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Man Fatally Struck By Vehicle In Rockville Centre Man Fatally Struck By Vehicle In Rockville Centre
Man Fatally Struck By Vehicle In Rockville Centre A man was killed after being struck by a van on Long Island. The crash occurred at about 1:25 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2, on Buckingham Road near Princeton Road in Rockville Centre, according to Nassau County Police. The 68-year-old man was crossing westbound when he was hit by a 2023 Ford Transit van driven by a 77-year-old man. He sustained severe injuries and was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead at about 3 p.m., according to Nassau County PD medics. His identity has not yet been released. The driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators. Detectiv…
Wyandanch Man Stabs 8 Partygoers After Sexual Advances Rejected, DA Says Wyandanch Man Stabs 8 Partygoers After Sexual Advances Rejected, DA Says
Wyandanch Man Stabs 8 Partygoers After Sexual Advances Rejected, DA Says A man is facing attempted murder charges following a stabbing spree at a Long Island home that injured eight people. Moses Brooks, age 50, of Wyandanch, was indicted on nearly two dozen criminal counts in Nassau County Court on Friday, Nov. 22. According to the charges, Brooks was attending a crowded basement house party on Linden Place in Hempstead in the early hours of Sunday, Oct. 6, when he exposed himself to a 26-year-old woman. When she walked away, Brooks followed her and rubbed his penis against her arm, prosecutors said. The victim told her friends what happened and they removed …
Freeport NYPD Detective Admits To Drunken Crash On Meadowbrook Parkway That Injured 2 Freeport NYPD Detective Admits To Drunken Crash On Meadowbrook Parkway That Injured 2
Freeport Nypd Detective Admits To Drunken Crash On Meadowbrook Parkway That Injured 2 An NYPD detective formally confessed to causing a drunken, fiery crash on a Long Island highway that injured two people. George Moore, age 40, of Freeport, pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicular assault and related charges in Nassau County Court on Wednesday, Nov. 13, in connection with a wreck on the Meadowbrook State Parkway. Prosecutors said Moore was driving with a female passenger in a Mercedes going northbound while on his way to work in Queens on Aug. 4, 2023.  He admitted he was drunk and driving aggressively when he crashed into a Jeep Grand Cherokee in the center lane of the…
Alleged Porch Pirates Nabbed For 11 Larcenies In Garden City, Elsewhere In Nassau County: Polic Alleged Porch Pirates Nabbed For 11 Larcenies In Garden City, Elsewhere In Nassau County: Polic
Alleged Porch Pirates Nabbed For 11 Larcenies In Garden City, Elsewhere In Nassau County: Polic An alleged porch pirate is accused of nearly a dozen larcenies on Long Island. Police apprehended the man in connection to four larcenies that occurred on September 10, in the village Garden City. According to detectives, Old Westbury Police observed a 2023 Toyota Prius traveling northbound on Red Ground Road with a cracked windshield. The vehicle was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation.  During the investigation, it was determined the vehicle was connected to multiple larcenies of packages within Garden City.  The driver, New York City resident Gia Kharshiladze, age…
Failed Restaurateur Murdered GF At Mineola Penthouse Before Stealing Her Dog, Jury Finds Failed Restaurateur Murdered GF At Mineola Penthouse Before Stealing Her Dog, Jury Finds
Failed Restaurateur Murdered GF At Mineola Penthouse Before Stealing Her Dog, Jury Finds A Long Island man angered over an impending breakup shot his girlfriend to death inside her penthouse apartment, a jury found. Mark Small, age 57, of Elmont, was found guilty of murder and related charges in Nassau County Court on Thursday, Sept. 26, in the death of 39-year-old Marivel Estevez. Prosecutors said Small entered Estevez’s penthouse apartment at the Allure Mineola apartment complex on Old Country Road sometime overnight on July 28, 2022. He then went to her bedroom, where he shot her with a handgun once in the arm and once in the head. He fled in Estevez’ car with her dog, Tuf…
