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Grounded: FAA Temporarily Bans Drones Over Parts Of Long Island Amid Mystery Sightings
Think twice about launching that drone.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued temporary flight restrictions over parts of Long Island on Friday, Dec. 20, amid mysterious drone sightings in the region.
Restrictions are in effect until Sunday, Jan. 19, over locations determined by the FAA to be critical infrastructure sites, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office.
Among the Long Island locales on the list are Oceanside, Roslyn Heights, Levittown, Melville, and Commack.
"Since mid-November, New York has been carefully monitoring reports of drone activity and we have been communic…
Man Accused Of Intentionally Hitting Woman With Car In Nassau County
A Long Island woman suffered injuries after a man allegedly assaulted her during a confrontation in a parking lot, according to police.
The incident occurred Saturday, Nov. 9, around 1 p.m. in Oceanside, at 3458 Long Beach Road.
The 28-year-old woman was attempting to back her 2011 Jeep out of a parking space when the man driving a 2019 Nissan, identified as 41-year-old John Ardolino, of South Hempstead, began honking, then parked behind her, blocking her from leaving, Nassau County Police said.
Police say Ardolino exited his vehicle, banged on the driver’s side window, and yelled at the …
Camera Captured Brother, Sister Abusing Elderly Mother Before Her Death In Roosevelt, DA Says
After a lifetime of caring for children and serving her community, Carmel McDougall was ultimately betrayed by her own son and daughter, prosecutors alleged.
Long Island resident Michael McDougall, age 65, of Roosevelt, was indicted on manslaughter and related charges in Nassau County Court on Tuesday, Oct. 29, in the death of his mother, McDougall.
His sister, Nichole McDougall-Mullings, age 55, of Roosevelt, was also charged with two counts of endangering the welfare of an incompetent or physically disabled person.
Earlier Report: Son, Daughter's Abuse Led To Death Of Roosevelt Wo…
Election 2024: Poll Worker Threatens Voter, Tussles With Cops In Oceanside, Police Say
An election poll worker is accused of threatening a voter and fighting with police at a polling place on Long Island.
The incident happened in Oceanside, at Oaks School #3 on Fortesque Avenue, shortly after 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5.
Nassau County Police said Mark Sebesta, age 54, of Baldwin, was serving as a poll worker when he got into an argument with a 25-year-old male voter. He is accused of threatening the man.
When police arrived and attempted to diffuse the situation, Sebesta falsely claimed to be a law enforcement officer, police said. He reportedly became aggressive and struggled wi…
Suspect Nabbed After Robbing Speedway In Oceanside
A suspect who said he was armed was apprehended shortly after allegedly fleeing the scene of a robbery at a Long Island business.
The suspect entered the Speedway gas station in Oceanside located at 2650 Long Beach Road at around 4:10 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10.
Once inside, he removed beer from the refrigerators and approached the employee, a 44-year-old man, standing behind the register.
The suspect, identified as Edward Miles, age 55, of Oceanside, selected two packs of cigarettes that were behind the counter and placed his hand inside his sweatshirt, stating he had a gun, accor…
Wanted NJ Child Abuser Busted With Police Uniform, Handcuffs In NY Traffic Stop, Cops Say
A man who had been wanted out of New Jersey on child abuse charges was arrested in a New York traffic stop last week, when authorities found him with police uniforms and handcuffs, they said.
Joseph Zuziela, 43, of Branchburg, NJ, was stopped in Oceanside, NY on Thursday night, Aug. 8.
Somerset County Prosecutor's Fugitive Task Force Unit
Nassau County Police said officers stopped Zuziela’s vehicle at around 11:45 p.m. near Merrick and Oceanside roads. Inside, they reportedly found a trove of law enforcement paraphernalia, including police uniforms, handcuffs, a gold badge, brass knu…
Two-Time DWI Driver Sentenced For Killing 'Beloved' Teacher On Long Island: DA
A Long Island man has been given a lengthy prison sentence for driving drunk and high, hitting and killing a 42-year-old father and teacher who was only blocks away from his home.
Christopher Flores, age 29, was sentenced on Tuesday, July 9 to five to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter and more, the Nassau County District Attorney announced.
Over two years before, on March 19, 2022, Flores, who is from Long Beach, was speeding eastbound on Merrick Road on his 2020 BMW motorcycle at around 11:50 p.m. in Rockville Centre.
As he approached the intersection of Forest …
Rental Scammer: Long Island Woman Faked Income For Housing Benefits, DA Says
A woman from Long Island has been accused of lying about her income for years in order to get rental benefits – and buying a house during that time, authorities said.
Melissa Beltre, a 42-year-old South Hempstead woman, faced her arraignment for her alleged scam on Thursday, March 14, the Nassau County District Attorney announced.
Starting in October 2018, Beltre applied to the Nassau County Office of Housing, Housing Choice Voucher Program (NCHCVP) for rental assistance.
On her application, the DA’s Office said, she claimed to live in Oceanside and that her weekly income fell in the cor…
Seen Him? Police Seach For Man Responsible For Multiple Long Island Crimes
Police are asking the community to keep a lookout for a 21-year-old who they say is responsible for multiple larcenies on Long Island.
Vincent Fredericks, age 21, of Oceanside, is thought to be responsible for multiple crimes across Nassau County, according to a post by the NCPD on Friday, March 1.
The department is asking Long Islanders to keep an eye out for the wanted man, who is 5-foot-5, weighs approximately 100 pounds, and has brown hair and eyes.
Though it is unclear where he was last seen, Fredericks is said to operate a white 2012 Kia Sportage.
Additional details, including t…
