Fair 48°
Business
Owners Of Popular Italian Eatery Announce Plans For New Pizzeria In Farmingdale Owners Of Popular Italian Eatery Announce Plans For New Pizzeria In Farmingdale
Owners Of Popular Italian Eatery Announce Plans For New Pizzeria In Farmingdale The owners of a popular Italian restaurant on Long Island have shared plans to open up a new pizza parlor in the near future. The owners of Vespa Italian Kitchen & Bar in Farmingdale made the announcement on Friday, July 15. Dalers Pizza Parlor will be located at 325 Main St. in Farmingdale. Owner Benedetto LoManto said they're hoping to open in late November or early December once renovations are complete.  LoManto added that he grew up in the pizza business, and he's looking forward to returning to his roots. "I'm going to go back to my old-school roots and dig up so…

SHARE

by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Mack Truck Hits BMW, Home On Long Island, Police Say Mack Truck Hits BMW, Home On Long Island, Police Say
Mack Truck Hits BMW, Home On Long Island, Police Say A 10-wheel Mack truck struck a BMW before hitting and damaging a home on Long Island. The incident took place in the hamlet of Riverside around 10:45 a.m., Monday, July 25 on Riverleigh Avenue. The driver of a 2022 BMW stopped on Riverleigh Avenue to a make right turn on Pine Street causing the driver of the 2018 Mack truck to make a quick decision to go to the right of the BMW, striking the car and continuing until it struck the home, said Lt. Susan Ralph, of the Southampton Town Police. The driver of the BMW, Audrey Marrus, age 75, of East Rockaway, and the home's one…

SHARE

by Kathy Reakes
News
NY Man Sentenced For Role In $12M Ponzi Scheme Targeting Nearly 50 Victims NY Man Sentenced For Role In $12M Ponzi Scheme Targeting Nearly 50 Victims
NY Man Sentenced For Role In $12M Ponzi Scheme Targeting Nearly 50 Victims A New York man was sentenced for his role in a $12 million Ponzi scheme that targeted nearly 50 victims from throughout the region and the nation between 2015 and 2017. Long Island resident Matthew Eckstein, age 52, of Syosset, was sentenced on Monday, July 11 to three-and-a-half to 10-and-a-half years in prison. Eckstein originally pleaded guilty to the charges on September 26, 2019, but later withdrew his plea. A new indictment was secured in August 2020, but court closures related to the COVID-19 pandemic further delayed the case. “This defendant preyed upon seniors and hard-working men…

SHARE

by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Duo Charged, Officer Hospitalized After Responding To Fight In Farmingdale Duo Charged, Officer Hospitalized After Responding To Fight In Farmingdale
Duo Charged, Officer Hospitalized After Responding To Fight In Farmingdale Two men are facing charges following a fight that broke out on Long Island that sent a responding police officer to the hospital. The incident happened in Farmingdale at about 3:20 a.m. on Sunday, June 19, according to the Nassau County Police Department. Officers saw a large group of people fighting in front of 247 Main St. and attempted to break up the fight, NCPD said. Police said 23-year-old Jorge Ramirez Canales, of Amityville, punched an officer in the face during the incident. The officer was taken to a hospital for treatment, police reported. Canales continued to resist by f…

SHARE

by Nicole Valinote
News
NY Man Sentenced To Prison Time For Role At Jan. 6 US Capitol Riot NY Man Sentenced To Prison Time For Role At Jan. 6 US Capitol Riot
NY Man Sentenced To Prison Time For Role At Jan. 6 US Capitol Riot A New York man will spend years in prison for assaulting police and taking a smoke break during the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection at the US Capitol. Long Island resident Greg Rubenacker, age 26, of Farmingdale in Nassau County, has been sentenced to 41 months in prison on multiple charges linked to the breach of the Capitol last year to disrupt a session of Congress that was validating the presidential election. Earlier story - New Capitol Riot Arrest Made On Long Island According to federal prosecutors, Rubenacker confronted multiple law enforcement officers inside the Capitol Building durin…

SHARE

by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
17-Year-Old Seriously Injured In Two-Vehicle Long Island Expressway Crash 17-Year-Old Seriously Injured In Two-Vehicle Long Island Expressway Crash
17-Year-Old Seriously Injured In Two-Vehicle Long Island Expressway Crash Police are investigating a crash on the  Long Island Expressway that left a teen seriously injured and three others also hospitalized. It happened around 1:40 p.m. Friday, May 20 in Yaphank. A 47-year-old Farmingdale man was sitting in his disabled 2021 Jeep Explorer on the shoulder of the westbound Long Island Expressway, near exit 68, when a 2019 Toyota Camry traveling westbound lost control and crashed into the Jeep, Suffolk County Police said. The driver of the Toyota, a 17-year-old East Patchogue girl, was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital with non-life-threaten…

