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Boy, 12, Airlifted After Scooter Crash With SUV In Wantagh Boy, 12, Airlifted After Scooter Crash With SUV In Wantagh
Boy, 12, Airlifted After Scooter Crash With SUV In Wantagh A 12-year-old boy was airlifted to the hospital after being struck by an SUV while riding a scooter on Long Island. The crash happened in Wantagh, at the intersection of Sunrise Highway and Old Mill Road, at around 11:20 a.m. Tuesday, July 1, Nassau County Police said. The boy was heading east on Sunrise Highway, attempting to cross Old Mill Road on a scooter, when he was hit by a Honda SUV. The vehicle was being driven by a 30-year-old woman making a left turn from Sunrise Highway. The driver remained at the scene. The injured boy was transported by police helicopter to Cohen Children’s M…
Rockin’ In The Free World: Neil Young Brings ‘Love Earth’ Tour To NY This August Rockin’ In The Free World: Neil Young Brings ‘Love Earth’ Tour To NY This August
Rockin’ In The Free World: Neil Young Brings ‘Love Earth’ Tour To NY This August Helpless? Not you! Neil Young tickets are on sale now for two New York shows this August.  The rock legend is bringing his 2025 Love Earth tour to the Empire State for a pair of unforgettable nights and seats are already going fast. Fans can grab theirs now through StubHub while supplies last. He’ll take the stage first at the Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh on Friday, August 23, then head upstate to the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts—site of the original 1969 Woodstock festival—on Saturday, August 24. Both shows begin at 7:30 p.m. It’s a bit of a full-circle mome…
See Me, Feel Me… Or Miss Out: The Who’s Final Tour Is Here See Me, Feel Me… Or Miss Out: The Who’s Final Tour Is Here
See Me, Feel Me… Or Miss Out: The Who’s Final Tour Is Here The Who is taking one last bow. After more than six decades of rock ‘n’ roll rebellion, smashed guitars, and songs that became anthems for multiple generations, the legendary band is heading out on their 2025 farewell tour—and this time, it looks like the end of the line. Tickets are already up for grabs, and fans can find seats at StubHub, Ticketmaster, and Vivid Seats. The clock is ticking, and if history’s any clue, they’ll be gone faster than a runaway magic bus. Here’s where The Who will be stopping: August 19, 2025 – Newark, NJ @ Prudential Center August 21, 2025 – Philadelphia, PA …
'Fly Like an Eagle' To These Steve Miller Band 2025 Tour Stops 'Fly Like an Eagle' To These Steve Miller Band 2025 Tour Stops
'Fly Like an Eagle' To These Steve Miller Band 2025 Tour Stops If you're a classic rock fan, 2025 just gave you a reason to sing “Take the Money and Run.” The Steve Miller Band is back on tour and they’re bringing their iconic sound to stages across the US. Tickets are already on sale via major platforms like StubHub, Ticketmaster, and Vivid Seats. Don’t wait too long though, shows are expected to sell out. This isn’t just any nostalgia tour. The band is rolling through with a fresh energy, including stops at casinos, amphitheaters, and even a legendary Woodstock venue. And while there's no new album tied to the tour, the excitement is real: This is yo…
Eight Drivers Cited, Six Cars Seized After Drag Racing In Medford: Police Eight Drivers Cited, Six Cars Seized After Drag Racing In Medford: Police
Eight Drivers Cited, Six Cars Seized After Drag Racing In Medford: Police A wild street racing scene ended with citations and car seizures in Medford, Suffolk County Police said on Friday, May 16. Officers with the department's Street Racing Task Force responded to National Boulevard near Munsell Road on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 9:51 p.m., after a 911 caller reported cars drag racing in the area, according to the release. Officers arrived to find about eight vehicles either participating in reckless stunts like drifting and burnouts or spectating. Officers safely stopped all the vehicles and issued a total of 38 citations. Six of the drivers had their vehicles …
