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Freeport NYPD Detective Admits To Drunken Crash On Meadowbrook Parkway That Injured 2 Freeport NYPD Detective Admits To Drunken Crash On Meadowbrook Parkway That Injured 2
Freeport Nypd Detective Admits To Drunken Crash On Meadowbrook Parkway That Injured 2 An NYPD detective formally confessed to causing a drunken, fiery crash on a Long Island highway that injured two people. George Moore, age 40, of Freeport, pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicular assault and related charges in Nassau County Court on Wednesday, Nov. 13, in connection with a wreck on the Meadowbrook State Parkway. Prosecutors said Moore was driving with a female passenger in a Mercedes going northbound while on his way to work in Queens on Aug. 4, 2023.  He admitted he was drunk and driving aggressively when he crashed into a Jeep Grand Cherokee in the center lane of the…
New Italian Sports Bar In Nassau County Cited For 'Excellent' Fare, 'Laid Back' Atmosphere New Italian Sports Bar In Nassau County Cited For 'Excellent' Fare, 'Laid Back' Atmosphere
New Italian Sports Bar In Nassau County Cited For 'Excellent' Fare, 'Laid Back' Atmosphere A new sports bar on Long Island is delighting diners just weeks into business. Allegro Bar & Grille – located in West Hempstead at 157 Hempstead Avenue – opened in late September, serving up “an Italian twist on American classics,” according to its website. Its menu boasts several flatbreads, burgers, salads, and “small bites” like Italian egg rolls, empanada calzones, chicken wings, and housemade bruschetta. Customers can also select from a number of beers, wines, and craft cocktails, including the largest selection of spritzes and espresso martinis in the Long Island/New York City a…
Popular Taco Chain Opening Fourth Restaurant On Long Island Popular Taco Chain Opening Fourth Restaurant On Long Island
Popular Taco Chain Opening Fourth Restaurant On Long Island A popular Italian taquería is opening a new restaurant on Long Island. Tony’s Tacos signed a long-term lease at Holbrook’s The Shops at SunVet on Sunrise Highway, according to Breslin Realty. An opening date was not given. The restaurant chain boasts just about every type of taco one could crave, including several varieties of chicken, shrimp, pork, fish, and veggie tacos. Tacos alla Scarpetta Facebook/Tony's Tacos Unique combinations include short rib Peter Luger, chicken parm, smoked salmon, mushroom risotto, and a surf & turf taco. Those opting for the classic carne asada …
Seen Her? 12-Year-Old Girl From Farmingdale Reported Missing Seen Her? 12-Year-Old Girl From Farmingdale Reported Missing
Seen Her? 12-Year-Old Girl From Farmingdale Reported Missing Police are asking for assistance in locating a missing girl from Long Island. Gianna Tocco, age 12, was last seen in Farmingdale at around 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11, according to Nassau County Police. She was reported missing at around 8 p.m. Tocco is 5-foot-5 and 185 pounds, with brown eyes and brown hair. She was last seen wearing a black shirt, black leggings, and black sandals. Police said she may have traveled to the Bronx. Tocco was previously reported missing in October and was located hours later. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Nassau County Police Department at 51…
LI Native Melissa Joan Hart Shares Touching Connection To Late 'Cassius The Crocodile' LI Native Melissa Joan Hart Shares Touching Connection To Late 'Cassius The Crocodile'
LI Native Melissa Joan Hart Shares Touching Connection To Late 'Cassius The Crocodile' New York native Melissa Joan Hart revealed a special connection to the late Cassius the Crocodile. The saltwater croc, who measured 18 feet long and weighed nearly 2,870 pounds, died Saturday, Nov. 2, at an estimated age of 120, Marineland Melanesia in Australia announced on Facebook. Cassius received the Guinness World Record as the largest living captive crocodile in 2011. Marineland Melanesia said he was “very old and believed to be living beyond the years of a wild croc.” “It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of our beloved mate Cassius,” the organization said. “He was mor…
