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New Pizzeria On Long Island Cited For 'Fresh, Delicious' Fare New Pizzeria On Long Island Cited For 'Fresh, Delicious' Fare
New Pizzeria On Long Island Cited For 'Fresh, Delicious' Fare Not in the mood to cook? This new Long Island pizzeria may be just the answer. Via Cuma Sourdough Pizza & Cucina held its grand opening on Monday, Aug. 19, in Valley Stream at 415 Rockaway Avenue. Under the direction of chef-owner Luca Schiano Di Cola, the eatery serves up nearly a dozen pies, including margherita, Neapolitan, and capricciosa. Diners can also opt for the salsiccia friarielli e provola, made with smoked fior di latte cheese, pork sausage, broccoli rabe, chili pepper, shaved parmigiano reggiano, and olive oil. Via Cuma Sourdough Pizza & Cucina opened in Vall…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Cop Hospitalized After Long Island Man Becomes Combative During Traffic Stop, Police Say Cop Hospitalized After Long Island Man Becomes Combative During Traffic Stop, Police Say
Cop Hospitalized After Long Island Man Becomes Combative During Traffic Stop, Police Say A police officer was hospitalized after a Long Island motorist allegedly became combative after being stopped near an intersection. Officers conducted the traffic stop of a 2012 Dodge Challenger in Valley Stream in the vicinity of Hook Creek Boulevard and 136th Avenue at around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2. During the investigation, it was determined that the driver, Albert Dodson, age 30, of Hempstead, was operating the vehicle with a suspended license, according to Nassau County Police.  While attempting to place Dodson under arrest, he became combative and began to resist, caus…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Long Island Man Accused Of Exposing Himself To Girl Long Island Man Accused Of Exposing Himself To Girl
Long Island Man Accused Of Exposing Himself To Girl A weeks-long investigation has led to the arrest of a Long Island man for allegedly exposing himself to a girl. The incident happened on Tuesday, Sept. 10, in Valley Stream. A 17-year-old girl was walking on Emerson Place in the vicinity of Prague Street when a 2019 white Nissan Sentra pulled up next to her, according to Nassau County Police. The girl observed the male driver exposing and inappropriately touching himself inside the vehicle, said police. The suspect then drove away from the scene. After an extensive investigation, detectives were able to identify and arrest the suspec…

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by Joe Lombardi
Politics
LI Rep. D’Esposito Denies Scathing Report He Gave Mistress, Fiancée’s Daughter Jobs LI Rep. D’Esposito Denies Scathing Report He Gave Mistress, Fiancée’s Daughter Jobs
LI Rep. D’Esposito Denies Scathing Report He Gave Mistress, Fiancée’s Daughter Jobs New York Rep. Anthony D’Esposito is vowing to stay in his congressional race following a scathing New York Times report alleging he gave his mistress and his fiancée’s daughter jobs in his district office. The Long Island Republican, age 42, hired the pair shortly after being elected to his 4th District seat in 2023 and paid them nearly $30,000 in taxpayer funds in a violation of House ethics rules, the outlet reports. New York’s 4th congressional district covers central and southern Nassau County, including Elmont, Hempstead, and Valley Stream. Asked whether the New York Times report was …

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by Michael Mashburn
Business
Girl's Death In 'Completely Avoidable' Wall Collapse Leads To Jail For LI Contractor Girl's Death In 'Completely Avoidable' Wall Collapse Leads To Jail For LI Contractor
Girl's Death In 'Completely Avoidable' Wall Collapse Leads To Jail For LI Contractor The owner of a Long Island construction company will spend months in jail after a stone wall he built collapsed, killing a 5-year-old girl. Nadeem Anwar, age 48, of Valley Stream, was sentenced to six months behind bars and five years of probation in Brooklyn Supreme Court on Wednesday, Sept. 18, in the death of Alysson Pinto-Chaumana. According to prosecutors, the young girl was with her mother visiting a friend’s home in Bushwick, Brooklyn, on Aug. 29, 2019, when a granite wall made of several stone pillars and a horizontal stone plate toppled onto her. The child suffered severe head trau…

