Woman Crossing Busy Long Island Intersection Struck, Killed By Car Woman Crossing Busy Long Island Intersection Struck, Killed By Car
Woman Crossing Busy Long Island Intersection Struck, Killed By Car A woman crossing a busy Long Island intersection was struck and killed by a car. It happened on Sunday, Feb. 9 at 8:05 p.m. in Manhasset. While attempting to cross Plandome Road, from the east side to the west side, a woman was struck by a 2018 Toyota traveling northbound in the vicinity of Park Avenue. The 79-year-old woman suffered multiple injuries and was transported to an area hospital where she was pronounced dead at 11:52 pm by a hospital physician. The female operator, 79, remained at the scene. The vehicle was brake and safety checked. The investigation is ongoing.
Two Charged After Teen Is Stabbed At LIRR Station Two Charged After Teen Is Stabbed At LIRR Station
Two Charged After Teen Is Stabbed At Lirr Station Two juveniles have been apprehended after a teen was slashed at an LIRR train station. The incident happened on Friday, Jan. 17 at 3:40 p.m. in Manhasset, Nassau County Police said. According to detectives, while attempting to purchase drugs from two juvenile subjects, ages 16 and 17, the victim, also 17, was assaulted by the 16-year-old with a knife, causing him to suffer severe lacerations to both of his hands, police said.  The suspects then took $30 from the victim and left the scene. After 911 was contacted, the two suspects were located and placed under arrest. The victim was tr…
Alert Issued For Missing 24-Year-Old Nassau County Man Alert Issued For Missing 24-Year-Old Nassau County Man
Alert Issued For Missing 24-Year-Old Nassau County Man A 24-year-old Long Island man has gone missing and authorities are asking the public's help in locating him. Vincent O'Donnell,  a vulnerable adult with autism who may be in need of medical attention, was last seen in Nassau County on Beechwood Avenue in Manhasset at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 12, according to the New York State Public Safety Department. He was wearing blue basketball shorts, a green Christmas sweater, a dark-colored jacket and is believed to be on foot. He is described as being 5-foot-7, 150 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information on his wher…
Macy's To Close Two Long Island Stores Macy's To Close Two Long Island Stores
Macy's To Close Two Long Island Stores More traditional brick-and-mortar retail stores on Long Island are set to shutter their doors as online shopping continues to corner the market for shoppers. Days after Pier 1 announced plans to close hundreds of stores nationwide, Macy’s announced that it will be closing more than two dozen stores in the coming months, including two on Long Island. According to Macy’s, the location at the Broadway Mall in Hicksville and on Vets Highway in Commack are among 28 nationally that will be closing their doors as soon as 12 weeks from now. A Macy’s spokesperson said that a clearance sale would be…
Woman Critically Injured After Being Struck By Mercedes On Long Island Woman Critically Injured After Being Struck By Mercedes On Long Island
Woman Critically Injured After Being Struck By Mercedes On Long Island A woman is in critical condition after being struck by a Mercedes-Benz on Long Island. The incident happened around 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 30 in Manhasset. According to Nassau County Police detectives, the 2014 Mercedes, operated by a 41-year-old woman, struck the 79-year-old victim near the intersection of Northern Boulevard and Allen Drive.  The victim suffered multiple assorted injuries and was transported to a local hospital for evaluation and treatment. She was listed in critical but stable condition. The investigation is ongoing.
