Man Found With Loaded Weapon, Marijuana At Long Island Train Station, Police Say Man Found With Loaded Weapon, Marijuana At Long Island Train Station, Police Say
Man Found With Loaded Weapon, Marijuana At Long Island Train Station, Police Say A Long Island man was arrested after failing to stop for plainclothes detectives at a Long Island Railroad station for having an open container of alcohol.  The incident took place around 7:25 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 15, when Robert Collazo, 26, of Valley Stream, refused to stop for police in Island Park, said the Nassau County Police. According to detectives, plainclothes officers observed Collazoat at the Long Island Railroad, Island Park Train Station, with an open container of an alcoholic beverage.  Officers approached Collazo and observed that he had appeared to be …
Police Asking For Information Regarding Attempted Burglary At Long Island Jewelry Store Police Asking For Information Regarding Attempted Burglary At Long Island Jewelry Store
Police Asking For Information Regarding Attempted Burglary At Long Island Jewelry Store Police are asking the public for help with information regarding an attempted burglary at a Long Island business. Nassau County Police said the attempted burglary took place at Saatchi Jewelry, around 2 p.m. between Tuesday, Oct. 27, and Tuesday, Nov. 3, in Island Park. According to detectives, officers responded to 4547 Austin Blvd. for the report of a burglary. After an investigation, it was determined that an unknown suspect entered the vacant commercial store through a hole in the roof.  Once inside, the suspect attempted to enter the adjacent store, Saatchi Jewelry, by cutting a …
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…
Long Island Woman Drove Drunk With Six Kids In Minivan, Police Say Long Island Woman Drove Drunk With Six Kids In Minivan, Police Say
Long Island Woman Drove Drunk With Six Kids In Minivan, Police Say A Long Island woman allegedly had six children in the car with her while she was driving drunk, police said. Nassau County Police officers responded to an emergency call for a disturbance on Delaware Avenue in Island Park at approximately 11:45 p.m. on Wednesday, July 22. The investigation into the disturbance led to the arrest of Island Park resident Theresa Viola, 52, who was driving a 2015 Kia Sedona minivan while allegedly intoxicated with children in the car. Police said that when Viola, an Island Park resident. was stopped in front of her home on Ostend Avenue, she had bloodshot…
COVID-19: Long Island Bar's Liquor License Suspended For Repeated Social Distancing Violations COVID-19: Long Island Bar's Liquor License Suspended For Repeated Social Distancing Violations
Covid-19: Long Island Bar's Liquor License Suspended For Repeated Social Distancing Violations A Long Island bar has been issued an emergency suspension for violating New York’s social distancing guidelines, despite receiving repeated warnings from local and state officials. The New York State Liquor Authority (SLA) announced that it is suspending the liquor license of Cheersmate2, Inc. which operates Dox at 10 Broadway in Island Park for repeated violations. The SLA said the business was found repeatedly violating Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Executive Orders, which require bars and restaurants to adhere to social distancing guidelines to combat the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19). …
Long Island Woman Throws Rock Into Window Of School, Runs Through Hallways, Police Say Long Island Woman Throws Rock Into Window Of School, Runs Through Hallways, Police Say
Long Island Woman Throws Rock Into Window Of School, Runs Through Hallways, Police Say A 20-year-old Long Island woman was arrested after allegedly throwing a rock through a window to break into an area elementary school. Maria Campione, of Island Park, was arrested around 10:20 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 1, after the Hewlett Fire Department responded to Hewlett Elementary School on Broadway for a false alarm, said the Nassau County Police. According to detectives, Campione allegedly used a rock to break the front door window of the school, then entered the building and was observed by a school employee on surveillance cameras running through the hallways.  While in the scho…
These Are Most Financially Stressed Municipalities On Long Island These Are Most Financially Stressed Municipalities On Long Island
These Are Most Financially Stressed Municipalities On Long Island Some Long Island municipalities are among the most financially stressed in the state, according to a new report. New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli released a report highlighting the communities and school districts that are financially stressed, including several on Long Island. DiNapoli said that he “created an early warning system for communities and school districts with fiscal problems. Alerting everyone to potential problems gives local officials and taxpayers the opportunity to be more proactive.” The system analyzed financial indicators, which “measure key drivers of fiscal…
Alert Issued For Wanted Long Island Woman Alert Issued For Wanted Long Island Woman
Alert Issued For Wanted Long Island Woman An alert has been issued by police in for a Long Island woman who violated her probation after allegedly overdosing on heroin and crashing her vehicle into a storage unit. The Nassau County Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in tracking down Kristie Steele, 34, of Island Park, who is wanted by the Nassau County Court for allegedly violating the conditions of her probation following her arrest for the crash. Steele was driving south on National Boulevard in February 2017 when she lost control of her vehicle, hit a snow bank and struck the storage pod. Upon arrival, office…
Suspect Nabbed In String Of Nassau County Burglaries Suspect Nabbed In String Of Nassau County Burglaries
Suspect Nabbed In String Of Nassau County Burglaries A suspect is in police custody in connection to a string of burglaries at housing complexes in Nassau County. Adron Douglas, 30, of Jamaica, Queens, after a subsequent investigation involving video surveillance and DNA evidence, has been identified as the person responsible for breaking into the following establishments and removing cash from within, according to Nassau County Police detectives. Tuesday, July 3, 2018, at 6:16 p.m. – Island Park Senior Citizen Housing, 347 Long Beach Road, Island Park Wednesday, July 4, 2018, at 12:07 a.m. – Crescent Apartments, 280 Atlantic Avenue, East Ro…
Woman Found On Pool Float In Island Park Pronounced Dead Woman Found On Pool Float In Island Park Pronounced Dead
Woman Found On Pool Float In Island Park Pronounced Dead A woman was pronounced dead after she was found unresponsive on a pool float in Island Park. Police responded to an Aided call on Quebec Road at 8:40 p.m. on Friday, July 12, where the incident occurred. The woman, who was unresponsive, was transported to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead by a hospital physician. Neither the identity of the woman nor further details have been released. The investigation is ongoing, police say. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Bicyclist Struck, Killed By SUV In Island Park Bicyclist Struck, Killed By SUV In Island Park
Bicyclist Struck, Killed By SUV In Island Park A 65-year-old man riding a bicycle was killed after being struck by an SUV on Long Island. The incident occurred just before 10 p.m. Monday, July 8 in Island Park, Nassau County Police said. The man was riding his bicycle westbound on Emerson Place when he was struck by a 2015 Ford Explorer, which was traveling southbound on Austin Blvd, according to detectives.  The man suffered multiple trauma injuries and was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead by a staff physician, police said. The driver of the vehicle, a 59-year-old man, remained at the scene and …
Here Are Five Places You'll Scream For Ice Cream On Long Island Here Are Five Places You'll Scream For Ice Cream On Long Island
Here Are Five Places You'll Scream For Ice Cream On Long Island A dish of ice cream sings summer fun, evokes family memories, and makes the clouds go away on a rainy day. It's not hard to find five places you might scream for ice cream on Long Island. Hope's Land of Candy, 3951 Long Beach Road, Island Park: Here's where you'll find old-fashioned candy, ice cream, milkshakes, and specialties like Waffle Sundae and Banana Splits.  "This place rocks! Amazing milkshakes, amazing ice cream sundaes and the greatest collection of old school and new candy I've ever seen," a Facebook review said. It goes on to describe the shop's interior like this: "An old…