First In NY: 'Sensory Inclusive' Tools Now Standard Equipment For Rockville Centre PD First In NY: 'Sensory Inclusive' Tools Now Standard Equipment For Rockville Centre PD
First In NY: 'Sensory Inclusive' Tools Now Standard Equipment For Rockville Centre PD A police department on Long Island is the first in New York to become certified sensory inclusive. The Village of Rockville Centre Police Department was certified by KultureCity, a nonprofit organization that typically trains venue staff to accommodate people with sensory needs, like those with autism. Every officer at the department underwent training that focuses on understanding, acceptance, and empathy toward those who have sensory needs “with the goal to enhance future interactions between law enforcement and the community to create the best outcomes,” the village said. In addition to…
Two-Time DWI Driver Sentenced For Killing 'Beloved' Teacher On Long Island: DA Two-Time DWI Driver Sentenced For Killing 'Beloved' Teacher On Long Island: DA
Two-Time DWI Driver Sentenced For Killing 'Beloved' Teacher On Long Island: DA A Long Island man has been given a lengthy prison sentence for driving drunk and high, hitting and killing a 42-year-old father and teacher who was only blocks away from his home. Christopher Flores, age 29, was sentenced on Tuesday, July 9 to five to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter and more, the Nassau County District Attorney announced. Over two years before, on March 19, 2022, Flores, who is from Long Beach, was speeding eastbound on Merrick Road on his 2020 BMW motorcycle at around 11:50 p.m. in Rockville Centre. As he approached the intersection of Forest …
Double-Fatal Crash: Man, Woman ID'd As Victims After Tractor-Trailer Rolls Over On NY Thruway Double-Fatal Crash: Man, Woman ID'd As Victims After Tractor-Trailer Rolls Over On NY Thruway
Double-Fatal Crash: Man, Woman ID'd As Victims After Tractor-Trailer Rolls Over On NY Thruway Two people were killed in a crash involving a rolled-over tractor-trailer on the New York State Thruway. The crash happened around 8 a.m. Thursday, May 23 in Albany. State Police say an investigation determined that the northbound tractor-trailer struck the concrete barrier separating northbound from southbound traffic.  The collision caused the tractor-trailer to overturn onto a northbound passenger vehicle.  The driver of the tractor-trailer and a passenger of the other vehicle were transported to Albany Medical Center.  A passenger in the tractor-trailer, Massachusetts …
Family Affair: Brothers Nabbed During Long Island Shooting Incident, Police Say Family Affair: Brothers Nabbed During Long Island Shooting Incident, Police Say
Family Affair: Brothers Nabbed During Long Island Shooting Incident, Police Say A pair of brothers and a third apparent relative were all arrested after two firearms were pulled during a Long Island incident, police said. It happened in Rockville Centre on Saturday, April 27, according to Nassau County Police. At approximately 4:40 p.m. on that day, three men got into a physical fight outside of a housing complex at 30 Old Mill Court. During the fight, 56-year-old Kevin Cooper accidentally discharged a loaded 9-millimeter Taurus handgun that was inside his sweatshirt pocket. The shot caused injuries in his abdomen, police said. The shot also caused those involved…
Attempted Kidnapping: Man Grabs Woman On Long Island, Police Say Attempted Kidnapping: Man Grabs Woman On Long Island, Police Say
Attempted Kidnapping: Man Grabs Woman On Long Island, Police Say Police arrested a man on Long Island after he allegedly hid in a garbage can and tried to kidnap a woman outside of her place of work. It happened in Rockville Centre on Wednesday, April 3, according to Nassau County Police. At approximately 6 a.m. that day, 56-year-old Isaac Diaz Tollinchi was hiding in a garbage pail while his victim, a 48-year-old woman, walked towards her place of employment. As she walked by, police said Tollinchi grabbed the woman and tried to forcibly walk her to his car. The woman was able to break free. She ran away and contacted the authorities while Tollinc…
NYPD Det. Drives Drunk In Fiery Long Island Crash: DA NYPD Det. Drives Drunk In Fiery Long Island Crash: DA
