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Full Closure Planned For Northern State Parkway Stretch In Westbury Full Closure Planned For Northern State Parkway Stretch In Westbury
Full Closure Planned For Northern State Parkway Stretch In Westbury Scheduled roadwork could spell delays for Long Island drivers this weekend. A stretch of the Northern State Parkway will undergo a full closure in the village of Westbury overnight Sunday, Dec. 8, according to the New York State Department of Transportation. Beginning at 10 p.m., all eastbound lanes will shut down at exit 33 (Wantagh State Parkway) until 5 a.m. the following morning. Traffic will follow a signed detour during that time. The closure will allow transportation crews to facilitate highway maintenance. You can get the latest travel information by calling 511 or visiting 511NY.…
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…
Woman Enters Bedroom, Threatens Victim With Knife In New Cassel: Police Woman Enters Bedroom, Threatens Victim With Knife In New Cassel: Police
Woman Enters Bedroom, Threatens Victim With Knife In New Cassel: Police A Long Island woman was arrested after allegedly assaulting a person and injuring an officer during a disturbance. Nassau County police said Jennifer Carrera Aguilar, age 28, of Westbury, entered a bedroom at a Whittier Street residence in New Cassel around 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16, and threatened a 35-year-old woman with a knife. When the victim tried to call 911, police said Aguilar slapped the phone from her hand to prevent the call. As officers attempted to take Aguilar into custody, she allegedly resisted and refused to comply with verbal commands, leading to an officer sustaining …
Therapist Steals Thousands From Children's Counseling Business In Westbury, Police Say Therapist Steals Thousands From Children's Counseling Business In Westbury, Police Say
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…
Chaotic Street Takeover: Duo Nabbed After Cop Punched, Dragged By Car In Islip Chaotic Street Takeover: Duo Nabbed After Cop Punched, Dragged By Car In Islip
Chaotic Street Takeover: Duo Nabbed After Cop Punched, Dragged By Car In Islip Two men have been apprehended on charges in connection with a chaotic street takeover on Long Island in which a police officer was assaulted and dragged by a vehicle, officials said. The incident occurred early Sunday, Nov. 3,  in Islip. Suffolk County Police responded to multiple 911 calls about vehicles blocking traffic on westbound Sunrise Service Road near Commack Road at around 1 a.m. A Third Precinct officer arriving on the scene reportedly crashed into a pole while trying to avoid a pedestrian in the roadway. After exiting his vehicle, the officer confronted the driver of a bl…
Westbury Man Raped 5-Year-Old Girl, Police Say Westbury Man Raped 5-Year-Old Girl, Police Say
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 …
ID Released For Hicksville Man Killed In Hit-Run Westbury DWI Crash ID Released For Hicksville Man Killed In Hit-Run Westbury DWI Crash
ID Released For Hicksville Man Killed In Hit-Run Westbury DWI Crash The identity has been released of a man killed in a hit-and-run Long Island crash involving an allegedly drunk driver. The crash happened around 4 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, in Westbury. A 2006 gray Chrysler Sebring was traveling eastbound on Old Country Road when it struck a bicyclist near the intersection of State Street.  The bicyclist sustained extensive injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene by a Nassau County Police paramedic. He's now been identified as Robert F. Mccarthy, age 69, of Hicksville. The driver of the vehicle, Wilfredo Blanco Molina, age 41, of Hic…
Cha-Ching! $50K Winning Lottery Ticket Purchased At Westbury Business Cha-Ching! $50K Winning Lottery Ticket Purchased At Westbury Business
Cha-Ching! $50K Winning Lottery Ticket Purchased At Westbury Business Someone’s in for a hefty Halloween treat. A winning lottery ticket worth $50,000 was purchased at a Long Island business, New York Lottery announced. The third prize-winning Powerball ticket was sold in Westbury, at the BJ’s Wholesale on Brush Hollow Road, for the drawing held on Monday, Oct. 28. Monday’s winning Powerball numbers were 21-27-32-48-67 and the Powerball is 17. Players can check their ticket status on the New York Lottery website.
