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Delicious Year: These Restaurants Made Their Long Island Debut In 2024 Delicious Year: These Restaurants Made Their Long Island Debut In 2024
Delicious Year: These Restaurants Made Their Long Island Debut In 2024 Long Island’s dining scene sizzled in 2024 with a delicious mix of new openings, bringing fresh flavors and exciting experiences to foodies across the region. Here’s a look back at Daily Voice’s coverage of the restaurants that opened this year in Nassau and Suffolk counties: Yayoi Ramen In Carle Place Cited For 'Solid Lunch Specials' Yayoi Ramen – located in Carle Place at 19 Old Country Road – opened in late June 2024. Our lead: A new Long Island restaurant that invites diners to “experience the art of ramen” earned high praise weeks into business. Uno Mas Southampton Cited For 'Deligh…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Pedestrian Critical After Being Struck By Car: Nassau County Homicide Squad Pedestrian Critical After Being Struck By Car: Nassau County Homicide Squad
Pedestrian Critical After Being Struck By Car: Nassau County Homicide Squad A 73-year-old pedestrian is in critical condition after being struck by a car in Port Washington on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, police announced. The crash happened at 10:12 a.m. when a 45-year-old woman driving a 2019 Subaru turned left from Plandome Road onto Murray Avenue and hit the pedestrian who was crossing the street, detectives with the Nassau County Homicide Squad said in a release. The injured woman was rushed to a nearby hospital, where she remains in critical condition, according to police. The driver stayed on the scene, and the investigation is ongoing, authorities said. This …

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by Jillian Pikora
News
Pedestrian Dies Day After Struck By Car: Nassau County Police (UPDATE) Pedestrian Dies Day After Struck By Car: Nassau County Police (UPDATE)
Pedestrian Dies Day After Struck By Car: Nassau County Police (Update) A pedestrian has died after being struck by a car in Port Washington on Saturday, Dec. 14, police announced. Carol Mockler, 73, of Port Washington, was crossing Plandome Road at Murray Avenue when she was hit by a 2019 Subaru driven by a 45-year-old woman, Nassau County Homicide Squad detectives said. The crash happened at 10:12 a.m. Mockler was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition but succumbed to her injuries on Sunday evening, Dec. 15, according to police. The driver remained at the scene, and the investigation is ongoing. This is a developing story. Check back here f…

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by Jillian Pikora
Business
Get A Taste Of Just Salad's Fresh, Sustainable Menu At New Nassau County Location Get A Taste Of Just Salad's Fresh, Sustainable Menu At New Nassau County Location
Get A Taste Of Just Salad's Fresh, Sustainable Menu At New Nassau County Location Long Island diners have a fresh new spot to enjoy healthy, eco-friendly meals. Just Salad has brought its crave-worthy, plant-centric menu to Port Washington, where the company is celebrating the grand opening of its sixth Long Island store at 143 Shore Road. Customers can choose from over 15 chef-designed menu items, including seasonal salads, warm bowls, wraps, soups, and smoothies. Highlights include customer favorites like the Crispy Chicken Poblano, Thai Chicken Crunch, and the nutrient-packed Tokyo Supergreens salad. View this post on Instagram …

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
'Unimaginable Tragedy': Support Rises For Nassau County Family Displaced By Massive Fire 'Unimaginable Tragedy': Support Rises For Nassau County Family Displaced By Massive Fire
'Unimaginable Tragedy': Support Rises For Nassau County Family Displaced By Massive Fire A Long Island family is finding hope through the generosity of strangers this holiday season after a devastating fire forced them from their home. Firefighters in Port Washington were called to the 2,200-square-foot, three-story residence on Charles Avenue shortly before 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4. When crews arrived, the six-bedroom home was fully engulfed in flames fueled by multiple propane tanks, according to preliminary radio traffic. The blaze destroyed much of the house, though everyone inside managed to escape with just the clothes on their backs, Melanie Hernandez-Gomes, the niece o…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Firefighters Battling Gas-Fueled House Fire In Port Washington (DEVELOPING) Firefighters Battling Gas-Fueled House Fire In Port Washington (DEVELOPING)
Firefighters Battling Gas-Fueled House Fire In Port Washington (Developing) Multiple agencies responded to a residential fire on Long Island Wednesday evening, Dec. 4. Emergency crews were called to the six-bedroom Port Washington home, located on Charles Avenue south of Harbor Road, shortly before 7 p.m. Crews arrived to find the 2,200-square-foot, three-story house fully engulfed in flames, believed to be fueled by gas, according to preliminary radio traffic. A National Grid gas crew was called in to ensure that service to the residence was disconnected. Firefighters reported finding multiple propane tanks inside the home. It was not immediately clear whether…