Former LI Resident Martha Stewart's Ex-Husband, Wife Say She Sensationalized Marriage Former LI Resident Martha Stewart's Ex-Husband, Wife Say She Sensationalized Marriage
Former LI Resident Martha Stewart's Ex-Husband, Wife Say She Sensationalized Marriage Following the release of a new Netflix film focusing on the life of longtime New York and former Connecticut resident Martha Stewart, her ex-husband and his current wife are slamming the homemaker for continuing to publicly comment on the failed marriage.  The comments were made in October on the Facebook page of Shyla Nelson Stewart, the current wife of Martha Stewart's ex-husband, Andy Stewart, who was married to the icon for 29 years from 1961 to 1990.  In Netflix's new documentary, which was released on Wednesday, Oct. 30 and is titled "Martha," Stewart, now age 83, calls…
Stolen BMW Discovery Leads to Duo’s Arrest In Armed Long Island Carjacking Stolen BMW Discovery Leads to Duo’s Arrest In Armed Long Island Carjacking
Stolen BMW Discovery Leads to Duo’s Arrest In Armed Long Island Carjacking Two men were arrested in connection with an armed carjacking on Long Island after police located the stolen vehicle and pursued the suspects. According to Suffolk County Police, the incident took place on Saturday, Nov. 1, at approximately 10:40 p.m., when three men, armed with guns, approached a woman on Oakridge Circle in Ridge, grabbed her key fob, and stole her BMW. Following a swift investigation, police located the BMW on Wicks Avenue in North Babylon at around 11:55 p.m. Officers recovered a gun inside the vehicle and soon spotted one of the suspects nearby.  After a foot pursu…
Chaotic Long Island Street Takeover: Duo Nabbed After Cop Punched, Dragged By Car Chaotic Long Island Street Takeover: Duo Nabbed After Cop Punched, Dragged By Car
Chaotic Long Island Street Takeover: Duo Nabbed After Cop Punched, Dragged By Car Two men have been apprehended on charges in connection with a chaotic street takeover on Long Island in which a police officer was assaulted and dragged by a vehicle, officials said. The incident occurred early Sunday, Nov. 3,  in Islip. Suffolk County Police responded to multiple 911 calls about vehicles blocking traffic on westbound Sunrise Service Road near Commack Road at around 1 a.m. A Third Precinct officer arriving on the scene reportedly crashed into a pole while trying to avoid a pedestrian in the roadway. After exiting his vehicle, the officer confronted the driver of a bl…
Video Shows Trio Ransacking Home In Jericho Video Shows Trio Ransacking Home In Jericho
Video Shows Trio Ransacking Home In Jericho If you recognize these alleged burglars, police want to hear from you. Three women are being sought after allegedly breaking into a Long Island residence and ransacking the place. Watch video of the incident below. It happened in Jericho, at a home on 16th Street, shortly before 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21. Nassau County Police said three unknown female suspects rummaged through the owner’s belongings, leaving his residence “disheveled.” The trio then fled the scene in a gray Chrysler minivan. Anyone with information is asked to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS.  …
Ex-NYPD Officer Admits Causing High-Speed, Drunken Crash Killing 22-Year-Old In Valley Stream Ex-NYPD Officer Admits Causing High-Speed, Drunken Crash Killing 22-Year-Old In Valley Stream
Ex-nypd Officer Admits Causing High-Speed, Drunken Crash Killing 22-Year-Old In Valley Stream A former NYPD officer and Marine reservist formally confessed to causing a high-speed, drunken crash on Long Island that killed a 22-year-old man. Aaron Cooper, age 26, of Lindenhurst, pleaded guilty to manslaughter and related charges in Nassau County Court on Wednesday, Nov. 6, in the death of Pablo Rivera. Prosecutors said Cooper’s blood alcohol content was twice the legal limit when he lost control of his sports car going over 100 miles per hour and struck a utility pole and tree along Rosedale Road in Valley Stream just before 4:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 10. Earlier Report: Ex-NYP…
Masked Duo Steals Mercedes-Benz From Garage Of Nassau County Home Masked Duo Steals Mercedes-Benz From Garage Of Nassau County Home
