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Illegal Gambling Machines, Drinking Uncovered At Long Island Deli, Police Say Illegal Gambling Machines, Drinking Uncovered At Long Island Deli, Police Say
Illegal Gambling Machines, Drinking Uncovered At Long Island Deli, Police Say An employee is facing charges after police allegedly uncovered illegal gambling and drinking at a Long Island deli. It followed an investigation by Suffolk County Police and Town of Huntington officials at Jenny’s Deli & Grocery, located on New York Avenue, on Wednesday, Sept. 11. According to police, investigators looking into community complaints uncovered five illegal electronic gambling machines inside the business, which customers could pay to use and then cash out. Officers also observed several patrons opening and consuming alcohol on the premises despite the business not having…
2 Store Clerks Accused Of Selling Alcohol To Minors During Long Island Compliance Check 2 Store Clerks Accused Of Selling Alcohol To Minors During Long Island Compliance Check
2 Store Clerks Accused Of Selling Alcohol To Minors During Long Island Compliance Check Two Long Island businesses were cited for allegedly selling alcohol to minors. Compliance checks were conducted at 19 retail vendors throughout the Town of Riverhead on Tuesday, Aug. 20. The operation targeted the sale of alcohol products to patrons under the age of 21. The following vendors were found not to comply: Mobil, 3705 Middle Country Road, Calverton Shell, 626 W. Main Street, Riverhead Faisal Mahmood, age 28, of Ronkonkoma, and an employee of the Mobil gas station, and Mehmet Tunc, age 64, of Riverhead, and an employee of the Shell station, were each charged with unla…
Long Island Restaurant Issued Violations For Illegally Operating Nightclub, Police Say Long Island Restaurant Issued Violations For Illegally Operating Nightclub, Police Say
Long Island Restaurant Issued Violations For Illegally Operating Nightclub, Police Say The State Liquor Authority cited a Long Island restaurant manager for violations for allegedly illegally operating a nightclub after receiving several complaints from the community. SLA inspectors and the Suffolk County Police visited Bijou Modern American Asian Restaurant in Melville on Thursday, April 25. During the inspection, police issued several summonses for SLA violations to the restaurant manager, Michael DeFrancesco, age 32, of Lynbrook.  A bag of cocaine was found on the floor of the establishment, Suffolk County Police said.  The Town of Huntington Fire Marshall…
North Amityville Restaurant Shut Down After 5 Workers Charged During SLA Inspection North Amityville Restaurant Shut Down After 5 Workers Charged During SLA Inspection
North Amityville Restaurant Shut Down After 5 Workers Charged During SLA Inspection Five workers at a Long Island restaurant have been charged after a State Liquor Authority inspection overnight which led to the business being shut down. According to Suffolk County Police, at around 10:45 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2, three patrons inside Casa Bella, located in North Amityville at 577 Broadway, were found in possession of cocaine in plain view. During the investigation, police say unclaimed drugs were also discovered on the floor.  The manager of the restaurant, Henry Segovia, age 34, of West Babylon, was charged with criminal…
6 Busted Selling Alcohol, Tobacco To Minors At Long Island Stores: Police 6 Busted Selling Alcohol, Tobacco To Minors At Long Island Stores: Police
6 Busted Selling Alcohol, Tobacco To Minors At Long Island Stores: Police With the help of undercover agents, police on Long Island reportedly found six people from a handful of stores to be selling alcohol and tobacco products to minors. The bust started on Monday, Dec. 11 at approximately 5:30 p.m., according to Nassau County Police. Using underage agents working with the Problem Oriented Policing (POP) Unit, officers went to stores in Franklin Square and West Hempstead as part of “Project 21,” meant to target the sale of illicit products to minors. At the Smoke Shop located at 727 Franklin Avenue, Akil Hossain, age 21 of Elmont, was arrested for allegedly s…
Underage Liquor Sales Check Leads To Pair Of Arrests On Long Island Underage Liquor Sales Check Leads To Pair Of Arrests On Long Island
Underage Liquor Sales Check Leads To Pair Of Arrests On Long Island Two people were arrested during an underage liquor sales check conducted on Long Island. The checks took place in the Southampton area on Saturday, Aug. 19 at numerous locations. The operation was carried out by the Southampton Police in conjunction with the State Liquor Authority. During the operation, Gustavo Garcia, age 18, of Riverhead was charged with unlawfully dealing with a child and prohibited sale of alcohol,  said Sgt. Eric Sickles of the Southampton Police. Garcia is accused of selling alcohol to someone under the age of 21, at the Garden Deli in Flanders, …
