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Lifestyle
Merrick Native Lindsay Lohan Reacts To Vikings Players Doing Her Iconic 'Parent Trap' Handshake
Lindsay Lohan has officially weighed in on a viral NFL moment that paid homage to one of her most popular movies. Appearing on NBC’s “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” the 38-year-old actress reacted to Minnesota Vikings players Camryn Bynum and Josh Metellus performing the iconic handshake from her 1998 hit, “The Parent Trap.” The footballers acted out the intricate moves – a secret handshake between Lohan’s character Annie and her butler – after intercepting a pass from Aaron Rodgers against the New York Jets on Sunday, Oct. 6. “They did your handshake from ‘The Parent Trap,’” Fa…
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Cop, Nabbed For Illegal Online Sports Betting Operation: DA
Five individuals, including a former New York City Police Department (NYPD) officer, were indicted following an investigation into an alleged illegal online sports betting ring. Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced on Thursday, Nov. 7 that the news comes after a 14-month investigation involving wiretaps and surveillance. The investigation, which began in July 2023, allegedly uncovered an illegal sportsbook operation running from September 2023 to April 2024. According to the indictment, Anthony Pellegrino, age 59, of Merrick, set up online accounts for his asso…
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Long Island Man Sentenced For Fatal Shooting Of Ex-Fiancée In New Hyde Park Parking Garage
A man was sentenced to 40 years to life in prison for murdering his ex-fiancée in an underground parking garage on Long Island. The shooting occurred on March 31, 2022, in the New Hyde Park garage of the medical facility where the victim worked. Quay Sean Hines, age 33, of Bay Shore, was convicted in September of second-degree murder and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the fatal shooting of 33-year-old Amelia Laguerre. Hines waited in the garage with a loaded firearm and confronted Laguerre as she entered around 4:10 p.m., , Nassau County District Attorney Anne …
Lifestyle
These Nassau County Bagel Shops Among Top 100 In NY, New Ranking Says
Whether for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, these bagels are the cream (cheese?) of the crop. Nearly three dozen businesses outside of New York City made the “Top 100 Bagel Shops in New York 2024” ranking by Yelp. To come up with its list, the restaurant review site identified businesses in the bagel category, then ranked those spots using a number of factors, including the total volume and ratings of reviews. Yelp’s ranking includes a mix of decades-old storefronts and newcomers making names for themselves post-COVID-19 pandemic. Menus boast everything from the classics (plain, sesame…
Police & Fire
Man Nabbed In Uniondale For Forcibly Touching Woman At Stop & Shop In Merrick, Police Say
A months-long investigation has led to the arrest of a man who is accused of forcibly touching a woman at a Long Island Stop & Shop. Nassau County Police say the suspect was apprehended late Monday afternoon, Oct. 14, in Uniondale. While inside the store in Merrick located at 2160 Merrick Mall, on Monday, July 8., he forcibly touched a 36-year-old woman before fleeing the store in an unknown direction, Nassau County Police say. Following the investigation, Delano Brathwaite, age 27, who police say is homeless, was identified as the suspect. When he was arrested, Brathwaite w…
Police & Fire
14-Year-Old Severely Injured In Merrick Crash
A teenage suffered critical injuries in an overnight Long Island crash. It happened on Friday, Oct. 4, at 9:40 p.m. in Merrick, according to Nassau County Police. A 41-year-old man operating a 2023 Ford pickup truck traveling westbound on Sunrise Highway (Route 27) was involved in a collision with a 14-year-old boy riding a bicycle northbound on Merrick Avenue. The boy suffered serious injuries and was transported to a local area hospital for treatment. He is listed in critical condition. The driver of the pickup truck remained at the scene. No further injur…
Lifestyle
17-Year-Old's 'Unbearable Loss' In Single-Vehicle Merrick Crash Sparks Swell Of Support
Devastated loved ones of a 17-year-old boy killed in a Long Island crash are seeing a swelling of support from the community. Joseph Andreano, of Merrick, died when his compact SUV crashed into a tree in Merrick, while heading southbound on Merrick Avenue, at around 2:20 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 22. The teen, who was the sole occupant, was pronounced dead at the scene, Nassau County Police said. Earlier Report: 17-Year-Old Killed After SUV Crashes Into Tree In Merrick Andreano was a senior at Merrick’s Calhoun High School, according to a GoFundMe campaign organized by Leonora Gomes. “O…
Obituaries
Father Of 10 Killed In Alleged Drunk Driving Crash In Hicksville Was 'Embodiment Of Kindness'
A devastated Long Island family now faces a future without their beloved patriarch after he was killed in a suspected drunk driving crash. The fiery wreck happened in Hicksville, near the intersection of Prospect Avenue and Cantiague Rock Road, at around 11:20 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21. Nassau County Police said 30-year-old Jannai Allen, of Westbury, was making a left turn from eastbound Prospect Avenue onto northbound Cantiague Rock Road when his vehicle was struck by a westbound Honda. Earlier Report: Jannai Allen, 30, ID'd As Victim In Hicksville Crash The impact caused Allen’s Su…