Rock Legends Return: The Doobie Brothers Hit The Road In 2025 With Classic Lineup And New Album Rock Legends Return: The Doobie Brothers Hit The Road In 2025 With Classic Lineup And New Album
Rock Legends Return: The Doobie Brothers Hit The Road In 2025 With Classic Lineup And New Album The ’70s were their golden decade, and you couldn’t go anywhere in 1979 without hearing a Doobie Brothers song. From the smooth groove of “What a Fool Believes” to the pulse of “Minute by Minute,” they dominated the charts. In fact, “What a Fool Believes” hit No. 1 and earned the band Grammy Awards for Record of the Year and Song of the Year in 1980. Now, in 2025, they’re hitting the road for the "Walk This Road" Tour, named after their upcoming studio album which is set to be released on June 6 and marks their first with Michael McDonald in over 40 years. The touring lineup reunites McDonal…
Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan & More Set to Rock Outlaw Music Festival 10th Anniversary Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan & More Set to Rock Outlaw Music Festival 10th Anniversary
Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan & More Set to Rock Outlaw Music Festival 10th Anniversary This summer, the legends who changed the course of American music are back on the road. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the Outlaw Music Festival is rolling out a once-in-a-generation lineup led by Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan, two rebels whose songs helped define generations. Founded by Willie Nelson in partnership with Blackbird Presents in 2016, the Outlaw Music Festival has always championed artists who forge their own paths. What began as a single-day event has grown into one of the season’s most exciting tours, known for its bold lineups, musical freedom, and unforgettable performance…
Massapequa Cop Impersonator Stopped Vehicle, Orchestrated Multiple Shootings At Parks, DA Says Massapequa Cop Impersonator Stopped Vehicle, Orchestrated Multiple Shootings At Parks, DA Says
Massapequa Cop Impersonator Stopped Vehicle, Orchestrated Multiple Shootings At Parks, DA Says A Massapequa man is accused of impersonating a police officer and orchestrating multiple shootings in public parks. Andrew Denton, 27, was indicted on 64 counts, including reckless endangerment and criminal impersonation, in Nassau County Court on Wednesday, March 19, following a year-long investigation into shootings in Massapequa, Massapequa Park, and Wantagh.  An investigation found that Denton, after outfitting his vehicle with unauthorized sirens and emergency lights, attempted to stop a car on Lakeshore Drive in Massapequa while pretending to be a police officer in Nove…
Bellmore Man DWI Crashes Into Wantagh Home, Police Say Bellmore Man DWI Crashes Into Wantagh Home, Police Say
Bellmore Man DWI Crashes Into Wantagh Home, Police Say A Bellmore man was arrested for drunk driving after crashing his car into a Wantagh home, causing extensive damage, Nassau County police said. Officers from the Eighth Precinct responded to Gregg Court at 12:19 a.m. on Saturday, March 15, after a 2019 Hyundai Elantra slammed into a house, police said. The driver, identified as Daniel Delia, 33, of Cedar Lane, was taken into custody at the scene without further incident. Delia sustained minor injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital for evaluation. No one inside the home was injured, but a Town of Hempstead building inspector deemed…
Incapacitated Driver Barrels Into Storefront In Wantagh Incapacitated Driver Barrels Into Storefront In Wantagh
Incapacitated Driver Barrels Into Storefront In Wantagh An incapacitated driver slammed his SUV through the front of a Long Island business early Thursday, March 13. The wreck happened in Wantagh, on Merrick Road near Brookside Avenue, at around 5:50 a.m., according to the Wantagh Fire Department. A 37-year-old man was driving a Buick SUV westbound on Merrick Road when he suffered a medical emergency and struck a utility pole before crashing into the storefront, fire officials said. Wantagh Fire Department The driver was taken by ambulance to a hospital for treatment. His condition was not immediately given. Nobody else was injured in the cra…
