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Failed Restaurateur Who Murdered GF At Long Island Penthouse, Stole Her Dog Gets Prison Failed Restaurateur Who Murdered GF At Long Island Penthouse, Stole Her Dog Gets Prison
Failed Restaurateur Who Murdered GF At Long Island Penthouse, Stole Her Dog Gets Prison A Long Island restaurateur who shot and killed his girlfriend inside her penthouse apartment over an impending breakup is facing decades behind bars. Mark Small, 57, of Elmont, was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison in Nassau County Court on Thursday, Dec. 12, after being convicted of murdering 39-year-old Marivel Estevez. Prosecutors said Small entered Estevez’s penthouse apartment at the Allure Mineola apartment complex on Old Country Road sometime overnight on July 28, 2022. He went to her bedroom, where he shot her with a handgun once in the arm and once in the head. He then fled …
Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $50K Sold At Long Island Convenience Store Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $50K Sold At Long Island Convenience Store
Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $50K Sold At Long Island Convenience Store Feeling lucky? A winning lottery ticket worth $50,000 was sold at a Long Island convenience store. The third prize-winning Powerball ticket was purchased in Mineola, at the 7-Eleven located at 207 Jericho Turnpike, New York Lottery announced. It was sold for the drawing held on Saturday, Nov. 2 Saturday's winning numbers are: 10-45-48-58-61 and the Powerball is 2. Players can check their ticket status on the New York Lottery website.
Estranged Son-In-Law Stabbed Woman To Death Outside Long Island Restaurant, DA Says Estranged Son-In-Law Stabbed Woman To Death Outside Long Island Restaurant, DA Says
Estranged Son-In-Law Stabbed Woman To Death Outside Long Island Restaurant, DA Says Prosecutors filed murder charges against a man accused of stabbing his mother-in-law to death as she left a Long Island restaurant. Erick Corado-Gonzales, age 27, of Glen Cove, was indicted on second-degree murder and related charges in Nassau County Court on Tuesday, Oct. 22, in the death of Ana Ruth Espinoza. The incident happened in West Hempstead, outside the La Candela Restaurant on Hempstead Turnpike, just after midnight Sunday, Sept. 29. Earlier Report: Suspect Nabbed, ID Released For Woman Fatally Stabbed Near Long Island Restaurant Prosecutors said Espinoza and other fami…
Southern State Double Fatal: 18-Year-Old ID'd As Second Victim On Long Island Southern State Double Fatal: 18-Year-Old ID'd As Second Victim On Long Island
Southern State Double Fatal: 18-Year-Old ID'd As Second Victim On Long Island Authorities have identified a teenager who was killed in a double fatal crash on the Southern State Parkway. The wreck happened in North Massapequa, in the eastbound lanes near exit 29, at around 8:50 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14. New York State Police said a Nissan 350z left the roadway and crashed into the tree line. Troopers arrived to find the vehicle engulfed in flames with the male driver lying outside of the car dead. Earlier Report: Southern State Double Fatal: 21-Year-Old Driver, Passenger Killed In Massapequa He was identified as 21-year-old Brayan Antonio Benitez-Benitez, of Min…
Southern State Double Fatal: 21-Year-Old Driver, Passenger Killed On Long Island Southern State Double Fatal: 21-Year-Old Driver, Passenger Killed On Long Island
Southern State Double Fatal: 21-Year-Old Driver, Passenger Killed On Long Island Two people were killed in a fiery, single-vehicle crash on the Southern State Parkway. The wreck happened in North Massapequa, in the eastbound lanes near exit 29, at around 8:50 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14. New York State Police said a Nissan 350z left the roadway and crashed into the tree line. Troopers arrived to find the vehicle engulfed in flames with the male driver lying outside of the car dead. He was identified as 21-year-old Brayan Antonio Benitez-Benitez, of Mineola. Inside the vehicle, crews located a passenger who had suffered fatal injuries. The passenger’s identity had not been p…