Masked Duo Steals Mercedes-Benz From Garage Of Nassau County Home Two masked individuals stole a 2024 Mercedes G-Wagon from a Long Island home. The incident happened in Hewlett Bay Park early Wednesday, Nov. 6, after the duo breaking in through a rear window, Nassau County Police said. According to detectives, Fourth Precinct officers responded to a burglary call at a residence on Woodside Drive around 3:40 a.m.  Police said the suspects used a pry bar to enter through a rear window, then took a key fob to the Mercedes, which they removed from the garage before fleeing in an unknown direction. Both suspects were reportedly wearing dark hooded swea…
Alert Mahjong Players Help Catch Nassau Man Accused Of Trying To Break Into Home Alert Mahjong Players Help Catch Nassau Man Accused Of Trying To Break Into Home
Alert Mahjong Players Help Catch Nassau Man Accused Of Trying To Break Into Home A 21-year-old Long Island man faces a long list of charges after he was caught with a stolen vehicle and pills following his attempt to break into a Westchester County residence, police said. Nassau County resident Allen Jose Corona of Malverne was arrested on Monday, Nov. 4 following an incident that occurred in Rye, according to an announcement made by the City of Rye Police Department on Wednesday, Nov. 6.  At around 2:30 p.m. on Monday, a resident of Louden Woods told police that a man had tried entering her home. A search of the area and a look at security footage produced an imag…
Halloween-Masked Stabber Sought After Random Attack On Long Island Victim Halloween-Masked Stabber Sought After Random Attack On Long Island Victim
Halloween-Masked Stabber Sought After Random Attack On Long Island Victim A suspect is on the loose after a random, Halloween day stabbing attack on Long Island. The incident happened in Central Islip, outside a business on Brightside Avenue near Islip Avenue, shortly after 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31. Suffolk County Police said a man was sitting in the driver’s seat while parked in a lot outside the Hands Across Long Island mental health services building when a man opened his door and stabbed him with a knife. The suspect, who was wearing a Halloween mask, then fled the scene. The victim was taken to a hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries. No…
Election 2024: Winner Projected For Long Island's 2nd Congressional District Race Election 2024: Winner Projected For Long Island's 2nd Congressional District Race
Election 2024: Winner Projected For Long Island's 2nd Congressional District Race Election Day 2024 is in the books, and Long Islanders have chosen their next representatives in Congress. In New York’s 2nd congressional district race, incumbent Republican Rep. Andrew Garbarino defeated Democratic challenger Rob Lubin for the House seat representing the South Shore of Long Island, according to the New York State Board of Elections. Garbarino was leading Lubin 59 to 41 percent with 79 percent of the vote in as of 10:45 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5.  Thank you to the people of New York’s Second District for once again voting to send me to Congress to fight for Long Is…
Burgers, Automobile Nostalgia On Menu At New Car-Themed Restaurant Opening On Long Island Burgers, Automobile Nostalgia On Menu At New Car-Themed Restaurant Opening On Long Island
Burgers, Automobile Nostalgia On Menu At New Car-Themed Restaurant Opening On Long Island Burgers and brews with a side of automobile nostalgia. That’s what diners can expect at Ford's Garage, a popular chain of vintage car-themed restaurants set to open its first New York location on Long Island. The company will celebrate the grand opening of its Lake Grove restaurant – located at Smith Haven Mall – on Saturday, Nov. 2, a year after announcing it had applied to the Town of Smithtown Board of Zoning Appeals. The interior of Ford's Garage. Facebook/Ford's Garage Ford's Garage opened its first location in Fort Myers, Florida, in 2012, less than a mile from its names…
Euthanasia Of NY's 'Peanut The Squirrel' Sparks Viral Outrage; Lawmaker Demands Investigation Euthanasia Of NY's 'Peanut The Squirrel' Sparks Viral Outrage; Lawmaker Demands Investigation