Best Fine Dining And Best Cocktails On Long Island In 2024: Blackbird Kitchen and Cocktails Best Fine Dining And Best Cocktails On Long Island In 2024: Blackbird Kitchen and Cocktails
Best Fine Dining And Best Cocktails On Long Island In 2024: Blackbird Kitchen and Cocktails We are thrilled to announce that Blackbird Kitchen and Cocktails has been named Best Fine Dining and Best Cocktails on Long Island in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! Blackbird's seasonally inspired small plates highlight the best of locally sourced ingredients, from the freshest seafood and premium meats to hand-selected produce and house-made pastas, according to its website Meanwhile, Blackbird's cocktail menu, per its website, offers up everything from various old-fashioned iterations to "refreshing and bright" cocktails to various alcohol-free drinks. The 2024 Daily…
Best Massage On Long Island In 2024: Feel Well Spa Best Massage On Long Island In 2024: Feel Well Spa
Best Massage On Long Island In 2024: Feel Well Spa We are thrilled to announce that Feel Well Spa has been named Best Massage on Long Island in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! Since 2001, this spa has been a trusted spot for those seeking massage therapy, according to its website. Whether you need deep tissue work to ease muscle tension or a relaxing Swedish massage to melt away stress, Feel Well Spa delivers treatments tailored to individual needs, per its website. The 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice contest to name the Best of the Best on Long Island began with reader nominations in October and ended with a voting pe…
Best Plumber On Long Island In 2024: Sal Manzo Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Inc. Best Plumber On Long Island In 2024: Sal Manzo Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Inc.
Best Plumber On Long Island In 2024: Sal Manzo Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Inc. We are thrilled to announce that Sal Manzo Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Inc. has been named Best Plumber on Long Island in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! Founded in 1986, Sal Manzo Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Inc. has spent nearly four decades providing reliable plumbing solutions with a focus on honesty, professionalism, and attention to detail no matter how minor the repair or major the installation, according to its website. One of the company’s standout features, as noted on its website, is its "Red Carpet Treatment," ensuring that every technician treats homes wit…
Best Pizza On Long Island In 2024: Uncle Frank's Best Pizza On Long Island In 2024: Uncle Frank's
Best Pizza On Long Island In 2024: Uncle Frank's We are thrilled to announce that Uncle Frank's in Wantagh has been named Best Pizza on Long Island in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to its website, at Uncle Frank’s, the menu features a variety of pizzas that highlight both traditional and creative flavors, with each pizza cooked in a wood-fired oven—delivering a signature texture and flavor that sets them apart. The restaurant’s carefully curated selection of ingredients and dedication to fresh, high-quality flavors ensure that every dish is crafted with precision, per its website. The 2024 Daily Voice Read…
Woman, 60, Struck By Teen Driver, Critically Injured In Wantagh: Police Woman, 60, Struck By Teen Driver, Critically Injured In Wantagh: Police
Woman, 60, Struck By Teen Driver, Critically Injured In Wantagh: Police A 60-year-old woman was critically injured after being struck by a teenage driver in Wantagh, Nassau County police announced on Monday, Feb. 10. The woman was attempting to cross Wantagh Avenue eastbound near Laurel Lane when she was hit by a 2015 Honda driven by a 17-year-old girl at 3:38 p.m., detectives said. She suffered serious injuries and was rushed to a local hospital by the Wantagh Fire Department, where she remains in critical condition, police said. The teen driver stayed at the scene, and no other injuries were reported. The Homicide Squad is continuing to investigate.