Long Island Eatery Tops List As Nation's Best New Ramen Restaurant Long Island Eatery Tops List As Nation's Best New Ramen Restaurant
Long Island Eatery Tops List As Nation's Best New Ramen Restaurant A Long Island restaurant that opened last year to rave reviews was named the best new ramen spot in the country.  Youta Ramen, located at 58 Old Country Road in Mineola, claimed the top spot on Yelp's best new ramen restaurants for 2024 thanks in part to the chef's dedication and patience in creating authentic Japanese fare.  Rich, 16-hour tonkotsu broth and authentic homemade dishes earned this Long Island ramen hotspot the #1 slot on our 2024 list. Yelp users rave about their standout offerings, including the “rich and savory” black garlic tonkotsu ramen, shoyu truffle rame…
Man Sentenced For Violent Attack, Kidnapping Of Estranged Wife On Long Island Man Sentenced For Violent Attack, Kidnapping Of Estranged Wife On Long Island
Man Sentenced For Violent Attack, Kidnapping Of Estranged Wife On Long Island A Connecticut man has been sentenced to decades in prison for a violent attack and kidnapping of his his estranged wife on Long Island. Fairfield County resident Ubay Muhammad, age 38, of Bridgeport,  went to the victim’s apartment building on Colombia Street in Hempstead wearing dark clothing, glasses, and a mask and snuck into the building in November 2022, according to Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly. The victim left her apartment with her 5- and 8-year-old children and took the elevator to the ground floor where Muhammad attacked her with a 13-inch knife,…
One Of Long Island's Top-Rated Pizzerias To Open Brand-New Location One Of Long Island's Top-Rated Pizzerias To Open Brand-New Location
One Of Long Island's Top-Rated Pizzerias To Open Brand-New Location A Long Island pizzeria that boasts glowing reviews from visitors and national critics is expanding.  Taglio Pizza, at 85 Mineola Boulevard in Mineola, will open a second location in Massapequa Park later this year.  Related: These Long Island Pizzerias Named Best For Regional Styles Owner Rob Cervoni said the new location at 115 Front St. is being renovated to convert it from a former sushi restaurant to an artisanal Roman pizzeria. He hopes to open the new location in early December.  View this post on Instagram …
Disney Drops Arbitration Fight In Wrongful Death Suit Involving LI Doctor After Backlash Disney Drops Arbitration Fight In Wrongful Death Suit Involving LI Doctor After Backlash
Disney Drops Arbitration Fight In Wrongful Death Suit Involving LI Doctor After Backlash Following a wave of backlash, Disney is dropping its argument that the husband of a late New York doctor and Jersey City, New Jersey resident can’t sue over her allergy death because he signed up for Disney+. A hearing to discuss Disney’s motion to compel arbitration and stay the wrongful death lawsuit brought by the estate of Dr. Kanokporn Tangsuan has been canceled, court records show. Earlier Report: Disney Says Husband Of Late LI Doctor Can’t Sue Over Allergy Death Because Of Disney+ Account The company issued the following statement to Daily Voice: “At Disney, we strive to put…
Disney Says Husband Of Late LI Doctor Can’t Sue Over Allergy Death Because Of Disney+ Account Disney Says Husband Of Late LI Doctor Can’t Sue Over Allergy Death Because Of Disney+ Account
Disney Says Husband Of Late LI Doctor Can’t Sue Over Allergy Death Because Of Disney+ Account Disney is raising eyebrows with its seemingly novel defense against a wrongful death lawsuit brought by the widower of a late New York doctor and Jersey City, NJ resident. Kanokporn Tangsuan, who grew up on Long Island in Bellerose and practiced family medicine at NYU Langone Hospital in Mineola, died at the age of 42 on Oct. 5, 2023 while on a family vacation to Disney World. According to a wrongful death lawsuit filed by her husband, Jeffrey Piccolo, the couple decided to eat dinner at the park’s Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant. They repeatedly warned their waiter that Tangsuan was…
Drunk 51-Year-Old Drove Wrong Way In Mineola With Child In SUV, Police Say Drunk 51-Year-Old Drove Wrong Way In Mineola With Child In SUV, Police Say
