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Restaurant Cited For 'Terrific' Food Opens On Long Island Restaurant Cited For 'Terrific' Food Opens On Long Island
Restaurant Cited For 'Terrific' Food Opens On Long Island A highly-anticipated restaurant opened up on Long Island to rave reviews for its authentic Japanese dishes. “This place is such a gem!” Youta Ramen, located at 58 Old Country Road in Mineola, opened in June 2023, with the goal of providing customers with “exceptional service and ensuring that each guest has an unforgettable dining experience.” Over the few months that the shop has been open, it seems to have done exactly that. With authentic Japanese flavors and a plethora of food options, Youta Ramen has impressed diners near and far — with the shop already receiving over 180 five-st…

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by Sophie Grieser
Weather
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Westchester Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Westchester
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Westchester With a new round of storms moving from west to east, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for much of the region. The watch is in effect until 11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8 for southeastern New York and areas in western as well as coastal Connecticut.  Potentially damaging wind gusts are the primary threat, with potentially damaging hail also possible, according to the National Weather Service. Localized heavy rainfall and lightning are also possible. In New York, the following counties are covered by the watch: New York City: Bronx, Kings (Brooklyn), New York (Manhattan…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
New Arrest Warrant Issued For Drew Barrymore's Alleged Long Island Stalker New Arrest Warrant Issued For Drew Barrymore's Alleged Long Island Stalker
New Arrest Warrant Issued For Drew Barrymore's Alleged Long Island Stalker The man, who’s accused of stalking the “50 First Dates” actress after rushing her onstage and searching for her Long Island home, now has a warrant out for his arrest — again. A Southampton Town judge has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of alleged Drew Barrymore stalker Chad Michael Busto, age 43, according to a report from ABC7 NY on Thursday, Sept. 7. Read the original story: New Details: Drew Barrymore's Alleged Stalker Charged After Appearing At Her Southhampton Home Busto had been released without bail at his arraignment on Friday, Aug. 25, under an agreement that he wo…

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by Sophie Grieser
Police & Fire
Man Killed In Southern State Parkway Hit-Run On Long Island Man Killed In Southern State Parkway Hit-Run On Long Island
Man Killed In Southern State Parkway Hit-Run On Long Island A man was walking on the side of the Southern State Parkway when an unknown person hit him with their car, leaving him dead on the parkway shoulder, police said. It happened in the early morning hours of Wednesday, Aug. 23 near exit 15 in Hempstead, according to New York State police. At approximately 3:50 a.m., 72-year-old Queens resident Vincent Lashley was reportedly seen walking in the roadway. He was struck by a vehicle that fled in an unknown direction. Lashley was lying dead on the right lane and shoulder of the road by the time police arrived at the scene. The investigation i…

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by Sophie Grieser
News
'High Risk, High Reward': Santos Staffer Impersonated Speaker's Aide To Fundraise, Feds Say 'High Risk, High Reward': Santos Staffer Impersonated Speaker's Aide To Fundraise, Feds Say
'High Risk, High Reward': Santos Staffer Impersonated Speaker's Aide To Fundraise, Feds Say A campaign staffer who worked to elect New York Rep. George Santos impersonated a high-level Congressional aide in order to raise money for the then-aspiring lawmaker, a scheme that Santos was well aware of, federal prosecutors allege. Samuel Miele, age 27, is charged with wire fraud and identity theft as part of a five-count indictment that was unsealed in federal court in Brooklyn on Wednesday, Aug. 16. Miele was a fundraiser for Santos’ congressional campaigns in both 2020 and 2022, according to the US Attorney’s Office in the Eastern District. Earlier Report: Trio Of Schemes T…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
After Breaking Into 18 Long Island Businesses, Duo Finally Nabbed At Bagel Shop, Police Say After Breaking Into 18 Long Island Businesses, Duo Finally Nabbed At Bagel Shop, Police Say
After Breaking Into 18 Long Island Businesses, Duo Finally Nabbed At Bagel Shop, Police Say Two men are behind bars in connection with a string of burglaries at Long Island businesses. Diego Ercoli, age 50, and Hector Portilla, age 60, both of Queens, were arrested Thursday, Aug. 3, after they were caught breaking into Merrick’s Bagel Chalet on Merrick Road, according to Nassau County Police. Detectives said the men were behind 18 other burglaries that have occurred throughout Nassau County since April 2023, including in Hicksville, New Hyde Park, and Oceanside. Nowhere was safe from their sights, with the duo targeting all types of businesses, including a deli, laundromat, pharm…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Heroin-Overdosing Passenger Saved By Long Island Police Recruit On NY Flight Heroin-Overdosing Passenger Saved By Long Island Police Recruit On NY Flight
Heroin-Overdosing Passenger Saved By Long Island Police Recruit On NY Flight A Long Island police recruit ready to unwind on a California vacation sprang into action when a fellow passenger became unconscious aboard a flight from New York. Suffolk County Police recruit Richard Scriven had just boarded his flight at John F. Kennedy International Airport in Queens on Friday, July 21, bound for his sister’s wedding, when a flight attendant came on the loudspeaker asking for trained medical professionals. Scriven, a former paramedic at Stony Brook University Hospital who recently completed his five-week medical training at the police academy, answered the call, accordin…

