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Flushing, Queens, NY
Monsey, NY
Police & Fire
Teens Targeted Victims Through Dating App In Violent Ramapo Robbery Scheme: Police
Two 19-year-old men face a long list of charges — many as hate crimes — after allegedly luring victims through a dating app and attacking them in a Rockland County park, police said. The arrests followed a detailed investigation by the Ramapo Police Department, which uncovered a disturbing pattern of threats, intimidation, and armed robberies, the department announced on Friday, June 20. According to police, the two suspects, one from Flushing, Queens, and one from Monsey, used a dating app to lure victims to a children’s park in the Village of Wesley Hills during the late night and e…
Merrick, NY
News
$30K 'Chase Courier' Scammer Duped Merrick Woman, Police Say — Here's How To Protect Yourself
A 71-year-old Long Island woman was conned out of $30,000 by a man allegedly posing as a bank courier, and police believe he may have scammed others too. The North Merrick victim received a text message on Thursday, May 22, warning of “fraudulent activity” on her Apple account. That was followed by a call from a man claiming to be a Chase bank representative, who told her to immediately withdraw $30,000 in cash, Nassau County Police said. She was then instructed to meet a courier near Old Mill Road and Sandra Lane, where she turned over the money to a man she had never seen before. The next…
Garden City, NY
News
Sliding Door Burglary Crew Caught In Garden City Spree: Police
Four men accused of breaking into multiple Long Island homes are behind bars. The break-ins occurred in Garden City between Dec. 10 and Dec. 20, 2024, with the suspects forcing their way through sliding doors and windows, Nassau County Police said. Once inside, the group stole cash and jewelry before fleeing in luxury SUVs, according to police. In one case, they burglarized a Brook Street residence, stealing jewelry and $1,000 in cash, police said. They were seen leaving in a BMW X5 with New Jersey plates, which was captured on Garden City’s license plate readers, police said. In another …
Northport-East Northport, NY
Police & Fire
2 Women Facing Prostitution Charges After Raid Of East Northport Massage Parlor
Two women are facing prostitution charges after a raid of a massage parlor on Long Island. In response to numerous community complaints, authorities investigated Larkfield Spa in East Northport, located at 502 Larkfield Road, at around 4:45 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6. Liling Gao, age 47, of Flushing, Queens, was charged with: One count of unauthorized practice of a profession, One count of prostitution, One count of criminal nuisance. YiLiu Zhang, age 48, of Brooklyn, was charged with: Unauthorized practice of a profession, One count of prostitution. Both Gao and Zhang were issued desk …
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
Police Recover $49K Taken From Bay Shore Resident In Scam
Police recovered nearly $50,000 that was taken from a Long Island man in a scam earlier this week. An 89-year-old Melville resident called a number he found on the Internet on Wednesday, Aug. 7, at approximately 1:30 p.m. to help him with a computer password problem. The person on the phone convinced him that his bank accounts had been hacked and that he needed to remove his money from the bank, according to Suffolk County Police. The victim was instructed to lie about why he withdrew his money and was told that the bank officials were involved in the theft. The…
Brentwood, NY
News
Salon Crash: Alleged Drunk Driver Who Killed Off-Duty Cop, 3 Others In NY Charged With Murder
An alleged drunk driver who crashed his SUV into a New York nail salon, killing four people, including a police officer, was charged with murder. Long Island resident Steven Schwally, age 64, of Dix Hills, was formally indicted on four counts of second-degree murder, plus 24 other felonies and nine misdemeanors, in Suffolk County Court on Thursday, Aug. 1 District Attorney Raymond Tierney said Schwally had just left a liquor store and was intoxicated when he crashed his SUV into Hawaii Nail & Spa, located in Deer Park on Grand Boulevard, going nearly 80 miles per hour on Friday, June 28…
Massapequa, NY
News
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 …
Massapequa, NY
Police & Fire
Alleged IHOP Oil Thief Arrested On Long Island, Police Say
A Queens man was nabbed for attempting to steal used cooking oil from two Long Island businesses, authorities said. The Oceanside incident occurred on Wednesday, April 10, according to Nassau County Police. It was just before 3:30 a.m. at the IHOP located at 2971 Long Beach Road when authorities allegedly caught 27-year-old Jahquay Rowe attempting to take the restaurant’s cooking oil. Rowe, who is from Flushing, Queens, reportedly had parked a box truck right next to the eatery’s cooking oil containers and was arrested. Nassau County Police said Rowe is also behind a similar crime tha…
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
2 Women Charged With Prostitution After Raid At Huntington Station Foot Spa