Alert Issued For Missing Nassau County Man Alert Issued For Missing Nassau County Man
Alert Issued For Missing Nassau County Man A 71-year-old man has gone missing on Long Island man and authorities are asking the public's help in locating him. John McLean, who suffers from a cognitive disorder, was last seen Tuesday, Nov. 26 at around 8:30 p.m. walking northbound on Community Drive in Manhasset from North Shore Manhasset Hospital and may need medical treatment, Nassau County Police say. His disappearance was reported to police on Wednesday, Nov. 27 at 5:10 p.m. He is described as being 5-foot-8, 185 pounds, with brown eyes and brown hair. He was last seen wearing a gray sweatshirt, white hat, with dark-colored pants…
Mike's Off: Francesa Plans Another December Departure From WFAN Mike's Off: Francesa Plans Another December Departure From WFAN
Mike's Off: Francesa Plans Another December Departure From Wfan Will he stay or will he go? Drivetime radio in New York is going to see an overhaul, as sports talk radio legend Mike Francesa has announced his retirement from sports-talk radio station WFAN for the second time. Francesa told reporters that he is leaving the afternoon time slot he reclaimed following his temporary retirement in December 2017. This time, he reportedly plans to exit WFAN in December and is expected to have a role with radio.com. According to the reports, Francesa may still have a limited role with WFAN, though more information is expected to be released in the coming weeks…
Long Island Teen Killed, Sister Injured In Crash During Family Vacation Long Island Teen Killed, Sister Injured In Crash During Family Vacation
Long Island Teen Killed, Sister Injured In Crash During Family Vacation A Long Island teen was killed in a car crash while on a family vacation in Iceland. Zachary Zabatta, was killed Saturday, Oct. 12, in the crash that also critically injured his younger sister, Sophia and his mother and father, according to a GoFundMe page and officials at his school, St. Mary's High School in Manhasset. According to the GoFundMe page, the entire family is currently hospitalized and it's unclear when they will be able to return home. "The Zabatta's are a much loved and involved family in the New Hyde Park community," the GoFundMe page organizer wrote. "We are starting …
Nassau Community College Student Fatally Shot, Body Reportedly Dumped In Queens Neighborhood Nassau Community College Student Fatally Shot, Body Reportedly Dumped In Queens Neighborhood
Nassau Community College Student Fatally Shot, Body Reportedly Dumped In Queens Neighborhood A Nassau Community College student was found shot to death just a block from his Queens home. New York City Police said Jay Patel was found by police around 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, after receiving a 911 call for an unconscious man in front of a building on 268th Street. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 19-year-old man, later identified as Patel, with a gunshot wound to the abdomen, the NYPD said. EMS responded and transported Patel to North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, where he was pronounced dead. Multiple reports said police believe the murder may have taken place in ano…
Ex-Wall Street Trader From Long Island Admits To Running $19M Ponzi Scheme Ex-Wall Street Trader From Long Island Admits To Running $19M Ponzi Scheme
Ex-Wall Street Trader From Long Island Admits To Running $19M Ponzi Scheme A former Wall Street trader from Long Island admitted to running a years-long near $20 million Ponzi scheme Manhasset resident Paul Rinfret, 70, pleaded guilty to securities fraud and wire fraud charges in Manhattan federal court for the scheme to defraud investors by selling limited partnership interests in an entity through which he purported to trade in futures contracts relating to the S&P 500 utilizing a bespoke algorithm he had developed. According to United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York Geoffrey Berman, Rinfret boasted of “extremely high returns in his tra…
Former Long Island Real Estate Company CFO Admits To Multi-Million Dollar Fraud Former Long Island Real Estate Company CFO Admits To Multi-Million Dollar Fraud
Former Long Island Real Estate Company CFO Admits To Multi-Million Dollar Fraud The former CFO of a Long Island real estate company has admitted to his role in a multi-million dollar fraud scheme. Kwesi Bovell, 36, of Valley Stream, the former chief financial officer of the Mulholland Group in Manhasset, pleaded guilty at the federal courthouse in Central Islip to one count of wire fraud in connection to his embezzlement of millions of dollars from his employer over the course of three years. When he is sentenced, Bovell faces up to 20 years in prison, a fine and will have to pay restitution, U.S. Attorney Richard Donoghue said. Bovell was hired in 2015 as the CFO of …
Manhasset's Anthony Scaramucci Clarifies Reports He Attended Biden Southampton Event Manhasset's Anthony Scaramucci Clarifies Reports He Attended Biden Southampton Event
Manhasset's Anthony Scaramucci Clarifies Reports He Attended Biden Southampton Event Former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci is setting the record straight after he was spotted at a campaign stop where Joe Biden addressed Democratic constituents on Long Island. Despite his appearance, the Manhasset resident said his presence at the Blue Dream Gala, which was hosted by the Greek Orthodox Church of the Hamptons, does not mean he supports the presidential hopeful. “I'm a registered Republican. I haven't switched my support to Vice President Biden, but I will be working to find a nominee to challenge Donald Trump because he's lost his mind and we've got t…