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ID Released For Elmont 28-Year-Old Killed In 2-Vehicle Garden City Crash ID Released For Elmont 28-Year-Old Killed In 2-Vehicle Garden City Crash
ID Released For Elmont Man, 28, Killed In Garden City Crash The identity has been released of a person killed in a two-vehicle crash on a Long Island roadway. It happened on Saturday, June 29, at 3:50 p.m. in Garden City. A 28-year-old man operating a 2021 Kawasaki motorcycle was involved in a collision with a 2007 Lexus operated by a 66-year-old man on Old Country Road near Prescott Street. As a result of the collision, the motorcyclist suffered serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.  He's now been identified as Sanan Malik, age 28, of Elmont. Earlier report: 28-Year-Old Killed In 2-Vehicle Long Island Crash The 200…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
28-Year-Old Killed In 2-Vehicle Garden City Crash 28-Year-Old Killed In 2-Vehicle Garden City Crash
28-Year-Old Killed In 2-Vehicle Garden City Crash Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash on a Long Island roadway that left one person dead. Click here for a new, updated story: ID Released For Elmont 28-Year-Old Killed In 2-Vehicle Garden City Crash It happened on Saturday, June 29, at 3:50 p.m. in Garden City. A 28-year-old man operating a 2021 Kawasaki motorcycle was involved in a collision with a 2007 Lexus operated by a 66-year-old man on Old Country Road near Prescott Street. As a result of the collision, the motorcyclist suffered serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity has not yet been…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Man Exposes, Touches Himself At Mall On Long Island, Police Say Man Exposes, Touches Himself At Mall On Long Island, Police Say
Man Exposes, Touches Himself At Mall On Long Island, Police Say A Long Island man has been arrested after he allegedly exposed himself to a woman in a mall food court. It happened in Garden City on Thursday, May 16, according to Nassau County Police. At approximately 10 a.m., Irvin Acevedo Ayala, age 27 of Hempstead, was at the Roosevelt Field Mall food court, located at 630 Old Country Road. He allegedly approached a 62-year-old woman, who was also in the food court, and began exposing and touching his genitals. Police located him nearby and he was arrested without incident. Ayala is charged with public lewdness. He pleaded not guilty at his a…

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by Sophie Grieser
Business
Popular Eatery Reveals Opening Date For Second Long Island Location Popular Eatery Reveals Opening Date For Second Long Island Location
Popular Eatery Reveals Opening Date For Second Long Island Location Lovers of all things pasta can soon get their fill with a popular eatery set to open its second location on Long Island. The new Noodles & Company in Farmingdale, located at 909 Broadhollow Road, will open Wednesday, Dec. 14, the company revealed. Earlier Report: Popular Eatery Opening Second Location In Nassau County It will mark the second Nassau County location for the chain restaurant, which operates in 31 states. The other location is in Garden City on Old Country Road. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Noodles & Com…

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by Michael Mashburn
Business
Popular Eatery Opening Second Long Island Location Popular Eatery Opening Second Long Island Location
Popular Eatery Opening Second Long Island Location Lovers of all things pasta can rejoice after a popular eatery revealed plans to open the restaurant’s second location on Long Island. The new Noodles & Company will open up shop in Farmingdale at the Republic Plaza shopping center, located at 909 Broadhollow Road, according to a statement from Breslin Realty. It will be the second New York location for the chain restaurant, which operates in 31 states. The other location is in Garden City on Old Country Road. Noodles & Company describes itself as a “fast-casual restaurant that offers international and American noodle dishes in add…

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by Michael Mashburn
Business
Bakery Chain Holds Grand Opening For New Location In Garden City Bakery Chain Holds Grand Opening For New Location In Garden City
Bakery Chain Holds Grand Opening For New Location In Garden City A bakery and café chain is launching its new Long Island location. Paris Baguette held its grand opening at the Gallery at Westbury Plaza on Wednesday, Sept. 28, representatives announced. The bakery, located at 924 Old Country Road in Garden City, is 2,950 square feet and offers seating for up to 40 guests. Paris Baguette opened at 924 Old Country Road in Garden CityParis Baguette/Lola Red The menu includes signature baked goods such as the "Strawberry Soft Cream Cake," mochi donuts, and chocolate croissants. Guests can also choose from a selection of hot and cold coffee drinks. “We…

