearm Found In Vehicle's Glove Compartment, Police Say Man Arrested In Cedarhurst After Firearm Found In Vehicle's Glove Compartment, Police Say
Man Arrested In Cedarhurst After Firearm Found In Vehicle's Glove Compartment, Police Say A 21-year-old man was charged after police said they discovered a firearm in the glove compartment of his vehicle. The incident happened in Cedarhurst at about 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 19, according to the Nassau County Police Department. Officers saw two people arguing in the roadway of Westminster Road and Rockaway Turnpike and then saw one of the individuals walking back to his 2008 BMW and starting to drive away, NCPD said. Police said officers pulled the BMW over, and saw the driver reaching toward the back seat and glove compartment area. NCPD said Caleek Killingbeck, of Inwood, …
Man Nabbed For Multiple Car Thefts, Burglaries Across Long Island Man Nabbed For Multiple Car Thefts, Burglaries Across Long Island
Man Nabbed For Multiple Car Thefts, Burglaries Across Long Island A man has been arrested for alleged multiple burglaries and grand larcenies on Long Island. Ingmar Connell, age 32, was arrested by Nassau County police on Monday, April 4 in Queens. A thorough investigation by police determined that Connell was responsible for a burglary at the Cedarhurst Department of Public works as well as the following car thefts: Feb. 5: County Auto Repair, North Lawrence – 2014 Ford F250 Feb. 22: Department of Public Works, Cedarhurst – 2020 Dodge Ram 550 March 2: K&G Auto Garage,  North Lawrence – 2008 Chrysler Town & Country Mini-Van M…
Missing Nassau County Woman Found Missing Nassau County Woman Found
Missing Nassau County Woman Found A missing Long Island woman has been located. Maryanne Benvin, age 66, had last been seen leaving her Cedarhurst residence on Friday, Jan. 21 at 8 p.m., Nassau County Police said.  Police announced late Saturday night, Jan. 22 that has been found. Share this story by clicking on the Facebook icon below. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Man Dies From Injuries Suffered In Crash On Busy Long Island Roadway Man Dies From Injuries Suffered In Crash On Busy Long Island Roadway
Man Dies From Injuries Suffered In Crash On Busy Long Island Roadway A man has died from injuries suffered in a crash on a busy Long Island roadway. It happened just before 5 a.m. Friday, July 23 in Cedarhurst. A Town of Hempstead garbage truck was backing into a location near the intersection of Rockaway Turnpike and Burnside Avenue when a semi tractor-trailer traveling southbound on Rockaway Turnpike struck it, Nassau County Police said.  The victim, a 67-year-old garbage truck worker, now identified as Henry Owens, was ejected from the rear of the vehicle and sustained multiple serious injuries, police said. He was transported by a Nassau County P…
One Critically Injured In Crash On Busy Long Island Roadway One Critically Injured In Crash On Busy Long Island Roadway
One Critically Injured In Crash On Busy Long Island Roadway Click here for an updated story: Man Dies From Injuries Suffered In Crash On Busy Long Island Roadway One person was critically injured in a pre-dawn crash on a busy Long Island roadway. It happened just before 5 a.m. Friday, July 23 in Cedarhurst. A Town of Hempstead garbage truck was backing into a location near the intersection of Rockaway Turnpike and Burnside Avenue when a semi tractor-trailer traveling southbound on Rockaway Turnpike struck it, Nassau County Police said.  One victim, a 67-year-old male garbage truck worker, was ejected from the rear of the vehicle and sust…
Westchester Man Arranged Meeting To Try To Collect Thousands From Scam Victim, Police Say Westchester Man Arranged Meeting To Try To Collect Thousands From Scam Victim, Police Say
Westchester Man Arranged Meeting To Try To Collect Thousands From Scam Victim, Police Say A Westchester man is facing charges for allegedly attempting to steal thousands of dollars from a Long Island resident as part of an “elder scam” that was intercepted by investigators, police said. Nassau County Police detectives said that an 82-year-old victim was contacted over the phone over the weekend by a stranger who claimed to know who scammed him in the past, and he would provide the information if he was paid thousands of dollars. According to police, detectives launched an undercover operation on Sunday, June 27, and communicated with the suspect, 21-year-old Milyone Clariot, of …
Repeat Offender From Long Island Charged With Harassing Worshippers At Synagogue Repeat Offender From Long Island Charged With Harassing Worshippers At Synagogue
Repeat Offender From Long Island Charged With Harassing Worshippers At Synagogue A repeat offender accused of threatening law enforcement officers and members of the Jewish community in New Jersey and on Long Island did it again in Fort Lee, New Jersey, authorities said. Nassau County resident Bradley Goldberg, age 47, of Cedarhurst, had already spent a week in the Bergen County Jail after Fort Lee police said he pretended to be an abused 11-year-old as part of a relentless harassment campaign against them when he was arrested again. Goldberg had been free all of 10 days when they said, he stood outside Chabad of Fort Lee “harassing worshippers entering and exiting the …
Long Island Man Accused Of Threatening Police, Pretending To Be Abused Child, Authorities Say Long Island Man Accused Of Threatening Police, Pretending To Be Abused Child, Authorities Say
Long Island Man Accused Of Threatening Police, Pretending To Be Abused Child, Authorities Say A man accused of threatening several members of law enforcement and the Jewish community on Long Island pretended to be an abused 11-year-old as part of another relentless harassment campaign against police in Fort Lee, New Jersey, authorities said. Bradley Goldberg, age 47, of Cedarhurst, used a voice modifier and untraceable “spoof” numbers as part of the assault, a police complaint charges. Goldberg made several false reports of child abuse, neglect, and attempted murder of the youngster to Fort Lee police over a three-week period in March, the complaint obtained by Daily Voice says. Ev…
