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Locust Valley, NY

Cha-Ching! $1M Lottery Prize Claimed By Long Island Man Cha-Ching! $1M Lottery Prize Claimed By Long Island Man
Cha-Ching! $1M Lottery Prize Claimed By Long Island Man This Long Island man has one million more reasons to be smiling. Salim Kahn, of Valley Stream, cashed in a second prize-winning Mega Millions ticket worth $1 million by matching the first five numbers, New York Lottery announced. He purchased the lucky ticket in Locust Valley, at the Citgo located at 320 Forest Avenue, for the drawing held on Tuesday, March 26. Kahn received a lump sum payout totaling $651,000 after paying taxes. The Mega Millions game generated more than $492 million in sales during fiscal year 2022-2023, according to lottery officials.  Of that, school districts …
Swimming Discouraged At 14 Long Island Beaches Over Bacteria Concerns Swimming Discouraged At 14 Long Island Beaches Over Bacteria Concerns
Swimming Discouraged At 14 Long Island Beaches Over Bacteria Concerns You’ll want to think twice about taking a dip in these Long Island beaches. The Nassau County Department of Health issued an advisory Thursday, July 18, against swimming at 14 beaches known to be impacted by stormwater runoff. Health officials said recent heavy rainfall in the region may have led to elevated bacteria levels that exceed the New York State standards for bathing water quality. The following beaches are included in the advisory: Centre Island Sound – Bayville Creek Club – Lattingtown Lattingtown Beach – Lattingtown Laurel Hollow Beach – Laurel Hollow Morgan Sound – Glen Co…
'Illustrious' $15 Million Mansion With Over 100 Years' History For Sale On Long Island 'Illustrious' $15 Million Mansion With Over 100 Years' History For Sale On Long Island
'Illustrious' $15 Million Mansion With Over 100 Years' History For Sale On Long Island A 136-year-old mansion with notable neighbors and a rich history is looking for its next owner. Dubbed “Floralyn,” the mansion at 67 Feeks Lane in Locust Valley is on the market for a cool $15.5 million. Adjacent to the former mansion of Madame Chiang Kai-shek, the former First Lady of the Republic of China, Floralyn sits on a manicured 19.75-acre lot complete with a tennis court, an in-ground pool, a guest house, and a golf green. The 12,759-square-foot home was originally built as a Quaker farmhouse but has been renovated inside and out and was designed by Architectural Digest Hall of…
Fit For An Heir: Mansion Listed At $10.8 Million On Long Island Fit For An Heir: Mansion Listed At $10.8 Million On Long Island
Fit For An Heir: Mansion Listed At $10.8 Million On Long Island An estate once owned by the Vanderbilt family could now be yours – if you cough up over $10 million. “Buttonball Hill,” located at 52 Piping Rock Road in Locust Valley, is looking for its next owner. The Georgian-style estate was built in 1929 for Vanderbilt heir AC Schermerhorn, who was a stockbroker and more, according to its listing. Since then, it continued its distinguished legacy by housing Sterling Brinkley, who was a partner at Lehman Brothers and senior partner at Morgan Schiff & Co. Now, listed at a cool $10.8 million, it’s ready for its next adventure. The estate …
$3M Fraud: NY Theme Park Owner Stole COVID-19 Federal Aid $3M Fraud: NY Theme Park Owner Stole COVID-19 Federal Aid
$3M Fraud: NY Theme Park Owner Stole Covid-19 Federal Aid A man who owns a now-defunct Manhattan restaurant and a local theme park will spend time behind bars for stealing COVID-19 funds and putting it towards, among other things, a home in Nantucket. Long Island resident Donald Finley, age 61 of Locust Valley, faced his 24-month sentence on Tuesday, April 16, according to the United States Attorney’s Office Eastern District of New York. Original Story - COVID-19: Bayville Adventure Park Owner Admits To Stealing $3.2M In Federal Aid Finley, who owns Bayville Adventure Park and used to own a now-shuttered Jekyll & Hyde-themed restaura…
Long Island Man Admits Selling Fake Pain Pills With Fentanyl, Causing 2 Fatal Overdoses Long Island Man Admits Selling Fake Pain Pills With Fentanyl, Causing 2 Fatal Overdoses
Long Island Man Admits Selling Fake Pain Pills With Fentanyl, Causing 2 Fatal Overdoses A 24-year-old from Long Island is the latest in a trio of people to admit to a scheme of selling fake pain pills that actually had fentanyl in them, leading to two overdose deaths. Devon Thurmond, a Glen Cove resident, pleaded guilty to running the scheme that caused two deaths on Friday, March 22, according to the US Attorney’s Office in the Eastern District of New York. From 2021 to 2023, Thurmond conspired with two other Glen Cove residents — Cartier Funderburke, age 24, and Melissa Trimarchi, age 37 — to sell fentanyl that was disguised as oxycodone pills. One of the victims Thurmond…
