Spielberg Movie Casting Extras For Filming On Long Island Spielberg Movie Casting Extras For Filming On Long Island
Spielberg Movie Casting Extras For Filming On Long Island Want to rub elbows with Hollywood royalty? A Steven Spielberg film starring Emily Blunt is being produced on Long Island, and you could be part of the action. Spielberg’s latest flick, currently operating under the working titles Non-View and The Dish, is set to shoot in Huntington on Tuesday, March 4. The production team is casting extras to appear as wrestling fans in a scene. The film, starring the Golden Globe Award-winning Blunt and written by blockbuster screenwriter David Koepp (Jurassic Park, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny), promises to be an epic cinematic experience. It …
Crossing Guard Assaulted Outside Nassau County Elementary School Crossing Guard Assaulted Outside Nassau County Elementary School
Crossing Guard Assaulted Outside Nassau County Elementary School A suspect is behind bars after allegedly assaulting a crossing guard outside a Long Island elementary school. The incident happened in Hewlett, near Broadway and Stevenson Avenue, at around 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 23. A Nassau County Police crossing guard was covering her crossing assignment for Hewlett Elementary School when Dominga Rudder, 46, approached her and started yelling, the agency said. The yelling escalated and Rudder threw several pieces of ice at her, injuring her leg, according to police. She fled on foot and was arrested several blocks away without incident. A Nassau Co…
Long Island Costco Workers Practice Picketing, Union Approves Strike Over Retailer's 'Greed' Long Island Costco Workers Practice Picketing, Union Approves Strike Over Retailer's 'Greed'
Long Island Costco Workers Practice Picketing, Union Approves Strike Over Retailer's 'Greed' Workers at America's largest wholesale retailer may soon go on strike as the corporation has seen profits skyrocket in recent years, union officials said. Costco workers nationwide voted by an overwhelming 85-percent margin to authorize a strike, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters said in a news release on Monday, Jan. 20. The Teamsters cited the retail giant's dramatic surge in net profits and refusal to offer a fair contract. More than 18,000 union-member employees are set to strike if a new agreement isn't reached by the time the current one expires on Friday, Jan.…
These Are Best 'Hidden Gem' Restaurants On Long Island, Foodies Say: 'Always A Treat' These Are Best 'Hidden Gem' Restaurants On Long Island, Foodies Say: 'Always A Treat'
These Are Best 'Hidden Gem' Restaurants On Long Island, Foodies Say: 'Always A Treat' For diners seeking delicious, under-the-radar culinary experiences, three restaurants have emerged as must-try spots thanks to their authentic cuisine and glowing endorsements. When Rosa Dee posed a simple question in the “Long Island Restaurant Group” Facebook group on Sunday, Jan. 5 — “Share some hidden gems on LI” — the response was overwhelming. Over 400 comments poured in, but three eateries stood out for their unique offerings and loyal followings. Below are the three most recommended “hidden gem” restaurants, according to local foodies. Mexican Grill 2000: A Taste of Mexico in Patch…
$1M Federal Insider Trading Scheme: Long Island Man Implicated, Feds Say $1M Federal Insider Trading Scheme: Long Island Man Implicated, Feds Say
$1M Federal Insider Trading Scheme: Long Island Man Implicated, Feds Say A Westchester man and Long Island resident are among four people charged in connection with their alleged involvement in an insider trading scheme that netted over $1 million in profits, federal officials announced. David Cooper, age 38, of the Westchester village of Larchmont, and John Lowe, age 61, of the Suffolk County hamlet of Sayville, were arrested on charges of conspiracy to commit securities fraud and securities fraud, the US Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York announced on Wednesday, Jan. 15.  Three other men—Randy Grewal, 54, of Anthem, Arizona, and Richar…
LI Grandfather Admits Sexually Abusing Granddaughter For Years LI Grandfather Admits Sexually Abusing Granddaughter For Years
LI Grandfather Admits Sexually Abusing Granddaughter For Years A Long Island man is facing years in prison after confessing he sexually abused his young granddaughter for years. The Wading River man, who prosecutors are not naming in order to protect the victim’s identity, pleaded guilty to criminal sexual conduct and related charges in Suffolk County Court on Tuesday, Jan. 14. His plea came in the middle of a jury trial already underway. An investigation found that between the fall of 2017 and March 2021, the defendant subjected the victim to repeated acts of sexual abuse whenever she stayed at his house, prosecutors said. The girl was seven years old…