Drunk 51-Year-Old Drove Wrong Way In Mineola With Child In SUV, Police Say A Long Island man has been accused of being drunk with a child in his SUV after police say he was driving the wrong way. The incident happened overnight in Mineola. While on patrol at around 1:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 11, officers observed a black 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes on Jericho Turnpike, according to Nassau County Police. They then conducted a vehicle and traffic stop near the intersection of Jay Court.  During the investigation, officers observed the operator of the vehicle, Carlos Palaguachi, age 51, of Bay Shore, to have slightly s…
Activist Accused Of Injuring Officer During Protests Over Long Island Mask Ban Activist Accused Of Injuring Officer During Protests Over Long Island Mask Ban
Activist Accused Of Injuring Officer During Protests Over Long Island Mask Ban Heated protests over Long Island’s controversial mask ban ended with one activist arrested, accused of assaulting a police officer. Tensions boiled over at the Nassau County Legislature’s meeting in Mineola on Monday evening, Aug. 5, moments before the Republican-led chamber passed the “Mask Transparency Act.” The bill – making it a misdemeanor for anyone 16 and older to wear a face mask in public spaces in the county – passed along party lines by a vote of 12-0. All seven Democrats abstained from voting. Earlier Report: Nassau County Criminalizes Mask Wearing Amid Rise In Covid-19 …
Man's Scuffle With Cops Injures 2 Officers At Long Island Hospital, Police Say Man's Scuffle With Cops Injures 2 Officers At Long Island Hospital, Police Say
Man's Scuffle With Cops Injures 2 Officers At Long Island Hospital, Police Say A Long Island man is accused of injuring two police officers during an arrest. The incident happened in Mineola, at NYU Langone Hospital Long Island, at around 11 a.m. Monday, July 29. Nassau County Police said officers were called about a man who got into an argument with a woman and refused to leave the hospital. When officers attempted to arrest the man, identified as 37-year-old Christopher Piccoli, he reportedly became combative and refused to comply with their commands. Officers deployed a TASER device and were able to place him into custody. Piccoli was charged with two counts of …
Valentine's Day Strangler Sentenced For Killing Woman, Dumping Her Body On Long Island Valentine's Day Strangler Sentenced For Killing Woman, Dumping Her Body On Long Island
Valentine's Day Strangler Sentenced For Killing Woman, Dumping Her Body On Long Island A man will spend the next 25 years behind bars for strangling a woman to death Andrew Avila, age 26 of Elmont, received his sentence of 25 years in prison on Thursday, July 11, the Nassau County District Attorney announced. Earlier Report: Elmont Man Admits Strangling Woman In Mineola  In the early morning hours of February 14, 2023, Avila met up with 39-year-old Rebecca Carlson at his car in Mineola. Avila had contacted Carlson through a website, and the two had later agreed to meet up in person for sex. However, the pair got into an argument that escalated when Carlson…
$30K Gambling Scam: Man Nabbed For Scheme On Long Island $30K Gambling Scam: Man Nabbed For Scheme On Long Island
$30K Gambling Scam: Man Nabbed For Scheme On Long Island A Brooklyn man was caught and arrested for attempting to scam a Long Island woman out of tens of thousands of dollars, police said. It happened on Monday, April 1 in Mineola, according to Nassau County Police. On that day, a 57-year-old woman was contacted by the alleged scammer, who claimed to be a Microsoft employee. He told the victim that she had a $30,000 gambling charge on her account. Then, a short time later, another man called the victim, this time claiming to be from Chase Fraud Prevention. Police said that the second caller persuaded the woman to take out the $30,000 in cas…
Valentine’s Day Killing: Man Admits Strangling Woman On Long Island Valentine’s Day Killing: Man Admits Strangling Woman On Long Island
