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Truck Hauling Asphalt Overturns, 6 Hospitalized On Long Island: Police
A truck carrying asphalt overturned at a busy Old Westbury intersection on Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 7, colliding with a school bus and SUV and sending six people, including two children, to the hospital, police said.
The crash occurred at 3:22 p.m. at the intersection of Store Hill Road (LIE North Service Road) and Post Road, according to Old Westbury Police Chief Stuart Cameron.
The accident began when a 1988 GMC roll-off dumpster truck, driven by a 66-year-old man, experienced brake failure as it approached a red light on Store Hill Road, the chief said. The truck overturned and struck a 2…
Long Island Accounts For 8 Of NY's Top 10 Richest Locales, These Rankings Say
One county accounts for 70 percent of the Top 10 richest municipalities in New York.
Nassau County has seven of the top 10. Coupled with a Suffolk County village in the Hamptons, Long Island locales make up eight of the state's richest 10.
According to data from New York Demographics, the top 10 wealthiest municipalities, based on average household income, are:
Brookville, Nassau County; Population: 2,947; Average Household Income: $617,235
Tuxedo Park, Orange County; Population: 624; Average Household Income: $600,705
Scarsdale, Westchester County; Population: 17…
$28M Long Island Estate Features Arcade, Sauna, Sports Bar, More: See Inside
Ever wanted a home that you never had to leave? Look no further than this massive Long Island estate.
For a whopping $28 million, you could be the next owner of 6A Spring Hill Lane, a 25,000-square-foot mansion located on seven acres of manicured grounds in the village of Old Westbury.
Though the seven-bedroom, 13-bathroom home is impressive in and of itself (it was custom-built by developer John Kean), the real show-stoppers are the estate’s amenities.
Besides the large indoor kitchen and full outdoor kitchen, the home boasts a basketball court, a movie theater, a two-lane bowling alle…
Massive Estate With Award-Winning Garden For Sale On Long Island
You can buy yourself flowers — or you can buy a whole garden and 92-acre estate if you’re interested in this Long Island listing.
Also known as "Erchless,” 75 Post Road in Old Westbury features 26 bedrooms, a pool, tennis courts, greenhouses, staff housing, a dairy barn, a chicken barn, and more.
It’s currently on the market for a cool $23 million.
Most importantly, however, Erchless features a one-of-a-kind garden, which has won numerous awards, including Best in Show at the 2010 Annual Convention of the American Rhododendron Society.
The estate was owned by the Phipps family, who w…
Seen Him? Man Follows Teen Girls On Long Island, Runs After Seeing Parents: Police
Authorities on Long Island are looking for a man who made advances on two young girls on Long Island – but ran away once he noticed one of the girl’s parents was nearby.
On Thursday, Nov. 30 in Westbury, the man, who appeared to be in his mid-40s, approached the two 14-year-old girls, Nassau County Police said.
It was about 4:30 p.m. near the intersection of Post Avenue and Union Avenue when he began to make a move on the pair, following them as they headed south on Post Avenue.
However, the man spotted one of the victim’s parents, turned around, and ran north on Post toward Old Westbur…
Star-Studded Movie Filming In Old Westbury, Glendale Seeks Extras For House Party Scene
A feature film starring household Hollywood names is filming on Long Island and seeking extras for a massive house party scene.
The scene in "No Hard Feelings" will be filming Wednesday, Oct. 26 through Friday, Oct. 28 in Old Westbury in Nassau County and Glendale, Queens. The gig pays $165.
Actors in the movie include Jennifer Lawrence, Matthew Broderick, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Natalie Morales, Hasan Minhaj, Kyle Mooney, and more, according to IMDB.
Set to premier in Summer 2023, the Columbia Pictures film is written and directed by Gene Stupnitsky. A plot has not yet been ann…
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…
These Long Island Zip Codes Rank Among State's Most Expensive, New Report Says
A number of Long Island zip codes were ranked among top 50 places with the most expensive homes in New York state, according to a new report.
Stacker.com published the ranking on Tuesday, April 5, using the Zillow Home Values Index for all homes as of February of 2021.
At the top of the list is 11962 in the Suffolk County village of Sagaponack, which has a typical home value of $5,262,148, a value that is 1,390.4 percent above the typical value in New York, according to the report.
Suffolk County zip codes took the top four spots on the list, with 11976 in Water Mill r…
17-Year-Old Killed In Old Westbury Crash Between BMW, Bus
A 17-year-old was killed during a crash between a car and a NICE bus on Long Island.
The crash took place in Old Westbury around 2:50 p.m., Wednesday, March 9 on Glen Cove Road.
The male teen was driving a 2019 BMW southbound on Glen Cove Road in the vicinity of Hewlett Drive and crossed over the median, striking a NICE Bus, said the Nassau County Police.
The male bus driver, age 63, was traveling northbound on Glen Cover Road, police said.
As a result of the collision, the boy driving the BMW suffered severe head and body trauma, police said.
He was pronounced …
Man, Accomplices Stole $1M In Cash, Items From Gated Long Island Homes, DA Says
A man was convicted for his role in a pattern burglary ring that targeted homes in gated communities on the North Shore of Long Island.
Brayan Castano, 33, of Elmhurst, Queens, was convicted on Friday, Oct. 22 in a jury trial of seven counts of burglary in the second degree, attempted burglary in the second degree, and possession of burglar’s tools.
Castano was acquitted of one count of burglary in the second degree. The trial began on Monday, Sept. 20. The jury deliberated for just over a day before rendering a verdict. Castano is due back for sentencing Tuesday, Jan. 11.
The case …
Duo Nabbed For String Of Car Burglaries, Other Crimes On Long Island, Police Say
Two area men were arrested for alleged multiple crimes, including stealing credit cards out of vehicles and using them to make illegal purchases on Long Island.
Kevin Alvarado, 23, of Queens, and Jonathan Millan, 19, of Jackson Heights, were arrested on Tuesday, Nov. 10, by the Garden City Police Department in conjunction with the Old Westbury Police Department and the Nassau County Electronics Squad.
According to detectives, at approximately noon in the parking lot of 270 Wheatley Road in Old Westbury, Alvarado, and Millan, entered the victim’s vehicle and removed…
108-Acre North Shore Mansion Hits Market At $29.9 Million
A 26-room, 13,347 square foot "king-size" mansion on the North Shore just 25 miles from Manhattan with a pool, squash court and stables could be yours for just $29.9 million.
The Georgian-style brick manor in Old Westbury, which was built in 1932 and placed on the market on Wednesday, Sept. 22, was originally laid out with ample space for horses in mind.
Now, its owners are hoping to downsize in their retirement, according to an article in the New York Times.
Sitting on 108 acres on Post Road, the immense mansion consists of seven master bedrooms, 10 fireplaces, nine bathrooms,…