Pair Of Long Island Businesses Busted With Illegal Gaming Devices, Police Say Pair Of Long Island Businesses Busted With Illegal Gaming Devices, Police Say
Pair Of Long Island Businesses Busted With Illegal Gaming Devices, Police Say Two Long Island cafés were busted for allegedly having illegal gambling devices during a special operation by police. The busts took place in Nassau County in Garden City Park and Mineola on Wednesday, May 10. The illegal gaming devices were found during a special operation titled Operation Pop and Stop conducted in conjunction with the Nassau County Fire Marshal, the town of North Hempstead Building Department, the state Liquor Authority and the town of Mineola Building Department supervisors targeting illegal gambling devices being used in various businesses. Police said the followi…
Woman Accused Of Allowing Gambling, Alcohol At North Babylon Deli She Owns Woman Accused Of Allowing Gambling, Alcohol At North Babylon Deli She Owns
Woman Accused Of Allowing Gambling, Alcohol At North Babylon Deli She Owns A woman has been accused of allowing gambling and alcohol at a Long Island deli that she owns. In response to community and area business owner’s complaints, authorities conducted an investigation at Belmont Twins Deli, located in North Babylon at 746 Belmont Ave., at approximately 7:45 p.m. Friday, April 28. The owner of the deli, Silvia Ramirez, age 55, of West Babylon, was charged with: Second-degree criminal nuisance, a misdemeanor; Promoting gambling, a misdemeanor;  Possession of gambling devices, a misdemeanor, for allowing people to consume alcohol on-premise a…
Months Of Violence At Long Island Bar Leads To Drug Arrest, Police Say Months Of Violence At Long Island Bar Leads To Drug Arrest, Police Say
Months Of Violence At Long Island Bar Leads To Drug Arrest, Police Say A Long Island man was nabbed on narcotics charges during a targeted State Liquor Authority check at a busy bar. The incident took place in East Islip around 1 a.m., Sunday, March 19 at the Outfield Pub at 168 Carleton Ave. Following incidents of violence during the last three months at the Outfield Pub, Suffolk County officers, in conjunction with the New York Liquor Authority and the Town of Islip Fire Marshal and Code Enforcement conducted a targeted State Liquor Authority compliance check of the bar. During the check, officers spotted Trevor Zaroba walking out of the bar …
Owner Lets Patrons Use Cocaine In LI Deli, Police Say Owner Lets Patrons Use Cocaine In LI Deli, Police Say
Owner Lets Patrons Use Cocaine In LI Deli, Police Say The owner of a Long Island deli is facing charges for allegedly allowing customers to use illegal drugs inside his business, authorities said. Sharon Solemani-Sharifian, age 53, owner of Shalom Delight Deli in Amityville, was among three people arrested Saturday, Jan. 28, following an investigation by Suffolk County Police. After receiving multiple complaints about the business from community members, officers conducted a State Liquor Authority investigation working with the Amityville Village Building Inspector and Fire Marshal. At around 10 p.m., officers witnessed two customers inside t…
2 Huntington Establishments Cited For Violations During SLA Inspections 2 Huntington Establishments Cited For Violations During SLA Inspections
2 Huntington Establishments Cited For Violations During SLA Inspections Two Long Island establishments have been cited for violations during State Liquor Authority inspections conducted overnight. The operations were conducted from 10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28 until around midnight on Sunday, Jan. 29 in Huntington at: The Ivy Kitchen and Bar, located at 65 Wall St.,  Nag’s Head Ale House, located at 396 New York Ave. The Ivy Kitchen and Bar was issued three violations by the SLA and six violations and one summons by the Town of Huntington Fire Marshall, Suffolk County Police said. Nag’s Head Ale House was issued two violations by the St…
Arrest Made In Mansion Shooting During Party At Long Island Hotel Arrest Made In Mansion Shooting During Party At Long Island Hotel
Arrest Made In Mansion Shooting During Party At Long Island Hotel A hip-hop artist who is signed with Def Jam Recordings has been arrested in connection with the shooting of three people at a Long Island hotel. Remy Marshall, age 26, of Brooklyn, turned himself in to Glen Cove Police on Thursday, July 21, with the help of the NYPD, said Glen Cove Lt. Det. John Nagle. Marshall, who performs under the name "Fetty Luciano", was wanted in connection with the Sunday, July 10 shooting at the Glen Cove Mansion that left three people injured, Nagle said.  An investigation determined a disturbance occurred inside the Mansion which resulted in one of the secu…
Long Island Store Clerks Accused Of Selling Alcohol, E-Cigarette To Minors Long Island Store Clerks Accused Of Selling Alcohol, E-Cigarette To Minors