Valentine’s Day Killing: Man Admits Strangling Woman On Long Island A Long Island man admitted to strangling a woman to death in a car and leaving her body by a dumpster, authorities announced. Andrew Avila, age 26, pleaded guilty to the charges against him on Tuesday, March 2, according to the Nassau County District Attorney, over a year after the Valentine’s Day death of Rebecca Carlson, age 39. Original Story: 25-Year-Old From Elmont Accused Of Killing Hempstead Woman Found Next To Dumpster Avila, who is from Elmont, contacted Carlson through a website, where they agreed to meet in person for a sex act, the DA’s Office said. In the early morn…
'Best Rendition' Of Breakfast Burrito Found At These Long Island Eateries, Foodies Say 'Best Rendition' Of Breakfast Burrito Found At These Long Island Eateries, Foodies Say
'Best Rendition' Of Breakfast Burrito Found At These Long Island Eateries, Foodies Say Often packed with eggs, potatoes, meat, and cheese, nothing screams meal-on-the-go quite like a hearty breakfast burrito. But where can one find the best wrapped-up-tight breakfast on Long Island? Some Redditors think they know. “Looking for Long Island’s best rendition of a breakfast burrito,” one user posted on the LongIslandEats subReddit on Monday, April 1. Their recent selections have proven “average but forgettable," they added. Their fellow foodies heeded the call. Of the dozens of suggestions in the comments, two eateries garnered the most upvotes: Roast Sandwich House, with locat…
Fourth Man Nabbed For String Of Long Island Burglaries: Police Fourth Man Nabbed For String Of Long Island Burglaries: Police
Fourth Man Nabbed For String Of Long Island Burglaries: Police A young man from New Jersey was arrested after he was discovered to be part of a group that has committed a string of burglaries across Long Island, police announced. Fazon Farrington, age 19 of Newark, New Jersey, was arrested following an investigation that stemmed from a Lake Success incident, Nassau County Police said on Thursday, March 14. On Saturday, Jan. 13, a group of three men, also from New Jersey, were reportedly fleeing from the scene of a home they attempted to burgle — but were stopped when they crashed into the officers driving towards the scene. Original Report - …
Hospital Patient Lashes Out, Injures Staff On Long Island, Police Say Hospital Patient Lashes Out, Injures Staff On Long Island, Police Say
Hospital Patient Lashes Out, Injures Staff On Long Island, Police Say  A Long Island man has been arrested after police said he became violent while being treated at a hospital. It happened in East Meadow on Sunday, Feb. 25, according to Nassau County Police. That day, 55-year-old Vincent Petrillo, a Mineola resident, was being treated at the Nassau University Medical Center, located at 2201 Hempstead Turnpike. Then, just after 1 p.m., he allegedly became violent, swinging a wheelchair footrest at a 68-year-old nurse and injuring his hand. While staff attempted to restrain Petrillo, he also reportedly injured another, 60-year-old physician in the kne…
Seen Him? Man Swipes Donations From Long Island Church Seen Him? Man Swipes Donations From Long Island Church
Seen Him? Man Swipes Donations From Long Island Church Police are asking for the community’s assistance in locating a man who was caught stealing from a church on Long Island. The burglary happened on Thursday, Feb. 22 in Mineola. According to Nassau County Police, the man walked into Corpus Christi Church, located at 155 Garfield Avenue. Once inside, he broke into four donation boxes and grabbed an unknown amount of currency before running off. The burglar is described as a Black man who is approximately 35 years old. He was last seen wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, gray sweatpants, a tan beanie or ski cap, gray sneakers, and a surgica…
Man Records 19-Year-Old Changing On Long Island: Police Man Records 19-Year-Old Changing On Long Island: Police
