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After Probation Meeting, Man Steals Delivery Driver's Car Outside LI Restaurant, Police Say After Probation Meeting, Man Steals Delivery Driver's Car Outside LI Restaurant, Police Say
After Probation Meeting, Man Steals Delivery Driver's Car Outside LI Restaurant, Police Say A man on probation and three juveniles are facing charges after allegedly stealing a delivery driver’s car outside a Long Island restaurant. The theft occurred at around 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27, in Mineola, outside of Riko’s Pizza on Old Country Road, according to Nassau County Police. Investigators said the delivery driver left his 2019 Toyota Camry unlocked with the keys inside. At around the same time, 19-year-old Alix Dupre, of Elmont, was leaving a scheduled probation appointment near the Nassau County Supreme Court building, roughly a block away. Police said after spotting the ve…

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by Michael Mashburn
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'Very Grateful': LI Coaches Honored For Saving HS Basketball Player Who Collapsed On Court 'Very Grateful': LI Coaches Honored For Saving HS Basketball Player Who Collapsed On Court
'Very Grateful': LI Coaches Honored For Saving HS Basketball Player Who Collapsed On Court Three quick-thinking high school coaches on Long Island are getting the hero's treatment for saving a basketball player’s life after he collapsed on the court. The terrifying ordeal happened Tuesday, Dec. 6, at Chaminade High School in Mineola, school officials said. Seventeen-year-old varsity player PJ Kellachan was heading to the sideline following a drill when he suddenly collapsed and began suffering a seizure. The 17-year-old eventually stopped breathing and went into cardiac arrest. “I remember being on the court, but then my mind kind of blacks out,” Kellachan told reporters at a…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Suspect At Large After Armed Robbery At Mineola Gas Station Suspect At Large After Armed Robbery At Mineola Gas Station
Suspect At Large After Armed Robbery At Mineola Gas Station A suspect is on the loose after an armed robbery at a Long Island gas station. The man entered the convenience store of the BP gas station in Mineola, located at 91 Jericho Turnpike, at around 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, Nassau County Police said.  He then approached an employee, displayed a handgun, and demanded cash, according to police. The employee complied and the subject fled with an undisclosed amount of US currency, said police.  There were no customers present at the time and no injuries were reported. The subject is described by Nassau County Police detect…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
New Mineola Eatery That Serves Tacos, Margaritas To Hold Grand Opening New Mineola Eatery That Serves Tacos, Margaritas To Hold Grand Opening
New Mineola Eatery That Serves Tacos, Margaritas To Hold Grand Opening A new restaurant that specializes in tacos and margaritas will soon open for business on Long Island. Tulum Tacos & Tequila in Mineola is set to hold its grand opening on Thursday, Dec. 1, the eatery announced. The restaurant, located at 230 Jericho Turnpike, has shared plans for a variety of dishes that are set to be featured on the menu, including smoked mushroom tacos, Twinkies tres leches, and Mexican caesar salad. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tulum Tacos & Tequila (@tulumtacoli) The eatery is also set to serve a…

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by Nicole Valinote
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New York Man Wins $1 Million Scratch-Off Prize New York Man Wins $1 Million Scratch-Off Prize
New York Man Wins $1 Million Scratch-Off Prize A Long Island man has claimed a $1 million scratch-off prize. Carlos Salmeron Granados, of Mineola, won a top prize from the New York Lottery’s Multiplier Money game, NY Lottery reported on Wednesday, Nov. 16. Salmeron Granados received his prize as a single, lump-sum payment of $546,840 after required withholdings, the lottery said. NY Lottery reported that the winning ticket was purchased at the 7-Eleven that is located at 207 Jericho Turnpike in Mineola.

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Mineola 18-Year-Old Accused Of Forcibly Touching Minor For Nearly 3 Weeks Mineola 18-Year-Old Accused Of Forcibly Touching Minor For Nearly 3 Weeks
Mineola 18-Year-Old Accused Of Forcibly Touching Minor For Nearly 3 Weeks An 18-year-old Long Island resident has been accused of forcibly touching a minor. Nassau County Police say Isaias Granados Bonilla, age 18, of Mineola, inappropriately grabbed and forcibly touched a 13-year-old girl between Monday, Oct. 17, and Friday, Nov. 4, when officers located Bonilla and he was placed under arrest without incident. Bonilla has been charged with two counts each of: Forcible touching,  Endangering the welfare of a child,  Sexual abuse. He was released on an appearance ticket returnable on Wednesday, Nov. 9 to First District Court in Hempstead. 