Nypd Det. Drives Drunk In Fiery Long Island Crash: DA A Long Island man is facing multiple after he allegedly sped and drove drunk, flipping his car and injuring two other people, authorities announced. George Moore, age 40 of Freeport, was arraigned for the incident on Wednesday, Feb. 28, according to the Nassau County District Attorney. Moore, who works as a detective in the New York City Police Department, was reportedly driving drunk and aggressively to his job in Queens on August 4, 2023, when the crash happened. He was heading north on the Meadowbrook State Parkway in his 2014 Mercedes when he crashed into a Jeep Cherokee in the cent…
Long Island Doctor Sentenced For Overprescribing Opioids, Leading To 5 Deaths Long Island Doctor Sentenced For Overprescribing Opioids, Leading To 5 Deaths
Long Island Doctor Sentenced For Overprescribing Opioids, Leading To 5 Deaths A Long Island doctor – who once ran his office out of an old Radio Shack and his car – may now spend over a decade behind bars for prescribing his patients thousands of opioid pills at a time, leading to five overdose deaths. George Blatti, age 78, of Nassau County, received his sentence of five to 15 years in prison for the deaths on Monday, Jan. 22, according to the Nassau County District Attorney. According to the investigation and his guilty plea, between 2016 and 2018, Blatti prescribed patients addicted to opioids thousands of pills – such as oxycodone, morphine, clonazepam, alprazo…
New Long Island Restaurant Serves Up Tasty Dishes Amid 'Tranquil Oasis' New Long Island Restaurant Serves Up Tasty Dishes Amid 'Tranquil Oasis'
New Long Island Restaurant Serves Up Tasty Dishes Amid 'Tranquil Oasis' A restaurant decked out in lush greenery has impressed customers with its innovative dishes inspired by Thai cuisine classics. Siam Emerald, located at 88A North Village Avenue in Rockville Centre, opened its doors on Monday, Jan. 1. With a goal of fusing “traditional Thai flavors and modern culinary techniques,” the restaurant offers a variety of lunch and dinner plates amidst a swanky backdrop, which the eatery calls a "tranquil oasis." “The restaurant decor is beautiful inside and the service was great,” Yelp reviewer Tiffany L. of New York wrote of Siam Emerald’s greenery-draped ceil…
4 Found With MDMA, Cocaine, LSD During Long Island Traffic Stop: Police 4 Found With MDMA, Cocaine, LSD During Long Island Traffic Stop: Police
4 Found With MDMA, Cocaine, LSD During Long Island Traffic Stop: Police A traffic stop soon turned into four arrests when a quartet was found to be tossing switch blades and hiding various drugs in their car, police said. It happened on Friday, Dec. 22 in Atlantic Beach, according to Nassau County Police. At around 12:30 a.m., police pulled over the quartet’s car, a 2018 Jeep Wrangler, near the intersection of Park Street and Ithaca Avenue for what officers said were multiple traffic violations. Once they approached the car, they allegedly saw the driver, 25-year-old Valley Stream resident Jessica Cruz, tossing a switchblade while the front passenger, Johna…
Man Nabbed For Lighting House, Cars Ablaze On Long Island: Police Man Nabbed For Lighting House, Cars Ablaze On Long Island: Police
Man Nabbed For Lighting House, Cars Ablaze On Long Island: Police A Long Island man was arrested after he allegedly set a couple’s cars and home on fire while they slept, police said. It happened on Tuesday, Dec. 5 in Rockville Centre, according to Nassau County Police. At approximately 5 a.m., a North Forest Avenue couple was sleeping in their second-floor bedroom when they were awoken by a loud noise. The pair, a 45-year-old woman and a 56-year-old man, looked out their window to find their two cars, a 2018 Porsche and a 2014 Dodge, were up in flames. When the two left the house, they saw that someone had also lit their front door on fire. John …
Man Chucks Metal Crate At Long Island Convenience Store Employee, Police Say Man Chucks Metal Crate At Long Island Convenience Store Employee, Police Say
Man Chucks Metal Crate At Long Island Convenience Store Employee, Police Say A Long Island man was nabbed after he allegedly caused a scene at a local convenience store, eventually throwing a metal case at an employee and injuring her, police reported. It happened on Sunday, Dec. 3 in Oceanside. According to Nassau County Police, 27-year-old Stephen J. Jensen had walked into Venom Beer and Convenience, located at 230 Merrick Road, just before 2:30 p.m. and began to cause a disturbance. A woman who worked at the store reportedly asked Jensen, a Rockville Centre, to leave the store multiple times. Jensen shoved the employee and allegedly threw a metal case at her,…