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Former Varsity Basketball Player ID'd As Victim In Fiery Alleged DWI Crash In Hicksville
Authorities have identified a man who was killed in a suspected drunk driving crash on Long Island. The wreck happened in Hicksville, near the intersection of Prospect Avenue and Cantiague Rock Road, at around 11:20 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21. Nassau County Police said a Subaru was making a left turn from eastbound Prospect Avenue onto northbound Cantiague Rock Road when it struck a westbound Honda. Earlier Report: 30-Year-Old Dies In Fiery Drunk Driving Crash In Hicksville, Police Say The impact caused the Subaru to catch fire, trapping the 30-year-old male driver inside, police said…
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30-Year-Old Dies In Fiery Drunk Driving Crash In Hicksville, Police Say
An accused drunk driver is behind bars following a fiery, two-vehicle crash that killed a man on Long Island. The wreck happened in Hicksville, near the intersection of Prospect Avenue and Cantiague Rock Road, at around 11:20 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21. Nassau County Police said a Subaru was making a left turn from eastbound Prospect Avenue onto northbound Cantiague Rock Road when it struck a westbound Honda. The impact caused the Subaru to catch fire, trapping the 30-year-old male driver inside, police said. He was pronounced dead at the scene. An investigation found that the Honda driver, …
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Southern State Fatality: Driver Killed, 4 Hospitalized Following 2-Car Long Island Crash
One person was killed and four others were hospitalized after a two-car crash on the Southern State Parkway. The wreck happened in Babylon, in the westbound lanes near exit 39S, at around 10:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22. New York State Police said a Honda sedan was speeding when it struck a Honda compact SUV causing both vehicles to leave the roadway and come to rest in the tree line. The driver of the SUV, 49-year-old Reynaldo Collado, of West Babylon, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police. Four passengers in Collado’s vehicle were taken to the hospital with non-life-threate…
Police & Fire
17-Year-Old Killed After SUV Crashes Into Tree In Merrick
A teenager was killed after a compact SUV crashed into a tree overnight on Long Island. The incident happened around 2:20 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 22 in Merrick. The teen, a 17-year-old boy, was operating a 2021 Honda CRV traveling southbound on Merrick Avenue when the incident happened. He was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity has not yet been released. The investigation is ongoing. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Police & Fire
Man Wanted For Forcible Touching At Long Island Stop & Shop
Police are working to identify a man accused of sexually assaulting someone at a Long Island Stop & Shop. The incident happened shortly after 5 p.m. on Monday, July 8, in Merrick at the Stop & Shop located near Merrick Avenue and Smith Street. Nassau County Police said the man forcibly touched the victim “in an inappropriate sexual manner.” No other details were given. Crime Stoppers is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest. Anyone with information is asked to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS.
Police & Fire
27-Year-Old Injures Cops At Merrick Planet Fitness: Police
A 27-year-old man is accused of injuring police officers who responded to a call at a Long Island gym. Nassau County Police were called about a disturbance at the Planet Fitness in Merrick, located on Merrick Road, shortly before 8 p.m. Sunday, July 21. As they were arriving, Getho Brevette, of Merrick, drove away heading westbound on Merrick Road. Moments later, he crashed into another vehicle before leaving the scene and returning to Planet Fitness, police said. Officers approached the man, who became combative when they attempted to arrest him. According to police, Brevette threw…
Police & Fire
Burglary Spree: Teen Trio Nabbed For Merrick Incidents
A group of teen boys was arrested after police said they stole from the same Long Island business multiple times. The Merrick incident occurred on Sunday, June 16. Just after 10:30 p.m. that day, Nassau County Police responded to Merrick Bicycles, located at 1829 Merrick Avenue, for a reported burglary. When they arrived, authorities reportedly found and arrested three teens — ages 13, 14, and 17 — at the scene. The 13- and 17-year-old were allegedly discovered to be behind two additional burglaries, also at Merrick Bicycles, on May 24 and June 8. All three of the teens are charged…
Police & Fire
Bellport Man Arrested 46 Times, Nabbed For 10 Larcenies