Long Island Man Wanted For Threatening Jewish Community Nabbed, Police Say Long Island Man Wanted For Threatening Jewish Community Nabbed, Police Say
Long Island Man Wanted For Threatening Jewish Community Nabbed, Police Say A Long Island man wanted on a warrant for allegedly threatening members of the Jewish community has been nabbed. Nassau County resident Bradley Goldberg, age 47, of Cedarhurst, was arrested on Tuesday, May 11 following a traffic stop, authorities said. According to Nassau County Police detectives, a Fourth Precinct police officer was on routine patrol when he recognized Goldberg as the subject wanted in a pattern of threats to life against numerous Jewish community members, which included several rabbis and Nassau County Police Department members. The office stopped Gol…
Man Nabbed For Burglary Of Long Island Home, Police Say Man Nabbed For Burglary Of Long Island Home, Police Say
Man Nabbed For Burglary Of Long Island Home, Police Say A 39-year-old man was arrested for an alleged burglary on Long Island after police say he fought with officers. Bryan McCants, of Far Rockaway, Queens, was arrested around 3:40 a.m., Tuesday, March 2, in Cedarhurst, said the Nassau County Police. According to detectives, Fourth Precinct officers were investigating a burglary that occurred at a residence earlier in the night. While canvassing the area, officers spotted a man that fit the description from the burglary, riding a bicycle that was taken from the residence. Officers approached McCants as he entered the Bolla Market on Rockaway T…
COVID-19: CVS Expands Vaccination Sites To These Long Island Locations COVID-19: CVS Expands Vaccination Sites To These Long Island Locations
Covid-19: CVS Expands Vaccination Sites To These Long Island Locations With the newly approved Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine providing health officials with an additional option for vaccinating those eligible, CVS announced it will be expanding its vaccination program to nearly 150 more locations in New York, including many on Long Island. CVS Pharmacy, which had already been receiving vaccine doses as part of the Federal Pharmacy Program, which are earmarked for specific chains, announced this week that it will be ramping up its vaccination program due to an increased allocation of the vaccine. Those who are eligible and interested in getting vaccina…
School Bus Clipped By Vehicle, Hits Long Island Home School Bus Clipped By Vehicle, Hits Long Island Home
School Bus Clipped By Vehicle, Hits Long Island Home A small school bus crashed into a Long Island house after another vehicle clipped the bus. The incident took place around 4:50 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 3 in Nassau County, at the intersection of Bayview Avenue and Peninsula Boulevard in Cedarhurst. No students were on board and the driver was not injured, said Nassau County Police. The bus was from the Lawrence School District. The home was deemed safe with no major structural damage, officials said. The crash did cause a short traffic backup during rush hour.
COVID-19: Restrictions Start For These Nassau County Communities Designated As 'Warning Zones' COVID-19: Restrictions Start For These Nassau County Communities Designated As 'Warning Zones'
Covid-19: Restrictions Start For These Nassau County Communities Designated As 'Warning Zones' Parts of some communities on Long Island have been forced to slow down reopening plans due to the spread of COVID-19 in the area. Some communities in Nassau County have been designated as “warning zones” as part of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s new cluster action initiative to address the rapid spread of COVID-19 in some areas of New York. Health officials have been identifying hotspots for the virus, labeling them as either a "red zone,” which is the cluster itself, nearby areas as an “orange zones,” which are warning zones, and yellow zones, which are precautionary zones. On Long Island…
Long Island Man Drove Drunk With Three Kids In SUV, Police Say Long Island Man Drove Drunk With Three Kids In SUV, Police Say
Long Island Man Drove Drunk With Three Kids In SUV, Police Say A Long Island man is facing a host of charges after police say he drove drunk with three children in his SUV. A blue 2018 Honda Pilot traveling southbound on Peninsula Boulevard was observed by officers impeding traffic and failing to maintain their lane on Friday, Sept. 25 at 11:10 p.m. in Lynbrook, Nassau County Police said. Officers activated their emergency lights and conducted a vehicle and traffic law stop, according to police. Henry Orozco Lechado, 46, Cedarhurst, was found to be operating the vehicle and after a police investigation was conducted he was placed under arres…
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…
Suspect Nabbed In Violent Robbery Of Woman At Busy Long Island Intersection Suspect Nabbed In Violent Robbery Of Woman At Busy Long Island Intersection
Suspect Nabbed In Violent Robbery Of Woman At Busy Long Island Intersection A suspect has been apprehended after a violent robbery of a 32-year-old woman in broad daylight at a busy Long Island intersection. The incident happened at around 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 6 in Cedarhurst. The woman was walking westbound on Broadway in the vicinity of Adelberg Lane and was grabbed from behind by the suspect, now identified as 32-year-old Joseph Nadal, of Cedarhurst, Nassau County Police said. Nadal then grabbed her around the neck, threw her to the ground and demanded money, police said. The victim said she did not have any and he proceeded to touch…
Missing Long Island Woman Found Missing Long Island Woman Found
Missing Long Island Woman Found Update: A Long Island woman who went missing has been found. Sharon Bader, 73, had last been seen leaving her residence in Cedarhurst on Monday, June 15 just before 2 p.m., said Nassau County Police. Her disappearance was reported to the police at 7:50 p.m. Monday. On Tuesday afternoon, June 16, police announced she has been located. Original report: A Long Island woman has gone missing and authorities are asking the public's help in locating her. Sharon Bader, 73, was last seen leaving her residence in Cedarhurst on Monday, June 15 just before 2 p.m., said Nassau County Polic…