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Salon Crash: Alleged Drunk Driver Who Killed Off-Duty Cop, 3 Others In NY Charged With Murder
An alleged drunk driver who crashed his SUV into a New York nail salon, killing four people, including a police officer, was charged with murder. Long Island resident Steven Schwally, age 64, of Dix Hills, was formally indicted on four counts of second-degree murder, plus 24 other felonies and nine misdemeanors, in Suffolk County Court on Thursday, Aug. 1 District Attorney Raymond Tierney said Schwally had just left a liquor store and was intoxicated when he crashed his SUV into Hawaii Nail & Spa, located in Deer Park on Grand Boulevard, going nearly 80 miles per hour on Friday, June 28…
Obituaries
'Tragic Loss': Newlywed Officer Killed In NY Salon Crash Remembered For 'Bravery, Compassion'
Tributes are pouring in for a beloved NYPD officer who was killed alongside three others in an alleged drunk driving crash at a New York nail salon. Emilia Rennhack was off duty and getting her nails done when an SUV came barreling through the front window of Long Island’s Hawaii Nail & Spa, located in Deer Park on Commack Road, on Friday afternoon, June 28. Rennhack was pronounced dead at the scene alongside the salon’s owner, Jiancai Chen, age 37, of Bayside, Queens, according to Suffolk County Police. Also killed were Yan Xu, age 41, and Meizi Zhang, age 50, both of Flushing, Queens.…
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IDs Released Of 4 Killed, Including Off-Duty
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Cop, 9 Injured In Alleged DWI Crash At Store
The identities have been released of four people killed, including a police officer, and nine injured after an allegedly drunk driver crashed an SUV into a shop at a New York strip mall. The incident happened on Long Island around 4:30 p.m. Friday, June 28, in the hamlet of Deer Park. According to Suffolk County Police, the driver, Steven Schwally, age 64, of Dix Hills, was driving a 2020 Chevy Traverse southbound at a high rate of speed through the parking lot in front of 421 Commack Road. He then crossed over Grand Boulevard and continued through the parking lot of 794 Grand B…
Schools
Top Honors: These Westchester Schools Recipients Of Prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award
When it comes to overall excellence, these New York schools are at the top of the class, and they have the hardware to prove it. Twenty-two schools in the Empire State are among just 353 across the country to receive the prestigious 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 teachin…
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Deadly Avalanche: Body Of NY Climber Recovered Months After 3 Killed In Washington State
The body of a New York woman has finally been recovered months after she and two other climbers were killed in an avalanche in Washington State. The incident happened on Feb. 19, in the central Cascade Mountains near Colchuck Lake, located 70 miles east of Seattle. On Tuesday, May 30, the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office announced that the body of 60-year-old Jeannie Lee, of Bayside, Queens, had been recovered. Earlier Report: NY Woman Among 3 Killed In Avalanche In Washington State Authorities identified the two others killed as Connecticut resident Seong Cho, age 54, a Korean nationa…
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Firefighter Who Lost Both Legs Admits Causing Wrong-Way Crash That Killed Long Island Teacher
More than two years after a high school teacher was killed in a drunken, wrong-way crash on a Long Island parkway, the man responsible for the wreck has pleaded guilty. Joseph Norris, age 40, of Babylon, copped to multiple charges, including aggravated vehicular homicide, in Suffolk County Court on Tuesday, May 23, in the death of Anthony Mariano in November 2020. According to the Suffolk County DA’s Office, Norris, an off-duty New York City firefighter, had a blood alcohol content nearly three times the legal limit when he got behind the wheel of his Chevrolet pickup truck on the evening o…
Lifestyle
Best Happy Hour Is At This Long Island Eatery, Voters Say
There’s no better way to celebrate the end of the work day than meeting for happy hour with friends, and Long Island voters think this is the best place for it. Grandpa Tony’s, located at 101 Althouse Ave in East Rockaway, has been named the Best Happy Hour spot, according to the 2023 Bethpage Best of Long Island awards. Perched on the waterfront, diners can enjoy happy hour Wednesday through Friday at Grandpa Tony’s gorgeous indoor and outdoor seating, which overlooks the canal. Niki Elizabeth W., of Boston, Massachusetts, wrote on Yelp, “LOVE the food, drinks, and service here! View …
Police & Fire
Woman Charged With Prostitution After Investigation Of St. James Spa
A woman was arrested for prostitution during a raid at a Long Island spa, police announced. The operation was conducted at around 4:30 p.m. Friday, March 10 in St. James, at April Spa, located at 745 Middle Country Rd. Suru Yu, age 51, of Bayside, Queens, was charged with: Two counts of unauthorized practice of a profession, Two counts of prostitution. She was released on a desk appearance ticket and is scheduled to be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip at a later date. Suffolk County Police Department officers were assisted in the investigation by: Suff…