Three women face charges, two for prostitution, after a raid at a Long Island foot spa. In response to community complaints, Suffolk County Police Second Precinct Crime Section officers led an investigation at Cleopatra Foot Spa in Huntington Station, located at 1783 New York Ave., at approximately 3 p.m. Monday, March 11. The manager, Xiu Rong Lin, age 61, of Flushing, Queens, was charged with criminal nuisance, a misdemeanor. Employees Xi Urong Lin, age 32, and Xin Peng, age 23, were charged with unauthorized practice of a profession, a felony, and prostitution, a misdemeanor. …
Brentwood, NY
News
Woman Faces Sexual Abuse Charge After Commack Massage Parlor Raid
A woman is facing multiple charges, including sexual abuse, after a police raid at a Long Island massage parlor. In response to numerous community complaints, Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers led an investigation into Nature Therapy in Commack, located at 160 Commack Road, starting at around 3:15 p.m. Thursday, March 7. During the detail, Zhuo Wang, age 55, of Flushing, Queens, was charged with uunauthorized practice of a profession and third-degree sexual abuse. The Town of Huntington issued multiple violations to the business. Wang was issued a Desk …
Brentwood, NY
News
Woman Nabbed For Prostitution After Raid At Huntington Station Massage Parlor
A woman has been charged with prostitution after a raid at a Long Island massage parlor. In response to numerous community complaints, Suffolk County Police Second Precinct Crime Section officers conducted an investigation into Body Works Spa in Huntington Station at 918 E. Jericho Turnpike on Monday, March 4 at 3 p.m. As a result, Guimin Zhang, age 57, of Flushing, Queens, was charged with: Two counts of Prostitution; Two counts of unauthorized practice of a profession, a misdemeanor; Criminal nuisance. Zhang was released on a Desk Appearance Ticket and is schedu…
Brentwood, NY
News
2 Women Nabbed For Prostitution After Raid At Huntington Massage Parlor
Two women have been charged with prostitution after a raid at a Long Island massage parlor. In response to numerous community complaints, Suffolk County Police Second Precinct Crime Section officers conducted an investigation at Island Royal Spa, located in Huntington, at 1740 East Jericho Turnpike, on Wednesday, Jan. 31 at about 3 p.m. Both women are from Flushing, Queens: Limin Shi, age 49, was charged with two counts of unauthorized practice of a profession and three counts of prostitution. Dong Mei Wang, age 52, was charged with unauthorized practice of a pro…
Middletown, CT
Police & Fire
Man Nabbed Driving Mercedes 120 MPH On I-95 In CT, Police Say
A 26-year-old man was charged with alleged reckless driving after he was clocked going 120 mph in a Mercedes -Benz on I-95 in Connecticut. New York resident Zhicheng Wu, of Flushing, Queens, was stopped in Middlesex County around 1 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20 in the area of Westbrook. Connecticut State Troopers spotted Wu passing traffic at a high rate and clocked him at speeds of 120 mph in a 65 mph zone, the department said. Following a brief on-scene investigation, Wu was taken into custody without incident and charged with reckless driving. Wu was later released on a $500 cash/surety bond…
Massapequa, NY
News
'Brutality, Callousness': Long Island Man Guilty Of Killing Pregnant Girlfriend, DA Says
A Long Island man has been convicted over three years after he allegedly murdered his pregnant girlfriend and left her body on the side of an expressway. Goey Charles, now age 33 of Uniondale, was declared guilty of second-degree murder on Tuesday, Nov. 14 for killing 29-year-old Vanessa Pierre, the Queens County District Attorney announced. According to the charges and captured video footage, Charles and his girlfriend were riding in her white Dodge Challenger along Horace Harding Expressway in the early morning hours of October 23, 2020. Charles pulled over at 216-07 Horace Harding Expre…
Hackensack, NJ
Police & Fire
Tugbust
: Rochelle Park Masseuses Rub Undercover Customers Wrong Way, Police Say
An undercover crew of gangbusters blocked a between-the-sheets operation at a local Rochelle Park massage parlor, authorities said. Township police detectives targeted the Fuji Salon on Woodland Avenue following a tip from a “concerned resident,” Capt. James DePreta said. The owner and two employees were arrested after an undercover sting led to under-the-table offers, the captain said. Yeong Herin, 68, of Cliffside Park, was charged with promoting prostitution and possession of property derived from criminal activity – namely $2,000 in alleged proceeds that DePreta said were seized. Bust…
Brentwood, NY
News
2 Women Nabbed For Prostitution After Raid At East Northport Massage Parlor
Two women have been charged with prostitution after a raid at a Long Island massage parlor. In response to numerous community complaints, Suffolk County Police Second Precinct Crime Section officers conducted an investigation at Happy Foot Spa in East Northport, located on Larkfield Road, at approximately 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3. Erying Tang, age 61, and Xiaohua Xiong, age 58, both of Flushing, Queens, were charged with: Prostitution, Unauthorized practice of a profession. Both women were released on desk appearance tickets and are scheduled to appear at Firs…
