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Popular Taco Chain Opening Second Suffolk County Restaurant
A popular Italian taquería is opening a new restaurant on Long Island.
Tony’s Tacos signed a long-term lease at Holbrook’s The Shops at SunVet on Sunrise Highway, according to Breslin Realty. An opening date was not given.
The restaurant chain boasts just about every type of taco one could crave, including several varieties of chicken, shrimp, pork, fish, and veggie tacos.
Tacos alla Scarpetta
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Unique combinations include short rib Peter Luger, chicken parm, smoked salmon, mushroom risotto, and a surf & turf taco.
Those opting for the classic carne asada …
'Trusted' Unlicensed Contractors Defrauded Long Island Homeowners, Police Say
They were hired to make repairs but ended up scamming Long Island homeowners instead, police allege.
Nassau County Police arrested two men on suspicion of fraud and related charges Monday, July 22, for allegedly posing as construction contractors in order to con homeowners.
Investigators said David Young, age 31, of Philadelphia, and Adam Turner, age 25, who is homeless, targeted elderly homeowners and offered to perform construction services through their unlicensed company, “Top Line Masonry.”
The two then defrauded victims by falsely reporting damage that wasn’t there or by causing more…
Alleged Hit-Run Biker Who Left 18-Year-Old NY College Student In Coma Enters Plea
The man accused of hitting a University at Albany student from Long Island with his dirt bike, leaving her in a medically induced coma, formally responded to the charges against him.
Albany County resident Austin Breyette, age 25, of Watervliet, pleaded not guilty to assault and related charges on Monday, June 3, stemming from an alleged hit-and-run crash that seriously injured UAlbany freshman Alexa Kropf.
The 18-year-old Kropf, a Long Island native from Floral Park, was struck just blocks from the UAlbany campus at around midnight Saturday, April 27.
Earlier Report: Hit-Run Leaves…
Hit-Run Biker Who Left NY 18-Year-Old In Coma Nabbed Nearly Month Later, Police Say
Nearly a month after a University at Albany student from Long Island was severely injured in a hit-and-run dirt bike crash, a suspect is behind bars.
Albany Police arrested Austin Breyette, age 25, of Watervliet, early Thursday morning, May 23, in connection with the collision that left 18-year-old UAlbany freshman Alexa Kropf in a medically induced coma.
Kropf, a Long Island native from Floral Park, was struck by a dirt bike rider just blocks from the UAlbany campus at around midnight Saturday, April 27.
Earlier Report: New Update: 18-Year-Old Severely Injured In NY Hit-Run Awake …
NY Trucker On Meth Sentenced For Killing Ecuadorian Sisters In PA Crash: DA
A Long Island man will be behind bars for the next seven to 20 years after pleading guilty to causing a double fatal crash while on methamphetamine and alcohol, Lancaster District Attorney Heather Adams announced on Thursday, April 26.
On April 17, Jagminder Jit Singh, 43 of Floral Park, entered a negotiated guilty plea on two counts of homicide by vehicle while DUI, two counts of homicide by vehicle, five counts of DUI, one count of aggravated assault by vehicle while DUI, one count of aggravated assault by vehicle, four counts of recklessly endangering another person, and three summary off…
This 'Tremendous' Spot Voted Long Island's Best Burrito
Diners say this Long Island eatery, with its huge portions and tasty ingredients, has the best burrito around.
Fat Boy’s Burrito Company, located at 2496 Merrick Road in Bellmore, is Long Island’s favorite burrito spot, according to the 2024 Bethpage Best of Long Island awards.
The eatery, which also has locations in Plainview and Northport, offers over 25 different styles of their famous “fat” burritos — which live up to their name, being stuffed to the brim with flavors both classic and inventive.
“These burritos are seriously fat,” wrote Jennie S. of Norwalk, CT on the eatery’s Yelp …
Long Island Doctor Sentenced For Overprescribing Opioids, Leading To 5 Deaths
A Long Island doctor – who once ran his office out of an old Radio Shack and his car – may now spend over a decade behind bars for prescribing his patients thousands of opioid pills at a time, leading to five overdose deaths.
George Blatti, age 78, of Nassau County, received his sentence of five to 15 years in prison for the deaths on Monday, Jan. 22, according to the Nassau County District Attorney.
According to the investigation and his guilty plea, between 2016 and 2018, Blatti prescribed patients addicted to opioids thousands of pills – such as oxycodone, morphine, clonazepam, alprazo…
Rite Aid Announces 20 NY Stores Slated For Closure After Declaring Bankruptcy
Rite Aid has announced specific store closures just days after the struggling pharmacy chain filed for bankruptcy.
Of the 154 closures nationwide announced on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 20 are in New York, 14 of which are on Long Island.
Rite Aid currently has 2,100 stores and about 45,000 employees.
The Long Island stores slated for closure are:
2 Whitney Ave., Floral Park
3131 Hempstead Turnpike, Levittown
3199 Long Beach Road, Oceanside
198 West Merrick Road, Valley Stream
836 Sunrise Highway, Bay Shore
2784 Sunrise Highway, Bellmore
901 Merrick Road, Copiague
577 Larkfield Road, East Nor…
Woman Scammed $750K Out Of Long Island Victim, Sentenced
A Long Island woman who stole nearly three-quarters of a million dollars from an elderly woman will now spend years behind bars, authorities announced.
