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Massapequa, NY
Police & Fire
Serial Drug Store Burglars Nabbed On Long Island: Police Serial Drug Store Burglars Nabbed On Long Island: Police
Serial Drug Store Burglars Nabbed On Long Island: Police A pair of men from New York City were arrested in connection to a slew of drug store burglaries across Long Island, police said. Nassau County Police officers said that the two men — 22-year-old Kyle Morgan and 19-year-old Tyrone Owens, Jr — were arrested during a traffic stop in Freeport on the night of Thursday, March 28. At about 9 p.m. that night, the two had previously been spotted at the Walgreens in North Bellmore, located at 703 Newbridge Road. After going inside the store, Morgan (who is from the Bronx) allegedly walked into an “Employees Only” section, where he grabbed various…

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by Sophie Grieser
Massapequa, NY
Police & Fire
Burglar Swipes Over $1K From Long Island CVS, Suspect At Large Burglar Swipes Over $1K From Long Island CVS, Suspect At Large
Burglar Swipes Over $1K From Long Island CVS, Suspect At Large Police are searching for a man who they say stole thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from a Long Island CVS. It happened on Sunday, March 24 in East Hills. According to Nassau County Police, a man walked into the CVS at 421 Glen Cove Road just after 8:45 p.m. and headed into the employee stock room. Once he was in, he began taking assorted merchandise worth approximately $1,600 in total and fled the scene. Police said the suspect wore a black hooded sweatshirt, black pants, black and white sneakers, and a surgical mask. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information …

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by Sophie Grieser
Massapequa, NY
Traffic
Northern State Parkway Closure Planned On Long Island Northern State Parkway Closure Planned On Long Island
Northern State Parkway Closure Planned On Long Island A maintenance project will close down this ramp on the Northern State Parkway leading to the Long Island Expressway, transportation officials announced. On Thursday, Sept. 7, from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., the Exit 29A ramp from the westbound Northern State Parkway to the westbound LIE will be closed, according to the New York State Department of Transportation. The East Hills closure, which is weather-permitting, is to facilitate bridge maintenance. Drivers traveling at the time of the closure will be directed instead to take Exit 28 for Willis Avenue northbound for access to the LIE. Offici…

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by Sophie Grieser
Massapequa, NY
Traffic
Lane, Ramp Closures Scheduled On Southern State Parkway, More Across Long Island Lane, Ramp Closures Scheduled On Southern State Parkway, More Across Long Island
Lane, Ramp Closures Scheduled On Southern State Parkway, More Across Long Island Transportation officials announced closures which will affect parts of the Northern State, Southern State, and Meadowbrook State Parkways. From Tuesday, Aug. 15 to Thursday, Aug. 17, the following areas in the town of Hempstead will be shut down from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., according to the New York State Department of Transportation: The Exit M6E ramp from northbound Meadowbrook Parkway to eastbound Southern State Parkway; The Exit 23 ramp from eastbound Southern Parkway to Meadowbrook Road and the entrance ramp from Meadowbrook Road to eastbound Southern Parkway; The Exit 24S ramp from east…

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by Sophie Grieser
Brentwood, NY
Traffic
$25.8M Resurfacing Project Scheduled For Nearly 80 Miles Of These Long Island Roadways $25.8M Resurfacing Project Scheduled For Nearly 80 Miles Of These Long Island Roadways
$25.8M Resurfacing Project Scheduled For Nearly 80 Miles Of These Long Island Roadways Nearly 80 miles of two of Long Island’s most heavily traveled roadways will be resurfaced, according to officials. On Thursday, June 15, Gov. Kathy Hochul and the New York State Department of Transportation announced that a $25.8 million project to resurface key parts of the Northern State Parkway and Northern Boulevard would begin the week of June 19. The projects are meant to enhance the heavily-traveled roadways’ safety, mobility, and resiliency. Nearly 40 lane miles of the Northern State Parkway will be resurfaced from Wolf Hill Road in Huntington to the eastern end of the parkway a…

