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Estranged Son-In-Law Stabbed Woman To Death Outside West Hempstead Restaurant, DA Says
Prosecutors filed murder charges against a man accused of stabbing his mother-in-law to death as she left a Long Island restaurant. Erick Corado-Gonzales, age 27, of Glen Cove, was indicted on second-degree murder and related charges in Nassau County Court on Tuesday, Oct. 22, in the death of Ana Ruth Espinoza. The incident happened in West Hempstead, outside the La Candela Restaurant on Hempstead Turnpike, just after midnight Sunday, Sept. 29. Earlier Report: Suspect Nabbed, ID Released For Woman Fatally Stabbed Near Long Island Restaurant Prosecutors said Espinoza and other fami…
Lifestyle
Finding Her 'Voice': Glen Cove Native Turns Chairs On Popular TV Show
It took just three seconds for New York native Shye Roberts to get Gwen Stefani to hit that red button. The 17-year-old, originally from Long Island’s Glen Cove, ultimately convinced all four coaches to turn their chairs during her blind audition on NBC’s “The Voice,” in an episode that aired Tuesday, Oct. 8. Performing Five for Fighting’s 2001 hit, “Superman,” Roberts had both Stefani and Reba McEntire up on their feet in applause before the coaches made their cases, each pleading for the vocal powerhouse to join their team. “Wow. Your voice is like butter,” McEntire said. “It is just so …
Police & Fire
Suspect Nabbed, ID Released For Woman Fatally Stabbed Near West Hempstead Restaurant
A suspect has been apprehended and the identity has been released of a woman who was fatally stabbed behind a Long Island restaurant. Nassau County Police Fifth Precinct officers responded for a 911 call for a stabbing in the rear of La Candela Restaurant in West Hempstead located at 205 Hempstead Turnpike at around 12:05 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 29. Upon arrival, officers located two victims: a 52-year-old woman who was stabbed multiple times and a 50-year-old man with a laceration to his hand. Both victims were transported to a nearby hospital for evaluation and treatment. The man w…
Police & Fire
56-Year-Old Dies From Injuries After 2-Vehicle Glen Cove Crash
A man has died from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle Long Island crash. The crash happened around 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19 in Glen Cove. A 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML 320 driven by a 64-year-old woman was traveling westbound on Brewster Street and making a left turn when it collided with a 2018 Honda motorcycle, Nassau County Police said. The motorcycle was traveling eastbound on Brewster Street in the vicinity of Mill Hill Road. The motorcycle operator suffered severe head and facial injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition. On…
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New Update - ID Released For 32-Year-Old Killed In Overnight Long Island Crash
The identity has been released of a 32-year-old who was killed in an overnight crash on Long Island. It happened just before 9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20, in Glen Cove. According to Nassau County Police, the victim, a man riding a bicycle, was traveling eastbound, approaching Glen Cove Avenue from a walkway behind a residential building. Police said the bicyclist then entered traffic and struck a 2004 Honda Accord being driven by a 31-year-old man. Glen Cove EMS transported the bicyclist to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 9:29 p.m. by a hospital physician. He's no…
Police & Fire
32-Year-Old Killed In Overnight Glen Cove Crash
A 32-year-old was killed in an overnight crash on Long Island. New Update - ID Released For 32-Year-Old Killed In Glen Cove Crash It happened just before 9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20, in Glen Cove. According to Nassau County Police, the victim, a man riding a bicycle, was traveling eastbound, approaching Glen Cove Avenue from a walkway behind a residential building. Police said the bicyclist then entered traffic and struck a 2004 Honda Accord being driven by a 31-year-old man. Glen Cove EMS transported the bicyclist to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 9:29 p.m. by a ho…