Euthanasia Of NY's 'Peanut The Squirrel' Sparks Viral Outrage; Lawmaker Demands Investigation Outrage is swirling after New York wildlife officials seized and later euthanized beloved social media sensation “Peanut” the squirrel. Chemung County resident Mark Longo, of Elmira, took to Instagram Wednesday, Oct 30, telling his 581,000 followers that Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) officers had seized the animal, which he rescued in 2017 after its mother was struck by a car. “Well internet, you WON. You took one of the most amazing animals away from me because of your selfishness,” he wrote. “To the people who called (DEC), there’s a special place in hell for you.” In a…
Seen Her? Alert Issued For 14-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing In Hempstead Seen Her? Alert Issued For 14-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing In Hempstead
Seen Her? Alert Issued For 14-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing In Hempstead Authorities are asking for help in locating a missing teenager from Long Island. Ariya Shingler, age 14, was last seen leaving Hempstead High School at around 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30, according to Nassau County Police. She was reported missing Wednesday afternoon. Shingler is 5-foot-3 and 190 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. She was wearing tan pants, a black sweatshirt, a pink bonnet, and was carrying a black handbag. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Nassau County Police Department at 516-573-7347 or call 911. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon bel…
Former LI Resident Martha Stewart Details Affairs During Marriage In New Doc: Report Former LI Resident Martha Stewart Details Affairs During Marriage In New Doc: Report
Former LI Resident Martha Stewart Details Affairs During Marriage In New Doc: Report In a newly-released documentary, longtime New York and former Connecticut resident Martha Stewart drops some bombshell revelations about both her and her ex-husband's affairs during their 29-year marriage.  The juicy details come from "Martha," a new Netflix film released on Wednesday, Oct. 30 focusing on the homemaking icon's life and career.  During the film, Stewart, now age 83, touches on extramarital affairs undertaken by both her and her ex-husband, publisher Andy Stewart, who she was married to from 1961 to 1990. This includes one instance in which she kissed a "very handso…
Long Island Woman Cleans Out Bank Account To Fraudster Posing As Federal Agent, Police Say Long Island Woman Cleans Out Bank Account To Fraudster Posing As Federal Agent, Police Say
Long Island Woman Cleans Out Bank Account To Fraudster Posing As Federal Agent, Police Say A months-long investigation has led to the arrest of a man who authorities say impersonated a federal agent and used fear and intimidation to convince a Long Island victim to hand over money. On Friday, Oct. 25, the suspect, Om Parkash, age 31, of Queens, was charged with second-degree grand larceny (a Class C felony). In late July of 2023, Parkash contacted the victim in Sag Harbor stating she was involved in a fraud scheme involving large amounts of money, according to New York State Police.  From there, Parkash advised the victim she would have to give money to “federal a…
Rep LaLota's Trump Support After Report Ex-Pres Praised Hitler Called Out By Challenger Avlon Rep LaLota's Trump Support After Report Ex-Pres Praised Hitler Called Out By Challenger Avlon
Rep LaLota's Trump Support After Report Ex-Pres Praised Hitler Called Out By Challenger Avlon Long Island Republicans are on defense following bombshell reporting from The New York Times that former President Donald Trump repeatedly praised Adolf Hitler. John Kelly – a four-star Marine general and Trump’s former White House chief of staff – told The Times that he had personally witnessed Trump make complimentary statements about the former dictator of Nazi Germany, even saying that Hitler had done “some good things.” Kelly went on to tell the outlet that Trump “certainly falls into the general definition of fascist,” and that Trump, should he win re-election, “would govern like a di…