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by Nicole Valinote
Lifestyle
New Ruth's Chris Steakhouse Location At Smith Haven Mall Now Open For Business New Ruth's Chris Steakhouse Location At Smith Haven Mall Now Open For Business
New Ruth's Chris Steakhouse Location At Smith Haven Mall Now Open For Business Ruth’s Chris has brought its famous steaks, fine wine, and signature decor to the Smith Haven Mall on Long Island. The steakhouse giant - which has more than 150 locations around the world - opened its latest restaurant at the Suffolk County mall in Lake Grove. Ruth's Hospitality Group, which oversees the franchise, said that the latest location is at the site of the former Bonefish Grill at the Smith Haven Mall. Ruth's Chris Steakhouse is now open at the Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove.Ruth's Chris The near 7,000-square-foot Lake Grove restaurant is the second on Long Island, joining …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Man Released On No Bail Busted Driving Stolen Car In Nassau County, Police Say Man Released On No Bail Busted Driving Stolen Car In Nassau County, Police Say
Man Released On No Bail Busted Driving Stolen Car In Nassau County, Police Say A Suffolk County man was busted driving a stolen car a day after he was released without bail on a previous offense, Nassau County police announced. Nassau County police officers on patrol at approximately 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 14 stopped the driver of a 2003 Acura RSX on Old Country Road in Garden City after he failed to signal a lane change. During the subsequent traffic stop, police said that it was determined the vehicle had been reported out of Suffolk County, and the driver, Middle Island resident Nelson Priester, age 35, was taken into custody without incident. Priester was ch…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Popular Steakhouse Adding Two Long Island Locations Popular Steakhouse Adding Two Long Island Locations
Popular Steakhouse Adding Two Long Island Locations The Ruth’s Chris Steak House chain is expanding its footprint on Long Island with a pair of new restaurants. Ruth’s Hospitality Group, which oversees the restaurant giant, said that it will be opening the locations at: Walt Whitman Road in Melville at the former site of Bertucci’s, which has been closed for more than two years; Smith Haven Mall in Lake Grove at the site of the former Bonefish Grill space. Currently, the only existing Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse on Long Island is on Old Country Road in Garden City near the Roosevelt Field Mall, which has been a fixture in Nassau County for more…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Duo Charged After Woman's Stolen Credit Card Used On Long Island, Police Say Duo Charged After Woman's Stolen Credit Card Used On Long Island, Police Say
Duo Charged After Woman's Stolen Credit Card Used On Long Island, Police Say Two people were charged after police said a woman's wallet was stolen and her credit card was used on Long Island.  The incident happened in Garden City at about 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 23. Officers received a report from a 37-year-old woman that her wallet had been stolen while she was shopping in the Westbury area, according to the Nassau County Police Department. NCPD was then notified by Bloomingdale's in Roosevelt Field Mall that someone was trying to use the woman's credit card to purchase clothing, police said.  Before police arrived, the suspect fled the sc…

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Man Tries To Flee In FedEx Truck After Crashing Into Vehicles In Nassau County, Police Say Man Tries To Flee In FedEx Truck After Crashing Into Vehicles In Nassau County, Police Say
Man Tries To Flee In FedEx Truck After Crashing Into Vehicles In Nassau County, Police Say A Massachusetts man was apprehended on Long Island for allegedly crashing into multiple vehicles and attempting to flee the scene in an occupied FedEx truck. The Nassau County Police Department said Raymond Sojo, age 35, of Worcester, was arrested in Garden City at 1:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 25.  Officers responded to the four-vehicle crash on Old Country Road and Clinton Road. Police determined that Sojo's vehicle had collided with two vehicles that had stopped at the intersection, causing one of the vehicles to be pushed into the intersection and crash into the rear passenger…

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by Nicole Valinote
News
COVID-19: Long Island Trader Joe's Temporarily Closes; Worker Dies At Store In Westchester COVID-19: Long Island Trader Joe's Temporarily Closes; Worker Dies At Store In Westchester
Covid-19: Long Island Trader Joe's Temporarily Closes; Worker Dies At Store In Westchester Trader Joe’s is temporarily closing a Long Island store amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic while a location in Westchester has also closed after a worker at that store died due to COVID-19 complications. The Long Island closure, announced on Monday, April 6, is in Garden City, on 910 Old Country Road, where additional cleaning is being performed before the location reopens on Wednesday, April 8, the company announced.  Trader Joe's did not specify if a worker tested positive, but identified the Garden City location as one of six stores now closed nationally due to the …

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by Joe Lombardi