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Swimming Discouraged At 14 Long Island Beaches Over Bacteria Concerns
You’ll want to think twice about taking a dip in these Long Island beaches. The Nassau County Department of Health issued an advisory Thursday, July 18, against swimming at 14 beaches known to be impacted by stormwater runoff. Health officials said recent heavy rainfall in the region may have led to elevated bacteria levels that exceed the New York State standards for bathing water quality. The following beaches are included in the advisory: Centre Island Sound – Bayville Creek Club – Lattingtown Lattingtown Beach – Lattingtown Laurel Hollow Beach – Laurel Hollow Morgan Sound – Glen Co…
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Stock Swindler: Barred Glen Cove Broker Sentenced For Scheme
An investment broker who admitted to using his client’s money on luxury cars, plane tickets, and more has received his prison sentence. Peter Quartararo of Glen Cove was sentenced to two-and-a-half to seven-and-a-half years in prison on Friday, June 14, the Nassau County District Attorney announced. Quartararo, who is 57, was a stockbroker who had previously been barred from operating as such in 2013 by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). Original Report - Half-Million Dollar Scheme: Long Island Broker Admits Swindling Clients Despite that, starting in July 2018,…
Police & Fire
Alleged CVS Thief Nabbed Following Glen Cove Crash
A Long Island man has been arrested after police said he stole cash from a CVS, fled from a traffic stop, and eventually crashed into an overpass. The Glen Cove incident occurred just after 1 a.m. on Tuesday, May 21. According to Nassau County Police, 20-year-old Xavier Diaz walked into the CVS located at 201 Glen Street, where he allegedly demanded the employees to open two cash registers. He reached over the counter, took cash, and fled the scene in a 2015 Chrysler. Officers later found the car and stopped him on Glen Cove Road near the intersection of Northern Boulevard. However, p…
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Glen Cove Investment Broker Who Ran Ponzi Scheme Sentenced
A former New York investment broker has received a lengthy stay in prison for running a million-dollar Ponzi scheme. Long Island resident Rand Heckler, age 67, of Glen Cove, was sentenced to up to seven-and-a-half years in prison on Wednesday, May 15, the Nassau County District Attorney (NCDA) announced. Heckler was an investment broker in 2015 when he began his scheme, recommending that his friend and his friend’s son that they invest in a hedge fund of stocks and securities that Heckler was managing. Original Story - $1 Million Ponzi Scheme: Glen Cove Investment Broker Pleads …
Police & Fire
ID Released For 28-Year-Old From Glen Cove Killed In 2-Vehicle Brookville Crash
The identity has been released of a man who was killed in a two-vehicle crash on a Long Island roadway. The incident happened around 5:10 p.m. Thursday, May 9, in Brookville. According to Nassau County Police, a 28-year-old man was operating a 2002 Yamaha motorcycle northbound on Cedar Swamp Road when he struck a 2000 Hino Dump Truck being operated by a 55-year-old man who was traveling westbound on Hemlock Drive turning onto Cedar Swamp Road. The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene by a Jericho Fire Department Paramedic. He's now been identified as Joffre Sierra-Chalen of…
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Long Island Man Admits Selling Fake Pain Pills With Fentanyl, Causing 2 Fatal Overdoses
A 24-year-old from Long Island is the latest in a trio of people to admit to a scheme of selling fake pain pills that actually had fentanyl in them, leading to two overdose deaths. Devon Thurmond, a Glen Cove resident, pleaded guilty to running the scheme that caused two deaths on Friday, March 22, according to the US Attorney’s Office in the Eastern District of New York. From 2021 to 2023, Thurmond conspired with two other Glen Cove residents — Cartier Funderburke, age 24, and Melissa Trimarchi, age 37 — to sell fentanyl that was disguised as oxycodone pills. One of the victims Thurmond…
Weather
New Update: How Much Snow Did You Get? Reports From Westchester, Region For Winter Storm