Gilgo Beach Murders: Attorney For Victims' Families To Unveil New Evidence Over DA Objection Gilgo Beach Murders: Attorney For Victims' Families To Unveil New Evidence Over DA Objection
Gilgo Beach Murders: Attorney For Victims' Families To Unveil New Evidence Over DA Objection A Long Island attorney is moving forward with plans to unveil purported new evidence in the Gilgo Beach serial murders case despite objections from the lead prosecutor. John Ray, a Miller Place attorney representing relatives of some of the victims, will hold a symposium at Molloy University in Rockville Centre on Friday, Dec. 8, according to a GoFundMe.  During the event, Ray will “reveal and share facts” about the Gilgo Beach murder case and other “related serious crimes,” said campaign creators Delores Smith and Frances Nicotra. Earlier Report: Gilgo Beach Murders: New 20/20 Episode …
New Info: ID Released For Victim Of Second Deadly Crash Of Day On Same Long Island Roadway New Info: ID Released For Victim Of Second Deadly Crash Of Day On Same Long Island Roadway
New Info: ID Released For Victim Of Second Deadly Crash Of Day On Same Long Island Roadway The 22-year-old victim of a fatal crash – the second of the day on a busy Long Island roadway – has been identified, police said. The crash happened on Sunday, Sept. 17 at approximately 10:30 p.m. in Rockville Centre.  Read the original story: 24-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Second Deadly Crash Of Day On Same Long Island Roadway According to Nassau County Police, a 24-year-old man was driving south in a 2006 MINI Cooper on Peninsula Boulevard near the Southern State Parkway when his car veered off the road and into a tree, killing passenger Larry Torres, age 22, of Far Rockaway.…
ID Released For 28-Year-Old Woman Killed In First Of Deadly Crashes On Long Island Roadway ID Released For 28-Year-Old Woman Killed In First Of Deadly Crashes On Long Island Roadway
ID Released For 28-Year-Old Woman Killed In First Of Deadly Crashes On Long Island Roadway The identity of the woman killed in one of two deadly crashes on the same day on a busy Long Island roadway has been released, police said. The crash happened at approximately 4:25 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 17 in Rockville Centre, according to Nassau County Police. A 20-year-old man was driving south on Peninsula Boulevard near the Southern State Parkway when he crashed into several trees, killing 28-year-old Merlin Lopez of Woodmere. Read the original story here: 20-Year-Old Woman Killed, 2 Others Critically Injured In Rockville Centre Crash Lopez was pronounced dead at the scene. …
24-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Second Deadly Crash Of Day On Same Rockville Centre Roadway 24-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Second Deadly Crash Of Day On Same Rockville Centre Roadway
24-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Second Deadly Crash Of Day On Same Rockville Centre Roadway A man sustained severe injuries, and his passenger was killed in the second deadly crash of the day on a busy Long Island roadway. It happened on Sunday, Sept. 17 in Rockville Centre, according to Nassau County Police. Read the new, updated story here: New Info: ID Released For Victim Of Second Deadly Crash Of Day On Same Rockville Centre Roadway Just after 10:30 p.m., a 24-year-old man was driving a 2006 MINI Cooper southbound on Peninsula Boulevard when his car veered off the road about a mile south of the Southern State Parkway, colliding with a tree. When Nassau County Medics …
20-Year-Old Woman Killed, 2 Others Critically Injured In Rockville Centre Crash 20-Year-Old Woman Killed, 2 Others Critically Injured In Rockville Centre Crash
