New Principal Announced At This Long Island School New Principal Announced At This Long Island School
New Principal Announced At This Long Island School A Long Island school has appointed a principal just in time for the new school year, school officials announced. On Monday, Sept. 11, the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District announced that Melissa Argaman was appointed as the new principal of Oyster Bay High School. Argaman’s new title was effective Thursday, Sept. 7, and came in the wake of previous principal Sharon Lasher’s retirement, the district said. She originally joined the district in 2021, where she served as Oyster Bay High School’s supervisor of guidance before stepping in as acting principal for the second half …
Update: Woman Found Dead Off Long Island Beach Drowned, ID'd, Police Say Update: Woman Found Dead Off Long Island Beach Drowned, ID'd, Police Say
Update: Woman Found Dead Off Long Island Beach Drowned, ID'd, Police Say This story has been updated.  A woman who reportedly drowned off the coast a Long Island beach had gone missing a day before she was discovered, over 20 miles away from where her body was found.  Sherica Douglas-Campbell, the 37-year-old Valley Stream woman recently identified as the woman found dead at Long Beach, had been reported missing to police on Monday, Sept. 4, according to Nassau County Police.  Douglas-Campbell was reportedly last seen alive just before 8 p.m. on that day in New Hyde Park.  The next morning, at approximately 6:30 a.m., Nassau County Pol…
Naked Man Punches Woman, Runs Into Oncoming Traffic On Long Island: Police Naked Man Punches Woman, Runs Into Oncoming Traffic On Long Island: Police
Naked Man Punches Woman, Runs Into Oncoming Traffic On Long Island: Police A Long Island man was arrested after he punched a woman, attempted to run into traffic, and fought an officer – all while nude, police said. It happened on Sunday, Sept. 3 in New Hyde Park, according to Nassau County Police. At approximately 10:35 p.m. near 633 Jericho Turnpike, 29-year-old Varinder Singh approached a 23-year-old woman while entirely naked. Singh allegedly punched the woman in the upper right arm or shoulder. When officers arrived, they saw him running east on Jericho Turnpike. According to the NCPD, officers attempted to make contact with Singh, but he started to r…
Suspected Catalytic Converter Thieves: Duo Arrested, One At Large On Long Island Suspected Catalytic Converter Thieves: Duo Arrested, One At Large On Long Island
Suspected Catalytic Converter Thieves: Duo Arrested, One At Large On Long Island What started as a routine traffic stop to address illegally tinted windows turned into a foot chase to catch a trio believed to be stealing catalytic converters. Nassau County Police announced the arrest, which happened on Wednesday, Aug. 23 in New Hyde Park. At approximately 3:30 a.m., the trio was traveling south in a white BMW sedan on New Hyde Park Road with illegal non-transparent tinted windows, prompting officers to pull them over. Once police turned on their emergency lights, the driver allegedly lost control of the vehicle and collided with a tree across from McNulty Outdoors In…
Million-Dollar Lottery Ticket Sold At This Long Island Store Million-Dollar Lottery Ticket Sold At This Long Island Store
Million-Dollar Lottery Ticket Sold At This Long Island Store If you purchased a lottery ticket at this Long Island location, you may be a newly minted millionaire, according to lottery officials. On Wednesday, Aug. 23, the New York Lottery announced that a second-prize winning Mega Millions ticket, worth $1 million, was sold at a New Hyde Park convenience store. The ticket was purchased at Cumberland Farms, located at 2201 New Hyde Park Road, and was a part of the Tuesday, Aug. 22 drawing. Winning numbers for the Mega Millions game are drawn from a field of one to 70, with the Mega Ball being drawn from a separate field of one to 25. Mega Milli…
After Breaking Into 18 Long Island Businesses, Duo Finally Nabbed At Bagel Shop, Police Say After Breaking Into 18 Long Island Businesses, Duo Finally Nabbed At Bagel Shop, Police Say
After Breaking Into 18 Long Island Businesses, Duo Finally Nabbed At Bagel Shop, Police Say Two men are behind bars in connection with a string of burglaries at Long Island businesses. Diego Ercoli, age 50, and Hector Portilla, age 60, both of Queens, were arrested Thursday, Aug. 3, after they were caught breaking into Merrick’s Bagel Chalet on Merrick Road, according to Nassau County Police. Detectives said the men were behind 18 other burglaries that have occurred throughout Nassau County since April 2023, including in Hicksville, New Hyde Park, and Oceanside. Nowhere was safe from their sights, with the duo targeting all types of businesses, including a deli, laundromat, pharm…