Long Island Store Clerks Accused Of Selling Alcohol, E-Cigarette To Minors A pair of store clerks on Long Island are facing charges for allegedly selling alcohol and e-cigarettes to minors during a sting operation, leading to the closure of two businesses, police said. Officers from the Suffolk County Police Department announced that they arrested two employees in Wyandanch after selling to minors during a State Liquor Authority (SLA) inspection on Thursday, May 5. The inspections were conducted at the BP gas station on Straight Path and Straight Path Discount at 7:10 p.m. and 8:05 p.m. on Thursday night. According to police, Ahmad Mushtaq, age 56, of North Bel…
New Bars, Restaurants In NYC To Open More Quickly Under Legislation Signed By Hochul New Bars, Restaurants In NYC To Open More Quickly Under Legislation Signed By Hochul
New Bars, Restaurants In NYC To Open More Quickly Under Legislation Signed By Hochul New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed new legislation in an effort to make it easier for new bars, restaurants and breweries to open quickly. The new legislative package allows temporary retail permits to be issued to bars and restaurants opening in New York City, officials announced on Wednesday, Dec. 22. Officials said the current law prevents businesses in the city to be granted temporary liquor licenses, and the State Liquor Authority can only provide the permanent licenses after a lengthy review process. The new legislation allows the State Liquor Authority to grant temporary liquor l…
Five Charged After SLA Inspections At Long Island Restaurants, Bars Five Charged After SLA Inspections At Long Island Restaurants, Bars
Five Charged After SLA Inspections At Long Island Restaurants, Bars Five people were charged over the weekend on Long Island with various crimes in violation of state regulations, as well as DWI, and possession of drugs, following New York State Liquor Authority inspections. Two people were arrested on Friday, March 5, in Huntington Station, after authorities with the Suffolk County Police along with SLA inspections in Huntington Station in response to numerous community complaints. The arrests took place at the Three Stars Restaurant, located at 118 W. Hills Road, and the Carousel Night Club, located at 522 E Jericho Turnpike, said the Suffolk County Poli…
Long Island Deli Forced To Close After SLA Inspection Long Island Deli Forced To Close After SLA Inspection
Long Island Deli Forced To Close After SLA Inspection A Long Island deli was forced to close after an inspection led by the State Liquor Authority. The inspection was conducted at M&B Deli and Grocery on Broadway in Amityville on Friday, March 5 at around 8:40 p.m. The Town of Babylon Quality of Life Task Force issued 15 summons for combined building, fire, and code violations to the owner/manager. He will be arraigned at a later date. As a result of the violations, the establishment was condemned and closed, Suffolk County Police said. Kenneth Abreau-Duran, age 25, of Hollis, Queens was charged with four counts of Alcohol…
COVID-19: Liquor Licenses Of Five LI Restaurants, Bars Suspended For Violations Of Guidelines COVID-19: Liquor Licenses Of Five LI Restaurants, Bars Suspended For Violations Of Guidelines
Covid-19: Liquor Licenses Of Five LI Restaurants, Bars Suspended For Violations Of Guidelines New York State has suspended liquor licenses for 23 businesses, including five on Long Island, after finding what it labeled violations of COVID-19 pandemic-related executive orders.  This brings the total number of liquor licenses suspended in the state during the pandemic to 393. The locations of the establishments are as follows: In New York City: Bronx - 2 Brooklyn - 6 Manhattan - 3 Queens - 7 On Long Island: Suffolk - 4 Nassau - 1 "We continue to see increased compliance across the state as a direct result of the hard work of conscientious business owners that are putting pub…
COVID-19: Long Island Official Calls On Cuomo To Lift Curfew On Bars, Restaurants COVID-19: Long Island Official Calls On Cuomo To Lift Curfew On Bars, Restaurants
Covid-19: Long Island Official Calls On Cuomo To Lift Curfew On Bars, Restaurants Nassau County Executive Laura Curran is calling on New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to extend the 10 p.m. curfew on bars and restaurants as Long Island continues combating the COVID-19 pandemic. Curran issued a letter to fellow Democrat Cuomo on Tuesday, Feb. 9 requesting that the state adjust the current 10 p.m. curfew to midnight, stating that bar and restaurant owners have shown they can open and operate safely without spreading the virus. In her letter, Curran noted that the restriction hurts the revenue for restaurant owners and also cuts the hours and tips of employees. “I have heard from …
