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$5M Fraud: Great Neck Twin Financiers Threatened Witnesses, Fabricated Evidence, DOJ Says $5M Fraud: Great Neck Twin Financiers Threatened Witnesses, Fabricated Evidence, DOJ Says
$5M Fraud: Great Neck Twin Financiers Threatened Witnesses, Fabricated Evidence, DOJ Says Twin financiers Adam and Daniel Kaplan, already charged with defrauding elderly and disabled clients out of millions, are now accused of threatening witnesses and fabricating evidence. The 35-year-old Kaplans, hailing from Long Island’s Great Neck, are named in a fresh superseding indictment that was filed in Central Islip federal court on Thursday, Feb. 20, charging them with an additional count of money laundering. Adam Kaplan was additionally charged with wire fraud, bank fraud, and obstruction of justice, according to the US Attorney’s Office in the Eastern District. The new charges pa…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
21-Year-Old From Great Neck Accused Of Impersonating Homeland Security Officer In New Hyde Park 21-Year-Old From Great Neck Accused Of Impersonating Homeland Security Officer In New Hyde Park
21-Year-Old From Great Neck Accused Of Impersonating Homeland Security Officer In New Hyde Park A Long Island man has been apprehended after authorities say he impersonated an officer. According to Nassau County Police detectives, Seth Newman, age 21, of Great Neck, was driving a black 2021 Dodge Charger in New Hyde Park in the vicinity of Marcus Avenue and New Hyde Park Road at around noontime Sunday, Oct. 27.   He then activated amber flashing lights and a siren and was observed with what appeared to be a black handgun located near his hip, said police. Newman then identified himself as a Homeland Security Officer, according to police.  A short time later, Newman wa…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Update: Missing Great Neck Man Found New Update: Missing Great Neck Man Found
New Update: Missing Great Neck Man Found Update: A Long Island man who went missing has been found. Marc Stone, age 63, of Great Neck, was last seen leaving his Town House Place residence. at around 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 13, accordng to Nassau County Police. Police announced Sunday evening that he is has been located. Original report:  A Long Island man has gone missing and authorities are asking the public's help in locating him. Marc Stone, age 63, of Great Neck, was last seen leaving his Town House Place residence. at around 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 13, accordng to Nassau County Police. He is described as be…

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by Joe Lombardi
Schools
Nassau County Well-Represented In Brand-New Best High School Rankings Nassau County Well-Represented In Brand-New Best High School Rankings
Nassau County Well-Represented In Brand-New Best High School Rankings New York is well-represented in brand-new rankings of the best high schools in New York. The first four in Niche's 2025 selections are all from New York City: Stuyvesant in Manhattan, the Bronx High School of Science, Staten Island Technical High School, and Townsend Harris High School in Queens. Checking in at No. 5 and the first Westchester County selection is Scarsdale High School. The first Long Island school picked is No. 7 Half Hollow Hills West in Dix Hills. Long Island schools also make up spots 10 through 13: They are Jericho, Syosset, and Great Neck South high schools. Four mor…

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by Joe Lombardi
Schools
These Nassau County Schools Recipients Of Prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award These Nassau County Schools Recipients Of Prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award
These Nassau County Schools Recipients Of Prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award These Long Island schools are at the top of the class and now they have the hardware to prove it. Two elementary schools in Nassau County were among 356 schools across the country to receive the prestigious 2024 National Blue Ribbon award from the US Department of Education. The annual awards recognize high-performing public and non-public schools, as well as those making strides in closing achievement gaps among student groups. “Their leaders not only articulate a vision of excellence and hold everyone to high standards, they stay close to the real action of teaching and learning,” the de…

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by Michael Mashburn
Real Estate
$10M Great Neck Mansion Seems Ripped From Pages Of Classic Novel $10M Great Neck Mansion Seems Ripped From Pages Of Classic Novel
$10M Great Neck Mansion Seems Ripped From Pages Of Classic Novel Jay Gatsby's Rosecliff manor in "The Great Gatsby" may not be real, but the W.R. Grace Mansion on Long Island may be the closest approximation anyone is likely to find.  Situated on Manhasset Bay in Great Neck, the 144-year-old mansion couples old-world craftsmanship and modern amenities after a recent update, according to the Zillow listing.  The $9.8 million mansion includes eight bedrooms and 13 bathrooms.  Zillow To reach the home, guests must travel up a 450-foot-long driveway that cuts through two acres of manicured lawns and bay views.  Once inside, …

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by Josh Lanier
Real Estate
Most Expensive Long Island Home Listings All Sold For Under Asking Price Most Expensive Long Island Home Listings All Sold For Under Asking Price
Most Expensive Long Island Home Listings All Sold For Under Asking Price These luxury homes on Long Island didn’t quite fetch the selling price their owners had hoped for. Of the 10 most expensive residential sales to close across Nassau and Suffolk counties since Wednesday, Aug. 28, all 10 sold for below asking price, data from Zillow shows. The most expensive listing – a one-bedroom, three-bathroom ranch on 1.62 acres in Great Neck that was listed for $7.8 million – closed on Wednesday, Aug. 28, for $6.5 million, 16-percent under asking. The cheapest of the 10 – a six-bedroom, six-bathroom newer build on one acre in Woodbury that had sought $3.495 million – c…

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by Michael Mashburn
Real Estate
'Unparalleled' 13-Bed Estate With English Garden Among Long Island's Priciest Listings At $40M 'Unparalleled' 13-Bed Estate With English Garden Among Long Island's Priciest Listings At $40M
'Unparalleled' 13-Bed Estate With English Garden Among Long Island's Priciest Listings At $40M This sprawling, magazine-worthy estate on Long Island’s North Shore could be yours if the price is right. Dubbed “Swan Landing,” 227 Dock Lane in Great Neck is currently the most expensive residential listing in Nassau County at $40 million. Built in 1995 by architecture firm Shope Reno Wharton Associates, this 13-bedroom and 14-bathroom residence boasts 23,000 square feet of living space on nearly 5 ½ acres of waterfront property. Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty The home has been featured in Architectural Digest and House & Garden. “This unparalleled estate embodie…

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by Michael Mashburn
Lifestyle
This NY Locale Makes Nationwide Top 50 List Of Best Places To Live For Families This NY Locale Makes Nationwide Top 50 List Of Best Places To Live For Families
This NY Locale Makes Nationwide Top 50 List Of Best Places To Live For Families One town in New York made the Top 50 list of Fortune’s third annual national rankings of the Best Places To Live For Families list. It's located on Long Island - No. 15 North Hempstead. Fortune said that in addition to its proximity to New York City, "the township has the highest Sharecare community well-being ranking on the list, at 88 out of 100. It’s also home to some of the best school districts in New York and has the highest number of recommended hospitals in the area (50) on the list." With around 237,000 residents, North Hempstead is the seventh-largest municipality by population i…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Driving Drunk After Crashing Into Police Cruiser On LIE In Dix Hills Man Accused Of Driving Drunk After Crashing Into Police Cruiser On LIE In Dix Hills
Man Accused Of Driving Drunk After Crashing Into Police Cruiser On LIE In Dix Hills A man has been accused of driving while intoxicated after he crashed his car into a marked police vehicle on the Long Island Expressway. The incident happened around 10:20 p.m. Saturday, June 29, in Dix Hills, on the westbound side near Exit 50. The cruiser was stopped and had been responding to another call, Suffolk County Police said.  Jason Ligon, age 57, of Great Neck, was driving a 2020 Mercedes sedan when he crashed his vehicle into the rear of the cruiser, said police. The one officer in the police vehicle was transported to a local hosp…

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by Joe Lombardi