HomeGoods To Open New Long Island Location HomeGoods To Open New Long Island Location
HomeGoods To Open New Long Island Location Decor enthusiasts, rejoice: another HomeGoods location is opening up on Long Island location. The new location of the popular home furnishing store will be in New Hyde Park, according to a July 10, 2023 announcement from New Rochelle-based Welco Realty, Inc. Taking the place of a former Walgreens building, the storefront will be located at 657 Hillside Avenue, alongside the Stop & Shop, Panera Bread, and Five Below. “We believe that HomeGoods will round off the merchandise mix of the shopping center to be able to offer home décor, home furnishings at great prices to the New Hyde Par…
Seen Him? Man Stole Over $18K In Euros From Car On Long Island, Police Say Seen Him? Man Stole Over $18K In Euros From Car On Long Island, Police Say
Seen Him? Man Stole Over $18K In Euros From Car On Long Island, Police Say Police are searching for a man who they say stole $18,000 worth of euros from a car while it was parked at a Long Island diner. On Friday, June 30, the victim, a 38-year-old man, went to a bank in New Hyde Park to exchange $18,500 for approximately 16,959 euros, according to the Nassau County Police. After leaving the bank, the victim put the money inside the glove box of his Nissan Altima and drove to the Williston Diner, located at 112 Hillside Avenue. At 4:45 p.m., while the victim was inside the diner, police reported that a man walked into the parking lot, opened the Nissan Altima’…
Person Struck, Killed By LIRR Train Identified As 28-Year-Old New Hyde Park Man Person Struck, Killed By LIRR Train Identified As 28-Year-Old New Hyde Park Man
Person Struck, Killed By Lirr Train Identified As 28-Year-Old New Hyde Park Man Long Island Rail Road officials have released more information after a person was struck and killed by a train. A 28-year-old New Hyde Park man was struck and killed on Monday, July 3 around 9:30 a.m. in New Hyde Park, said MTA officials. Earlier report: New Update: Person Struck, Killed By LIRR Train In New Hyde Park The incident, which is under investigation, delayed trains for up to 45 minutes. He was reportedly on the tracks at the time of impact. MTA officials said no criminality is suspected.
Update: Missing New Hyde Park Mother, 2-Year-Old Daughter Found Update: Missing New Hyde Park Mother, 2-Year-Old Daughter Found
Update: Missing New Hyde Park Mother, 2-Year-Old Daughter Found Update: A Long Island mother and daughter who went missing have been found. Jiery Ramos-Martinez, age 2, and her mother, Telma Martinez, age 24, had last been seen in New Hyde Park walking on Jericho Turnpike in New Hyde Park on Friday, June 16 at 7 a.m., according to Nassau County Police.  On Saturday afternoon, June 17, police reported the two have been found. Original report: Have you seen them? A Long Island mother and daughter have gone missing and authorities are asking for the public's help in locating them. Jiery Ramos-Martinez, age 2, and her mother, Telma Martinez, age 2…
Prostitution Sting: Undercover Officers Bust Masseuses In Hudson Valley, Police Say Prostitution Sting: Undercover Officers Bust Masseuses In Hudson Valley, Police Say
Prostitution Sting: Undercover Officers Bust Masseuses In Hudson Valley, Police Say Three women were arrested on Thursday, June 8, following an undercover prostitution sting in New Windsor, and authorities say residents should expect more busts like this in the future.  Officials said the sting began after several residents and nearby businesses complained to police about suspicious activity. Officers said the women did not have their massage licenses, and each solicited sex from them.  They include:  A & A Spa – 357 Windsor Hwy, New Windsor: Jung Sook Kim, 62, of Jackson, NJ Sun & Moon Spa – 357 Old Forge Hill Road, New Windsor: Enshu Kim, 49, of…
Road Rage: New Hyde Park Man Hits Victim After Following Him Into Manhasset Eatery, Police Say Road Rage: New Hyde Park Man Hits Victim After Following Him Into Manhasset Eatery, Police Say
Road Rage: New Hyde Park Man Hits Victim After Following Him Into Manhasset Eatery, Police Say A man is facing multiple charges after a road-rage incident at a Long Island restaurant. The incident began in Manhasset at around 4:45 p.m. Wednesday, May 24, near TGI Friday's located at 1445 Northern Blvd., when Antonio Condello, age 48, of New Hyde Park, had a verbal argument with a 39-year-old man, Nassau County Police said.   "During this altercation, Condello stepped out of his vehicle and retrieved a firearm from the trunk while yelling at the victim, placing him in fear for his safety," according to a statement by police. Condello then followed the victim …