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by Joe Lombardi
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'One Of The Worst We've Seen': Long Island Man Who Killed 2 Puppies, Injured Third Sentenced 'One Of The Worst We've Seen': Long Island Man Who Killed 2 Puppies, Injured Third Sentenced
'One Of The Worst We've Seen': Long Island Man Who Killed 2 Puppies, Injured Third Sentenced A Long Island man whose “terrifying” abuse led to the death of two puppies and nearly killed a third is heading to jail. Ellie Knoller, age 32, of Mineola, was sentenced to one year behind bars Wednesday, Oct. 26, in Nassau County Court. It followed his guilty plea to three felony counts of aggravated cruelty to animals in March 2022. Investigators began looking into Knoller in February 2019, when he brought a lethargic and lifeless 11-week-old female Goldendoodle puppy named Bella to an emergency veterinarian in Westbury. An examination revealed that she had suffered multiple fractured…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
5 Nabbed After Driver Points Gun At Another Vehicle On Long Island Street, Police Say 5 Nabbed After Driver Points Gun At Another Vehicle On Long Island Street, Police Say
5 Nabbed After Driver Points Gun At Another Vehicle On Long Island Street, Police Say Five people are facing charges following an apparent road rage incident on a Long Island street. Nassau County Police were called at around 4:20 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, with reports of a disturbance in Mineola, on Jericho Turnpike near Willis Avenue. The 23-year-old victim told police that another driver in an Acura MDX had pointed a gun at him before fleeing the scene, police said. A short time later, investigators located the suspect vehicle traveling southbound on Holly Avenue near Front Street. The 27-year-old driver, Darryl Walker, of Amityville, was arrested along with three other a…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Hempstead Man Sentenced After Firing 11 Shots In Attempted Murder Ambush Hempstead Man Sentenced After Firing 11 Shots In Attempted Murder Ambush
Hempstead Man Sentenced After Firing 11 Shots In Attempted Murder Ambush A Long Island man has been sentenced for the shooting ambush in an apartment building that left the victim with serious physical injuries. Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly announced that Arem Rodgers, age 51, of Hempstead, was sentenced to 12 years in prison on Wednesday, Oct. 19. Rodgers pleaded guilty on Tuesday, Sept. 6 to charges including attempted murder and criminal possession of a weapon. “This defendant calmly ambushed his victim, firing off 11 rounds in a calculated attempt on the man’s life,” said Donnelly. “After being shot seven times, and sustaining serious phys…

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by Kathy Reakes
Obituaries
NY HS Senior Who Died At Age 17 Remembered As ‘Wonderful Classmate, Neighbor’ NY HS Senior Who Died At Age 17 Remembered As ‘Wonderful Classmate, Neighbor’
NY HS Senior Who Died At Age 17 Remembered As ‘Wonderful Classmate, Neighbor’ Condolences are pouring in for the family of a New York high school student following his untimely death at age 17. Long Island resident Matthew Kyrillidis, of East Northport, died Thursday, Sept. 29, according to his obituary. A cause of death was not given. Born to parents Christopher and Danielle, Kyrillidis went on to attend Chaminade High School, a Catholic school in Mineola, his memorial said. At the time of his death, he was a senior set to graduate with the Class of 2023 next spring. “It is with deep sadness that the Chaminade Family announces the passing of senior Matthew Kyri…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Suspicious Powder Delivered To Long Island Courthouse Suspicious Powder Delivered To Long Island Courthouse
Suspicious Powder Delivered To Long Island Courthouse Police are investigating after an envelope with a white powdery substance labeled Anthrax was delivered to a Long Island courthouse. The incident took place in Mineola around 4 p.m., Monday, Oct. 3, at the Nassau County Criminal Court located at 262 Old Country Road. According to Nassau County Police, the building was evacuated after the envelope was delivered. The white powdery substance was tested and deemed "non-hazardous." The incident is under investigation. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Kathy Reakes
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Man Arraigned For Allegedly Fatally Shooting Girlfriend In Penthouse Apartment In Mineola Man Arraigned For Allegedly Fatally Shooting Girlfriend In Penthouse Apartment In Mineola
Man Arraigned For Allegedly Fatally Shooting Girlfriend In Penthouse Apartment In Mineola A Long Island man has been indicted for allegedly shooting his girlfriend to death in her apartment complex. Mark Small, age 55, of Elmont, was arraigned on Tuesday, Sept. 20, on charges of second-degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon for the shooting death which took place in Mineola on Saturday, July 30, said Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly. According to the investigation, 39-year-old Marivel Estevez worked in management at the Allure Mineola at 140 Old Country Road and resided there. Earlier report: Suspect In Custody After 39-Year-Old Woman Found Shot, K…

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by Kathy Reakes