'Media Maven' Gives Voice To LI's Missing: 'I Just Do It Out Of Heart' 'Media Maven' Gives Voice To LI's Missing: 'I Just Do It Out Of Heart'
'Media Maven' Gives Voice To LI's Missing: 'I Just Do It Out Of Heart' Tiana Heath is turning heartbreak into hope. Armed with a degree in television and radio from Brooklyn College, the Long Island native, 30, has devoted herself to giving voice to Nassau and Suffolk counties’ voiceless through her budding YouTube series, “Missing on Long Island.” “I was inspired by a show called ‘Disappeared’ on Investigation Discovery. And six years ago, I was like, I want to have a show just dedicated to missing people on Long Island, because nobody is doing that,” Heath told Daily Voice. “I was like, you know what? Let me create that show.” So, in 2019 she and partner An…
MS-13 Leader Admits To 7 Brutal Murders, Including Long Island High School Students MS-13 Leader Admits To 7 Brutal Murders, Including Long Island High School Students
MS-13 Leader Admits To 7 Brutal Murders, Including Long Island High School Students An MS-13 leader formally confessed to his role in seven murders and other violent crimes that devastated Long Island. Jairo Saenz, 28, also known as “Funny,” pleaded guilty to racketeering charges in Central Islip federal court on Tuesday, Jan. 14. Saenz, a high-ranking member of the MS-13 gang’s Brentwood/Central Islip Sailors clique, admitted to taking part in a reign of terror that included the murders of 14-year-old Nisa Mickens and 15-year-old Kayla Cuevas in September 2016, prosecutors said. The Brentwood High School students were brutally attacked with a machete and baseball bats af…
Reward Offered After Bulldog's Emaciated Body Found Abandoned In Long Island Woods Reward Offered After Bulldog's Emaciated Body Found Abandoned In Long Island Woods
Reward Offered After Bulldog's Emaciated Body Found Abandoned In Long Island Woods Police are hoping a cash reward will lead to an arrest after a deceased dog was found abandoned in a wooded area of Long Island. The disturbing discovery was made in Miller Place, along Miller Place-Yaphank Road north of Whiskey Road, on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024. A passerby found a backpack containing the severely emaciated remains of a deceased French or English bulldog, the Suffolk County SPCA said. The animal was estimated to be between six months and one year old. The animal protection organization initially offered a $3,000 reward for information leading to an arrest. That has since b…
'Vibrant' Long Island Teen Mourned After Sudden Death At Ole Miss 'Vibrant' Long Island Teen Mourned After Sudden Death At Ole Miss
'Vibrant' Long Island Teen Mourned After Sudden Death At Ole Miss Gianna "Gigi" Marie Angelina Solimine, an 18-year-old freshman from Long Island, is being remembered for her vibrant personality, adventurous spirit, and the joy she brought to everyone who knew her. Gigi, originally from Commack, New York, had recently started her freshman year at the University of Mississippi, where she was studying political science and building new friendships as a member of the Alpha Chi Omega sorority. A graduate of Commack High School, she moved to Oxford, Mississippi, in August 2024 to pursue her dreams. It is with deep sorrow that we mourn the passing of our …
Best Sourdough Pizza Found At This Nassau County Eatery, Foodie Says Best Sourdough Pizza Found At This Nassau County Eatery, Foodie Says
Best Sourdough Pizza Found At This Nassau County Eatery, Foodie Says This pizza joint is a slice above the rest. A recently opened Long Island pizzeria has earned the distinction of slinging the best sourdough pies around, at least according to one passionate foodie. The restaurant? Via Cuma – located in Valley Stream at 415 Rockaway Avenue. “The best sourdough pizza. A must-have if you are a pizza aficionado, connoisseur, or just love pizza,” Gennaro Marrone captioned his post in the Long Island Restaurant Facebook group on Wednesday, Jan. 1. Marrone also praised the eatery’s Neapolitan pizzas and appetizers, sparking a chorus of approval in the comments:…
14-Year-Old Long Island Girl Found Weeks After Going Missing 14-Year-Old Long Island Girl Found Weeks After Going Missing
14-Year-Old Long Island Girl Found Weeks After Going Missing A Long Island father is breathing a massive sigh of relief after his 14-year-old daughter was found weeks after going missing. Emmarae Gervasi, 14, of Patchogue, has been located, her father Frank Gervasi confirmed to Daily Voice on Friday, Jan. 3. No other details were given, but Mr. Gervasi said he would have more to say at a later time. He further confirmed the good news on Facebook, writing: "I found Emma!!! Please give me some time and then I will address the public in a few. Thanks. Prayers answered." Emmarae had last been seen on Terrell Street in Patchogue at around 5 p.m. Mon…