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by Michael Mashburn
Weather
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here Are Totals From Nassau County How Much Snow Did You Get? Here Are Totals From Nassau County
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here Are Totals From Nassau 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…

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by Daily Voice
News
Serial Scammer Cons Port Washington, Hewlett Harbor Women Out Of Combined $25K, Police Say Serial Scammer Cons Port Washington, Hewlett Harbor Women Out Of Combined $25K, Police Say
Serial Scammer Cons Port Washington, Hewlett Harbor Women Out Of Combined $25K, Police Say A man with a history of financial scams successfully conned two Long Island women out of thousands of dollars, police alleged. Jaime Castillo, age 36, of the Bronx, was arrested on multiple counts of grand larceny on Wednesday, Nov. 20, after carrying out so-called “grandparent scams,” Nassau County Police said. A 90-year-old Port Washington woman contacted police on June 2, 2023 saying she had received a phone call from someone claiming to be “Raymond Allen,” a lawyer representing her grandchildren. Earlier Report: Duo Nabbed After Scamming Couple Out Of $9K In Westchester: Police …

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Long Island Man Broke Into Jersey Shore Home's Garage, Cut Security Camera Wires: Police Long Island Man Broke Into Jersey Shore Home's Garage, Cut Security Camera Wires: Police
Long Island Man Broke Into Jersey Shore Home's Garage, Cut Security Camera Wires: Police A Long Island man was accused of breaking into a Manasquan home and cutting outdoor security camera wires, authorities said. Thomas Gilmartin of Port Washington, New York, was arrested on Monday, Aug. 5, the Manasquan Borough Police Department said in a news release. Officers responded to a report of someone who broke into the garage of a home on Perrine Boulevard at around 8:02 p.m. Police said the home's back door was kicked in and exterior security camera wires were cut. Several items were also taken from the garage and placed by a side fence. Investigators obtained pictures of the…

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by Chris Spiker
News
Swimming Discouraged At 14 Long Island Beaches Over Bacteria Concerns Swimming Discouraged At 14 Long Island Beaches Over Bacteria Concerns
Swimming Discouraged At 14 Long Island Beaches Over Bacteria Concerns You’ll want to think twice about taking a dip in these Long Island beaches. The Nassau County Department of Health issued an advisory Thursday, July 18, against swimming at 14 beaches known to be impacted by stormwater runoff. Health officials said recent heavy rainfall in the region may have led to elevated bacteria levels that exceed the New York State standards for bathing water quality. The following beaches are included in the advisory: Centre Island Sound – Bayville Creek Club – Lattingtown Lattingtown Beach – Lattingtown Laurel Hollow Beach – Laurel Hollow Morgan Sound – Glen Co…

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by Michael Mashburn
Lifestyle
'Best I've Had:' This Long Island Shop Scoops Up Greatest Cones, Voters Say 'Best I've Had:' This Long Island Shop Scoops Up Greatest Cones, Voters Say
'Best I've Had:' This Long Island Shop Scoops Up Greatest Cones, Voters Say When customers want to escape the heat with a sweet treat, ice cream is one of the best choices — and this creamery is the number one place to get it, Long Islanders said. Port Washington-based Douglas & James Homemade Ice Cream, also known as Sweet Treats on the Wharf and located at 405 Main Street, makes the greatest ice cream around, according to the 2024 Bethpage Best of Long Island results. Winning the title of “Best Ice Cream on Long Island” for the sixth year in a row and entering its thirtieth year in business, Douglas & James’ reputation may precede it. With homemade ic…

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by Sophie Grieser
Lifestyle
Top 10 Long Island Pizzerias Revealed In These Rankings Top 10 Long Island Pizzerias Revealed In These Rankings
Top 10 Long Island Pizzerias Revealed In These Rankings Many of the selections in a popular website's rankings of the Top 10 pizzerias on Long Island are familiar places with well-earned reputations. But a few may come by surprise. The rankings, by Trip Advisor, are based on reviews. The No. 1-rated eatery, Branchinelli's Pizza & Restaurant in Hauppauge, says it makes its dough, sauces, and toppings at intervals throughout the day "to ensure freshness and flavor." Branchinelli's drew a 4.5 rating (out of 5) based on 286 reviews on the website. "Their pizza is truly a work of art!" one Trip Advisor poster stated. "They make an am…

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by Joe Lombardi