Homeless Man Snaps Officer’s Finger During Transport To Wantagh Warming Center: Nassau Police Homeless Man Snaps Officer’s Finger During Transport To Wantagh Warming Center: Nassau Police
Homeless Man Snaps Officer’s Finger During Transport To Wantagh Warming Center: Nassau Police A 29-year-old homeless man allegedly assaulted two police officers while being transported to a warming center in Wantagh, Nassau County police announced Tuesday, Jan. 21. Officers responded to a welfare check at 630 Old Country Road in East Garden City at 10:44 p.m. Monday, Jan. 20, and encountered the man in a parking garage, police said. He declined medical attention but requested transportation to a warming center, according to the release. While en route to the center, the man—identified as Kysaan Goff—became combative. He allegedly grabbed an officer’s shoulder and bent their right in…
Two Arrests Made In Dad's Wantagh Roadside Robbery-Killing Two Arrests Made In Dad's Wantagh Roadside Robbery-Killing
Two Arrests Made In Dad's Wantagh Roadside Robbery-Killing Police have charged two men in the killing of a 32-year-old Amityville man found dead on a Wantagh roadway in September, according to Nassau County authorities. Police say Anderson Ramirez, 34, of Central Islip, and Alex R. DeLarosa, 27, of Bay Shore, were arrested on Dec. 4 in connection to the fatal shooting of Yinauri A. Taveras, 32. The victim, originally from Amityville, had been splitting time between Puerto Rico and Westbury. Officers responded to Wayside Lane in Wantagh on Sept. 11, 2024, at 12:13 a.m. for a report of an injured person. They found Taveras on the roadside with a guns…
Long Island 22-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Fatal Police-Involved Crash Long Island 22-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Fatal Police-Involved Crash
Long Island 22-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Fatal Police-Involved Crash Authorities have identified a 22-year-old man who was fatally struck by a Nassau County Police vehicle on Long Island. The crash occurred on Friday, Nov. 22, at 6:28 a.m. in Wantagh.  Original report - Police Car Hits, Kills 22-Year-Old Man Crossing Long Island Street According to detectives, Marc Salomone, age 22, of Wantagh, was attempting to cross westbound over Wantagh Avenue at the intersection of Duck Pond Drive North when he was struck by a marked police vehicle. Salomone suffered multiple injuries and was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead at…
Police Car Hits, Kills 22-Year-Old Man Crossing Wantagh Street Police Car Hits, Kills 22-Year-Old Man Crossing Wantagh Street
Police Car Hits, Kills 22-Year-Old Man Crossing Wantagh Street A man was struck and killed by a police car on Long Island. New update - 22-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Fatal Police-Involved Wantagh Crash The incident happened in Wantagh, at the intersection of Wantagh Avenue and Duck Pond Drive North, just before 6:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 22. A 22-year-old man was crossing westbound over Wantagh Avenue when he was struck by a marked Nassau County Police vehicle, the agency said. He was taken to a hospital with multiple injuries and was pronounced dead roughly 30 minutes later. The victim’s identity had not been released as of early Friday evening.…
Suspect Nabbed After Fleeing From Stop On Southern State Parkway In Wantagh: Police Suspect Nabbed After Fleeing From Stop On Southern State Parkway In Wantagh: Police
Suspect Nabbed After Fleeing From Stop On Southern State Parkway In Wantagh: Police A suspect was apprehended after allegedly fleeing from a stop on the Southern State Parkway. The incident began at around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25 when New York State Police say a tan Toyota Sienna was observed with an improper license plate on the eastbound side near Exit 2 in Wantagh. The driver of the car, Hillary Okeke, age 46, of the Bronx, initially pulled over but subsequently refused to cooperate and fled the scene, according to New York State Police. The trooper pursued Okeke who continued northbound onto Route 135 where the suspect’s car sideswiped another vehicle befor…
Repeat Drunk Driver Who Killed Man Outside Woodbury Diner Gets Years In Prison Repeat Drunk Driver Who Killed Man Outside Woodbury Diner Gets Years In Prison