Man Records 19-Year-Old Changing On Long Island: Police An exterminator on Long Island was arrested after he allegedly sprayed his 19-year-old victim with chemicals, encouraged her to change clothes, and then recorded her doing so. It happened on Thursday, Feb. 22  just before 3 p.m. in Mineola, according to Nassau County Police. Walter Rivas, age 45, showed up at the apartment of a 19-year-old woman who had hired a technician from Joroba Pest Control to exterminate her apartment. While he was spraying the woman’s home, Rivas got chemicals on the victim’s clothes. He allegedly advised her that she would need to change her clothes quic…
Suspect Nabbed After String Of Business, Home Burglaries In Nassau County Suspect Nabbed After String Of Business, Home Burglaries In Nassau County
Suspect Nabbed After String Of Business, Home Burglaries In Nassau County A suspect has been apprehended after a string of business and home burglaries on Long Island. The incidents happened between Friday, Dec. 29, and  Wednesday, Jan. 13 at five locations in Nassau County. The suspect, Marc Gagliano, age 39, of North New Hyde Park, was arrested on Saturday, Jan. 13, Nassau County Police said. Detectives say Gagliano burglarized the following locations: A residence located on New Hyde Park Road, North New Hyde Park, Janie’s Variety Store, 2201 Hillside Avenue, Herricks,  Ultra Mini Mart, 70 Jericho Turnpike, Mineola,  Crown Convenienc…
Man Scams $200K During Long Island Home Renovation Scheme, DA Says Man Scams $200K During Long Island Home Renovation Scheme, DA Says
Man Scams $200K During Long Island Home Renovation Scheme, DA Says A Long Island business owner has been arrested after he allegedly used customer’s funds for personal use, including eating out and child support payments, authorities said. Peter Ferrigan, age 56 of Amityville, faced his arraignment on Monday, Nov. 13 for the alleged scam, which lasted for three years, according to the Nassau County District Attorney. In July 2019, Ferrigan’s company, PBF Home Improvements, LLC., entered a contract with a customer for the demolition and new construction of their home, located on Arizona Avenue in Long Beach. Though the homeowners gave Ferrigan $852,095…
Long Island Racing 'Icon,' Museum Curator Leaves Behind 'Legacy Of Love' Long Island Racing 'Icon,' Museum Curator Leaves Behind 'Legacy Of Love'
Long Island Racing 'Icon,' Museum Curator Leaves Behind 'Legacy Of Love' The Long Island racing community is mourning the loss of a beloved stock car racer whose immense home auto museum could surely rival the best of them. Martin Himes, of Bay Shore, died Monday, Oct. 23, at the age of 84, relatives announced on GoFundMe. “It is with extremely heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Martin L. Himes, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend,” said Bryan Johnson. A fixture in the local racing scene described as an “icon” by the Vanderbilt Cup Races, Himes got his first taste of racing at t…
Knife-Wielding Man Threatens Hospital Employees On Long Island: Police Knife-Wielding Man Threatens Hospital Employees On Long Island: Police
Knife-Wielding Man Threatens Hospital Employees On Long Island: Police A Long Island man was arrested following a struggle after police said he threatened hospital employees with a knife. Martin McCarthy, age 49, was arrested on Friday, Oct. 13 in Mineola, according to Nassau County Police. Just before 3 a.m., officers said they received multiple calls from people claiming McCarthy was threatening employees at the NYU Langone Hospital, located at 259 First Street. When police arrived, McCarthy was still pointing his knife at hospital employees and reportedly refused to drop it, eventually swinging to point it at the officers. Nassau Police used a Taser on …
Father Raising Money For AEDs After Long Island Coaches Save Son's Life Father Raising Money For AEDs After Long Island Coaches Save Son's Life
Father Raising Money For AEDs After Long Island Coaches Save Son's Life Nearly a year after the quick thinking of Long Island coaches saved the life of a student who went into cardiac arrest, the teen’s father is honoring the school and raising awareness about the importance of AEDs. On Dec. 6, 2022, Patrick Kellachan received a call that he said would become “forever be cemented” in his brain: “PJ has been stabilized and is breathing with the assistance of a respirator.” His then-17-year-old son, PJ, had collapsed during basketball practice at Chaminade High School in Mineola, suffering a seizure and eventually going into cardiac arrest.  Earlier Re…
