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Great Neck Resident Among 5 Businessmen Busted In $673M Money Laundering Scheme: Feds Great Neck Resident Among 5 Businessmen Busted In $673M Money Laundering Scheme: Feds
Great Neck Resident Among 5 Businessmen Busted In $673M Money Laundering Scheme: Feds Five businessmen, including one from Long Island, laundered millions of dollars a day in cash through fronts they set up in New York City’s Diamond District, federal authorities charged. Federal agents tied the quintet to $673 million in dirty money laundered through illicit operations over the past four years, US Attorney for New Jersey Philip R. Sellinger said. In exchange, Youssef Janfar, aka “Joe Rodeo,” age 57, of Great Neck, and Edison, New Jersey residents Raj Vaidya, age 26; Rakesh Vaidya, age 51; Shrey Vaidya, age 23; and Neel Patel, 26, collected sizable fees, he said. Janfar pur…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Lifestyle
'My New Go-To Pizza Spot': Familiar Faces Open Fresh Pie Joint On Long Island 'My New Go-To Pizza Spot': Familiar Faces Open Fresh Pie Joint On Long Island
'My New Go-To Pizza Spot': Familiar Faces Open Fresh Pie Joint On Long Island A brand-new restaurant from the owners of a former beloved Long Island pizzeria is delighting old customers and new faces alike. “After finally stopping by tonight for the first time, I am left kicking myself for not coming sooner.” The Pacific Street Pizza Co., located at 38 Glen Cove Road in Greenvale, officially opened at the end of June 2023, but the family who owns it goes back much farther. Originally beginning with the family’s great-grandparents migrating from Italy to New York, the Renny family has owned multiple restaurants honoring their Italian heritage, starting with Pep’s …

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by Sophie Grieser
Lifestyle
Pair Of Long Island Locales Boast 'Most Appealing' Title Nationally, New Survey Says Pair Of Long Island Locales Boast 'Most Appealing' Title Nationally, New Survey Says
Pair Of Long Island Locales Boast 'Most Appealing' Title Nationally, New Survey Says Two Long Island hubs are among the most envied suburbs in America, with one making the top three, according to a new survey. The results come as part of a survey released this week titled “America’s Most Envied Suburban Lifestyles” by Moving Feedback, a company that hopes to help make moving easier by providing tips and comparing services. Three thousand people participated in the survey, and in the end, 175 suburbs were ranked. Huntington Bay triumphed in the rankings, coming in at third place nationally. With just 1,600 residents and only a few minutes north of the restaurants and st…

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by Sophie Grieser
Police & Fire
New Details Released After Person Pointing Gun Struck By Police SUV In North Bellmore New Details Released After Person Pointing Gun Struck By Police SUV In North Bellmore
New Details Released After Person Pointing Gun Struck By Police SUV In North Bellmore This story has been updated. A person who police thought was a woman and was knocked down by a police vehicle on Long Island for allegedly pointing a loaded gun at traffic has been charged with criminal possession of a weapon. Nassau County Police charged a Brooklyn man for the incident which occurred on Tuesday, August 15, at 2:20 p.m. in North Bellmore. According to detectives, 911 received multiple calls for a woman firing a black handgun into the air in the vicinity of Jerusalem Avenue and Bellmore Avenue. Upon police arrival, officers found the person pointing a black and silver han…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Popular Eatery Celebrates Third Long Island Location Popular Eatery Celebrates Third Long Island Location
Popular Eatery Celebrates Third Long Island Location A New York City-based restaurant is expanding its reach across Long Island, with its third-ever location celebrating its opening. The newest location of Just Salad, located at 3535B Long Beach Road in Oceanside, is celebrating its opening the week of Monday, Aug. 14 with promotions, the company announced. As the second-ever storefront in Nassau County, and third on Long Island, the Oceanside Just Salad is continuing the company’s mission of bringing healthy and sustainable food to diners from near and far. Just Salad’s Oceanside menu has all of the favorites, from over 15 chef-designed …