Repeat Drunk Driver Who Killed Man Outside Woodbury Diner Gets Years In Prison A repeat drunk driver will spend years behind bars for hitting and killing a husband and father outside a Long Island restaurant. Willem Specht, age 63, of Wantagh, was sentenced to between seven and 15 years in prison in Nassau County Court on Wednesday, Sept. 25. It followed his guilty plea to aggravated vehicular homicide and related charges in the death of Joseph Devito. Earlier Report: Repeat Drunk Driver Admits Hitting, Killing Man Outside Woodbury Restaurant Prosecutors said Specht was “highly intoxicated” when he quickly reversed his car from a parking spot, striking the 61…
'Insane Crossover:' Fans Go Nuts For Bon Jovi Surprise At Jones Beach Pitbull Concert 'Insane Crossover:' Fans Go Nuts For Bon Jovi Surprise At Jones Beach Pitbull Concert
'Insane Crossover:' Fans Go Nuts For Bon Jovi Surprise At Jones Beach Pitbull Concert Worlds collided at Jones Beach Theater on Long Island earlier this month when Pitbull brought out Jon Bon Jovi to Wantagh. Footage of the New Jersey rocker's performance of "It's My Life" alongside Mr. 305 on Thursday, Sept. 12 has been going viral on TikTok, where fans went nuts for the collaboration no one saw coming at the Party After Dark Tour. "Can they drop this remix on Spotify please?" one fan commented on a clip with 1.1M views. "Insane crossover episode," another said. A comment on a different clip with more than 1.9M views said, "Most unexpected collab I didn't know I…
ID Released For 32-Year-Old Found Shot Dead On Roadway In Wantagh ID Released For 32-Year-Old Found Shot Dead On Roadway In Wantagh
ID Released For 32-Year-Old Found Shot Dead On Roadway In Wantagh The identity has been released of a man who was found shot dead on Long Island this week. Officers responding to Wayside Lane in Wantagh at around 12:15 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, located the person on the side of the road who had sustained a gunshot wound. The individual was pronounced dead at the scene. In a new update on Friday, Sept. 13, he was identified as Yinauri A. Taveras., who was originally from Amityville, but who had been splitting time between Puerto Rico and Westbury more recently, according to police. Earlier report -  Details Emerge After Person Found Shot Dead On …
2 Charged With Prostitution After Undercover Investigation In Wantagh 2 Charged With Prostitution After Undercover Investigation In Wantagh
2 Charged With Prostitution After Undercover Investigation In Wantagh Two men are facing prostitution charges after an undercover investigation on Long Island. The operation was conducted at Thai Spa in Wantagh, located at 1436 Wantagh Ave. late in the afternoon on Thursday, Sept. 5. "It was determined illegal massages and prostitution were being conducted at this location," Nassau County Police said. Nassau County PD Narcotics/Vice Squad detectives arrested Ling Li, 32, of Brooklyn, and Lifen Luo, 45, of Woodbury, without incident. Li was charged with unauthorized practice of a profession and prostitution. Luo was charged with promoting prostitution.…
Repeat Drunk Driver Admits Hitting, Killing Man Outside Woodbury Restaurant Repeat Drunk Driver Admits Hitting, Killing Man Outside Woodbury Restaurant
Repeat Drunk Driver Admits Hitting, Killing Man Outside Woodbury Restaurant More than a year after a husband and father was struck and killed by a repeat drunk driver outside a Long Island restaurant, his family is getting closure. Willem Specht, age 63, of Wantagh, pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide and related charges in Nassau County Court on Monday, Aug. 26, in the death of Joseph Devito. Prosecutors said Specht was “highly intoxicated” when he quickly reversed his car from a parking spot, striking the 61-year-old Devito outside the On Parade Diner in Woodbury at around 2:30 p.m. on Jan. 18, 2023. Earlier Report: ID Released For Man Struck,…
Drunk 21-Year-Old Crashes Into Vacant Business In Westbury, Police Say Drunk 21-Year-Old Crashes Into Vacant Business In Westbury, Police Say
Drunk 21-Year-Old Crashes Into Vacant Business In Westbury, Police Say A 21-year-old man was hospitalized following a suspected drunk-driving crash into a vacant business on Long Island. The early-morning incident happened in Westbury, on Old Country Road near Carman Avenue, at around 2:40 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 15. Nassau County Police said Aidan Schwartz, of Wantagh, was driving a Honda sedan when he crashed into a vacant building at 1137 Old Country Road. The building formerly housed a Pet Supplies Plus and Taco Joe’s. Officers removed Schwartz from the vehicle, and he was taken to a hospital with minor injuries. No other vehicles were involved and nobody el…