20-Year-Old Woman Killed, 2 Others Critically Injured In Rockville Centre Crash A young woman was killed and two others suffered critical injuries after a single-vehicle overnight crash on Long Island. It happened around 4:25 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 17 in Rockville Centre. Click here for a new, updated story - New Update: ID Released For Woman Killed In Rockville Centre Crash According to Nassau County Police detectives, a 20-year-old man operating a 2010 Nissan Altima was traveling southbound on Peninsula Boulevard near the Southern State Parkway when he lost control of his vehicle and struck several trees.  A 20-year-old female passenger was pronou…
Pastor's Assistant Steals More Than $420K From Long Island Church: DA Pastor's Assistant Steals More Than $420K From Long Island Church: DA
Pastor's Assistant Steals More Than $420K From Long Island Church: DA Over two years, a Long Island woman has allegedly stolen hundreds of thousands of dollars from two churches at which she served as a pastoral assistant, officials announced. Iris Gomez, aged 43, was arraigned on Monday, July 24 on charges including grand larceny for allegedly embezzling over $450,000 from churches in Seaford and Rockville Centre while she worked as a pastor’s assistant, according to the Nassau County District Attorney. The scheme began in August 2018, the DA’s Office claimed. Gomez was originally hired to be an assistant to a pastor at the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rock…
Duo Nabbed Following Reports Of Gunshots At Long Island Park: Police Duo Nabbed Following Reports Of Gunshots At Long Island Park: Police
Duo Nabbed Following Reports Of Gunshots At Long Island Park: Police Two Long Island men have been arrested in connection with an incident involving shots fired at a local park. On Sunday, June 4 at approximately 8:15 p.m., Nassau County Police officers initially responded to Eisenhower Park, located at 1899 Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow, on a claim of shots fired. Officers observed 34-year-old LaMichael Taylor, of Rockville Centre, fleeing the park, hopping a fence, and running south on Merrick Avenue towards Hempstead Turnpike. He was apprehended and an investigation recovered a semiautomatic Smith and Wesson M&P shield .40 caliber. On Tuesday…
New Long Island Restaurant Cited For Stylish, Scrumptious Offerings New Long Island Restaurant Cited For Stylish, Scrumptious Offerings
New Long Island Restaurant Cited For Stylish, Scrumptious Offerings A new sushi and omakase restaurant on Long Island has left its mark on diners with its boutique-like atmosphere and tasty dishes. RŌZU, located at 21 South Park Avenue in Rockville Centre, first opened its doors in March of 2023 but has already garnered lots of attention for its ambiance, service, and food. Guests are greeted with two wide, looming trunks in the middle of the restaurant, which boast dozens, if not hundreds, of flowers. Murals adorn the walls, and multiple chandeliers hang over the tables.  For food, RŌZU offers a variety of sashimi, rolls, entrees, and more. Perhaps o…
Beloved Teacher, Coach From White Plains Dies: 'Man Of Integrity, Intelligence, Boundless Love' Beloved Teacher, Coach From White Plains Dies: 'Man Of Integrity, Intelligence, Boundless Love'
Beloved Teacher, Coach From White Plains Dies: 'Man Of Integrity, Intelligence, Boundless Love' A former educator, athlete, and coach from Long Island who worked in Westchester is being remembered for the deep impact he had on his community over the years.  Longtime White Plains resident Daniel A. Woodard Jr. died on Tuesday, May 16 at the age of 93, according to his obituary.  Born in the Nassau County village of Rockville Centre in 1930, Woodard displayed talent in academics and athletics from an early age and went on to play baseball and football at Winston-Salem State University, where he formed a close bond with Coach Clarence ‘Big House’ Gaines. After g…
Duo Caught Red-Handed: $50K Recovered After Attempted Long Island Scam, Police Say Duo Caught Red-Handed: $50K Recovered After Attempted Long Island Scam, Police Say
Duo Caught Red-Handed: $50K Recovered After Attempted Long Island Scam, Police Say Two men who attempted to scam a Long Island woman out of thousands were intercepted by police thanks to the potential victim’s quick thinking, authorities said. On Wednesday, May 3 at about 4:15 p.m., a Rockville Centre woman, age 69, received a call from someone claiming to be her grandson, according to the Nassau County police. Another person, who introduced himself as “Michael Waller,” told the woman he was her grandson’s attorney, and that he needed $17,000 cash in order to bail her grandson out. The woman was reportedly told that after she took out the cash, a courier would be sent…