Winners Galore: Multiple $50K Lotto Tickets Sold At These Long Island Stores Winners Galore: Multiple $50K Lotto Tickets Sold At These Long Island Stores
Winners Galore: Multiple $50K Lotto Tickets Sold At These Long Island Stores Lottery officials announced that three Long Island stores have each sold a winning lottery ticket worth $50 thousand. On Thursday, Oct. 12, the New York Lottery announced that the following three stores in Nassau County sold third-prize-winning tickets for the Powerball drawing occurring the night before: 7-Eleven, located at 2259 Jerusalem Avenue in Bellmore; Bar Jay Cards, located at 3 Northwest Drive, Suite 10, in Farmingdale; and Mineola Smoke & Card Corporation, located at 428 Jericho Turnpike in Mineola. All of the winning tickets were worth $50 thousand, lottery officials s…
Teen Killed After Crashing Into Tree In Mineola Teen Killed After Crashing Into Tree In Mineola
Teen Killed After Crashing Into Tree In Mineola A teenager was killed in a crash that happened after police responded to a report of larcenies from vehicles on Long Island. It happened just before 1:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 7 in Mineola. Just before 1:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 7 in Mineola, Nassau County Police Third Precinct officers responded to a 911 call for two vehicles committing multiple larcenies from automobiles in the Carle Place and Westbury areas.  Officers located the two vehicles and attempted to perform a vehicle and traffic stop at the intersection of Lexington Street and Carl Road.  Both vehicles re…
Necklace Swap: Robber Steals Jewelry Off Long Island Victim, Replaces With Fake, Police Say Necklace Swap: Robber Steals Jewelry Off Long Island Victim, Replaces With Fake, Police Say
Necklace Swap: Robber Steals Jewelry Off Long Island Victim, Replaces With Fake, Police Say In a stunt seemingly straight out of “Ocean’s Eight,” authorities are searching for a Long Island thief who managed to steal a thousand-dollar necklace straight off the victim, swapping it with a fake. It happened on Thursday, Sept. 21 in Mineola, Nassau County Police said. At approximately 11:30 a.m., the victim — an 83-year-old woman — was walking north on Willis Avenue when she was approached by a pair in a white SUV traveling south on the same road. The car pulled up next to the victim, and a woman in the front passenger seat called out to her. She walked up to the car and had a c…
These Long Island Pizzerias Named Best For Regional Styles, New Report Says These Long Island Pizzerias Named Best For Regional Styles, New Report Says
These Long Island Pizzerias Named Best For Regional Styles, New Report Says A new report by The Washington Post has recognized these Long Island pizzerias as among the best joints in New York State when it comes to certain regional pizza styles. The four pizza joints earned recognition as part of a new national database by the Post that categorizes the best restaurants in each state specializing in Chicago, Detroit, Neapolitan, New York, Roman, Sicilian, and Tavern-style pizza. According to the rankings, the pizzerias that are pros at serving up certain styles of slices are: Eddie’s Pizza, located at 2048 Hillside Ave. in New Hyde Park, which specializes in ta…
Restaurant Cited For 'Terrific' Food Opens On Long Island Restaurant Cited For 'Terrific' Food Opens On Long Island
Restaurant Cited For 'Terrific' Food Opens On Long Island A highly-anticipated restaurant opened up on Long Island to rave reviews for its authentic Japanese dishes. “This place is such a gem!” Youta Ramen, located at 58 Old Country Road in Mineola, opened in June 2023, with the goal of providing customers with “exceptional service and ensuring that each guest has an unforgettable dining experience.” Over the few months that the shop has been open, it seems to have done exactly that. With authentic Japanese flavors and a plethora of food options, Youta Ramen has impressed diners near and far — with the shop already receiving over 180 five-st…