Long Island Home Health Aide Charged With Stealing $22K From Victim
A health care aide on Long Island allegedly bilked an elderly woman out of $22,000 by using her credit card without permission, police said.
Regine Valery, also known as Regine Johnson, 38, of Carle Place, who was employed as an aide for a 92-year-old woman in Sands Point, was arrested by Nassau County police officers following an investigation into the alleged grand larceny.
According to investigators, on Monday, Nov. 11, Valery’s victim’s daughter, who had mailed her mother a package, discovered that the package was redirected to another address and alerted the police.
The subsequent po…
Fire Forces Temporary Closure Of Popular Long Island Restaurant
An electrical fire tore through a popular Long Island restaurant, forcing it to shutter its doors temporarily as it makes repairs.
The flames tore through Churrasqueira Bairrada in Mineola, sending smoke and flames billowing into the air on Saturday, Dec. 21, officials said. It took fire crews from seven towns to control the blaze at the Jericho Turnpike restaurant, which has been a Nassau County staple for nearly three decades.
Upon arrival at the restaurant, firefighters found the blaze burning in the kitchen. Crews from Mineola, Williston Park, East Williston, Garden City Park, Westbury,…
Here Are Five Jewish Delis To Try In Nassau
For a favorite nosh or heartier appetite, here are five Jewish delis to try in Nassau. The suggestions are from Long Island Foodies members on Facebook.
Pastrami King, 196 Merrick Road, Merrick: Pastrami sandwiches and matzoh ball soup are served on white linens here.
In a Yelp post, Stacy K. of Oceanside says, "If you are craving pastrami, deli, matzoh ball soup, knishes, look no further, my friend. This is a great choice for that and so much more."
Lido Kosher Deli, 641 E. Park Ave., Long Beach: Well-established Jewish deli serving stacked sandwiches comfort food.
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Long Island Manufacturer To Close, Lay Off 63
A longtime Long Island manufacturer of parts for the automotive and defense industries has announced it will close in November and lay off all 63 employees.
Johnson & Hoffman LLC, who has been located on Voice Road for 70 years in Carle Place, will close on on Nov. 4, due to economic reasons, according to a state WARN notice.
The notice, which is required for any mass layoff or closing, was posted the company's website on Friday, Sept. 6.
On the website, the company said: "After approximately 70 years in operation, Johnson & Hoffman (J&H) a precision metal stamping company is c…
