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Weather
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here Are Totals From Rockland County
Here's a look at snowfall totals reported by the National Weathe Service from throughout the region from the storm system that swept through Thursday, Nov. 21 into Friday, Nov. 22. New York New York City Central Park 1.86 in 0940 AM 11/22 AWS Nassau County Oyster Bay 2.25 in 0930 AM 11/22 CWOP Locust Valley 0.3 E 2.21 in 0910 AM 11/22 COCORAHS Albertson 0.2 SSE 2.09 in 0730 AM 11/22 COCORAHS Syosset 2.08 in 0800 AM 11/22 COOP Herricks 1.92 in 0830 AM 11/22 COCORAHS Port Washington 0.8 N 1.84 in 0719 AM 11/22 COCORAHS Massapequa 1.1 SE 1.80 in 0700 AM 11/22 COCORAHS Malverne 0.5 SE…
News
FEMA Denies Emergency Assistance For NY Residents After Devastating Flooding
The federal government declined to help New York homeowners who were impacted by last summer’s severe flooding. Following a preliminary damage assessment on Long Island by the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FMEA), the agency stated that Suffolk County did not meet the severity requirements for assistance. Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office expressed disappointment over the decision but vowed to appeal it. Earlier Report: Homeowners Impacted By Suffolk Co. Flooding Could Get Up To $50K In Repair Grants; Here's How “(We) will continue fighting to ensure storm-impacted residents…
News
Covid-
19: John Gotti's NY Grandson Admits To $1M Relief Fraud
A New York man with ties to the Mafia formally confessed to a million-dollar COVID-19 relief fraud scheme. Long Island resident Carmine Agnello, age 38, of Smithtown, pleaded guilty to wire fraud in Central Islip federal court on Thursday, Sept. 26. Agnello is the grandson of the late John Gotti, former boss of the Gambino organized crime family. According to prosecutors, between April 2020 and November 2021, he fraudulently applied for, and received, at least three small business loans under the US Small Business Administration’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program (EIDLP). The program…
News
American Airlines Mechanic Who Smuggled $250K Worth Of Cocaine On Flight Sentenced
An airplane mechanic from New York will spend nearly a decade behind bars for smuggling over 25 pounds of cocaine on an American Airlines plane. Long Island resident Paul Belloisi, age 56, of Smithtown, was sentenced to nine years in prison in Brooklyn federal court on Friday, Sept. 6, for possessing and importing cocaine. Belloisi, a former mechanic for American Airlines, was arrested in February 2020 after US Customs and Border Protection discovered 10 bricks of cocaine in an electronics compartment beneath a plane arriving from Jamaica at Kennedy International Airport in Queens . The c…
Weather
'We Will Rebuild': Powerful Storm, Flooding Leave Trail Of Destruction Across Parts Of NY
At least six homes were heavily damaged and roads were washed out following a powerful storm system that brought drenching rain and widespread flooding to parts of New York and Connecticut. On Long Island, Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine issued a state of emergency on Monday, Aug. 19, after surveying flood damage caused when up to nine inches of rain fell in parts of the county overnight. “Our longtime Mill Pond is gone. Six houses along here were damaged, their cesspools and personal belongings are now floating down this creek into the sound,” Romaine told reporters. Earlier Report:…
Business
Rite Aid Announces Additional NY Store Closures After Declaring Bankruptcy
Rite Aid has announced new store closures after the struggling pharmacy chain filed for bankruptcy in the fourth quarter of 2023. Shortly after declaring bankruptcy, Rite Aid announced 154 store closures, with 20 in New York, and 14 on Long Island. In a filing on Tuesday, April 9, the company said 17 more stores, including three in New York (with two on Long Island) are now slated for closure. Rite Aid currently has 2,000 stores and about 44,000 employees. The Long Island stores slated for closure (with the newly announced closures in bold) are: 283 West Jericho Turnpike, Huntingto…
Politics
George Santos Announces Comeback Bid For NY Congressional Seat: 'Off To The Races'
Disgraced former New York Rep. George Santos is mounting a comeback campaign. The Republican ex-lawmaker from Long Island – who was ousted from his 3rd District seat representing parts of Nassau County and Queens – announced a primary challenge against Rep. Nick LaLota for his 1st District seat. In a statement on X shared during President Biden’s State of the Union address Thursday night, March 7, Santos said New York hasn’t had “a real conservative represent them” since he left office “thanks to RINO, empty suits like Nick LaLota.” Earlier Report: Exiled Congressman Turned Reality …