Fatal Hit-Run Westbury Crash: Drunk Driver From Hicksville Charged, Police Say Fatal Hit-Run Westbury Crash: Drunk Driver From Hicksville Charged, Police Say
Fatal Hit-Run Westbury Crash: Drunk Driver From Hicksville Charged, Police Say A suspect who was allegedly driving drunk has been nabbed in a hit-and-run Long Island crash. Click here for a new, updated story: ID Released For Hicksville Man Killed In Hit-Run Westbury DWI Crash It happened just before 4 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, in Westbury. A gray 2006 Chrysler Sebring was traveling eastbound on Old Country Road when it struck a bicyclist near the intersection of State Street.  The driver of the vehicle, Wilfredo Blanco Molina, age 41, of Hicksville, fled the scene and continued to drive eastbound on Old Country Road, Nassau County Police said. The adu…
Father Of 10 Killed In Alleged Drunk Driving Crash In Hicksville Was 'Embodiment Of Kindness' Father Of 10 Killed In Alleged Drunk Driving Crash In Hicksville Was 'Embodiment Of Kindness'
Father Of 10 Killed In Alleged Drunk Driving Crash In Hicksville Was 'Embodiment Of Kindness' A devastated Long Island family now faces a future without their beloved patriarch after he was killed in a suspected drunk driving crash. The fiery wreck happened in Hicksville, near the intersection of Prospect Avenue and Cantiague Rock Road, at around 11:20 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21. Nassau County Police said 30-year-old Jannai Allen, of Westbury, was making a left turn from eastbound Prospect Avenue onto northbound Cantiague Rock Road when his vehicle was struck by a westbound Honda. Earlier Report: Jannai Allen, 30, ID'd As Victim In Hicksville Crash The impact caused Allen’s Su…
Former Varsity Basketball Player ID'd As Victim In Fiery Alleged DWI Crash In Hicksville Former Varsity Basketball Player ID'd As Victim In Fiery Alleged DWI Crash In Hicksville
Former Varsity Basketball Player ID'd As Victim In Fiery Alleged DWI Crash In Hicksville Authorities have identified a man who was killed in a suspected drunk driving crash on Long Island. The wreck happened in Hicksville, near the intersection of Prospect Avenue and Cantiague Rock Road, at around 11:20 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21. Nassau County Police said a Subaru was making a left turn from eastbound Prospect Avenue onto northbound Cantiague Rock Road when it struck a westbound Honda. Earlier Report: 30-Year-Old Dies In Fiery Drunk Driving Crash In Hicksville, Police Say The impact caused the Subaru to catch fire, trapping the 30-year-old male driver inside, police said…
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 …
Come On Down: 'The Price Is Right Live' Coming To Bridgeport Come On Down: 'The Price Is Right Live' Coming To Bridgeport
Come On Down: 'The Price Is Right Live' Coming To Bridgeport If you’ve ever dreamed of spinning that big wheel, now’s your chance to “come on down.” Game show aficionados will have the opportunity to take part in “The Price is Right Live,” coming to New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts this fall. The live, traveling production brings the iconic television game show to life as randomly selected contestants play game show favorites like Plinko, Cliffhangers, and the famous Showcase. In true “The Price is Right” fashion, prizes will include everything from electronics and appliances to dream vacations and new cars. Lucky audience members can also …
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…
'Death By Meat': New Steakhouse On Long Island Heralded As 'Absolute Gem' 'Death By Meat': New Steakhouse On Long Island Heralded As 'Absolute Gem'
'Death By Meat': New Steakhouse On Long Island Heralded As 'Absolute Gem' To say this place has the meats would be a massive understatement. A new Brazilian steakhouse on Long Island is earning high praise just months into business. AG Steakhouse – located in Westbury at 1177 Corporate Drive – held its soft opening in May 2024, promising “an edgy twist” on the traditional Brazilian churracso (barbecue) experience. Diners who opt for the AG Rodizio, Portuguese for “rotation,” can simply flip their tokens to green and watch as their table is regaled with an endless stream of freshly cooked meats, including lamb chop, ribeye steak, pork ribs, and chicken legs, all …
Fatal Crash: CT 65-Year-Old ID'd As Victim On I-84 Fatal Crash: CT 65-Year-Old ID'd As Victim On I-84
Fatal Crash: CT 65-Year-Old ID'd As Victim On I-84 A person was killed after being struck by a car in an early morning crash on a stretch of I-84 in Connecticut involving three Long Island residents. It happened around 5:10 a.m. Saturday, July 13, in Tolland County. A 2010 Nissan Altima was traveling eastbound in the right-center lane between exits 65 and 66 in the town of Vernon when it struck a pedestrian who was lying in the travel lane for unknown reasons, according to Connecticut State Police. The pedestrian, identified as John Kaszowski, age 65, of Manchester, suffered fatal injuries.  The Nissan was being d…