COVID-19: Liquor Licenses Of Six Long Island Restaurants Suspended For Guideline Violations COVID-19: Liquor Licenses Of Six Long Island Restaurants Suspended For Guideline Violations
Covid-19: Liquor Licenses Of Six Long Island Restaurants Suspended For Guideline Violations New York State authorities have suspended liquor licenses for 37 more businesses, including six on Long Island, after finding what it labeled violations of COVID-19 pandemic-related executive orders.  These new suspensions bring the total number of liquor licenses suspended during the coronavirus pandemic to 279, the state announced on Tuesday, Dec. 8. In total, 1,867 charges have been filed against bars and restaurants for violating coronavirus-related rules.  Businesses found in violation of these regulations face fines up to $10,000 per violation, while egregious violations ca…
COVID-19: Liquor Licenses Of Three Long Island Restaurants Suspended For Guideline Violations COVID-19: Liquor Licenses Of Three Long Island Restaurants Suspended For Guideline Violations
Covid-19: Liquor Licenses Of Three Long Island Restaurants Suspended For Guideline Violations New York State authorities have suspended liquor licenses for 21 more businesses, including three on Long Island, after finding what it labeled violations of COVID-19 pandemic-related executive orders.  These new suspensions bring the total number of liquor licenses suspended during the coronavirus pandemic to 238, the state announced on Friday, Oct. 23. In total, 1,362 charges have been filed against bars and restaurants for violating coronavirus-related rules.  Businesses found in violation of these regulations face fines up to $10,000 per violation, while egregious violations …
COVID-19: NY Announces $20,000 Fine For Promoter Of Concert That Drew Thousands COVID-19: NY Announces $20,000 Fine For Promoter Of Concert That Drew Thousands
Covid-19: NY Announces $20,000 Fine For Promoter Of Concert That Drew Thousands The promoter of a summer concert that drew thousands of people amid the COVID-19 pandemic has been fined $20,000 by the state. The Department of Health has charged "In the Know Experiences," the concert promoter of the July concert held on Long Island in the Hamptons, featuring the band the Chainsmokers with violating the Public Health Law and is seeking the $20,000 in fines for holding a non-essential gathering and failure to enforce mask-wearing. On Saturday, July 25, "In the Know Experiences" held the "Safe and Sound Concert Series" featuring the Chainsmokers at Nova's Ark Project in Wat…
COVID-19: NY Starts Direct Enforcement In 20 Hotspots; Cuomo Threatens To Close Some Schools COVID-19: NY Starts Direct Enforcement In 20 Hotspots; Cuomo Threatens To Close Some Schools
Covid-19: NY Starts Direct Enforcement In 20 Hotspots; Cuomo Threatens To Close Some Schools New York State will launch direct enforcement of businesses in "hotspot" cluster areas and Gov. Andrew Cuomo said some schools may be ordered to close in-person learning due to insufficient COVID-19 testing. Within the top 20 ZIP codes in counties with recent outbreaks - Brooklyn (Kings), Queens and Rockland and Orange counties - the average rate of positive tests is 4.8 percent.  The rate of positive tests for the remainder of New York State, not counting these 20 ZIP codes, is 0.91 percent. These 20 ZIP codes contained 21 percent of all positive cases in New York State on Saturday, O…
COVID-19: Liquor Licenses Of Three LI Restaurants, Bars Suspended For Violations Of Guidelines COVID-19: Liquor Licenses Of Three LI Restaurants, Bars Suspended For Violations Of Guidelines
Covid-19: Liquor Licenses Of Three LI Restaurants, Bars Suspended For Violations Of Guidelines New York has suspended liquor licenses for 15 more businesses, including three on Long Island, after finding what it labeled violations of COVID-19 pandemic-related executive orders.  Over the last week, the state's multi-agency task force -- led by the State Police and State Liquor Authority -- conducted 8,634 compliance checks, documenting violations at 40 establishments. Businesses found in violation of COVID-19 regulations face fines up to $10,000 per violation, while egregious violations can result in the immediate suspension of a bar or restaurant's liquor license.  The loca…
COVID-19: Eight Long Island Businesses Cited For Violations In Latest Daily Patrols COVID-19: Eight Long Island Businesses Cited For Violations In Latest Daily Patrols
Covid-19: Eight Long Island Businesses Cited For Violations In Latest Daily Patrols Eight Long Island establishments were cited for COVID-19 guideline violations in patrols conducted by State Police Task Force and State Liquor Authority on Sunday, Sept. 27. A total of 1,604 establishments in New York City and Long Island were visited with a total of nine businesses being found to not be in compliance with state requirements.  The breakdown is as follows: Suffolk - 8 Queens - 1 The specific names of the businesses were not released.