Business
Rite Aid Announces 20 NY Stores Slated For Closure After Declaring Bankruptcy
Rite Aid has announced specific store closures just days after the struggling pharmacy chain filed for bankruptcy. Of the 154 closures nationwide announced on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 20 are in New York, 14 of which are on Long Island. Rite Aid currently has 2,100 stores and about 45,000 employees. The Long Island stores slated for closure are: 2 Whitney Ave., Floral Park 3131 Hempstead Turnpike, Levittown 3199 Long Beach Road, Oceanside 198 West Merrick Road, Valley Stream 836 Sunrise Highway, Bay Shore 2784 Sunrise Highway, Bellmore 901 Merrick Road, Copiague 577 Larkfield Road, East Nor…
News
New Info Outlines Scheme By Woman Nabbed For $40M Trademark Counterfeiting At Her NY Boutique
Just after a Long Island woman was busted for allegedly operating a trademark counterfeiting boutique, new details have emerged outlining her scheme. Suffolk County mother of four, Lindsay Castelli, age 31, of Smithtown, surrendered to the Nassau County Asset Forfeiture Unit on Friday, Oct. 7, following an investigation that began in April 2021. According to detectives, in April 2021 an extensive investigation with the assistance of the US Postal inspectors was conducted at Linny’s Boutique located at 1032 Old Country Road in Plainview. During a warrant raid of the business, Nassau County…
Police & Fire
Owner Nabbed For $40M Trademark Counterfeiting At NY Boutique, Police Say
A New York woman has been charged with trademark counterfeiting after tens of millions of dollars in fake labels for such high-end brands as Gucci and Prada were allegedly found at her boutique. The combined value of the items was over $40,000,000, police said. Long Island resident Lindsay Castelli, age 31, of Smithtown, surrendered to the Nassau County Asset Forfeiture Unit on Friday, Oct. 7, following an investigation that began in April 2021. According to detectives, in April 2021 an extensive investigation with the assistance of the US Postal inspectors was conducted at Linny…
News
Former Sales Chief Of NY Mortgage Lender Sentenced For $8.9M Fraud Scheme
The former co-owner and executive at a New York mortgage lender has been sentenced for an $8.9 million fraud scheme, federal authorities announced. Long Island resident Edward E. Bohm, age 44, of Smithtown, formerly the president of Sales and part-owner of mortgage lender Vanguard Funding, LLC, based in Garden City, was sentenced on Tuesday, Aug. 30 at the federal courthouse in Central Islip to two years in prison. Bohm was also ordered to pay $3,488,615.42 in restitution and $1,500,000 in criminal forfeiture. In February 2019, Bohm pleaded guilty to conspiring to …
News
NY Man Sentenced For Role In $12M Ponzi Scheme Targeting Nearly 50 Victims
A New York man was sentenced for his role in a $12 million Ponzi scheme that targeted nearly 50 victims from throughout the region and the nation between 2015 and 2017. Long Island resident Matthew Eckstein, age 52, of Syosset, was sentenced on Monday, July 11 to three-and-a-half to 10-and-a-half years in prison. Eckstein originally pleaded guilty to the charges on September 26, 2019, but later withdrew his plea. A new indictment was secured in August 2020, but court closures related to the COVID-19 pandemic further delayed the case. “This defendant preyed upon seniors and hard-working men…
Business
Popular Supermarket Soon Moving To Bigger Location In Northern Westchester
A popular supermarket is moving to a larger nearby location later this summer in Northern Westchester. Long Island-based Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace plans to open a new location at the Yorktown Green Shopping Center at 329 Downing Drive in Yorktown Heights in August, representatives announced. The space, formerly housing Food Emporium, sat empty for more than 10 years until the specialty grocer began renovations. The Yorktown Uncle Giuseppe's is currently located at 380 Downing Drive after taking over the space from Turco's. According to the announcement, renovations at the 45…
Business
MrBeast Burger, Delivery-Only Fast-Food Restaurant Chain, Catching On In NY
A delivery-only burger chain created by a YouTuber with millions of subscribers is catching on in New York. MrBeast Burger was created by Jimmy Donaldson, who has more than 94 million subscribers on his MrBeast YouTube channel, in partnership with Virtual Dining Concepts. The business operates out of other restaurants' kitchens, and its burgers are available to order through food delivery apps. The menu includes burgers, chicken sandwiches, and Impossible burgers. The locations have expanded across the United States, including an expanding number of locations in New York. According…