On Friday, Sept. 15, Elizabeth Reilly, a 50-year-old New Hyde Park woman, was sentenced to three to six years in prison for grand larceny, according to the Nassau County District Attorney.
Original story: $750K Stolen: New Hyde Park Thief Used Money On Plane Tickets, Beauty, DA Says
At the time of the crimes, Reilly was employed by a Floral Park attorney who had a verbal agreement with a 91-year-old woman to handle her finances whil…
Fatal Crash: Long Island Resident, Age 26, Succumbs To Injuries
A young Long Island man has succumbed to injuries he sustained in a serious car accident that occurred a few days prior to his death, authorities reported.
The crash occurred just before 7 p.m. Friday, June 2 in North New Hyde Park.
Ibrahim Ahmed, aged 26, of Floral Park, died due to injuries he sustained, according to Nassau County Police.
Ahmed was driving his 2019 Kawasaki Motorcycle eastbound on Hillside Avenue when he collided with a 2009 Toyota Rav4 operated by a 54-year-old man.
The Toyota was traveling westbound, but had turned north into a nearby parking lot, police said.
A…
$750K Stolen: Long Island Thief Used Money On Plane Tickets, Beauty, DA Says
A Long Island woman admitted to stealing nearly a quarter of a million dollars from an elderly woman.
On Thursday, May 4, 50-year-old New Hyde Park resident Elizabeth Reilly pleaded guilty to grand larceny charges, the Nassau County District Attorney announced.
Reilly’s employer was a Floral Park attorney who had verbally agreed to handle a 91-year-old woman’s finances while she executed her Power of Attorney, Living Will, and more with him, the DA’s Office reported.
Earlier Report: New Hyde Park Woman Indicted For Theft Of Almost $750K, DA Says
According to the investigation, the law …
Tacos At New Long Island Restaurant Are 'Busting Out At The Seams'
A new taquería on Long Island is earning high marks just weeks after opening.
Tony’s Tacos debuted its third Long Island location, located in Franklin Square at 677 Hempstead Turnpike, in late October 2022, according to its Facebook page.
Its menu boasts just about every type of taco one could crave, including several varieties of chicken, shrimp, pork, fish, and veggie tacos.
Those opting for the classic carne asada taco will find juicy steak, onion, cilantro, and Tony’s mild green sauce. There’s also the Americano, consisting of ground beef, pico, lettuce, shredded cheese, and sour cre…
2 Young Women, Including 1 From NY, Killed In Boston Crash
Two 25-year-old women, including one from New York, were killed in a multi-car pileup over the weekend after a tow truck crashed into the ride-share SUV they were riding in on I-93 in Boston, police said.
Long Island resident Delanie Fekert, of Floral Park, and Urashi Madani, of North Andover, Massachusetts, were in the passenger seats of a 2007 Lexus RX400H driving north on the interstate around 10 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8, when the driver quickly slowed down for unknown reasons near exit 20, Massachusetts State Police said.
A trailing tow truck slammed into the back of the SUV…
Man Accused Of Driving Over 100 MPH While Impaired, Killing Woman In Old Westbury Crash
A 19-year-old man was indicted on a manslaughter charge after allegedly driving on Long Island while impaired on drugs and crashing into another vehicle, killing a 30-year-old woman.Arhum Tanveer, of Floral Park, was arraigned on Thursday, Sept. 1, on charges stemming from the December 2021 crash that killed Maricela Donaire, Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly announced.
“The defendant was allegedly exceeding 100 mph in his vehicle just before impact, and never made an effort to brake before the deadly collision,” Donnelly said. “As we prosecute this tragic case, our thoughts…
Man Sentenced For Nassau County Jewelry Store Heist
A robber has been sentenced for his role in the robbery of a Nassau County jewelry store in which he and others stole more than $80,000 in jewelry.
Justice Brunson, age 43, of Brooklyn, was sentenced to 23 years to life in prison on Wednesday, Feb. 9, for the 2017 robbery of a Flora Park jewelry store, said Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly.
“This defendant orchestrated a plan to rob Atelier Jewelers, pointed a gun to the heads of the terrified owner and employees, and ran off with more than $80,000 worth of jewelry,” said Donnelly.
According to the ch…
Nassau County Man Charged After Being Found With Loaded Pistol, Police Say
A Long Island man is facing weapons charges after police said he was found in possession of a loaded pistol.
Tyrone Vick, age 24, of Floral Park, was arrested following an investigation on Wednesday, Jan. 5, according to the Nassau County Police Department.
Officers saw a 2015 Honda CRV on King Street in Floral Park with Vick was slumped over in the driver's seat at about 7:45 p.m., NCPD said.
Police tried to perform a field sobriety test, but Vick did not comply, authorities said.
After an investigation, officers recovered a loaded pistol and arrested Vick without incide…