Ex-Abercrombie CEO Forced Aspiring Models To Take Part In ‘Sex Events’ In NY, Feds Say Ex-Abercrombie CEO Forced Aspiring Models To Take Part In ‘Sex Events’ In NY, Feds Say
Ex-Abercrombie CEO Forced Aspiring Models To Take Part In ‘Sex Events’ In NY, Feds Say Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Michael Jeffries preyed on aspiring models and coerced them into prostitution in order to satisfy his and others’ sexual desires, prosecutors alleged. The 80-year-old Jeffries – along with his life partner Matthew Smith and a third defendant, James Jacobson – are named in a 16-count sex trafficking indictment unsealed in Central Islip federal court on Tuesday, Oct. 22. Prosecutors said the trio relied on Jeffries’ wealth and status, along with a network of employees, contractors, and security professionals, to victimize dozens of men over a seven year peri…
Billy Joel's 'MiddleSea' Waterfront NY Estate Listed For $49.9M Billy Joel's 'MiddleSea' Waterfront NY Estate Listed For $49.9M
Billy Joel's 'MiddleSea' Waterfront NY Estate Listed For $49.9M The Piano Man is downsizing. The iconic 75-year-old singer, songwriter, and pianist Billy Joel has just listed his sprawling waterfront estate on the north shore of Long Island for $49.9 million. Joel bought the estate, which he calls "MiddleSea," in Centre Island, a residential village in Oyster Bay, in 2002. The name is a clever play on words. Yes, it's located by the sea, but "Middle C" is also the first note learned by pianists. It's spread over 76 acres and has 18 bedrooms, 24 bathrooms, and four separate homes: the main house (a 20,000-square-foot red-brick m…
$5.78M Scam: Garden City Attorney Admits Defrauding 48 Victims In Real Estate Transactions $5.78M Scam: Garden City Attorney Admits Defrauding 48 Victims In Real Estate Transactions
$5.78M Scam: Garden City Attorney Admits Defrauding 48 Victims In Real Estate Transactions A New York attorney has admitted to running a scheme to defraud victims of nearly $6,000,000. Long Island resident Daniel Boldi, age 49, of Garden City acted as settlement agent and bank attorney in multiple property sales on Long Island and embezzled millions of dollars of his clients’ escrow and home loan funds, according to Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly. The scam involved 46 separate real estate transactions between September 2020 and January 2024, Donnelly said. Boldi pleaded guilty to 13 counts of grand larceny in the second degree (a Class C felony) and o…
Student Caught With Loaded Gun At High School On Long Island Student Caught With Loaded Gun At High School On Long Island
Student Caught With Loaded Gun At High School On Long Island A teenager was apprehended after authorities say he brought a gun to his school on Long Island. The 14-year-old at William Floyd High School in Mastic Beach was being interviewed by a school administrator on an unrelated matter when the student was found to have a loaded gun.  School officials contacted police early Friday afternoon, Oct. 18. The student, who is not being identified due to his age, was charged by Suffolk County PD Seventh Squad detectives with: Criminal possession of a weapon, Criminal possession of a weapon on school grounds. The boy was held overnight at…
'Bittersweet:' Popular Food Truck Pulling Out Of Long Island Location 'Bittersweet:' Popular Food Truck Pulling Out Of Long Island Location
'Bittersweet:' Popular Food Truck Pulling Out Of Long Island Location A popular food truck on Long Island dishing chicken sandwiches, wings, and other delectable dishes is moving on. Destination? Unknown. T’s Chicken and Fish – most recently parked just steps from the Bellport Long Island Rail Road station at 1700 Montauk Highway, is closing, the business announced on Facebook. “Dear food truck family, I want to take a moment to share some bittersweet news,” reads the post. “Our time at this location has come to an end and we will be closing the food truck here.” The eatery, which has set up shop at numerous locations along Montauk Highway since September 2…
Shooting Outside LI Home Of Former Gubernatorial Candidate Zeldin Nets Gunman 12 Years Shooting Outside LI Home Of Former Gubernatorial Candidate Zeldin Nets Gunman 12 Years