Gang Member 'Hunted Down,' Shot Victim 4 Times On Long Island Over Social Media Post: DA Gang Member 'Hunted Down,' Shot Victim 4 Times On Long Island Over Social Media Post: DA
Gang Member 'Hunted Down,' Shot Victim 4 Times On Long Island Over Social Media Post: DA A 21-year-old will spend two decades in prison after he attempted to kill a perceived gang enemy and hid hundreds of fentanyl pills during his arrest. Elijah Giron, a member of the Latin Kings gang, was sentenced to 20 years behind bars on Tuesday, July 9 for the Westbury incident, the Nassau County District Attorney announced. At around 11:15 p.m. on January 9, 2023, the 21-year-old got out of the driver’s seat of a Dodge Challenger on South Fulton Street and started shooting. He fired four rounds from a 9mm pistol at a person standing outside of a different car before fleeing the scen…
Woman Crashes Lexus Into Westbury Home Woman Crashes Lexus Into Westbury Home
Woman Crashes Lexus Into Westbury Home Police are investigating after a woman crashed into a Long Island home. The incident happened around 6:45 p.m. Friday, June 21, in Westbury. The 65-year-old woman was operating a 2019 Lexus westbound on Northfield Lane, Nassau Couty Police said.  As the driver attempted to make a U-Turn, her vehicle left the roadway and struck a residential home, causing significant damage. The driver and passenger, a 34-year-old woman, refused medical attention at the scene.  No occupants of the residence were injured.  The Village of Westbury Building Department responded to evalu…
Man Touches Himself Outside Long Island Church: Police Man Touches Himself Outside Long Island Church: Police
Man Touches Himself Outside Long Island Church: Police A man has been arrested after police said he exposed and touched his genitals outside of a Long Island church. It happened just after 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 13 in Westbury. According to Nassau County Police, 31-year-old Neil Nembhard of Westbury was outside the Church of the Advent, located at 555 Advent Street. A 58-year-old victim reportedly saw Nembhard expose and touch his genitals behind the church. He was arrested and charged with public lewdness. Nembhard is scheduled to appear at Hempstead’s First District Court on Thursday, June 20. Additionally, police urged anyone w…
Pair Of Westbury Businesses Cited For Selling Alcohol To Minors: Police Pair Of Westbury Businesses Cited For Selling Alcohol To Minors: Police
Pair Of Westbury Businesses Cited For Selling Alcohol To Minors: Police Two Long Island businesses have been cited for selling an alcoholic beverage to an undercover New York State Police operative under the age of 21. The operation was conducted on Thursday, May 30 in the Town of North Hempstead.  Two store clerks were charged with unlawfully dealing with a child in the first degree and prohibited sale of an alcoholic beverage: Anthony Y. Reyes Mejia, age 20, from West Hempstead, of La Cremosa Market located at 230 Post Ave., Westbury. Solomon R. Dosapati, age 60, from Flushing, Queens, of Valero located at 615 Union Ave. in Westbury. …
Eatery Dubbed 'Absolute Sunshine' Opens New Spot On Long Island Eatery Dubbed 'Absolute Sunshine' Opens New Spot On Long Island
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…
Long Island Man Drives Drunk With 4-Year-Old In Car, Police Say Long Island Man Drives Drunk With 4-Year-Old In Car, Police Say
Long Island Man Drives Drunk With 4-Year-Old In Car, Police Say Police have arrested a man who they say drove drunk with the young boy in the backseat on Long Island. The incident occurred on Friday, May 10 in Westbury, according to Nassau County Police. It was just after midnight when officials pulled over a red 2012 Dodge Ram pickup for multiple traffic violations on Stewart Avenue near the intersection of Grand Boulevard. The driver, Doroteo Morales Rodriguez, age 43 of Westbury, reportedly appeared to be drunk, with slurred speech and watery eyes — all with a 4-year-old boy in the car as well. Morales Rodriguez was arrested and charged with the…
6 Shot At Residence In Westbury 6 Shot At Residence In Westbury
6 Shot At Residence In Westbury An investigation is underway after people were shot at a Long Island residence overnight. It happened on Friday, May 3 at 10:45 p.m. in Westbury. Nassau County Police Third Precinct officers responded to a Pepperidge Road residence after receiving a report of shots fired.  Upon their arrival, it was discovered that six individuals had been shot, but fortunately, their injuries were not life-threatening.  All of the victims were taken to local hospitals and are currently in stable condition.  The investigation is ongoing and police have not yet released info on a suspect or…
New Update: Missing 12-Year-Old Westbury Girl Found New Update: Missing 12-Year-Old Westbury Girl Found
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…
