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Stew Leonard's Founder, Westport Resident Dies At 93, Leaving $600 Million Legacy
The creator of "one of the most famous food retailers in the world" died at 93 years old, leaving a world-record-breaking grocery store chain to his family.
Stew Leonard Sr., of Westport, Connecticut, died on Wednesday, April 26 at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City after a brief illness, according to Stew Leonard's website.
We are sad to announce that Stew Leonard, Sr., the founder of Stew Leonard’s, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2023,... Posted by Stew Leonard's on Thursday, April 27, 2023
Leonard launched the first Stew Leonard's in Norwalk, Connecticut in December 1969. …
Long Island Man Nabbed Exposing Himself To Woman, Child At Walmart, Police Say
A Long Island man has been charged with public lewdness after he was caught on video surveillance at a Walmart exposing his genitals to a woman and child.
The incident took place in Nassau County on Thursday, April 13, at the Walmart in East Meadow.
According to detectives, while reviewing surveillance video during an unrelated larceny investigation at Walmart, located at 2465 Hempstead Turnpike, officers spotted a man follow and approach a 10-year-old victim and her mother.
The man, identified as Rory K. Anderson, age 28, of Freeport, was observed by the victim f…
Drug-Coated Bible, Other Contraband Found With Long Island Corrections Officer, DA Says
A probationary corrections officer was found allegedly smuggling in contraband to a Long Island jail, including a cell phone and a Bible coated in drugs, authorities said.
West Hempstead resident Javel Welch, age 38, was arraigned on Thursday, March 30, for multiple charges regarding the alleged contraband, according to the Nassau County District Attorney.
Welch was searched upon reporting to the Nassau County Correctional Center in East Meadow, where he has worked as a correctional officer for nearly a year. Searching officers reportedly found a cell phone – an item that not even staff me…
Man Attacks, Injures Police Medic On Long Island, Cops Say
A man has been charged with alleged assault after becoming violent during a hospital visit and attacking and injuring a police medic on Long Island.
The incident took place around 3 p.m., Tuesday, March 7 in East Meadow, Nassau County Police said.
According to NCPD detectives, officers responded to the Nassau County Court House for a man having a medical episode.
The man, identified as Rakim Gould, age 34, of the Bronx, was transported to an area hospital for treatment and evaluation, police said.
Police said after arriving at the hospital, Gould became viol…
Owner, Clerk Busted Selling Drugs At Long Island Business, Police Say
The owner of a Long Island smoke shop and an employee are facing criminal charges after they were allegedly busted selling drugs.
Members of the Nassau County Police Department’s Narcotics/Vice Unit visited Smoke Depot, located in West Hempstead at 177 Hempstead Avenue, on Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 14.
Detectives found that the business was selling numerous products containing psilocybin and marijuana, including chocolate bars and gummies. They also reported finding vape cartridges containing THC, along with cash.
The 33-year-old store clerk, Syed Haider, of Bellmore, was arrested on the fol…