Long Island Woman Accused Of Setting Fire At Group Home Long Island Woman Accused Of Setting Fire At Group Home
Long Island Woman Accused Of Setting Fire At Group Home Six residents and two staffers have been displaced from a group home on Long Island after a woman allegedly set fire to a mattress. The Nassau County Police Arson Bomb Squad said the incident took place around 1 a.m., Friday, Jan. 26 in Locust Valley. According to detectives, officers responded to a 911 call for a house fire located at 67 1st St. A mattress was set on fire and the Locust Valley Fire Department responded to extinguish the flames.  Lauren Gach, age 32, of Locust Valley, admitted to starting the fire and was arrested and charged with five counts of endange…
Man Scams 9/11 Victim, Widow On Long Island: Police Man Scams 9/11 Victim, Widow On Long Island: Police
Man Scams 9/11 Victim, Widow On Long Island: Police A Queens man has been arrested after he allegedly conned two women out of over $150,000, including one Long Islander who was awarded money as part of the 9/11 Victim Fund, police said. Richard Yasnis, age 42, was arrested on Wednesday, Dec. 20 for his alleged Locust Valley crimes, according to Nassau County Police. In July 2023, Yasnis, who is from Jamaica, Queens, allegedly posed as an investment advisor and representative of the Cahill Financial Group, which is based in New York City. Under the guise that it would be used to invest in stocks and real estate, police said Yasnis receive…
Selling Alcohol, Tobacco To Minors: Four Long Island Men Nabbed, Police Say Selling Alcohol, Tobacco To Minors: Four Long Island Men Nabbed, Police Say
Selling Alcohol, Tobacco To Minors: Four Long Island Men Nabbed, Police Say Four people were arrested after undercover investigators allegedly caught them selling alcohol and tobacco to minors. On Wednesday, Oct. 11, Nassau County Police arrested the following men as part of its “Project 21” initiative: Mohamad Hasan, age 62 of Elmhurst; Edward Coughlin, age 39 of Seaford; Tony Torres Navarro, age 42 of Locust Valley; and Vikram V. Billa, age 27 of Glen Cove. The arrests were made using underage agents, officials said. Hasan is accused of selling tobacco at Star Bazzar Smoke Shop, located in Hicksville at 316 North Broadway. Coughlin and Navarro both sold…
'Now That's Talent': New Long Island Restaurant Serves Up Powerful Flavors, Delicious Dishes 'Now That's Talent': New Long Island Restaurant Serves Up Powerful Flavors, Delicious Dishes
'Now That's Talent': New Long Island Restaurant Serves Up Powerful Flavors, Delicious Dishes A new restaurant serving up kebabs and Kathi rolls has quickly impressed the Long Island community with its bold flavors. Kathis & Kababs, located at 55 Broadway in Hicksville, is a new restaurant that specializes in just that: Kathi rolls and kebab plates, as well as a smattering of other Indian dishes. Tucked away close to the Long Island Railroad station, the small-but-might eatery has impressed diners since its opening in August 2023. “The first time I had chicken tikka was in London,” said Yelp reviewer Cher Y. of Locust Valley, “and this one has brought me back in those days.…
LIRR Announces Long Island Schedule Changes Prompted By Residents, Commuters LIRR Announces Long Island Schedule Changes Prompted By Residents, Commuters
Lirr Announces Long Island Schedule Changes Prompted By Residents, Commuters Feedback from the Long Island community has generated the MTA to change services offered by the Long Island Railroad (LIRR). The changes, which will affect the Oyster Bay Branch, were announced this week. According to the MTA, the following services will go into effect on Tuesday, Sept. 5: The 6:55 a.m. train from Oyster Bay to Hunterspoint Avenue will depart 6 minutes later at 7:01 a.m. and will only make stops at Locust Valley, Glen Street, Glen Head, Roslyn, East Williston, and Jamaica Customers for the 7:17 a.m. train from Oyster Bay to Hunterspoint Avenue traveling to Penn Station…
‘We Will Hold Him In Our Hearts Forever’:  LI Teen Boater's Body Found, Family Announces ‘We Will Hold Him In Our Hearts Forever’:  LI Teen Boater's Body Found, Family Announces
‘We Will Hold Him In Our Hearts Forever’: LI Teen Boater's Body Found, Family Announces Nearly two weeks after being reported missing, the body of a 19-year-old boater was found, his family said. Jack Koch, aged 19, of Locust Valley, first went missing on the night of Monday, May 15 when he went boating with an 18-year-old friend, according to the Nassau County Police. Earlier Report: Teen Boater Missing After Falling Into Water On Centre Island The two teens had gone sailing on Centre Island in Oyster Bay Harbor, but shortly after setting sail, Koch fell into the water. On Sunday, May 28, the teen’s family announced that Jack’s body was recovered by a local fisherman nea…