Trio Swipes $5K Necklace From Long Island Victim, Police Say Trio Swipes $5K Necklace From Long Island Victim, Police Say
Trio Swipes $5K Necklace From Long Island Victim, Police Say Police are searching for three people who stole a piece of jewelry worth thousands of dollars right from their victim’s body. The Westbury incident occurred on Monday, April 29 at 5 p.m., according to Nassau County Police. A 74-year-old woman was walking on Salisbury Park Drive near the intersection of Port Lane when a light-colored sedan pulled up alongside her. Two of the sedan’s passengers, a pair of women, got out of the vehicle and walked up to the victim. They each placed plastic necklaces around the victim’s neck before getting back in the car and driving off, heading west on Sal…
Long Island Woman Drives Drunk With 2 Children, Expired License: Police Long Island Woman Drives Drunk With 2 Children, Expired License: Police
Long Island Woman Drives Drunk With 2 Children, Expired License: Police A woman was arrested on Long Island after police allegedly caught her driving drunk and with an expired learner’s permit with two children in the car. The incident occurred in the early morning hours of Friday, April 19 in Westbury, according to Nassau County Police. At approximately 2:15 a.m., 35-year-old Olga Romero-Lopez was driving her black 2011 Toyota RAV4 on School Street near the intersection of Whittier Street when police pulled her over for a traffic infraction. However, police noticed that Romero-Lopez, who is from Levittown, had watery eyes, was unsteady on her feet, and sm…
Construction Alert - Northern State Parkway Stretch To Close: Here's When, Where Construction Alert - Northern State Parkway Stretch To Close: Here's When, Where
Construction Alert - Northern State Parkway Stretch To Close: Here's When, Where Transportation officials announced a new set of closures on the Northern State Parkway on Long Island that will last for weeks. Beginning on Monday, April 15, and lasting for around seven weeks, the eastbound Northern State Parkway will be closed between the Meadowbrook State Parkway and the Wantagh State Parkway in Westbury, according to the New York State Department of Transportation. The closures will occur overnight, with one eastbound lane closing at 9 p.m. and the rest of the eastbound lanes closing at 10 p.m. NYSDOT said lanes will open back up at 5 a.m. During the planned closur…
'Project 21': 3 Nabbed Selling Tobacco, More To Minors On Long Island, Police Say 'Project 21': 3 Nabbed Selling Tobacco, More To Minors On Long Island, Police Say
'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 Man Nabbed For Alleged Sexual Assault, Police Search For Other Victims Long Island Man Nabbed For Alleged Sexual Assault, Police Search For Other Victims
Long Island Man Nabbed For Alleged Sexual Assault, Police Search For Other Victims Police arrested a Long Island man for reportedly raping a child and have asked any other potential victims to come forward. Baldwin man Stephen Vickers-Griffiths, age 35, was arrested on Monday, February 26, according to Nassau County Police. Vickers-Griffiths allegedly sexually assaulted an 11-year-old girl and was arrested at Pines Motor Lodge in Westbury, located at 101 Taylor Avenue. He was charged with the following:  Rape;  Criminal sexual act, two counts; and  Endangering the welfare of a child.  He pleaded not guilty at his arraignment and is next due in co…
Northern Westchester Woman Accused Of Biting Responding Police Officer Northern Westchester Woman Accused Of Biting Responding Police Officer
Northern Westchester Woman Accused Of Biting Responding Police Officer A woman from Northern Westchester County has been accused of biting a responding police officer on Long Island. The incident happened around 2 a.m. Saturday, March 9 in Westbury. According to Nassau County Police, officers responded to a residence on the 400 block of Old Country Road for a disturbance.  Upon arrival, the officers located an extremely intoxicated woman, Kathleen Walsh, age 59, of Cortlandt Manor, police said. Officers requested an ambulance to the location and while placing her on the stretcher she bit an officer on the right elbow, according to police. Walsh wa…
21-Year-Old Nabbed On Long Island, Connected To Over 20 Crimes, Police Say 21-Year-Old Nabbed On Long Island, Connected To Over 20 Crimes, Police Say
21-Year-Old Nabbed On Long Island, Connected To Over 20 Crimes, Police Say Police on Long Island have caught a young man after announcing to the community that he was wanted for a string of alleged thefts and other crimes. It happened on Monday, March 4 in Westbury, according to Nassau County Police Department. Earlier Report: Seen Him? Police Seach For Man Responsible For Multiple Nassau County Crimes Just after 6 p.m. that day, police spotted a stolen black BMW (which had been linked to multiple crimes across Nassau County) driving west on W John Street. When authorities attempted to approach the driver, 21-year-old Oceanside man Vincent Fredricks, he…