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Therapist Steals Thousands From Children's Counseling Business In Westbury, Police Say
A licensed therapist is accused of stealing thousands of dollars from a children’s counseling business on Long Island.
Kimberly Clarke, age 44, of Valley Stream, was arrested on suspicion of grand larceny and related charges on Thursday, Nov. 14.
Nassau County Police said Clarke, a former special instructions therapist at Family of Kidz in Westbury, billed the business for 52 therapy sessions that were never performed.
In doing so, she forged five parent’s signatures a total of 52 times on official Nassau County documents, causing a loss of $2,886, police said.
Clarke is charged with g…
Westbury Man Raped 5-Year-Old Girl, Police Say
A Long Island man is accused of sexually abusing a young girl.
Wilson Castillo Diaz, age 26, of Westbury, was arrested Tuesday, Oct. 22, following an investigation by the Nassau County Police Department’s Special Victims Squad. The case was publicized Friday, Nov. 1.
According to police, Diaz raped a 5-year-old girl in Westbury on Wednesday, Oct. 16. Authorities did not elaborate on the nature of his relationship to the child.
The victim was taken to a hospital and evaluated following the alleged attack.
Speaking at a press conference, Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder said …
Eatery Dubbed 'Absolute Sunshine' Opens New Spot On Long Island
A swanky restaurant known for its brunch has opened its fifth spot on Long Island – and has already received rave reviews.
The newest spot of The Shed, located at 685 Merrick Avenue in Westbury, celebrated its grand opening on Wednesday, May 22, marking the restaurant’s fifth official spot.
With over 40,000 followers on Instagram, The Shed offers up brunch, lunch, and dinner dishes that are as tasty as they are aesthetically pleasing – and the newest addition, which is located in the Selby luxury apartment building, seems to be no different.
Melissa M, a Hempstead resident who visited T…
New Update: Missing 12-Year-Old Westbury Girl Found
Update:
A 12-year-old Long Island girl who went missing has been found.
Nancy Rodriguez had last been seen leaving her Westbury residence on Friday, May 3, 2024, at 11:30 p.m., according to Nassau County Police.
Late Saturday night, May 4, police announced she has been located.
Original report:
A 12-year-old Long Island girl has gone missing, and authorities are asking the public's help in locating her.
Nancy Rodriguez was last seen leaving her Westbury residence on Friday, May 3, 2024, at 11:30 p.m., according to Nassau County Police.
She is 5 feet tall, 100 pounds, wit…
'Project 21': 3 Nabbed Selling Tobacco, More To Minors On Long Island, Police Say
Three people from three different Long Island stores were arrested after authorities claimed they sold alcohol, tobacco, and THC products to minors.
The arrests took place on Monday, March 18 throughout Nassau County with the assistance of underage agents and the department’s Problem Oriented Policing (POP) unit.
In East Meadow, Cindy Granados Vigil, a 21-year-old, was arrested for what authorities said was the second time in four months for selling tobacco products to minors at Hempstead Convenience & Smoke, located at 2125 Hempstead Turnpike.
Not only was Vigil taken into custody, b…
Long Island Gang Member Shot At Rival After Social Media Fight, Jury Finds
A 21-year-old Long Island gang member may spend nearly five decades behind bars after he was found guilty of attempted murder and possessing hundreds of fentanyl pills.
Elijah Giron faced his conviction after only three hours of jury deliberation on Tuesday, Feb. 27, according to the Nassau County District Attorney.
On January 9, 2023, Giron, who is a member of the Latin Kings gang, was in Westbury when, just after 11 p.m., he got out of a car and shot four rounds at another person before fleeing.
The person, who was believed to be an enemy of the Latin Kings gang, was in a fight on soc…