Home Break-In: Police Seek Trio Accused In Long Island Burglary Home Break-In: Police Seek Trio Accused In Long Island Burglary
Home Break-In: Police Seek Trio Accused In Long Island Burglary Police are asking for assistance in catching three men involved in a home burglary on Long Island. The incident happened shortly after 4 p.m. Sunday, April 2, at a home in Locust Valley, according to Nassau County Police.  Detectives said the 66-year-old resident caught two of the men in the doorway, while the third was standing just outside the home. All three suspects fled the scene when the homeowner confronted them. There were no reports of injuries.  The men were described as wearing all-black clothing and surgical masks. Nassau County detectives are asking anyone wit…
Locust Valley Man Found Dead In Waters On Cape Cod: Police Locust Valley Man Found Dead In Waters On Cape Cod: Police
Locust Valley Man Found Dead In Waters On Cape Cod: Police Update: Bourne Police report that Matthew Chamberlain was found dead on the riprap of the Cape Cod Canal. Police are looking for a 60-year-old man from Long Island who reportedly went missing in the waters on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, this week. Nassau County resident Matthew Chamberlain, of Locust Valley, is believed to have parked his truck in the parking lot of the Bourne Bridge recreational area on the Cape Side on Monday night, Feb. 20, Bourne Police said on Facebook. Chamberlain's two dogs were with him, according to police. The Bourne Police Department is actively searching for …
Storm Ida: How Much Rain Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Long Island Storm Ida: How Much Rain Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Long Island
Storm Ida: How Much Rain Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Long Island There have now been 42 confirmed fatalities after Ida battered the Northeast with historic rainfall and flash flooding. In New York City, more than 3 inches of rainfall fell in one hour in Central Park on Wednesday, Sept. 1, smashing the previous record. Here is a look at some rainfall totals from throughout Long Island compiled on the day after, on Thursday, Sept. 2 by the National Weather Service. Nassau County Glen Cove, 9.09 inches Levittown, 4.43 inches Locust Valley, 6.72 inches Lynbrook, 4.04 inches Manhasset, 5.29 inches Port Washington, 6.70 inches Syosset, 5.81&n…
COVID-19: School Board Of Long Island District Vows To Defy Mask Mandates COVID-19: School Board Of Long Island District Vows To Defy Mask Mandates
Covid-19: School Board Of Long Island District Vows To Defy Mask Mandates A Long Island school district is not backing down in its fight against New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s mandate for students and staff to wear masks in the classroom. The Locust Valley School Board voted unanimously against revising its reopening plan, which would have included adhering to the state's requirement that all students, staff, and visitors to school buildings wear facial coverings. Locust Valley Schools Superintendent Kenneth Graham has said that he is in favor of masking up, however, the Board has said it sides with the community, which is against wearing masks, and plans to contin…
Woman From New York Who Was Only Person Who Knew Both JFK, Oswald, Dies Woman From New York Who Was Only Person Who Knew Both JFK, Oswald, Dies
Woman From New York Who Was Only Person Who Knew Both JFK, Oswald, Dies A woman who was born and raised in New York who was the only person who personally knew both President John F. Kennedy and the man who killed him, Lee Harvey Oswald, has died at the age of 92 in New England. Priscilla Johnson McMillan died on Wednesday, July 7, at her home in Cambridge, Massachusetts, according to the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists. She was born in Glen Cove and raised in Locust Valley in Nassau County.  The outlet reported that she worked for Kennedy on Capitol Hill when he was a senator. She later interviewed Oswald when she was working as a journalist in Mos…
Two-Vehicle Crash Kills 21-Year-Old Long Island Man Two-Vehicle Crash Kills 21-Year-Old Long Island Man
Two-Vehicle Crash Kills 21-Year-Old Long Island Man Police on Long Island are investigating a two-vehicle crash that killed one and injured another person. The crash took place at 2:50 p.m., Thursday, July 8, in North Patchogue, said the Suffolk County Police. Demetrius Hall, age 21, of Bellport, was traveling southbound on North Ocean Avenue in a 2003 Honda Accord when it veered into the northbound lane and collided with a 1995 Peterbilt truck, according to police. Hall was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner.  The truck driver, Dennis Frame, age 65, of Locust …