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by Sophie Grieser
Massapequa, NY
Police & Fire
Trio Steals Multiple Tires, Rims From Long Island Dealerships, Police Say Trio Steals Multiple Tires, Rims From Long Island Dealerships, Police Say
Trio Steals Multiple Tires, Rims From Long Island Dealerships, Police Say Three men accused of stealing multiple car tires and rims from Long Island dealerships have been arrested. Chase Barret, age 33, of Astoria; Eldorado Sterling, age 29, of Queens; and Jovanie Clarke, age 29, of Queens, were arrested on Sunday, April 2 following a traffic stop in Woodbury, according to Nassau County Police. Officers spotted them at around 2 a.m. in a white Ford Econoline van traveling on Jericho Turnpike. The vehicle had been involved in multiple previous larcenies, police said. All three were arrested without incident. Further investigation confirmed the three su…

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by Sophie Grieser
Massapequa, NY
Police & Fire
Armed Robbery: Suspect On Loose After Incident At East Hills Gas Station Armed Robbery: Suspect On Loose After Incident At East Hills Gas Station
Armed Robbery: Suspect On Loose After Incident At East Hills Gas Station A suspect is on the run after an overnight armed robbery at a Long Island gas station. The suspect entered the Mobil station in East Hills, located at 449 Glen Cove Rd. at about 4:40 a.m. Monday, Feb. 20, Nassau County Police said. He approached a 54-year-old employee, grabbed his arm, placed a black firearm to the victim's back, and walked him to the cash register demanding money.  The worker, fearing for his life, complied and gave the suspect an unknown amount of US currency.  The suspect fled westbound on the North Service Road. No injuries were reported. The…

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by Joe Lombardi
Massapequa, NY
Police & Fire
Man Charged After Drugs Found In Car During Nassau County Traffic Stop, Police Say Man Charged After Drugs Found In Car During Nassau County Traffic Stop, Police Say
Man Charged After Drugs Found In Car During Nassau County Traffic Stop, Police Say A man has been charged after police reported finding drugs in his vehicle during a Long Island traffic stop. Marcos Bravo, age 31, of New York City, was arrested without incident at 2:40 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 14 in East Hills, according to the Nassau County Police Department. NCPD said shortly before 2 a.m., officers saw a black 2015 Nissan Altima with dark tinted windows traveling south on Glen Cove Road at the intersection of Harbor Hill Road. Officers pulled the Nissan over and reported that the driver seemed "confused and nervous" and that they smelled marijuana in the vehicle, author…

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by Nicole Valinote
Massapequa, NY
News
COVID-19: Long Island Sees Slight Uptick In Cases, Here's Breakdown By Towns COVID-19: Long Island Sees Slight Uptick In Cases, Here's Breakdown By Towns
Covid-19: Long Island Sees Slight Uptick In Cases, Here's Breakdown By Towns Long Island has seen a slight uptick in positive COVID-19 cases though statewide numbers continue trending in the right direction. There have now been 44,924 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Nassau, and 45,006 in Suffolk as each county saw less than 100 new cases in the latest numbers provided by the state Department of Health. There have been 2,198 COVID-19 fatalities in Nassau and 2,005 in Suffolk. On Long Island, the positive infection rate over the past three days: Monday, Aug. 31: 1.0 percent; Tuesday, Sept. 1: 0.8 percent; Wednesday, Sept. 2: 1.1 percent. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo not…

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by Zak Failla
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
Long Island Stolen SUV Chase Ends In Crash, Injury To Police Officer Long Island Stolen SUV Chase Ends In Crash, Injury To Police Officer
Long Island Stolen SUV Chase Ends In Crash, Injury To Police Officer A chase of two vehicles, including a stolen SUV, ended with a crash and an injury to an officer on Long Island.  The incident began around 4 a.m., Friday,  April 17, when a Nassau County Police patrol officer noticed a newer model gray Jeep Cherokee and a 2016 Lincoln Navigator driving southbound on Glen Cove Road in East Hills at a high rate of speed, police said. According to detectives, the officer activated her emergency lights to conduct a stop, but both vehicles refused to comply and continued southbound.  The driver of the Navigator was forced to brake abruptly to avo…

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by Kathy Reakes
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
Long Island Man Killed After BMW Crashes Into Building, Bursts Into Flames Long Island Man Killed After BMW Crashes Into Building, Bursts Into Flames
Long Island Man Killed After BMW Crashes Into Building, Bursts Into Flames A Long Island man was killed in a fiery single-vehicle crash overnight. It happened on Saturday, April 4 at about 6:30 p.m. in Greenvale. Nassau County Police officers responded to a radio assignment of a vehicle into a building at 1 Bryant Ave.  Upon arrival, they discovered a 2018 BMW engulfed in flames. Glenwood Fire Department responded to the scene to extinguish the fire. The driver of the vehicle, Andrew Daniels, 49, of East Hills, was pronounced dead at the scene by a Nassau County Medic. No other injuries were reported. The incident is still under investigation. Check back …

