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Man Who Allegedly Robbed NY Walmart Charged Under County's Controversial Mask Law Man Who Allegedly Robbed NY Walmart Charged Under County's Controversial Mask Law
Man Who Allegedly Robbed NY Walmart Charged Under County's Controversial Mask Law A man who allegedly robbed a Long Island Walmart was also charged with violating Nassau County's controversial new mask law. The suspect was wearing a black ski mask when he entered the store located in East Meadow at 2465 Hempstead Turnpike at around 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26 and began concealing merchandise in his bag.  He exited the store without paying for the merchandise and was confronted by store security, Nassau County Police said, adding that security recovered the merchandise, "and the suspect directed physical threats towards them as he was leaving the scene." A short …

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by Joe Lombardi
News
23-Year-Old Punches, Robs Taxi Driver Outside Long Island Hospital, Police Say 23-Year-Old Punches, Robs Taxi Driver Outside Long Island Hospital, Police Say
23-Year-Old Punches, Robs Taxi Driver Outside Long Island Hospital, Police Say A 23-year-old man is accused of attacking and robbing a taxi driver outside a Long Island hospital. The incident happened in East Meadow, steps from Nassau University Medical Center on Hempstead Turnpike, at around 3:15 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 19. Nassau County Police said the 72-year-old male victim was working as a driver for Hub Taxi when he was called to pick up a customer outside the hospital. When he arrived, he informed the man, 23-year-old James Ely, how much the fare would be and told him payment was required up front. Ely reportedly became irate, causing the driver to exit the vehi…

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by Michael Mashburn
Business
Popular Eatery To Open New Long Island Location Popular Eatery To Open New Long Island Location
Popular Eatery To Open New Long Island Location Health-conscious Long Islanders will soon have a new lunch spot to add to their rotation. Just Salad – the chain of fast-casual restaurants focused on salads, wraps, and smoothies – is set to open a new location in East Meadow. The eatery will occupy approximately 2,500 square feet in the Clearmeadow Plaza shopping center located on Hempstead Turnpike, according to Breslin Realty, which signed a long-term lease with the chain Thursday, Sept. 12. Earlier Report: 'Just Salad' To Open New Suffolk County Locale An expected opening date was not given. Founded in New York City in 2006, …

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by Michael Mashburn
Traffic
World Cricket Cup Traffic: Long Island Road Closures Announced World Cricket Cup Traffic: Long Island Road Closures Announced
World Cricket Cup Traffic: Long Island Road Closures Announced Ahead of the cricket games hosted on Long Island, authorities announced which roadways will be affected by the competition. The ICC World Cricket Cup, which will hold multiple games in East Meadow’s Eisenhower Park starting on Saturday, June 1, is expected to bring in thousands of fans from all over the world – and plenty of traffic. Nassau County Police announced that a number of roadways in the area will be closed during the following game days: Saturday, June 1: India versus Bangladesh Monday, June 3: Sri Lanka versus. South Africa Wednesday, June 5: India versus Ireland Friday, J…

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by Sophie Grieser