Five-Alarm Fire Destroys Long Island Commercial Building Five-Alarm Fire Destroys Long Island Commercial Building
Five-Alarm Fire Destroys Long Island Commercial Building A five-alarm fire forced the evacuation of a commercial building on Long Island. The blaze broke out around 3:40 p.m.,  Wednesday, March 10 at the Advanced Powder Coating, located at 111 Magnolia Avenue, in New Cassel, said  Nassau County Police. At least a dozen fire departments responded to the fire that caused the evacuation due to a collapsed roof, officials said. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Nassau County Fire Marshal's Office. Numerous fire departments at work.Nassau County Fire Service Academy Officials said the fire was extinguished within a few hours an…
Long Island Man Sentenced For Fatal Ambulette Crash Long Island Man Sentenced For Fatal Ambulette Crash
Long Island Man Sentenced For Fatal Ambulette Crash A Long Island man has been sentenced to six to 12 years in prison for driving drunk and crashing into an ambulette in 2019, killing the patient inside, a retired NYPD detective. Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas said on Tuesday, Jan. 19, that Alvaro Gutierrez-Garcia, age 29, of Locust Valley, was sentenced after pleading guilty on Wednesday, Nov. 4, to aggravated vehicular homicide, assault, and aggravated driving while intoxicated. “Drunk drivers kill innocent people. The Motherway family has lost two members in two separate crashes 10 years apart because of DWI drivers …
Man Accused Of Exposing, Touching Himself At Long Island Park, Police Say Man Accused Of Exposing, Touching Himself At Long Island Park, Police Say
Man Accused Of Exposing, Touching Himself At Long Island Park, Police Say A man has been arrested for two alleged incidents of public lewdness at a Long Island park. Ronald Zembko, age 72, of Locust Valley, was arrested on Thursday, Jan. 7, for two events that took place on Monday, Dec. 28, and again on Saturday, Jan. 2, said the Nassau County Police. According to detectives, Zembko was purposely exposed while touching himself inside his vehicle parked at Center Island Park, 100 Center Island Park, where he was witnessed by two male victims, both 19 years old, on Jan. 2. An investigation by detectives led them to the identity and location of Zembk…
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…
Photos: Red-Tailed Hawk Stuck In Grill Of Truck Saved By Police Officers On Long Island Photos: Red-Tailed Hawk Stuck In Grill Of Truck Saved By Police Officers On Long Island
Photos: Red-Tailed Hawk Stuck In Grill Of Truck Saved By Police Officers On Long Island A red-tailed hawk that was stuck in the front grill of a pickup truck was saved by a police officer on Long Island. The Nassau County Police Department said the rescue took place around 6:20 a.m., Wednesday, June 17, in Freeport. According to police, two Marine Bureau officers were driving to work in a personal vehicle when they spotted a black Dodge Ram 1500 parked near the intersection of Merrick Road and Buffalo Avenue that had a bird stuck in its front bumper.  The officers stopped and upon closer inspection realized that it was a red-tailed hawk and that it was still alive.  The …
Long Island Man Arraigned On Vehicular Homicide Charges Long Island Man Arraigned On Vehicular Homicide Charges
Long Island Man Arraigned On Vehicular Homicide Charges A Long Island man is facing a host of charges for allegedly driving drunk, crashing into an ambulette last year, killing the patient inside, a former NYPD detective. Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced that Alvaro Gutierrez-Garcia, 28, of Locust Valley, has been arraigned on aggravated vehicular homicide, manslaughter and other charges for his role in the fatal crash in September last year. Specifically, Gutierrez-Garcia was charged with: Two counts of aggravated vehicular homicide; Manslaughter; Two counts of vehicular manslaughter; Two counts of aggravated vehicul…
COVID-19: Long Island School Districts Announce Closures, Schedule Adjustments COVID-19: Long Island School Districts Announce Closures, Schedule Adjustments
Covid-19: Long Island School Districts Announce Closures, Schedule Adjustments The following are schedule adjustments for school districts and schools due to the outbreak of the novel strain of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Friends Academy: Campus will remain closed through Friday, March 13; virtual school opens Wednesday, March 11. Plainview Old Bethpage Central School District: Schools remain closed through Thursday, March 12 after a staff member contracted COVID-19.  The Portledge School, Locust Valley: Closed. Online instruction will begin Friday, March 13. Sag Harbor Union Free School District: Closed Thursday, March 12 through Sunday, March 22. Th…