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by Joe Lombardi
Brentwood, NY
Lifestyle
This Long Island Village Among Nation's Top 50 Richest Places In New Rankings This Long Island Village Among Nation's Top 50 Richest Places In New Rankings
This Long Island Village Among Nation's Top 50 Richest Places In New Rankings This location on Long Island is among the nation's Top 50 richest places, according to brand-new rankings from Bloomberg. Checking in at No. 38 on the list is East Hills, a North Shore village that is part of the greater Roslyn area in Nassau County. East Hills has an average household income of $273, 306. Atherton, California, a San Francisco suburb located in San Mateo County, ranked No. 1 for the fourth year in a row with an annual household income of $525,324. To view the Bloomberg rankings, click here.

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by Joe Lombardi
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
Third Suspect Charged After Thefts Of Luxury Cars On Long Island Third Suspect Charged After Thefts Of Luxury Cars On Long Island
Third Suspect Charged After Thefts Of Luxury Cars On Long Island A third man is facing charges for his role in stealing high-end luxury vehicles on Long Island, police said. An investigation into a rash of stolen vehicles was launched by the Nassau County Police Department in August after an Audi was reported stolen in Garden City Park. The investigation determined that three suspects were responsible for the thefts, and two of those suspects have been arrested for their roles in the spree. In September, the investigation led to the arrests of Queens residents Jorge Alvarez, 18 and Matthew Garcia, 21, who were arrested in Queens on Wednesday, Sept.…

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by Zak Failla
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
Duo Nabbed For Thefts Of Luxury Cars On Long Island Duo Nabbed For Thefts Of Luxury Cars On Long Island
Duo Nabbed For Thefts Of Luxury Cars On Long Island Two men are facing multiple charges after going on a spree stealing high-end luxury vehicles on Long Island, police said. An investigation into a rash of stolen vehicles was launched by the Nassau County Police Department in August after an Audi was reported stolen in Garden City Park. The investigation determined that three suspects were responsible for the thefts, and two of those suspects have been arrested for their roles in the spree. According to police, the trio is accused of stealing high-end vehicles and car parts on eight different instances: Between 9 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 26 …

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by Zak Failla
Massapequa, NY
News
ID Released For Woman Killed In Nassau County Crash Between Audi, Mack Truck ID Released For Woman Killed In Nassau County Crash Between Audi, Mack Truck
ID Released For Woman Killed In Nassau County Crash Between Audi, Mack Truck The identity has been released for the woman killed in a crash between a car and mack truck pulling a semi-trailer in Nassau County. The crash happened on Friday, July 26 at about 2:30 p.m. in East Hills, Nassau County Police said. According to detectives, a 36-year-old man, while traveling eastbound on the South Service Road of the Long Island Expressway and operating a 2005 Mack truck pulling a 2004 Spectra Marine semi-trailer, was involved in a collision with a 2017 Audi Q7 traveling northbound on Roslyn Road, said police. As a result of the collision, the woman, now identified as 77-y…

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by Joe Lombardi
Massapequa, NY
Police & Fire
Woman Killed In Crash Between Audi, Mack Truck Pulling Semi-Trailer On LIE Service Road Woman Killed In Crash Between Audi, Mack Truck Pulling Semi-Trailer On LIE Service Road
Woman Killed In Crash Between Audi, Mack Truck Pulling Semi-Trailer On LIE Service Road Click here for an updated story: ID Released For Woman Killed In Nassau County Crash Between Audi, Mack Truck A woman was killed in a crash between a car and mack truck pulling a semi-trailer in Nassau County. It happened on Friday, July 26 at about 2:30 p.m. in East Hills, Nassau County Police said. According to detectives, a 36-year-old man, while traveling eastbound on the South Service Road of the Long Island Expressway and operating a 2005 Mack truck pulling a 2004 Spectra Marine semi-trailer, was involved in a collision with a 2017 Audi Q7 traveling northbound on Roslyn Ro…

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by Joe Lombardi