Duo Busted With Loaded Gun, Oxycodone During Traffic Stop On Long Island, Police Say
Two Long Island residents are facing charges after they were allegedly caught with a loaded gun and drugs during a traffic stop, authorities said.
Alonzo Loyola, age 24, of Valley Stream, and Pia Califano, age 19, of Levittown, were stopped at around 11:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10, as they drove through Inwood.
Officers initiated a traffic stop near Burnside Avenue and Nassau Expressway after noticing that their 2011 Infiniti had excessive tinted windows, Nassau County police said.
A subsequent investigation turned up a loaded firearm and one pill believed to be oxycodone, according to police…
Missing Levittown Man Found
Update:
A Long Island man who went missing has been located.
Mark (Marcos) Ferman, age 84, of Levittown, had last been seen around 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, Nassau County Police said.
On Friday afternoon, Sept. 16, police announced he's been located. No further information was released.
Original report:
A Long Island man has gone missing and authorities are asking for the public's help in locating him.
Mark (Marcos) Ferman, age 84, of Levittown, went missing at around 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, Nassau County Police said.
He may be driving a gold, 2004 Lexus RX330 with NY Reg…
Chick-Fil-A To Open New Rosedale Location This Week
Chick-fil-A will open a brand-new location in the region this week.
The new fast-food eatery, located in the Queens neighborhood of Rosedale, which borders Nassau County, will officially open to the public on Thursday, Sept. 8, representatives announced.
The restaurant, located at 24923 Rockaway Boulevard, is owned and operated by Queens resident Marc Thompson Jr., who has more than three decades of experience in corporate finance leadership across several industries, representatives said.
“Having lived my entire life in the area, I am so honored to be the Operator of Chick-fil-A Five Town…
This Throwback Levittown Eatery Serves Up Popular Comfort Foods, Plenty More
A Long Island eatery known for its burgers, milkshakes, and retro arcade games is making a big impression on customers.
Arcadia Retro Eats, located at 2890 Hempstead Turnpike in Levittown, opened in October of 2021.
The restaurant's menu, created by Chef Brian Duffy, offers up a selection of throwback comfort foods inspired by the 1980s and 1990s.
Some menu highlights include the "Disco Fries," made with mozzarella curd, cheddar curd, and demi-glace, the "Cheezy Brick" burger, and "Bagel Byte Fries," along with desserts such as the Cocoa Puffs ice cream shake and fried Twinkies. …
Former Bookkeeper From Westbury Accused Of Embezzling $120K
A former Long Island bookkeeper has been charged with allegedly stealing more than $120,000 from a local trade union.
Jennifer Jira, age 40, of Westbury, was arraigned on Thursday, Aug. 18, and charged with grand larceny and falsifying business records, said Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly.
Jira pleaded not guilty and was released on her own recognizance. If convicted on the top charge, she faces. up to 15 years in prison.
“Slowly, over a period of years, the defendant allegedly leveraged her access to Local 713’s financial accounts to siphon more than $120,000 from its co…
Alert Issued For Missing Hicksville Teen Who Frequents These Nassau County Communities
Police on Long Island are asking the public for help locating a missing teen.
Justin Eng, age 18, of Hicksville, was reported missing on Sunday, July 31.
Eng was last seen leaving his Fox Place residence around 3 p.m., said the Nassau County Police.
He is described as being 6-foot-1, 125 pounds, with black hair and black eyes.
He was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, black sweatpants, and white sneakers, police said.
Eng's destination is unknown but he does frequent Levittown, Seaford, East Meadow, and Bethpage.
Detectives request anyone with information regarding …