Five Men Nabbed For Several High-End Long Island Burglaries, Police Say Five Men Nabbed For Several High-End Long Island Burglaries, Police Say
Five Men Nabbed For Several High-End Long Island Burglaries, Police Say Five men from Chile in the country on visas have been arrested in connection with a serious of alleged high-end residential burglaries. Police detectives arrested the five men on Thursday, March 5 for the burglaries that occurred in February and March throughout Nassau County. The men were connected to the crimes through an investigation by the department's burglary pattern team who were able to track the five to a location in the Bronx and arrest the men without incident, the Nassau County Police Department said. Police say the men are responsible for the following burglaries: Wednesday…
Missing Long Island Man Found Missing Long Island Man Found
Missing Long Island Man Found Update: A 68-year-old Long Island man who went missing has been located. Felix Bonilla, of Hempstead, was last seen on foot at his Robinwood Avenue residence Thursday, Jan. 23 at 4 p.m. His disappearance was reported to Nassau County Police at 11:58 p.m. Thursday. Bonilla was found, Nassau County Police said on Friday, Jan. 24. Original report: A 68-year-old Long Island man has gone missing and authorities are asking the public's help in locating him. Felix Bonilla, of Hempstead, was last seen on foot at his Robinwood Avenue residence Thursday, Jan. 23 at 4 p.m. His disappear…
Missing Long Island Man Found Missing Long Island Man Found
Missing Long Island Man Found Update: A 68-year-old Long Island man who went missing has been located. Felix Bonilla, of Hempstead, was last seen on foot at his Robinwood Avenue residence Thursday, Jan. 23 at 4 p.m. His disappearance was reported to Nassau County Police at 11:58 p.m. Thursday. Bonilla was found, Nassau County Police said on Friday, Jan. 24. Original report: A 68-year-old Long Island man has gone missing and authorities are asking the public's help in locating him. Felix Bonilla, of Hempstead, was last seen on foot at his Robinwood Avenue residence Thursday, Jan. 23 at 4 p.m. His disappear…
Stuey's Smokehouse BBQ Offers Takeout, Outdoor Patio In Locust Valley Stuey's Smokehouse BBQ Offers Takeout, Outdoor Patio In Locust Valley
Stuey's Smokehouse BBQ Offers Takeout, Outdoor Patio In Locust Valley If you’re determined to enjoy one last authentic barbecue meal outdoors before the end of summer, look no further than Stuey’s Smokehouse BBQ, located at 50 Birch Hill Road in Locust Valley. Stuey’s, which opened in the Fall of 2016, is known for using locally-sourced herbs and spices to create its signature BBQ rub, which is used on all meats and proteins. From whole chickens to smoked pulled pork, baby back ribs, salmon, sausage, brisket and more, it’s safe to say that Stuey’s is nothing short of a barbecue lover's paradise. In addition to its wide selection of meat options, Stuey’s serve…
Locust Valley Man Sentenced For Sexually Assaulting, Raping Girlfriend's Preteen Daughter Locust Valley Man Sentenced For Sexually Assaulting, Raping Girlfriend's Preteen Daughter
Locust Valley Man Sentenced For Sexually Assaulting, Raping Girlfriend's Preteen Daughter A Locust Valley man has been sentenced to 23 years to life in prison for sexually assaulting and raping his girlfriend's young daughter multiple times between 2014 and 2017. Gonzalo Galvez, 58, was convicted by a jury on April 18 of two counts of predatory sexual assault against a child and course of sexual conduct against a child, announced Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas. According to the Singas, Galvez repeatedly sexually assaulted his girlfriend’s daughter beginning when the child was 9 years old and continued for three years.  Galvez used fear and bribery to …
Services Scheduled For Marine From Locust Valley Killed In Afghanistan Services Scheduled For Marine From Locust Valley Killed In Afghanistan
Services Scheduled For Marine From Locust Valley Killed In Afghanistan Services have been scheduled for a Marine from Long Island who was killed in Afghanistan and will be buried at Calverton National Cemetery. There will be visiting hours for Marine Sgt. Robert Hendriks from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23, at Whitting Funeral Home on Glen Cove Avenue in Glen Head. There will be a graveside service at 11:15 a.m. on Wednesday at Calverton. Hendriks, 25, a 2012 Locust Valley High School graduate, was among three Marines who were killed in a roadside bombing earlier this month. Sgt. Benjamin Hines and Staff Sgt. Christopher Slutman we…