This Long Island Bakery Takes The Cake, Voters Say This Long Island Bakery Takes The Cake, Voters Say
This Long Island Bakery Takes The Cake, Voters Say In need of a delectable dessert to celebrate an occasion or just because? Look no further than what Long Islanders say is the best bakery on the island. Front Street Bakery, located in Rockville Centre at 51 Front Street, has taken the cake for the third year in a row as Long Island’s best bakery, according to Bethpage's 2023 Best of Long Island awards. Nestled in a storefront across the street from the Rockville Centre station, Front Street Bakery has been family owned and operated for three generations and over 60 years. Among the eatery’s specialties are crumb cakes — touted on the web…
Bank Robbery Spree: Suspect Nabbed After String Of Incidents In Nassau County Bank Robbery Spree: Suspect Nabbed After String Of Incidents In Nassau County
Bank Robbery Spree: Suspect Nabbed After String Of Incidents In Nassau County A suspect has been apprehended after a string of bank robberies and attempted robberies on Long Island that started in early January. At about 1:15 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, the suspect, identified as Willian Andrade Jordan, age 31, entered the Bank of America in Baldwin, at 2300 Grand Ave., approached a teller, passed a note threatening a gun and a knife and demanded three thousand dollars, Nassau County Police said. The 29-year-old female victim walked away from her station and Jordan fled the scene on foot without receiving any proceeds, according to police. No injuries were reported. …
Teller Refuses LI Bank Robber's Demands; Suspect Sought In Second Heist Minutes Later Teller Refuses LI Bank Robber's Demands; Suspect Sought In Second Heist Minutes Later
Teller Refuses LI Bank Robber's Demands; Suspect Sought In Second Heist Minutes Later Police are investigating two separate bank robberies on Long Island that occurred a half-hour apart, one successful and the other not so much. Nassau County Police officers were first called at around 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, with reports of a robbery at a Chase Bank in Rockville Centre, located on North Village Avenue. Employees told police that a man wearing a black ski mask and gloves had approached the teller and presented a note demanding money. The suspect threatened to use a weapon, but did not actually display one. Instead of complying with the robber’s demands, however, the tel…
They Targeted Corner Lots: Duo Charged In $150K Burglary Spree At Long Island Homes They Targeted Corner Lots: Duo Charged In $150K Burglary Spree At Long Island Homes
They Targeted Corner Lots: Duo Charged In $150K Burglary Spree At Long Island Homes Two men are facing charges in connection with a string of burglaries on Long Island. Joshua Mellado-Gonzalez, age 32, and Mauricio Fuentes-Jimenez, age 31, both of Queens Village, were arrested by Nassau County Police on Thursday, Dec. 29. Investigators said the pair was responsible for a dozen break-ins around the county in November and December 2022, most of them occurring at homes located on corner lots. The burglaries were reported in multiple areas, including Valley Stream, Lynbrook, Elmont, West Hempstead, Rockville Centre, Roosevelt, and Baldwin.  Altogether, the men made off…
Say Cheers: Popular Gastropub Opens New Location In Farmingdale Say Cheers: Popular Gastropub Opens New Location In Farmingdale
Say Cheers: Popular Gastropub Opens New Location In Farmingdale A popular gastropub has opened its fifth Long Island location. The Tap Room announced its new Farmingdale location is open for business as of Friday, Dec. 23. 🎉 We are thrilled to announce that we have officially opened the doors of our fifth Tap Room, located on Main Street in... Posted by Tap Room on Friday, December 23, 2022 The restaurant is located at 206 Main St. and offers craft burgers, draft beers, and the restaurant's signature cocktail menu. The owners also operate locations in Bay Shore, Massapequa Park, Patchogue, and Rockville Centre. "One of my favorite spots in town! …