Pelham, NY
Schools
Top Honors: This Pelham School Recipient Of Prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award
When it comes to overall excellence, these New York schools are at the top of the class, and they have the hardware to prove it. Twenty-two schools in the Empire State are among just 353 across the country to receive the prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award from the US Department of Education. The annual awards recognize high-performing public and non-public schools, as well as those making strides in closing “achievement gaps” among student groups. “Their leaders not only articulate a vision of excellence and hold everyone to high standards, they stay close to the real action of teachin…
New Haven, CT
Sports
CT Influencer Paige Lorenze Cheers On Boyfriend Tommy Paul At US Open
The US Open is a place for stars, and Connecticut native Paige Lorenze is one of them. The 27-year-old New Haven County native from Guilford sat courtside at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Flushing, Queens, on Sunday, Sept. 3, as her boyfriend Tommy Paul, played against 20-year-old Ben Shelton. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Paige Lorenze (@paigelorenze) Lorenze posted a photo of the court to her Instagram story moments before the match started. Paul, age 26, ultimately fell to Shelton in the fourth set, making Shelton the youngest Am…
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
Women Arrested For Prostitution During Long Island Massage Parlor Raid
Two women were arrested for prostitution during a raid at a Long Island massage parlor. In response to numerous community complaints, authorities conducted an investigation at BBP Enterprises in Coram, located at 356 Middle Country Road, Suite 301 Monday, July 3 at about 3:30 p.m. Following an investigation by Suffolk County Police, Yanfang Gao, age 41, and Geng Hua Zhu, age 42, both of Flushing, Queens, were arrested and charged with unauthorized practice of a profession. Both were released on a field appearance ticket and are scheduled to appear at First Distric…
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
Woman Arrested For Prostitution During Long Island Massage Parlor Raid
A woman was arrested for prostitution during a raid at a Long Island massage parlor. In response to uniform patrol and community quality of life complaints, authorities conducted an investigation into Red Door Spa in Huntington, located at 454 New York Ave., at approximately 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 13. Following an investigation by Suffolk County Police, Lijiao Chen, age 46, of Flushing, Queens, was arrested and charged with: Two counts of prostitution, Unauthorized practice of a profession. Chen was released on a desk appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear at…
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
Women Arrested For Prostitution During Long Island Massage Parlor Raid
Three women were arrested for prostitution during a raid at a Long Island massage parlor. In response to o uniform patrol and community quality of life complaints, authorities led by the Suffolk County Police Department conducted an investigation at Oxygen Foot Spa, located in West Islip at Higbie Lane at about 4:30 p.m. Friday, May 19. Following an investigation by Suffolk County Police, Wanting Qui, age 51, and Xiuhua Liu, age 47, both of Flushing, Queens, were charged with unauthorized practice of a profession, a felony. Danping Yu, age 49, of Amityville, was charged with unauthori…
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
Women Arrested For Prostitution During Long Island Massage Parlor Raid
Two women were arrested for prostitution during a raid at a Long Island massage parlor. In response to numerous community complaints, authorities led by the Suffolk County Police Department conducted an investigation at Time Foot Spa, located in East Northport at 41 Larkfield Road, at around 3 p.m. Friday, April 14. Following an investigation by Suffolk County Police, Suyuan Zhang Caruso, age 62, of Commack, and Qiaoling Guan, age 51, of Flushing, Queens were each charged with: Prostitution, Unauthorized practice of a profession.Additional summonses were issued from the Town o…
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
Prostitution Busts: 2 Women Charged After Separate Raids At Suffolk County Massage Parlors
Two women have been charged with prostitution after separate raids at a pair of Long Island massage parlors. The first raid happened around 3:15 p.m. Tuesday, April 11 in Port Jefferson Station In response to community complaints, authorities conducted an investigation into an unnamed spa located at 10 Medical Drive, Suite D. Following an investigation, Shidi Zhang, age 37, of Flushing, Queens, was arrested and charged with unauthorized practice of a profession, a felony. Zhang was released on a desk appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear at First District …
Brentwood, NY
News
2 Women Nabbed For Prostitution After Raid At Huntington Station Massage Parlor
