New Steakhouse Open For Business In Farmingdale New Steakhouse Open For Business In Farmingdale
New Steakhouse Open For Business In Farmingdale A new eatery is serving customers on Long Island. 5 De Mayo Steakhouse in Farmingdale held its grand opening on Thursday, Aug. 4. The restaurant, located at 2120 Broadhollow Road, offers entrées including prime sirloin steak, filet mignon, Colorado rib steak, and more. In addition to steak dishes, guests can also order burritos, enchiladas, tacos, and fajitas. Read the full menu here. Online reviewers have already cited specific dishes they enjoyed. "The menu had great Mexican options and great steak options," Sheena C., of Melville, said in a Yelp review. "I decided to g…
New Bed Bath & Beyond Store Closures Include Mount Vernon Location New Bed Bath & Beyond Store Closures Include Mount Vernon Location
New Bed Bath & Beyond Store Closures Include Mount Vernon Location Struggling home goods retailer Bed Bath & Beyond has announced 56 new store closures that it says will be implemented by the end of the calendar year. The closure list includes five locations in New York State: Nassau County: 251 Airport Plaza Blvd., Farmingdale  Orange County: Orange Plaza 470 Route 211 East, Wallkill Westchester County: 500 East Sandford Blvd., Mount Vernon Oneida County: 4805 Commercial Drive, New Hartford  Clinton County: 73 Centre Drive, Suite 100 Plattsburgh  The company is due to report its results for the second quarter later this …
Hit-Run Suspect Caught After Crashing Car Into Farmingdale Home, Police Say Hit-Run Suspect Caught After Crashing Car Into Farmingdale Home, Police Say
Hit-Run Suspect Caught After Crashing Car Into Farmingdale Home, Police Say A 20-year-old man has been apprehended after crashing his car into a Long Island home and then leaving the scene. Calogero Messina, of Astoria, Queens, was arrested for an incident that happened in Farmingdale at about 2:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 25, according to the Nassau County Police Department. Officers patrolling the area saw a 2019 Volkswagen Golf had struck a home at 36 Stratford Green, NCPD said.  Earlier report: Driver Flees After Car Crashes Into Condo Building In Farmingdale Investigators determined that Messina had crashed into the residence and then left the scene …
Driver Flees After Car Crashes Into Condo Building In Farmingdale Driver Flees After Car Crashes Into Condo Building In Farmingdale
Driver Flees After Car Crashes Into Condo Building In Farmingdale New, updated story: Hit-Run Suspect Caught After Crashing Car Into Farmingdale Home, Police Say A suspect is on the run after slamming into a Long Island condo, driving through the kitchen area, and partway out the other side. The incident took place in Farmingdale around 2:30 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 25 on Stratford Green. According to the Nassau County Police, the driver of the car drove through a fence, and into the building, causing extensive damage. No one was injured during the incident, police said. The driver fled the scene and is still on the run, police said. The inv…
Owners Of Popular Italian Eatery Announce Plans For New Pizzeria In Farmingdale Owners Of Popular Italian Eatery Announce Plans For New Pizzeria In Farmingdale
Owners Of Popular Italian Eatery Announce Plans For New Pizzeria In Farmingdale The owners of a popular Italian restaurant on Long Island have shared plans to open up a new pizza parlor in the near future. The owners of Vespa Italian Kitchen & Bar in Farmingdale made the announcement on Friday, July 15. Dalers Pizza Parlor will be located at 325 Main St. in Farmingdale. Owner Benedetto LoManto said they're hoping to open in late November or early December once renovations are complete.  LoManto added that he grew up in the pizza business, and he's looking forward to returning to his roots. "I'm going to go back to my old-school roots and dig up so…
Mack Truck Hits BMW, Home On Long Island, Police Say Mack Truck Hits BMW, Home On Long Island, Police Say
Mack Truck Hits BMW, Home On Long Island, Police Say A 10-wheel Mack truck struck a BMW before hitting and damaging a home on Long Island. The incident took place in the hamlet of Riverside around 10:45 a.m., Monday, July 25 on Riverleigh Avenue. The driver of a 2022 BMW stopped on Riverleigh Avenue to a make right turn on Pine Street causing the driver of the 2018 Mack truck to make a quick decision to go to the right of the BMW, striking the car and continuing until it struck the home, said Lt. Susan Ralph, of the Southampton Town Police. The driver of the BMW, Audrey Marrus, age 75, of East Rockaway, and the home's one…
NY Man Sentenced For Role In $12M Ponzi Scheme Targeting Nearly 50 Victims NY Man Sentenced For Role In $12M Ponzi Scheme Targeting Nearly 50 Victims