Weather
Nor'easter: Here's A Brand-New Rundown Of Snowfall Totals From Throughout Region
Snowfall totals from the powerful Nor'easter that slammed the region ranged from more than two feet to several inches. Here are totals from the National Weather Service and other reports from at or around sunset on Saturday, Jan. 29. If you don't see your hometown, leave the total by posting a comment below. New York New York City Central Park, 8.3 inches Nassau County Elmont, 17.3 inches Jericho, 12 inches Levittown, 19.2 inches Massapequa, 16 inches Plainedge, 16 inches Seaford, 12 inches Syosset, 14 inches Wantagh, 14 inches Suffolk County Amit…
Weather
Here's How Much Snowfall Has Fallen So Far From Slow-Moving, Two-Day Storm
More snowfall is expected overnight into Friday, Feb. 19 from the slow-moving system barreling through the region. But the brunt of accumulation has fallen by nightfall on Thursday, Feb. 18. Here is a sampling of just some totals reported from areas in the region as of 8 p.m. Thursday. Add your hometown now by simply leaving a comment. These reports are from the National Weather Service and submissions. New York New York City Central Park, 3.5 inches Nassau County Carle Place, 4 inches Massapequa, 5 inches Suffolk County Deer Park, 6 inches Smithtown, 4.5 inches Westcheste…
Weather
New Update: How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout The Region
A strong, quick-moving storm system brought several inches of snow to most of the region while creating hazardous driving conditions over the entire area. There were numerous crashes and some road closures during the height of the storm Saturday afternoon and evening, Jan. 18. Here's a look at snowfall totals from throughout the region. New York City Central Park, 2.1 inches Westchester County Armonk, 3 inches Larchmont, 2.5 inches Mount Kisco, 3.3 inches Rye Brook, 3 inches Nassau County Bethpage, 3.3 inches East Meadow, 2.5 inches Farmingdale, 2.5 inches Franklin Square, …
News
Man Who Went Missing In Smithtown Found
New update: The 87-year-old man who went missing at St. Catherine's Hospital, in Smithtown has been found, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. Original report: At the request of the Suffolk County Police Department- Headquarters, a New York State Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert has been issued relating to the disappearance of Peter Stanzione. Stanzione, 87, was last seen at St. Catherine's Hospital, in the town of Smithtown, Suffolk County, at 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 2. He was driving a 2014 maroon Nissan Altima with New York registration HLT-5932 and was las…
Obituaries
Former WWE Star, 'Survivor' Competitor Ashley Massaro, 39, Found Dead At Smithtown Home
A former WWE superstar and competitor on “Survivor” was found dead in her Long Island home at the age of 39. Former Diva Ashley Massaro, the winner of the WWE’s 2005 Raw Diva Search, was transported from her Smithtown home to a local hospital, officials confirmed. She was pronounced dead just months after she was training to return to the ring. "Gonna be bumping around the ring starting next week ... super pumped n ready to see what I got left in these ole boots of mine!" Massaro tweeted earlier this year. “Those guy are the best super safe and make me feel so comfortable-if u live i…
Police & Fire
Bodies Found Thought To Be Missing Toddler, Father
Update: A 2-year-old boy and his father who went missing from Long Island on Tuesday are thought to have been found dead in Virginia, police said. A black Jeep Grand Cherokee with the matching license plate of John Ligurgo III, 43, of Coram in Suffolk County on Long Island was found in western Virginia with two bodies inside. No further information has been released. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. Original report: A Long Island man believed to have kidnapped his own son is on the run and authorities are asking the public's help in finding them. John Ligurgo III, 43, could be a…
News
Missing Toddler, Father Thought To Be Found Dead
Update: A 2-year-old boy and his father who went missing from Long Island on Tuesday are thought to have been found dead in Virginia, police said. A black Jeep Grand Cherokee with the matching license plate of John Ligurgo III, 43, of Coram in Suffolk County on Long Island was found in western Virginia with two bodies inside. No further information has been released. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. Original report: A Long Island man believed to have kidnapped his own son is on the run and authorities are asking the public's help in finding them. John Ligurgo III, 43, could be a…
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