Shooting Outside LI Home Of Former Gubernatorial Candidate Zeldin Nets Gunman 12 Years The gunman in a broad daylight shooting that injured two teenagers outside the New York home of former Rep. Lee Zeldin will spend more than a decade behind bars. Long Island resident Noah Green, age 20, of Shirley, was sentenced to 12 years in prison plus five years of post-release supervision after pleading guilty to attempted murder and related charges. Prosecutors said Green was riding in a stolen SUV with another individual when they spotted three rival gang members walking along Saint George Drive West in Shirley at around 2:20 p.m. on Oct. 9, 2022. Earlier Report: Gunman Admit…
20-Year-Old Injures Woman In Street Takeover On Long Island, Police Say 20-Year-Old Injures Woman In Street Takeover On Long Island, Police Say
20-Year-Old Injures Woman In Street Takeover On Long Island, Police Say A week after a woman was injured in a so-called street takeover on Long Island, police arrested a suspect. The incident happened in Patchogue, at the Gateway Plaza on Sunrise Highway, at around 1:15 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 6. Suffolk County Police said a 19-year-old Holbrook woman was watching a care takeover when she was struck by an Infiniti sedan. She was taken by private vehicle to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore with serious injuries. Earlier Report: Dangerous 'Street Takeovers' Target Of Proposed Legislation Backed By Suffolk County Lawmaker On Tuesday morning, Oct. 1…
Nominate Your Favorite Long Island Businesses In DV's Readers' Choice Nominate Your Favorite Long Island Businesses In DV's Readers' Choice
Nominate Your Favorite Long Island Businesses In DV's Readers' Choice Daily Voice is excited to announce its first-ever Readers’ Choice contest on Long Island! Readers’ Choice is set to showcase the top businesses that make the area special. Whether it’s a cozy coffee shop, a family-run pizzeria, a boutique spa, or a dedicated local handyman, this is your chance to give them the spotlight they deserve. Who makes the best pie on Long Island? Engin Akyurt: https://www.pexels.com/photo/close-up-photo-of-pizza-2619970/ Nominations Are Open! Do you have a favorite place you love to dine at? Is there a hairstylist who always gets your look just right? Mayb…
Hit-Run Driver Sought After 19-Year-Old Critically Injured On Sunrise Highway In Freeport Hit-Run Driver Sought After 19-Year-Old Critically Injured On Sunrise Highway In Freeport
Hit-Run Driver Sought After 19-Year-Old Critically Injured On Sunrise Highway In Freeport A month after a 19-year-old man was seriously injured by a hit-and-run driver on a Long Island highway, the suspect is still at large. The incident happened on Sunrise Highway in Freeport at around 11:15 p.m. Sept. 14. Nassau County Police said the victim was crossing Sunrise Highway near the intersection of Bayview Avenue when a dark colored SUV traveling northbound struck him. The vehicle then fled the scene heading westbound on Sunrise Highway. Police said the victim was taken to a hospital in critical condition. No other details were given. Investigators released two surveillance im…
'Highly Recommend': New Restaurant In Bethpage Cited For 'Nice Ambience, Chic Presentation' 'Highly Recommend': New Restaurant In Bethpage Cited For 'Nice Ambience, Chic Presentation'
'Highly Recommend': New Restaurant In Bethpage Cited For 'Nice Ambience, 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…
19-Year-Old Critically Injured In Hit-Run Freeport Crash Involving SUV 19-Year-Old Critically Injured In Hit-Run Freeport Crash Involving SUV
19-Year-Old Critically Injured In Hit-Run Freeport Crash Involving SUV Autnorities are asking the public's help in finding the suspect in a hit-and-run crash on Long Island. On Saturday, Oct. 12, Nassau County Police released details on the incident that happened last month. According to detectives, the 19-year-old man was crossing Sunrise Highway at the intersection of Bayview Avenue at around 11:15 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, when he was struck by a dark colored SUV that was traveling northbound on Bayview Avenue.  The vehicle fled the scene westbound on Sunrise Highway.  The victim was transported to a local hospital where he is in critical conditi…