COVID-19: Five Long Island Businesses Cited For Violations In Latest Daily Patrols COVID-19: Five Long Island Businesses Cited For Violations In Latest Daily Patrols
Covid-19: Five Long Island Businesses Cited For Violations In Latest Daily Patrols Five more Long Island establishments were cited for COVID-19 guideline violations in patrols conducted by State Police Task Force and State Liquor Authority on Friday, Sept. 18. A total of 1,434 establishments in New York City and Long Island were visited with a total of six businesses being found to not be in compliance with state requirements.  The breakdown is as follows: Suffolk - 5 Brooklyn - 1 The specific names of the businesses were not released.
COVID-19: Three More Long Island Businesses Cited For Violations COVID-19: Three More Long Island Businesses Cited For Violations
Covid-19: Three More Long Island Businesses Cited For Violations Three more Long Island establishments were cited for COVID-19 guideline violations in patrols conducted by State Police Task Force and State Liquor Authority on Thursday, Sept. 17. A total of 1,495 establishments in New York City and Long Island were visited with a total of four businesses being found to not be in compliance with state requirements.  The breakdown is as follows: Suffolk - 3 Manhattan - 1 The specific names of the businesses were not released.
COVID-19: Two Long Island Businesses Cited For Violations COVID-19: Two Long Island Businesses Cited For Violations
Covid-19: Two Long Island Businesses Cited For Violations Two Long Island establishments were cited for COVID-19 guideline violations in patrols conducted by State Police Task Force and State Liquor Authority on Wednesday, Sept. 16. A total of  984 establishments in New York City and Long Island were visited with a total of four businesses being found to not be in compliance with state requirements.  The breakdown is as follows: Suffolk - 2 Brooklyn - 1 Manhattan - 1 The specific names of the businesses were not released.
COVID-19: Four Long Island Businesses Cited For Violations COVID-19: Four Long Island Businesses Cited For Violations
Covid-19: Four Long Island Businesses Cited For Violations Four Long Island establishments were cited for COVID-19 guideline violations in patrols conducted by State Police Task Force and State Liquor Authority on Monday, Sept. 14. A total of 1,109 establishments in New York City and Long Island were visited with five businesses being found to not be in compliance with state requirements.  The breakdown is as follows: Suffolk - 4 Queens - 1 The specific names of the businesses were not released.
COVID-19: Two Long Island Businesses Cited For Violations In New State Police, SLA Patrols COVID-19: Two Long Island Businesses Cited For Violations In New State Police, SLA Patrols
Covid-19: Two Long Island Businesses Cited For Violations In New State Police, SLA Patrols Two Long Island establishments were cited for COVID-19 guideline violations in patrols conducted by State Police Task Force and State Liquor Authority on Friday, Sept. 11. A total of 1,359 establishments in New York City and Long Island were visited with four businesses being found to not be in compliance with state requirements.  The breakdown is as follows: Nassau - 1  Suffolk - 1 Brooklyn - 1 Staten Island - 1 The specific names of the businesses were not released.
COVID-19: Indoor Dining Will Now Be Allowed In NYC With These Restrictions COVID-19: Indoor Dining Will Now Be Allowed In NYC With These Restrictions
Covid-19: Indoor Dining Will Now Be Allowed In NYC With These Restrictions One of New York City’s greatest attractions has been given the green light to start reopening amid the COVID-19 outbreak. During a COVID-19 press briefing in Manhattan on Wednesday, Sept. 9, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that restaurants in New York City will be permitted to resume indoor dining, albeit at 25 percent capacity, beginning on Wednesday, Sept. 30. Cuomo said that he has set a deadline of Thursday, Nov. 1 to determine whether restaurants will be able to reopen up to 50 percent capacity. When restaurants reopen, they will be under strict guidance from the state that inclu…
COVID-19: Four Nassau County Businesses Cited For Violations In New State Police, SLA Patrols COVID-19: Four Nassau County Businesses Cited For Violations In New State Police, SLA Patrols
Covid-19: Four Nassau County Businesses Cited For Violations In New State Police, SLA Patrols Four Long Island establishments were cited for COVID-19 guideline violations in Labor Day patrols conducted by State Police Task Force and State Liquor Authority on Monday, Sept. 7. A total of 929 establishments in New York City and Long Island were visited with eight businesses being found to not be in compliance with state requirements.  The breakdown is as follows: Nassau - 4  Queens - 2 Bronx- 1 Manhattan - 1 The specific names of the businesses were not released.