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by Sophie Grieser
Weather
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Now In Effect For Westchester Severe Thunderstorm Watch Now In Effect For Westchester
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Now In Effect For Westchester As a potent system with scattered severe storms sweeps through, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch has now been issued for much of the region. It's in effect until midnight Sunday, Aug. 13. The main threat is for damaging wind gusts and large hail, the National Weather Service said, adding that isolated tornadoes are possible, mainly north and west of New York City. In addition, storms will be capable of locally heavy rainfall which could lead to some urban, low lying and poor drainage flooding with isolated to scattered flash flooding possible. In New York, the watch co…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Flash Flood Threat: Here's Projected Timing For System Packed With Storms, Heavy Rain Flash Flood Threat: Here's Projected Timing For System Packed With Storms, Heavy Rain
Flash Flood Threat: Here's Projected Timing For System Packed With Storms, Heavy Rain An approaching frontal system will bring thunderstorms and heavy rain that could cause flash flooding. The system will arrive from west to east early Thursday afternoon, Aug. 10, and continue to move through into the evening. Heavy rain is expected to begin in the New York City area, Hudson Valley, and Capital regions, and western Connecticut around midday Thursday and later in the afternoon in Massachusetts and eastern Connecticut. Areas where soaking rain is expected are shown in dark green in the first image above from AccuWeather.com. About an inch of rainfall is now expected, with lo…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Long Island Shake Shack Sets Opening Date Long Island Shake Shack Sets Opening Date
Long Island Shake Shack Sets Opening Date The NYC-based burger joint is expanding to another Long Island location - here’s when it’ll be open for business. Hope you’re hungry. Shake Shack is opening up its newest location in Oceanside on Monday, Aug. 14, a representative told Daily Voice. It is situated within The Sands Shopping Center, located at 3535 Long Beach Road. Related Story: Shake Shack, Just Salad Coming To Oceanside The ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 10:30 a.m., and the first 100 guests will receive free Shake Shack swag and have the chance to hear live music. Additionally, the eatery will donate $…

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by Sophie Grieser
Weather
New System Packed With Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain Could Cause Flooding New System Packed With Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain Could Cause Flooding
New System Packed With Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain Could Cause Flooding A new system taking aim at the region will bring thunderstorms and heavy rain that could cause flooding. Current forecast models project the system will arrive from west to east starting late Thursday morning, Aug. 10. Heavy rain is expected to begin in the New York City area, Hudson Valley, and Capital regions, and western Connecticut around midday Thursday and later in the afternoon in Massachusetts and eastern Connecticut. About a half of an inch to three-quarters of an inch of rainfall is expected, with locally higher amounts where there may be flooding, according to the National Weath…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
New Update: Missing 10-Year-Old Girl Located In NYC New Update: Missing 10-Year-Old Girl Located In NYC
New Update: Missing 10-Year-Old Girl Located In NYC This story has been updated. A missing 10-year-old girl from Upstate New York has been found after a search that spanned several days and involved multiple police agencies. Rensselaer County resident Elizabeth Rosa had last been seen at around 11:40 p.m. Tuesday, Aug.1, in Troy, getting into an unknown car on 7th Avenue in the North Lansingburgh neighborhood. Detectives said the girl was likely traveling to stay with family in New York City or on Long Island. Late Thursday night, Aug. 3, Troy Police announced that Rosa had been found in New York City and was safe.  "Troy PD Det…

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by Michael Mashburn
Weather
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Fairfield County, With Damaging Winds, Tornadoes Possible Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Fairfield County, With Damaging Winds, Tornadoes Possible
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Fairfield County, With Damaging Winds, Tornadoes Possible A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for most of the region as a potent system develops that will bring drenching downpours, and damaging wind gusts between 60 and 70 miles per hour with 1-inch hail and an isolated tornado. The watch was issued just before 3 p.m. Saturday, July 29, and is in effect until 9 p.m. Saturday. In New York, the watch covers the following counties: All of New York City Nassau Suffolk Westchester Putnam Rockland Orange Dutchess Ulster Sullivan Columbia Greene Albany Rensselaer Schenectady Schoharie Broome  Chenango Delaware Montgomery OtsegoI…

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by Joe Lombardi
Traffic
Lane Closures Scheduled On Route 25A Lane Closures Scheduled On Route 25A
Lane Closures Scheduled On Route 25A A six-week pavement renewal project may spell delays for travelers on Route 25A, according to transportation officials. Beginning on Monday, July 24, one lane in each direction of Northern Boulevard is scheduled to be closed overnight for approximately six weeks, the New York State Department of Transportation announced. The closure, which is weather permitting, will stretch from the New York City line to Old Northern Boulevard in the following areas: Russell Gardens Lake Success Flower Hill Munsey Park Roslyn Estates North Hempstead Additional travel information will be provided on el…

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by Sophie Grieser