Here are snowfall reports from the region for the winter storm that is sweeping through the Northeast on Tuesday, Feb. 13. Totals are from the National Weather Service and submissions from Daily Voice readers: Location Amount Time/Date Provider New York Westchester County Peekskill 10.3 inches 1000 AM 02/13 Public Croton-on-Hudso 10.5 inches 12:45 PM 02/13 Daily Voice reader submission North Salem/Peach Lake 10.0 inches 0430 PM 02/13 Daily Voice reader submission Croton-on-Hudson …
Politics
After Santos: Dems Tap Tom Suozzi For NY Special Election
Democrats have nominated former Rep. Tom Suozzi as their candidate for New York’s special election to fill George Santos’ vacant House seat. Party officials in Nassau County and Queens formally announced that Suozzi – who previously held the 3rd District seat – was their pick on Thursday, Dec. 7. In a statement on X following the announcement, Suozzi said the district’s constituents “deserve better.” Earlier Report: Election Date Set To Fill George Santos' Vacant House Seat “I will work day and night with both parties to deliver for the people, to make living here more affordable, …
Lifestyle
Jimmy Fallon Spotted At Sweet Mandarin In Glen Cove
Funnyman Jimmy Fallon’s dinner outing at a Long Island restaurant turned into a birthday to remember for a young boy and his family. The Tonight Show host and former Saturday Night Live star was spotted at Sweet Mandarin – located in Glen Cove at 18 Cottage Row – on Saturday night, Dec. 2. “We saw Jimmy Fallon at Sweet Mandarin tonight having dinner with his family,” reads a post shared to the Glen Cove Neighbors Facebook group. “Such a nice guy.” Earlier Report: Jimmy Fallon Spotted At Glen Cove Diner Always a man of the people, the 49-year-old Fallon even took time to stop by t…
Police & Fire
Modeling Photographer From Glen Cove Accused Of Sexual Abuse
A Long Island modeling photographer has been accused of sexually abusing a child after a months-long investigation. The suspect, Jim Masiakos, age 58 of Glen Cove, was apprehended on Wednesday, Nov. 22, Nassau County Police said. According to detectives, on Tuesday, Aug. 22, Maslakos was working from his home as a modeling photographer for children. He was in the process of taking measurements for a 10-year-old girl when he inappropriately touched her, police said. The victim, who resides in Montana, notified her family of the incident. Her father then repo…
Lifestyle
Diners Rave Over Jimmy Fallon-Approved Eatery's Second Long Island Location
A popular modern Mexican restaurant’s newest location has over four stars from diners across Long Island – and one beloved comedian. Tocolo Cantina’s Glen Cove location, located at 120 Village Square, opened at the end of August 2023 to an excited (and hungry) group of Long Islanders waiting to try the swanky eatery. With over four-and-a-half stars on Yelp and a visit from high-profile funnyman Jimmy Fallon, it seems as if the sky is the limit for Tocolo. Serving both lunch and dinner, Tocolo Cantina offers up a variety of modern Mexican fares, some classic (think enchiladas, tacos, an…
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‘I Got The Good Stuff’: Long Island Dealer Admits Selling Fentanyl Causing 2 Overdose Deaths
A Long Island drug dealer could spend decades in federal prison for selling fentanyl that contributed to two overdose deaths. Charles Carter, age 34, of Amityville, appeared in US District Court in Central Islip on Monday, Nov. 13, where he pleaded guilty to conspiring to distribute over 40 grams of fentanyl. The potent, synthetic opioid drug is 50 to 100 times stronger than morphine, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Carter, who also goes by the name “Chase,” admitted to selling the drugs between August 2020 and February 2021. Among his customers were a 2…
Police & Fire
Selling Alcohol, Tobacco To Minors: Four Long Island Men Nabbed, Police Say
Four people were arrested after undercover investigators allegedly caught them selling alcohol and tobacco to minors. On Wednesday, Oct. 11, Nassau County Police arrested the following men as part of its “Project 21” initiative: Mohamad Hasan, age 62 of Elmhurst; Edward Coughlin, age 39 of Seaford; Tony Torres Navarro, age 42 of Locust Valley; and Vikram V. Billa, age 27 of Glen Cove. The arrests were made using underage agents, officials said. Hasan is accused of selling tobacco at Star Bazzar Smoke Shop, located in Hicksville at 316 North Broadway. Coughlin and Navarro both sold…
