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'Highly Recommend': New Restaurant On Long Island Cited For 'Nice Ambiance, Chic Presentation' 'Highly Recommend': New Restaurant On Long Island Cited For 'Nice Ambiance, Chic Presentation'
'Highly Recommend': New Restaurant On Long Island Cited For 'Nice Ambiance, Chic Presentation' A new restaurant on Long Island serving vegetarian Indian cuisine is a hit with diners just weeks into business. Atithi – located in Bethpage at 398 North Wantagh Avenue – held its grand opening in late August. Under the direction of owner and New Delhi native Deepak Mehta, the eatery promises traditional Indian flavors, sans any meat.  Its menu boasts 18 different variations of Delhi chaat, made with soft lentil dumplings soaked in yogurt and topped with an assortment of chutneys and spices. View this post on Instagram A post shared by…

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by Michael Mashburn
News
Drunk Driver Was Going Twice Speed Limit Before Head-On Long Island Crash Killing Man, DA Says Drunk Driver Was Going Twice Speed Limit Before Head-On Long Island Crash Killing Man, DA Says
Drunk Driver Was Going Twice Speed Limit Before Head-On Long Island Crash Killing Man, DA Says Authorities released new details in an alleged drunk driving crash that killed an 82-year-old Long Island man. The wreck happened in Bethpage, near the intersection of Round Swamp Road and Winding Road , at around 7:20 a.m. Friday, June 28. Nassau County Police said 64-year-old Cheryl Bergenstock, of Bethpage, was more than twice the legal limit for alcohol when her Subaru Forester crossed the center line and collided head-on with a Toyota Corolla. Earlier Report: Fatal DWI: Woman Nabbed For Long Island Crash, Police Say The Corolla’s driver, 82-year-old Alan Goldsand, of Old Bethp…

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by Michael Mashburn & Sophie Grieser
Business
Suspect Sought After Broad-Daylight Assault, Robbery At Long Island Pub Suspect Sought After Broad-Daylight Assault, Robbery At Long Island Pub
Suspect Sought After Broad-Daylight Assault, Robbery At Long Island Pub Police are asking for help in identifying a man suspected in a broad-daylight assault and robbery at a Long Island pub. The incident happened in Bethpage, at the Susan’s Pub located on Railroad Avenue, at around 12:45 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18. Nassau County Police said a masked man entered the bar and grabbed a 64-year-old male customer while demanding cash from the 64-year-old female bartender. He then reached into a box on top of the bar and stole an undisclosed amount of money before fleeing on foot. Nobody was injured in the ordeal. Police described the suspect as a male, race unknown…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
20-Year-Old From Bethpage Accused Of Touching Woman Near School In Seaford 20-Year-Old From Bethpage Accused Of Touching Woman Near School In Seaford
20-Year-Old From Bethpage Accused Of Touching Woman Near School In Seaford A Long Island man has been accused of touching a woman near a local school following a weeks-long investigation. The incident happened on Sunday, June 23, in Seaford. According to Nassau County Police detectives, the woman, age 34, was walking in the rear of 751 Seamans Neck Road when she was approached by the suspect, who inappropriately touched her and fled on foot.  On Monday, Aug. 13, police announced the arrest of 20-year-old Michael Hernandez of Bethpage. He has been charged with third-degree sexual abuse. Hernandez has been scheduled to be arraigned on Tuesday, Aug. …

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Twice Is Nice: $1M Lottery Prizes Claimed By Floral Park Man, Second Long Island Player Twice Is Nice: $1M Lottery Prizes Claimed By Floral Park Man, Second Long Island Player
Twice Is Nice: $1M Lottery Prizes Claimed By Floral Park Man, Second Long Island Player These Long Island men rolled the dice and hit it big. Residents from both Nassau and Suffolk counties claimed $1 million lottery prizes in recent days, New York Lottery announced. Nassau County resident Arturo Juarez, of Floral Park, claimed a $1,000 A Week For Life second prize for matching the first five CASH4LIFe numbers drawn on Wednesday, May 15. A second prize on the game guarantees a minimum payout of $1 million. Juarez opted to receive a single lump sum payment of $651,000 after paying Uncle Sam. According to lottery officials, he purchased the lucky ticket in Bethpage, at Jay’s…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Holiday Bust: 4 Accused Of Selling Illegal Fireworks At Long Island Stores Holiday Bust: 4 Accused Of Selling Illegal Fireworks At Long Island Stores
Holiday Bust: 4 Accused Of Selling Illegal Fireworks At Long Island Stores Police arrested four people at four Long Island stores on a charge of unlawfully selling fireworks. The arrests occurred on Wednesday, July 3 at stores across Nassau County following an investigation by the Nassau County Police’s Problem Oriented Policing Unit. Authorities said the investigation stemmed from multiple community complaints against businesses in the area. Police made arrests at each of the following locations: INC Convenience Store, located at 695 Main Street in South Farmingdale; Wittenburg Enterprises Convenience, located at 628 Wantagh Avenue in Levittown; Rainbow C…

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by Sophie Grieser
News
35-Year-Old Critically Injured In 2-Vehicle Bethpage Crash 35-Year-Old Critically Injured In 2-Vehicle Bethpage Crash
35-Year-Old Critically Injured In 2-Vehicle Bethpage Crash One person suffered critical injuries in an overnight crash on Long Island. It happened on Wednesday, June 26, in Bethpage. According to Nassau County Police, a 35-year-old man was operating a 2018 Yamaha motorcycle southbound on South Broadway when he was in a collision with a 2017 Cadillac SUV being operated by a 28-year-old female traveling northbound, turning left into a parking lot.  Both operators were transported to a local area hospital for evaluation and treatment. The motorcyclist is listed in critical condition. The investigation is ongoing.  Check back to Daily…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
16-Year-Old In Critical Condition Following Long Island Crash 16-Year-Old In Critical Condition Following Long Island Crash
16-Year-Old In Critical Condition Following Long Island Crash A teen girl was seriously injured after she was hit by a SUV in a Long Island intersection. It happened on Thursday, June 6 in Bethpage, Nassau County Police said. Shortly before 4 p.m. that evening, a 16-year-old girl was at the intersection of Stewart Avenue and Burkhardt Avenue when a 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe struck her as it was driving north on Stewart Avenue. The teen suffered serious injuries and was taken to a local hospital, where authorities said she is currently in critical but stable condition. The driver, a 40-year-old woman, remained at the scene. No additional injuries were …

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by Sophie Grieser
Police & Fire
Man Nabbed With Gun During Long Island Traffic Stop, Police Say Man Nabbed With Gun During Long Island Traffic Stop, Police Say
Man Nabbed With Gun During Long Island Traffic Stop, Police Say A Long Island man is facing multiple gun possession charges after police allegedly found a weapon in his car during a traffic stop. The Bethpage incident occurred on Tuesday, June 4, according to Nassau County Police. At approximately 10:40 a.m. that morning, police pulled over 27-year-old Shyheim Smith near the intersection of Union Avenue and Hicksville Road for a traffic stop. However, officers reportedly found a black handgun in the car. Smith, who is from Massapequa, was arrested and charged with the following: Criminal possession of a weapon, two counts in the second degree a…

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by Sophie Grieser