A Long Island man who police say has been arrested 46 times has been charged with 10 new larcenies across the region. Emmitt Smith, age 43, of Bellport, was charged on Wednesday, April 24, with the larcenies that occurred across Nassau County, according to Nassau County Police. According to detectives, an investigation was conducted that led to the arrest of Smith for the following larcenies: August 2023: Macy's, 1095 Green Acres Mall, Valley Stream Ulta Beauty, 5252 Sunrise Highway, Massapequa July 2023: Home Depot, 101 Green Acres Road, W., Valley&nbs…
Police & Fire
Man Nabbed For Creating Fake Loans On Long Island, Scamming Many: Police
A Long Island man was arrested for scamming multiple people, taking their money in exchange for a loan that would never come, police said. Nassau County Police announced the arrest of 38-year-old Anthony Boglino of Miller Place on Wednesday, Feb. 7 for the alleged scheme, which took place about seven months prior. On Sunday, July 2, 2023, Boglino — who is the founder of Miele Consulting Corporation — met with a woman, 48, in Merrick under the guise of helping her secure a Small Business Administration Loan (SBA). She reportedly signed a contract with Boglino to get a $50,000 loan. As pa…
Lifestyle
First Look: NY's Lindsay Lohan To Star In 'Irish Wish' On Netflix
Netflix has released the first image from its new romcom “Irish Wish,” starring actress, native New Yorker, and new mom Lindsay Lohan. Posted on the platform X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, Feb. 1, the streaming service shared an image of Lohan, the star of the film, sitting on the floor of what looks like a ruined wedding ceremony. The film will follow Lohan, who plays Maddie, who travels to Ireland to be a bridesmaid for her best friend. One little catch? Her friend is engaged to the love of Maddie’s life. “Always a bridesmaid, never a bride — unless, of course, your best friend get…
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Long Island Business Owner Sentenced For Hiding Income, 'Off-Books' Payrolls, More
A Long Island woman must pay hundreds of thousands of dollars of restitution and spend over two years behind bars after she filed false tax returns, hid money from the government, and more, officials said. Lorraine Pilitz, age 65 of Merrick, received her 33-month sentence and orders for restitution on Friday, Jan. 19, the United States Attorney’s Office Eastern District of New York announced. Pilitz was the owner and operator of several car-related businesses on Long Island at the time of the crimes, which happened between 2011 and 2013, the USAO said. The IRS requires that financial in…
Lifestyle
NY Native Lindsay Lohan's Dad 'Pissed' Over New 'Mean Girls' Joke About Her, Report Says
When it comes to how far he’d go to defend his famous daughter, for Michael Lohan the limit does not exist. Actress Lindsay Lohan’s father is on the warpath following the release of a new musical adaptation of her 2004 hit “Mean Girls.” On Tuesday, Jan. 16, Mr. Lohan told TMZ that he’s “pissed” over a scene in the reboot that appears to reference an old clip of music manager Brandon Davis referring to his daughter as “a fire crotch.” Earlier Report: Lindsay Lohan, Long Island Native, Welcomes First Child Davis and Lohan were rumored to have briefly dated in 2006. In the new film, …
Lifestyle
'The Best Best
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': Long Island Restaurant Rebrands, Reopens To 5-Star Rating
A Long Island gastropub, which closed down and has re-opened with a whole new identity, has opened to rave reviews from diners. The Rabbit Hole Bar & Grill, located at 1960 Bayberry Avenue in Merrick, opened on Wednesday, Nov. 29. A rebrand of former seafood restaurant Anchor Down, the new-and-improved eatery (still owned and operated by Chef Stephen Rosenbluth) offers up tapas-style plates, craft cocktails, and more. Since its opening date, it’s received an overall 5-star rating on Yelp. “We have always loved Anchor Down, but the restaurant's rebranding as the Rabbit Hole is on ano…
Police & Fire
Man Grabs Teen While She Walks Home From School On Long Island: Police
A homeless man was arrested after he harassed a young Long Island girl trying to walk home from school, authorities said. It happened on Tuesday, Sept. 12 in Merrick, according to Nassau County Police. At approximately 2:50 p.m., a 14-year-old girl was walking on Merrick Road, on her way home from John F. Kennedy High School when she noticed 44-year-old Christopher Christopheren walking toward her. He grabbed her tightly by the arm and screamed obscenities at her, police said. The girl was able to break free and run home. A few hours later, the girl and her parents saw Christophere…
Police & Fire
Second Teen Busted For Swastika Graffiti At Long Island Playground
Police arrested a second teenage boy for spraypainting antisemitic graffiti on a Long Island school playground. On Thursday, Aug. 24, Nassau County Police announced that a second 14-year-old boy was arrested for the incident, which originally occurred on Sunday, July 30 in Merrick. Earlier report: Teen Nabbed For Swastika Graffiti In Merrick Along with a second 14-year-old, who was arrested two weeks prior, the duo allegedly spray-painted black swastikas on playground equipment at the Chatterton School, located at 108 Merrick Avenue. The symbols were approximately 12 inches tall a…
Police & Fire
Fatal Crash: Victim Struck By BMW Driven By 19-Year-Old Woman Near Merrick Intersection
