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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…

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by Zak Failla
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State Police Issue Alert For Long Island Man Wanted On Multiple Charges State Police Issue Alert For Long Island Man Wanted On Multiple Charges
State Police Issue Alert For Long Island Man Wanted On Multiple Charges New York State Police investigators on Long Island are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a man who has been wanted and on the loose for nearly a decade following his arrest on drug and weapon charges. Edward Mastrella, 48, is wanted by New York State Police in Farmingdale and the Nassau County First District Court following his arrest on Jan. 31, 2012. Specifically, Mastrella was charged with criminal possession of a weapon, criminal possession of a controlled substance, and unlawful possession of marijuana. Following his arrest, Mastrella failed to make mandated court appearan…

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by Zak Failla
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State Police Issue Alert For Wanted Long Island Man State Police Issue Alert For Wanted Long Island Man
State Police Issue Alert For Wanted Long Island Man A wanted man on Long Island has been on the run for nearly eight years after being arrested on a drug charge in 2013. New York State Police Troop L in Farmingdale issued an alert for a man wanted for seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Black is wanted by the New York State Police and Nassau County First District Court following his arrest on Jan. 4, 2013. A bench warrant was issued for Black on Oct. 15, 2013, when he failed to appear in court to respond to the charge. Investigators described Black, 36, as approximately 6-feet tall, weighing 170 pounds with brown h…

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by Zak Failla
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New Capitol Riot Arrest Made On Long Island New Capitol Riot Arrest Made On Long Island
New Capitol Riot Arrest Made On Long Island A Long Island man has been charged in connection with the riot on the U.S. Capitol in federal court. Greg Rubenacker, of Farmingdale, was arrested Tuesday, Feb. 9, by the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force based on witness evidence of Snapchat videos showing him inside the Capitol building on Wednesday, Jan. 6, said the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York. A Long Island dee-jay, Rubenacker allegedly posted several Snapchat stories during the riot, including a shot of hundreds of rioters inside the building and one from inside the Capitol, in which he can be h…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Suffolk Man Arrested In Connection With Fatal Long Island Overdose, Police Say Suffolk Man Arrested In Connection With Fatal Long Island Overdose, Police Say
Suffolk Man Arrested In Connection With Fatal Long Island Overdose, Police Say A 32-year-old Long Island man has been arrested in connection with a fatal overdose. Charles Carter, of Amityville, was arrested during a drug overdose investigation that occurred in Farmingdale on Friday, Feb. 5, around 11:15 pm in Farmingdale, said the Nassau County Police. According to detectives, an investigation into a fatal overdose of a Nassau County resident led to the arrest of Carter, who initially resisted arrest, but was eventually placed into custody. Carter was charged with: Criminal possession of a controlled substance Criminal sale of a controlled substance…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
COVID-19: Newlywed Healthcare Couple From Long Island Headed To Super Bowl In Tampa COVID-19: Newlywed Healthcare Couple From Long Island Headed To Super Bowl In Tampa
Covid-19: Newlywed Healthcare Couple From Long Island Headed To Super Bowl In Tampa Newlywed healthcare heroes and Tampa Bay super fans Maciej Mazurkiewicz and Kimberly Smith are headed to Super Bowl LV in Tampa, Florida after Northwell Health arranged for the couple to receive two tickets to the big game on Sunday, Feb. 7. Mazurkiewicz, a physician assistant at Lenox Hill Hospital, and Smith, a pediatric oncology nurse at Cohen Children’s Medical Center, have served on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic and put off their honeymoon after being wed during a simple service on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020. The couple from Farmingdale got engaged on Clearwater Beach during S…