Dirt Bike-Riding Teens Rob 13-Year-Old Near Long Island Trailhead Dirt Bike-Riding Teens Rob 13-Year-Old Near Long Island Trailhead
Dirt Bike-Riding Teens Rob 13-Year-Old Near Long Island Trailhead Police are asking for help in identifying two teens suspected of robbing a 13-year-old boy near a Long Island trailhead. The incident happened in Wantagh, near the intersection of Island and Jennie roads, at around 12:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9. Nassau County Police said the victim was riding his bicycle when he saw a dirt bike near the entrance of a trail and approached it to get a closer look. Two teenage boys then rode up on dirt bikes and confronted the boy, with one punching him in the face before pulling him to the ground, police said. When the victim tried defending himself, the second…
ID Released For 28-Year-Old From Wantagh Killed In Chain-Reaction Lynbrook Crash ID Released For 28-Year-Old From Wantagh Killed In Chain-Reaction Lynbrook Crash
ID Released For 28-Year-Old From Wantagh Killed In Chain-Reaction Lynbrook Crash The identity has been released of a 28-year-old killed in a chain-reaction crash during the height of the evening commute on Long Island. It happened on Friday, July 19, at around 5:30 p.m. in Lynbrook. A 28-year-old man was riding a white 2010 Ducati motorcycle eastbound on Peninsula Boulevard when he collided with the rear of a Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE) bus being driven by a 40-year-old woman.  The bus was traveling westbound and making a left-hand turn onto Hempstead Avenue, according to Nassau County Police. Debris from the crash struck a 2024 black Honda CRV being opera…
LI Councilman, Retired NYPD Officer Who Died On Family Vacation 'Served With Pride' LI Councilman, Retired NYPD Officer Who Died On Family Vacation 'Served With Pride'
LI Councilman, Retired Nypd Officer Who Died On Family Vacation 'Served With Pride' Local leaders and loved ones are mourning the loss of a Long Island politician and former police officer following his unexpected death. Nassau County resident and Hempstead Councilman Christopher Carini died at the age of 49 on Sunday, July 14, while on a family vacation in Florida, relatives confirmed. Ladder trucks from the Seaford and Wantagh fire departments draped an American flag as a hearse carrying his body drove through Seaford on Thursday, July 18. Carini was a “decorated and proud” retired police officer, having served 22 years with the NYPD, MTA Police, and Port Authority Poli…
Man Dives Off Boat, Injures Neck On Long Island: Police Man Dives Off Boat, Injures Neck On Long Island: Police
Man Dives Off Boat, Injures Neck On Long Island: Police A man was airlifted to a nearby hospital with injuries after he dove off the front of his boat in a Long Island bay. It happened in Wantagh on Sunday, July 7, Nassau County Police said. That day, a 47-year-old man was on his boat in Zach’s Bay. At about 4:20 p.m., he dove off the front of the boat into the shallow water and hit his head, injuring his neck. He was found by the Nassau County Marine Bureau and transported to the Jones Beach Theater, where he was then airlifted to a local hospital for evaluation and treatment. Additional details have not been released. 
ID Released For Wantagh Resident, Age 45, Killed In 2-Vehicle Old Brookville Crash ID Released For Wantagh Resident, Age 45, Killed In 2-Vehicle Old Brookville Crash
ID Released For Wantagh Resident, Age 45, Killed In 2-Vehicle Old Brookville Crash The identity has been released of the victim of a fatal two-vehicle Long Island crash. It happened around 3 p.m. Friday, June 7, in Old Brookville. A 45-year-old man operating a 2002 Suzuki motorcycle traveling westbound, was involved in the collision with a 65-year-old man operating a 2022 GMC pickup truck traveling eastbound on Northern Boulevard near Hickory Road. As a result of the collision, the motorcyclist suffered serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene by a Nassau County Police Medic. He has now been identified as Nigel Mohammed, a resident of Wantagh. Original re…