SHARE

by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Seen Him? Alert Issued For Missing Farmingdale Man Seen Him? Alert Issued For Missing Farmingdale Man
Seen Him? Alert Issued For Missing Farmingdale Man Police investigators on Long Island are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 24-year-old man. An alert was issued by the Nassau County Police Department as they attempt to track down Gregory Rodriguez, who was reported missing out of Farmingdale on Thursday, May 19. According to police, Rodriguez is described as being Hispanic, 5-foot-10, weighing approximately 330 pounds. There was no description of the clothes he was last seen wearing and his destination is unknown. Anyone with information regarding Rodriguez or his whereabouts has been asked to contact the Nassau Cou…

SHARE

by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Popular Restaurant Praised For 'Excellent' Dishes Opens Brand-New Long Island Location Popular Restaurant Praised For 'Excellent' Dishes Opens Brand-New Long Island Location
Popular Restaurant Praised For 'Excellent' Dishes Opens Brand-New Long Island Location A new Chinese restaurant on Long Island is getting positive responses from online reviewers who have cited its fresh dishes and good service.  MÓGŪ Modern Chinese Kitchen held its grand opening in Commack on Thursday, March 17. The eatery is located at 6228 Jericho Turnpike in Commack. The owners also operate a location in Farmingdale. The owners report that the restaurant uses smart tech and air-baking techniques, rather than frying. Some dishes featured on the menu include dry-rub ribs, popcorn wontons, egg drop soup, and cold sesame noodles. Online reviewers have shoute…

SHARE

by Nicole Valinote
Business
Popular Eatery Opens Brand-New Long Island Location Popular Eatery Opens Brand-New Long Island Location
Popular Eatery Opens Brand-New Long Island Location Hey cheesesteak lovers, you have a new location to get your fill of one of Long Island's favorite spots. Chiddy's Cheesesteak has opened a new location in Suffolk County in West Islip. The new location offers all the same menu items as the restaurant's other Long Island locations, including it's food truck and business has been brisk since they opened the doors. Voted Best Cheesesteak on Long Island by Bethpage Long Island for 2022, the restaurant serves up juicy sandwiches complete with rolls imported from Philadelphia and with Cheez Whiz. In case you are one of the few who have never be…

SHARE

by Kathy Reakes
Obituaries
Longtime Director Of Funeral Home In Suffolk Dies Longtime Director Of Funeral Home In Suffolk Dies
Longtime Director Of Funeral Home In Suffolk Dies A longtime owner and director of a Long Island funeral home has died at the age of 89. David A. D’Andrea, of Copiague, formerly of Babylon, and the co-owner of the D'Andrea Brothers Funeral Home in Suffolk County died on Tuesday, March 8. Born and raised in Amityville, D'Andrea graduated from Amityville High School and went on to serve in the US Navy, said his obituary. He earned his license in mortuary science at Simmons Institute of Funeral Service in Syracuse and in 1957 opened D’Andrea Brothers Funeral Home in Copiague, a business that he ran with his brother Richard for more than 30 y…

SHARE

by Kathy Reakes
Obituaries
FDNY Firefighter From West Islip Dies Of 9-11 Related Illnesses FDNY Firefighter From West Islip Dies Of 9-11 Related Illnesses
Fdny Firefighter From West Islip Dies Of 9-11 Related Illnesses A New York City firefighter from Long Island who rushed to the World Trade Center during the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks died from 9-11-related cancer at the age of 61. Frederick "Freddy" Gallagher, of West Islip, died on Tuesday, March 1, according to the FDNY.  Gallagher, who was diagnosed with cancer two-and-half years ago, served as an FDNY firefighter for 28 years. He started his career with Engine Co. 290 and later joined Brooklyn Ladder Co. 103, which he retired from in May 2012. He is survived by his parents Frederick W. and Lillian Gallagher, his wife Ellen; and his broth…

SHARE

by Kathy Reakes
Business
Peloton To Close Westchester Facility, With 75 Losing Jobs Peloton To Close Westchester Facility, With 75 Losing Jobs
Peloton To Close Westchester Facility, With 75 Losing Jobs Peloton has announced plans to shut down some of its facilities and lay off thousands of employees, including some workers in the region. On Tuesday, Feb. 8, the exercise equipment company announced plans to restructure and let go of a total of 2,800 employees globally. CEO John Foley also announced plans to step down. As part of the restructuring, the facility located in the Westchester County city of Mount Vernon will shut down, causing 75 employees to lose their jobs, according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) notice posted on Feb. 8. The facility is located…

SHARE

by Nicole Valinote