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by Michael Mashburn
News
'This Is Where You Die': Scorned Woman Slashed BF's Neck During Long Island Attack, Jury Finds 'This Is Where You Die': Scorned Woman Slashed BF's Neck During Long Island Attack, Jury Finds
'This Is Where You Die': Scorned Woman Slashed BF's Neck During Long Island Attack, Jury Finds A scorned woman upset over a pending breakup slashed her boyfriend’s neck before chasing him off the Long Island Expressway into a wooded area, a jury has found. Claudia Garcia Vargas, age 54, of Queens, was convicted of assault in Suffolk County Court on Tuesday, July 25. The jury’s decision came almost a year to the day after Vargas picked up her boyfriend of seven years from his job in Queens on July 23, 2022. According to the Suffolk County DA’s office, the man told Vargas that he wanted to end their relationship and the two got into an argument. Angered at the rejection, Vargas ref…

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by Michael Mashburn
Politics
SanToast? Retired NYPD Detective Challenging NY Rep. George Santos To 'Return Integrity' SanToast? Retired NYPD Detective Challenging NY Rep. George Santos To 'Return Integrity'
SanToast? Retired Nypd Detective Challenging NY Rep. George Santos To 'Return Integrity' A familiar face with an impressive resume is taking on embattled Congressman George Santos, whose admitted lying streak and alleged criminal misconduct has left an indelible mark on New York -- and national -- politics. Republican Michael Sapraicone, a retired New York City Police Department detective and US Navy veteran, announced his campaign for the state’s 3rd Congressional District seat on Tuesday, July 25. The district, which the 35-year-old Santos won by seven points in 2022, represents parts of Nassau County and Queens. Related Report: Embattled Nassau Rep. George Santos 'Pr…

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by Michael Mashburn
Weather
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Westchester Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Westchester
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Westchester With a new round of storms heading eastward, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for much of the region. It covers all eight counties in Connecticut, and in New York, the following counties: Nassau Suffolk Westchester Putnam Dutchess Rockland Bronx Kings (Brooklyn) Manhattan Queens Richmond (Staten Island) The watch was issued just after noontime on Tuesday, July 25, and is in effect until 8 p.m. Tuesday for areas in yellow throughout the Northeast in the image above from the National Weather Service. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds, frequent lightning, heavy rai…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Update: Missing Man Last Seen On Long Island Found Update: Missing Man Last Seen On Long Island Found
Update: Missing Man Last Seen On Long Island Found Update:  A man who went missing on Long Island has been located a week after his initial disappearance.  David Forbes, a 38-year-old man from Canton, Massachusetts, was first reported missing after leaving his mother's Coram house on foot late on the night of Tuesday, July 4, according to Suffolk County Police.  He was believed to be in Queens on the morning of Wednesday, July 5, and police announced that he might be in need of medical attention at the time of his disappearance. Officials announced that Forbes had been found on Thursday, July 13, but did not provide additio…

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by Sophie Grieser
Police & Fire
Trio Nabbed For Attempted Robbery After Following Long Island Victim Home: Police Trio Nabbed For Attempted Robbery After Following Long Island Victim Home: Police
Trio Nabbed For Attempted Robbery After Following Long Island Victim Home: Police  One of the suspects in a Long Island attempted robbery was found to have numerous warrants in other states for similar crimes, police said. On Monday, July 10, a 57-year-old woman went to the Franklin Square TD Bank, located at 720 Franklin Avenue, to withdraw a large sum of money, according to Suffolk County Police. As she was leaving the bank, she was allegedly approached by a man and a woman, who tried to distract her by saying that someone had placed sharp tacks under her car tires. The victim ignored the duo, got in her car, and drove home. However, when she arrived home, po…

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by Sophie Grieser