One person was killed in an overnight crash near a Long Island intersection. It happened around 12:15 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 12 in Merrick. A 19-year-old woman was traveling eastbound on Sunrise Highway, near the intersection of Fox Boulevard in her black 2020 BMW, when she struck an unknown male pedestrian who was laying on the ground in the right lane, Nassau County Police said. The male victim was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead. His identity has not yet been released. The driver remained at the scene. The investigation is ongoing. Check back to D…
Lifestyle
Popular Eatery To Open Fifth Long Island Location
A shop known for its mega, ooey-gooey desserts is celebrating the opening of its newest location on Long Island with an exclusive treat. “MERRICK, WE’RE HERE!” Chip City Cookies, a cookie shop known for gigantic, fun-flavored cookies, has announced the opening date for its new Merrick location: Friday, Aug. 4, according to a July 31 post on Instagram. The grand opening will be held from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. at 2012 Merrick Road. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chip City Cookies (@chipcitycookies) According to the shop, the fir…
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Pizzeria Employee Wields Peel, Strikes Coworker Following Argument On Long Island: Police
A verbal squabble between two pizza workers got saucy when one decided to use his pizza peel as a weapon, police said. John Vano, age 50, of Merrick, was arrested on Sunday, May 7 following an argument with a coworker that turned violent, authorities claimed. Detectives said that on Saturday, May 6, Vano and his 42-year-old male coworker got into a verbal altercation at La Piazza, located at 2191 Merrick Road, at approximately 8:15 p.m. The fight escalated and Vano allegedly proceeded to strike his coworker in the head with a large pizza peel, lacerating the victim’s head. Vano then fl…
Police & Fire
New Update: Search Ongoing For Thief Who Stole Running BMW In Front Of Long Island Home
Detectives are continuing searching for a man who took off in someone’s car - and luckily, they caught it on video. Nassau County Police reported that the incident occurred at approximately 7:14 a.m. in Merrick on Wednesday, April 19. Earlier report: Know Him? Man Steals BMW Left Running In Front Of Merrick Home An unknown man was dropped off in front of a Girard Place home by a gray SUV, according to a video captured by a home’s security camera. Once dropped off, the subject got into an empty BMW X7 that had been left running and fled the scene, going south on Girard Place. The…
Police & Fire
Know Him? Man Steals BMW Left Running In Front Of Long Island Home
Police on Long Island are seeking help from the public in identifying a man who allegedly stole a BMW X7 that was left running. The incident took place in Nassau County around 7:15 a.m., Wednesday, April 18 on Girard Place in Merrick. According to Nassau County Police detectives, a man was dropped off by a dark gray SUV in front of a Girard Place residence and entered an unoccupied BMW X7 that was left running. The man then fled with the vehicle southbound on Girard Place. A short time later, the BMW was left abandoned and recovered by police in the westbound lane…
Lifestyle
NY’s Own Lindsay Lohan Pregnant With First Child
Actress and New York native Lindsay Lohan is going to be a mom. The “Mean Girls” and “Freaky Friday” star, who grew up on Long Island, announced that she’s pregnant in an Instagram post Tuesday, March 14. The photo shows a white baby onesie with cursive lettering that reads, “Coming soon…” “We are blessed and excited!” Lohan captioned the post. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindsay Lohan (@lindsaylohan) The baby will be the first for the 36-year-old leading lady and her husband, businessman Bader Shammas. The couple got enga…
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Ex-Director Of NY Charity Sentenced For Embezzling Over $1M
The former executive director of a New York charity is heading to federal prison after being convicted of embezzling more than $1 million to fund a life of luxury. Long Island resident Wafa Abboud, age 55, of Merrick, was sentenced to nearly three years behind bars in federal court in Brooklyn on Wednesday, Jan. 11. It followed her convictions on charges of embezzling funds, bank fraud, and money laundering after a two-week jury trial in July 2019. Earlier Report: Ex-Director Convicted Of Stealing Nearly $1M From Long Island Charity Prosecutors said Abboud ran Human First, a no…
Police & Fire
LI Clothing Boutique Sold Counterfeit Louis Vuitton, Gucci: Police
The owner of a Long Island clothing boutique is accused of selling counterfeits of high-end fashion brands, authorities said. Mitchell Feig, age 66, of Merrick, was arrested Wednesday, Jan. 11, following an investigation by Nassau County Police. Feig owns Max & Gino’s, located in Woodbury on Jericho Turnpike. Detectives said the store had on display several items bearing counterfeit trademarks of Louis Vuitton, Chanel, and Gucci. The phony trademarks were reportedly found on sweatshirts, patches, and shirts. Feig was arrested at the store without incident. He is facing a single charge …
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