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ID Released For NY Woman Among 3 Killed In Washington State Avalanche
A 60-year-old New York woman who was among three climbers killed in an avalanche in Washington State has now been identified. The incident happened Sunday afternoon, Feb. 19, in the central Cascade Mountains near Colchuck Lake, located 70 miles east of Seattle, according to the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office. New York City resident Jeannie Lee, of Bayside, Queens, was confirmed as being among the dead. A 56-year-old Maryland man contacted deputies on Monday, Feb. 20, and said that six members of the group he was with had attempted to climb Colchuck Peak the day before while he stayed…
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NY Woman Among 3 Killed In Avalanche In Washington State
This story has been updated. A 60-year-old New York woman was among three climbers who were killed in an avalanche in Washington State. The incident happened Sunday afternoon, Feb. 19, in the central Cascade Mountains near Colchuck Lake, located 70 miles east of Seattle, according to the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office. Jeannie Lee, of Bayside, Queens, was confirmed as being among the dead. A 56-year-old Maryland man contacted deputies on Monday, Feb. 20 and said that six members of the group he was with had attempted to climb Colchuck Peak the day before while he stayed behind at th…
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Man Punches Victim In Face, Then Fights, Injures Officers At Long Island Gym, Cops Say
A man was charged with assault after allegedly punching another man in the face at a Long Island gym and then fighting with, and injuring, police officers attempting to arrest him. The incident took place in New Hyde Park around 3:50 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 2 at the LA Fitness located on Marcus Avenue. According to Nassau County Police detectives, officers responded to the gym for a report of a man bleeding. An investigation determined that the victim, a 37-year-old man, was punched in the face resulting in substantial pain, swelling, bruises, and lacerations, police said…
Police & Fire
ID Released For Man Killed After Being Struck By FedEx Truck On LIE Service Road In North Hills
The identity has been released for a man who was killed after being struck by a FedEx truck on a Long Island Expressway service road. The crash happened around 9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27 in North Hills. The 56-year-old man, now identified as Jongwon Choi, of Bayside, Queens, was riding his bicycle westbound on the North Service Road of the LIE when he was struck by the truck near the intersection of Searingtown Road, Nassau County Police said. Choi sustained serious injuries and was pronounced dead at scene by a Nassau County Police Medic. Earlier report: Man Ki…
Police & Fire
Suspect In Long Island Hotel Burglary Handed License To Victims, Police Say
A strange scene unfolded at a Long Island hotel where a burglar handed over his ID to his victims during a late-night theft, leading to his arrest, police said. It is alleged that at approximately 3 a.m. on Friday, April 16, Michael C. Lee, age 29, of Bayside, Queens, who was staying at the Travelodge on Northern Boulevard in Manhasset, broke into another guest’s room through an unlocked sliding window. Police said that the first victim, a 33-year-old woman was confronted by Lee, at which point she called her 44-year-old boyfriend into the room for assistance. According to police, the two …
Lifestyle
Popular Kosher Deli Has Loyal Following In Westchester, On Long Island
With restaurants, there’s often pressure to keep up with the times, follow the trends, but on the heels of its 50th anniversary, Ben’s Kosher Delicatessen has managed to thrive by sticking to the classics. With seven locations (including three on Long Island, two in New York City, one in Westchester, and one in Florida), the Jewish deli serves exactly what you’d expect - hot open-faced and overstuffed sandwiches, fresh soups and salads, eggs, steaks, knishes, and pickles - with a few unique dishes sprinkled in. Among the less standard menu standouts at Ben's Delicatessen are the BBQ Briske…
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Swan Snarls Rush-Hour Traffic On Long Island Expressway
A group of NYPD officers from the 111 Precinct had some drivers on the Long Island Expressway doing a double-take as they worked to capture an injured swan. Yep, a swan. The incident took around 4:15 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 28, in the fast lane of the busy highway in Bayside, Queens. The officers, Emily Baron and Michael DeFranco responded to the area after receiving a 911 call that the 20-pound bird had crash-landed on the highway. Emergency Services officers blocked off traffic as Baron and DeFranco used a large animal crate to wrestle the injured animal into the cage. They then contacted…
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