NY Man Sentenced For Role In $12M Ponzi Scheme Targeting Nearly 50 Victims A New York man was sentenced for his role in a $12 million Ponzi scheme that targeted nearly 50 victims from throughout the region and the nation between 2015 and 2017. Long Island resident Matthew Eckstein, age 52, of Syosset, was sentenced on Monday, July 11 to three-and-a-half to 10-and-a-half years in prison. Eckstein originally pleaded guilty to the charges on September 26, 2019, but later withdrew his plea. A new indictment was secured in August 2020, but court closures related to the COVID-19 pandemic further delayed the case. “This defendant preyed upon seniors and hard-working men…
Duo Charged, Officer Hospitalized After Responding To Fight In Farmingdale Duo Charged, Officer Hospitalized After Responding To Fight In Farmingdale
Duo Charged, Officer Hospitalized After Responding To Fight In Farmingdale Two men are facing charges following a fight that broke out on Long Island that sent a responding police officer to the hospital. The incident happened in Farmingdale at about 3:20 a.m. on Sunday, June 19, according to the Nassau County Police Department. Officers saw a large group of people fighting in front of 247 Main St. and attempted to break up the fight, NCPD said. Police said 23-year-old Jorge Ramirez Canales, of Amityville, punched an officer in the face during the incident. The officer was taken to a hospital for treatment, police reported. Canales continued to resist by f…
NY Man Sentenced To Prison Time For Role At Jan. 6 US Capitol Riot NY Man Sentenced To Prison Time For Role At Jan. 6 US Capitol Riot
NY Man Sentenced To Prison Time For Role At Jan. 6 US Capitol Riot A New York man will spend years in prison for assaulting police and taking a smoke break during the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection at the US Capitol. Long Island resident Greg Rubenacker, age 26, of Farmingdale in Nassau County, has been sentenced to 41 months in prison on multiple charges linked to the breach of the Capitol last year to disrupt a session of Congress that was validating the presidential election. Earlier story - New Capitol Riot Arrest Made On Long Island According to federal prosecutors, Rubenacker confronted multiple law enforcement officers inside the Capitol Building durin…
17-Year-Old Seriously Injured In Two-Vehicle Long Island Expressway Crash 17-Year-Old Seriously Injured In Two-Vehicle Long Island Expressway Crash
17-Year-Old Seriously Injured In Two-Vehicle Long Island Expressway Crash Police are investigating a crash on the  Long Island Expressway that left a teen seriously injured and three others also hospitalized. It happened around 1:40 p.m. Friday, May 20 in Yaphank. A 47-year-old Farmingdale man was sitting in his disabled 2021 Jeep Explorer on the shoulder of the westbound Long Island Expressway, near exit 68, when a 2019 Toyota Camry traveling westbound lost control and crashed into the Jeep, Suffolk County Police said. The driver of the Toyota, a 17-year-old East Patchogue girl, was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital with non-life-threaten…
Seen Him? Alert Issued For Missing Farmingdale Man Seen Him? Alert Issued For Missing Farmingdale Man
Seen Him? Alert Issued For Missing Farmingdale Man Police investigators on Long Island are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 24-year-old man. An alert was issued by the Nassau County Police Department as they attempt to track down Gregory Rodriguez, who was reported missing out of Farmingdale on Thursday, May 19. According to police, Rodriguez is described as being Hispanic, 5-foot-10, weighing approximately 330 pounds. There was no description of the clothes he was last seen wearing and his destination is unknown. Anyone with information regarding Rodriguez or his whereabouts has been asked to contact the Nassau Cou…
Popular Restaurant Praised For 'Excellent' Dishes Opens Brand-New Long Island Location Popular Restaurant Praised For 'Excellent' Dishes Opens Brand-New Long Island Location
Popular Restaurant Praised For 'Excellent' Dishes Opens Brand-New Long Island Location A new Chinese restaurant on Long Island is getting positive responses from online reviewers who have cited its fresh dishes and good service.  MÓGŪ Modern Chinese Kitchen held its grand opening in Commack on Thursday, March 17. The eatery is located at 6228 Jericho Turnpike in Commack. The owners also operate a location in Farmingdale. The owners report that the restaurant uses smart tech and air-baking techniques, rather than frying. Some dishes featured on the menu include dry-rub ribs, popcorn wontons, egg drop soup, and cold sesame noodles. Online reviewers have shoute…