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by Daily Voice
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State Police Issue Alert For Wanted Long Island Man State Police Issue Alert For Wanted Long Island Man
State Police Issue Alert For Wanted Long Island Man A Long Island man has been wanted for more than a decade after being arrested for alleged impaired driving. New York State Police investigators in Farmingdale issued an alert as they attempt to locate Gustavo Arias, who is wanted by both State Police and the Nassau County First District Court. According to police, Arias was arrested for allegedly driving while intoxicated on Feb.. 10, 2008, and a bench warrant was later issued for his arrest a month later on March 10 that year when he failed to comply with the conditions of his release. Anyone with information on Arias’ whereabouts has bee…

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by Zak Failla
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Here Are Five Places For Pizza In Nassau County Here Are Five Places For Pizza In Nassau County
Here Are Five Places For Pizza In Nassau County There's never been a better time than now to enjoy some tasty takeout. With COVID-19 restrictions keeping many of us home, knowing where to get the best, delivery and pick-up meals is important. Here are some of the top-reviewed pizzerias in Nassau County according to local Yelp critics.  Saverio’s Authentic Pizza Napoletana 929 N. Broadway, Massapequa, (516) 799-0091 saveriospizza.com All of the pizzas at Saverio’s are made according to “Neapolitan tradition" - which is serious business. Neapolitan or Naples-style pizza is a “Traditional Speciality Guaranteed” in Europe and makin…

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by Kristin Palpini
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State Police Issue Alert For Long Island Man Who's Been Wanted For More Than Decade State Police Issue Alert For Long Island Man Who's Been Wanted For More Than Decade
State Police Issue Alert For Long Island Man Who's Been Wanted For More Than Decade A Long Island man has been wanted for more than a decade after being arrested for alleged impaired driving. New York State Police investigators in Farmingdale issued an alert as they attempt to locate Edward Davis, who is wanted by both State Police and the Nassau County First District Court. According to police, Davis was arrested for allegedly driving while intoxicated on Aug. 23, 2008, and a bench warrant was later issued for his arrest on Dec. 12 that year when he failed to comply with the conditions of his release. Anyone with information on Davis’ whereabouts has been asked to contac…

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Village On Long Island Will See Big Increase In Water Bill Rate Village On Long Island Will See Big Increase In Water Bill Rate
Village On Long Island Will See Big Increase In Water Bill Rate Some residents and business owners on Long Island are going to see a hike in their water bills in the new year. This week, the Farmingdale Board of Trustees approved new rates that will see a 15 percent increase for homeowners, and a 20 percent rise for commercial properties. The rate rises from $2.25 per 1,000 gallons to $2.60, with the annual service charge rising from $96 to $125 each year for homeowners. It is estimated that the average homeowner uses approximately 140,000 gallons each year, representing a $78 annual rise in water costs. Commercial properties’ water rates are increasin…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Man Killed After Being Struck By Car On Busy Long Island Roadway Man Killed After Being Struck By Car On Busy Long Island Roadway
Man Killed After Being Struck By Car On Busy Long Island Roadway A man was killed after being struck by a car on a busy Long Island roadway. The incident happened on Tuesday, Dec. 15 at approximately 5:30 p.m. in Melville. Sophia Mukhtarzada,  22, of Farmingdale, was driving a 2010 Honda Civic southbound on Broadhollow Road, south of the Long Island Expressway when the vehicle struck the man in the roadway, Suffolk County Police said. The victim, whose identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police. Mukhtarzada was not injured, said police. The vehicle was impounded …

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Long Island Man Driving Drunk Charged After Fatal Crash Long Island Man Driving Drunk Charged After Fatal Crash
Long Island Man Driving Drunk Charged After Fatal Crash A Long Island man was charged with driving while intoxicated following a motor vehicle crash that killed a motorcyclist. Michael Goldstein, 52, of Farmingdale, was riding a 2001 Harley Davidson motorcycle in Lindenhurst southbound on Wellwood Avenue when his vehicle struck a 2007 Toyota 4Runner traveling northbound, making a left to turn onto Buffalo Avenue at approximately 4:05 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, Suffolk County Police said. Goldstein was transported by North Lindenhurst Fire Department to Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip where he was pronounced d…

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by Joe Lombardi