Politics
Familiar Face Throws Hat In Ring For Congressional Seat Now Held By Embattled George Santos
Former New York Rep. Tom Suozzi is officially jostling for his old job, joining nearly two dozen other political hopefuls looking to ouster embattled Long Island Congressman George Santos from office in 2024. Suozzi, a Democrat who represented the 3rd District covering parts of Nassau County and Queens from 2016 to 2022, formally announced his run Tuesday, Oct. 10. “The madness in Washington, DC, and the absurdity of George Santos remaining in the United States Congress is obvious to everyone,” he said on X, formerly known as Twitter. Former New York Rep. Tom Suozzi.US House Office …
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$42K Wage Theft Scheme: Long Island Company Charged For Stealing From Employees, DA Says
A Long Island man, along with his company, has been charged with multiple counts in relation to a kickback scheme, authorities announced. On Tuesday, Sept. 12, the Nassau County District Attorney announced that 58-year-old Glen Head resident Angelo Stanco, along with his Glen Cove company American Paving & Masonry Corp., were arraigned on charges including grand larceny for their alleged wage theft scheme. According to the charges, in July 2018, Stanco and his company acknowledged to the NY Department of Labor that they had underpaid employees who worked on projects in Sands Point and…
Police & Fire
Narcotics Dealer Nabbed: Long Island Man Sold Heroin, Fentanyl, More, Police Say
A man accused of selling an assortment of illicit drugs throughout Long Island, including ketamine and cocaine, has been arrested, police announced. On Thursday, Aug. 17 at 9:40 p.m., Michael Ezzo, age 46, was arrested on multiple charges of possessing and selling drugs, according to Nassau County Police. Authorities claim that Ezzo, a Glen Cove resident, sold the following from November to December 2022 in Levittown and East Meadow: Fentanyl Psilocybin mushrooms Heroin Cocaine Ketamine Additionally, an investigation into Ezzo led to the discovery of a long list of drugs: 101 assor…
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$9.5 Million Fraud: Long Island Man Admits Using Fake Companies In Scheme
A Long Island man who is accused of using fake businesses to defraud over $9 million from federal disaster relief funds has pleaded guilty, authorities announced. On Friday, July 14, the Eastern District of New York (EDNY) of the US Attorney’s Office announced Rami Saab’s guilty plea to charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Saab, a 44-year-old from Glen Cove, was accused of stealing $9.5 million from banks and the Small Business Association (SBA) over the course of one year by creating fake companies so that he could claim COVID-19 relief loans. According to the charges, between M…
Police & Fire
$1 Million Ponzi Scheme: Long Island Investment Broker Pleads Guilty
A man who conned friends and neighbors in order to fund his “luxurious lifestyle” is now facing time behind bars. Rand Heckler, age 67, of Glen Cove, pleaded guilty to running a million-dollar Ponzi scheme where he conned acquaintances and strangers out of hundreds of thousands, the Nassau County District Attorney announced on Friday, April 21. The former investment broker started the scheme in 2015 by recommending that friends invest in a hedge fund of stocks and securities he was managing, the DA said. Between 2015 and 2020, Heckler received 24 checks from his victims totaling over $755…
Obituaries
‘Heaven Gained A Beautiful New Angel’: Long Island Community Grieves Young EMT, Holds Funeral
A young EMT from Long Island is continuing to leave an indelible mark on her community, even after her death. Glen Cove resident Susan Giovanniello, a 19-year-old who died suddenly while on duty on Monday, April 3, continues to be remembered not only by friends and family but also by the town in which she served. Earlier Report: ‘Brightest Smile In The Room’: Support Pours In After Glen Cove EMT’S Sudden Passing Giovanniello’s funeral ceremony and entombment were held on the morning of Thursday, April 6. Her dedication to service and untimely death has made an impact on even the most s…