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by Michael Mashburn
News
NYPD Detective From Long Island Helps Dozens Get Fraudulent COVID-19 Relief Loans, Feds Say NYPD Detective From Long Island Helps Dozens Get Fraudulent COVID-19 Relief Loans, Feds Say
Nypd Detective From Long Island Helps Dozens Get Fraudulent Covid-19 Relief Loans, Feds Say An NYPD detective from Long Island is among four defendants accused of helping dozens of people obtain fraudulent COVID-19 relief loans. John Bolden, age 46, of Valley Stream, was indicted on wire fraud charges in Brooklyn federal court on Monday, Aug. 12. Prosecutors said Bolden and a second NYPD detective, Anthony Carreira, owned partnership interests in a franchise location for a tax preparation business. Together with clients and co-defendants, the pair helped more than 65 people submit fraudulent applications for loans under the US Small Business Administration's Paycheck Protection P…

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by Michael Mashburn
Lifestyle
Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $33K Sold At Long Island Convenience Store Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $33K Sold At Long Island Convenience Store
Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $33K Sold At Long Island Convenience Store Feeling lucky? A winning lottery ticket worth nearly $34,000 was sold at a Long Island convenience store. The top prize-winning TAKE 5 ticket was purchased in Valley Stream, at the Mahavir Convenience located at 779 West Merrick Road, New York Lottery announced. It was sold for the evening drawing held on Thursday, Aug. 8. TAKE 5 drawings are held twice daily, at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Players can check their ticket status on the New York Lottery website.

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by Michael Mashburn
News
Ex-Con Repeatedly Beats, Robs Woman On Long Island, Police Say Ex-Con Repeatedly Beats, Robs Woman On Long Island, Police Say
Ex-Con Repeatedly Beats, Robs Woman On Long Island, Police Say A violent ex-convict is accused of beating and robbing a woman on Long Island. Phillip Mais, age 35, of Queens, was arrested on assault and related charges by Nassau County Police Tuesday, Aug. 6. Officers were called around 10:30 p.m. by a 43-year-old woman claiming she and Mais got into an argument and he forcibly removed her from her vehicle. Mais then grabbed her around the neck and threatened her with a gun, she told police. He allegedly then entered her home and damaged several items. Police located Mais a short time later and arrested him without incident. The victim declined medi…

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by Michael Mashburn
Lifestyle
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 …

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Know Him? Crocs-Wearing Burglar Snags Cash From Long Island Macy's Store Know Him? Crocs-Wearing Burglar Snags Cash From Long Island Macy's Store
Know Him? Crocs-Wearing Burglar Snags Cash From Long Island Macy's Store If you recognize this fashion-forward burglar, police want to hear from you. Nassau County Police were called to the Green Acres Mall in Valley Stream at around 8 a.m. Sunday, July 21, for a burglary at the Macy’s store. Surveillance video captured a man entering the store through an unlocked door before the business opened. He then pried open and damaged four cash registers before stealing an undisclosed amount of money and fleeing on foot. Police described the suspect as 5-foot-8, between 25 and 30 years old, with dreadlocks. He was wearing a black sweatshirt, black shorts, and, notably,…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Long Island Man Slashes Woman With Knife During Fight: Police Long Island Man Slashes Woman With Knife During Fight: Police
Long Island Man Slashes Woman With Knife During Fight: Police A Long Island man was charged with assault after allegedly slashing a woman with a knife as she attempted to break up a fight. Jose Velasquez, age 38, of Valley Stream, was arrested on Monday, July 22, in Valley Stream, Nassau County Police said. The incident occurred around 12:30 a.m. on Monday, July 22, at the J & F Jimenez Deli at 240 Rockaway Ave.  According to Nassau County Police, the woman told officers she was attempting to break up a fight when Velasquez slashed her left hand. Velasquez was charged with assault and criminal possession of a weapon and held for a…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Ringleader Of Massive Narcotics Trafficking Operation On Long Island Faces Prison Sentence Ringleader Of Massive Narcotics Trafficking Operation On Long Island Faces Prison Sentence
Ringleader Of Massive Narcotics Trafficking Operation On Long Island Faces Prison Sentence A narcotics ringleader discovered to be in possession of nearly half a kilogram of fentanyl will spend a lengthy stay in prison, officials announced. Forty-seven-year-old Christopher Corley of Valley Stream received his sentence of 10 years behind bars on Monday, June 3, the Nassau County District Attorney announced. Corley was one of multiple people who were the subjects of an extensive nine-month investigation into an alleged narcotics trafficking operation started in October 2022. After months of surveillance, the DA’s Office was able to wiretap phone calls, revealing that Corley and …

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by Sophie Grieser