Two women have been charged with prostitution after a raid at a Long Island massage parlor. In response to numerous community complaints, Suffolk County Police Second Precinct Crime Section officers conducted an investigation at Sunny Spa in Huntington Station, located at 825 East Jericho Turnpike, at approximately 3:30 p.m. Thursday, April 6. Xuan Yang 43, of Roslyn Heights, and Jing Qiao, age 39, of Flushing, Queens, were both charged with: Prostitution, Unauthorized practice of a profession. They are scheduled to be arraigned at First District Court at …
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
2 Women Charged After Raid At Centereach Massage Parlor
Two women are facing charges after a raid at a Long Island massage parlor. In response to numerous community complaints, at about 4 p.m. Monday, March 27, authorities conducted the operation in Centereach at New Day Spa on Dawn Drive. Following an investigation, Jessica Garcia, age 30, and Wenjuan Deng, age 42, both of Flushing, Queens, were arrested and charged with unauthorized practice of a profession. They were issued a desk appearance ticket and are scheduled to appear at First District Court in Central Islip on a later date. The raid was conducted by: Suf…
Bridgeport, CT
Police & Fire
'Persons Of Interest' Sought In Bridgeport Delivery Driver Murder
Bridgeport Police are seeking the public's assistance in identifying two teenagers who were with a 17-year-old accused in the murder of a Chinese food delivery man. Justin Castro, of Bridgeport, is charged with killing Jiabin Lin, age 36, of Flushing, Queens, on Saturday, March 4 in a parking lot, said Capt. Kevin Gilleran, of the Bridgeport Police. Justin CastroBridgeport Police Department Lin was working as a food delivery driver for Yummy Yummy Chinese Restaurant in Bridgeport when he was shot, said Gilleran. Earlier report: ID Released For 17-Year-Old Accused Of Gunning Down Deliv…
Bridgeport, CT
Police & Fire
ID Released For 17-Year-Old Accused Of Gunning Down Delivery Driver In Bridgeport
A 17-year-old teenager who allegedly gunned down a Chinese food delivery man has been identified after his case was moved to adult court. The case against Justin Castro, of Bridgeport, was transferred to adult court on Tuesday, March 7, for killing Jiabin Lin, age 36, of Flushing, Queens, Capt. Kevin Gilleran, of the Bridgeport Police. Lin was working as a food delivery driver for Yummy Yummy Chinese Restaurant in Bridgeport when he was shot and killed on Saturday, March 4 in a parking lot, said Gilleran. Gilleran said Lin had no known next of kin in the US, but his family in China ha…
Bridgeport, CT
Police & Fire
Update: ID Released For Food Delivery Driver Shot Dead In Bridgeport, Shooter Nabbed
Police have identified the Chinese food delivery driver allegedly shot and killed by a teen in Fairfield County. Jiabin Lin, age 36, of Flushing, Queens, was working as a food delivery driver for Yummy Yummy Chinese Restaurant in Bridgeport when he was shot and killed on Saturday, March 4 in a parking lot, said Bridgeport Police Capt. Kevin Gilleran. Gilleran said Lin had no known next of kin in the US, but his family in China has been notified. Lin's alleged 17-year-old killer was also arrested, Gilleran said. Within minutes of the police responding to a ShotSpotter activation and calls …
Massapequa, NY
Business
Brothers Bring ‘Taste Of Nashville’ To Long Island With New Restaurant
Aziz and Zafar Ahmad are on a mission “to feed a billion people,” and they’re well on their way months after opening their first restaurant on Long Island. Slappin Chick, located in Hicksville at 19 North Broadway, welcomed its first diners in late December 2022, serving up Nashville style hot chicken. Since then, the community has welcomed the brothers with open arms, and open wallets. “It’s been remarkable,” Aziz Ahmad, who is originally from Flushing, Queens, told Daily Voice. “Business has been good.” View this post on Instagram A post s…
Massapequa, NY
News
5 Nabbed In String Of Home Burglaries On Long Island
Five people are facing charges in connection with a string of home burglaries on Long Island. The break-ins occurred at homes throughout Nassau County between November 2022 and January 2023, according to Nassau County Police. They were reported at the following locations: Nov. 15 - Mead Lane in Westbury Nov. 24 - Georgia Drive in Syosset Dec. 11 - Southwood Circle in Syosset Dec. 21 - Scott Street in Herricks Dec. 23 - Horizon Road in Lake Success Dec. 23 - Links Drive in Lake Success Jan. 4 - Old Field Lane in Lake Success Jan. 5 - Candy Lane in Syosset Jan. 27 - Holly Drive in Syosset…
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
2 Women Arrested For Prostitution At Huntington Massage Parlor
Two women have been charged with prostitution after an investigation of a Long Island massage parlor. In response to community complaints, Suffolk County Police conducted the operation at the New York Angel Spa in Huntington at about 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1. Yanping Wang, age 35, of Coram, and Lingxia Qi, age 35, of Flushing, Queens, were both charged with: Unauthorized practice of a profession, a felony, Prostitution, a misdemeanor. The Town of Huntington issued violations to the business and it was shut down. Both Wang and Qi were released on desk appearan…
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