Lifestyle
‘Brightest Smile In The Room’: Support Pours In After Long Island EMT’S Sudden Death
Only a day after a young emergency medical technician died suddenly, the community rallied to raise money and support her family. Susan Giovanniello was 19 years old when she died while on duty as a Glen Cove EMT. Her cause of death, which occurred on Monday, April 3, has not been released. Earlier Report: Glen Cove EMT Dies Suddenly At Age 19 A fundraiser was set up for her family through Fund The First, a company that aims to raise money for those who have served. Giovanniello, who served as an EMT for over a year, was “known by everyone as always having the brightest smile in the roo…
Obituaries
Services Scheduled For Popular Volunteer EMT On Long Island, Age 19
Services have been scheduled for a popular EMT on Long Island who died suddenly while at work from a medical emergency. Earlier report: Glen Cove EMT Dies Suddenly At Age 19 Nassau County resident Susan Giovanniello, age 19, of Glen Cove, died on Monday, April 3 at the end of her shift with the Glen Cove Volunteer EMS Corps. The corps announced her death on Facebook saying she "served proudly,": "It is with deep regret, the Chiefs, Officers, Members, and Staff of City of Glen Cove Volunteer EMS Corps announce the Line of Duty death of Emergency Medical Technician Susan Giovanniello." …
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Glen Cove EMT Dies Suddenly At Age 19
A teenage woman who worked as an emergency medical technician on Long Island died suddenly. Susan Giovanniello was 19 years old. The cause of death, which came while she was on duty, has not yet been released. According to a statement by the City of Glen Cove EMS: "EMT Giovanniello proudly served as a volunteer responding to many emergency calls throughout the City of Glen Cove, rising up from Glen Cove EMS Explorer Post 1072 to a caring professional who gave the ultimate sacrifice to our community. "Susan, with her contagious smile and demeanor, put forth calm in stressful situations as …
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$520,000 Stock Fraud Scheme Leads To Indictment For Barred NY Investment Broker: DA
A barred investment broker has been indicted on charges he stole $520,000 from six investors who believed they were investing in stocks for several high-profile companies. Long Island resident Peter Quartararo, age 57, of Glen Cove, was arraigned Thursday, March 9 on charges of grand larceny, said Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly. “This defendant allegedly tricked investors into believing they were getting in on the ground floor of high-profile companies that were going public," Donnelly said. During the "scheme" which began in July 2018 and continued through January 2021, Qua…
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Rapper Fetty Luciano Pleads Not Guilty In Shooting At Long Island Mansion During Party
Rapper Fetty Luciano has pleaded not guilty to a host of charges stemming from a shooting at a Long Island mansion that sent three people to the hospital. The Def Jam artist, whose real name is Remy Marshall, appeared in Nassau County Court on Friday, March 3, where he was formally indicted on weapon and assault charges for the shooting that occurred at a pool party at the Mansion at Glen Cove in July 2022. Earlier Report: Arrest Made In Glen Cove Mansion Shooting During Party Prosecutors said Marshall, age 27, of Brooklyn, got into an argument with another partygoer before returning …
Police & Fire
Man Found Dead Floating In Water On Long Island, Police Say
Police are investigating after a man was found dead floating in the water on Long Island. The incident occurred in Nassau County in the area of the Safe Harbor Marina in Glen Cove around 8:30 a.m., Monday, Feb. 27. According to Nassau County Police detectives, a 911 call was received for a person floating in the water in the Safe Harbor Marina located at 128 Shore Road. Glen Cove Police, the Nassau County Marine Bureau, Nassau County Emergency Service Unit and the Glen Cove Fire Department all responded to the area. During the investigation, a 68-year-old man was recovered…
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