Five Charged After Altercation Outside Long Island 7-Eleven Five Charged After Altercation Outside Long Island 7-Eleven
Five Charged After Altercation Outside Long Island 7-Eleven A potentially explosive situation led to the arrest of five people following an incident during an altercation outside a Long Island 7-Eleven location, authorities said. Two groups of people who previously had trouble with one another during multiple interactions met in front of 7-Eleven on Stewart Avenue in Bethpage at 11:15 p.m. on Sunday, July 11, when the altercation broke out, Nassau County Police investigators said. The two groups exchanged verbal threats, putting one group in fear for their safety, police said. They proceeded to leave the 7-Eleven and reported the incident to Nassau …
ID Released For Long Island Man Killed In Crash Involving Motorist Charged With DWI, Police Say ID Released For Long Island Man Killed In Crash Involving Motorist Charged With DWI, Police Say
ID Released For Long Island Man Killed In Crash Involving Motorist Charged With DWI, Police Say A pedestrian who was killed in a crash involving an allegedly drunk motorist has been identified by police. At approximately 11:45 p.m. on Friday, July 2, Steven Moscatiello, age 20, of Garden City, was operating a gray-colored 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee eastbound on Jericho Turnpike in New Hyde Park at the intersection of Cherry Lane when he struck the male pedestrian, Nassau County Police said. The 50-year-old victim, now identified as Daniel Sandstrom, age 50, of Huntington Station. succumbed to his injuries and at 12:51 a.m. when he was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police.…
20-Year-Old Long Island Man Charged With DWI After Fatally Striking Pedestrian, Police Say 20-Year-Old Long Island Man Charged With DWI After Fatally Striking Pedestrian, Police Say
20-Year-Old Long Island Man Charged With DWI After Fatally Striking Pedestrian, Police Say Click here for an updated story: ID Released For Long Island Man Killed In Crash Involving Motorist Charged With DWI, Police Say A Long Island man was charged with driving while intoxicated after a crash that killed a pedestrian, police announced. At approximately 11:45 p.m. on Friday, July 2, Steven Moscatiello, age 20, of Garden City, was operating a gray-colored 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee eastbound on Jericho Turnpike in New Hyde Park at the intersection of Cherry Lane when he struck the male pedestrian, Nassau County Police said. The 50-year-old victim, a resident of Huntington Sta…
20-Year-Old Long Island Man Charged With DWI After Fatally Striking Pedestrian, Police Say 20-Year-Old Long Island Man Charged With DWI After Fatally Striking Pedestrian, Police Say
20-Year-Old Long Island Man Charged With DWI After Fatally Striking Pedestrian, Police Say Click here for an updated story: ID Released For Long Island Man Killed In Crash Involving Motorist Charged With DWI, Police Say A Long Island man was charged with driving while intoxicated after a crash that killed a pedestrian, police announced. At approximately 11:45 p.m. on Friday, July 2, Steven Moscatiello, age 20, of Garden City, was operating a gray-colored 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee eastbound on Jericho Turnpike in New Hyde Park at the intersection of Cherry Lane when he struck the male pedestrian, Nassau County Police said. The 50-year-old victim, a resident of Huntingto…
COVID-19: New Pop-Up Vaccination Site Scheduled On Long Island COVID-19: New Pop-Up Vaccination Site Scheduled On Long Island
Covid-19: New Pop-Up Vaccination Site Scheduled On Long Island Though New York has hit the 70 percent vaccination rate that lifted most COVID-19 restrictions statewide, a new pop-up vaccination site has been planned on Long Island. There will be a dozen new pop-up sites scheduled across the state in the coming days, including one in Nassau County at Northwell Health on Marcus Avenue in New Hyde Park that will be open on Friday, June 18. Earlier story - COVID-19: Majority Of NY Restrictions Lifted As State Hits Vaccine Milestone 
“Today's announcement builds on New York's commitment to bring the vaccine to communities across the state through pop…
Long Island Man Fraudulently Obtained $200K In Disability Benefits, NY AG Says Long Island Man Fraudulently Obtained $200K In Disability Benefits, NY AG Says
Long Island Man Fraudulently Obtained $200K In Disability Benefits, NY AG Says A Long Island man is facing charges for allegedly collecting hundreds of thousands of dollars in Social Security disability benefits for the better part of a decade, the New York Attorney General said. AG Letitia James announced the arrest of Huntington resident Anthony Ragusa, age 50, who allegedly collected more than $200,000 in disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA) between 2013 and 2020. It is alleged that during those seven years, Ragusa falsely represented to the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) that he was unable to w…
Six-Alarm Fire Shuts Down LIRR Service Six-Alarm Fire Shuts Down LIRR Service
Six-Alarm Fire Shuts Down Lirr Service Train service remains suspended on parts of the Long Island Rail Railroad due to a large six-alarm fire at a Long Island waste removal company. Train service remains suspended east of Mineola on the Huntington/Port Jefferson and Ronkonkoma branches due to damage caused by a massive overnight fire adjacent to the tracks in Westbury, said LIRR officials around 8:30 a.m., Thursday, May 6. There is hourly train service at stations Mineola, Merillon Ave, and New Hyde Park, officials said. LIRR tickets are being cross-honored on the N22/24 bus between Mineola and Hicksville, the railroad said. …
29-Year-Old Charged After Fatal Crash Involving Female Pedestrian On Busy Long Island Roadway 29-Year-Old Charged After Fatal Crash Involving Female Pedestrian On Busy Long Island Roadway
29-Year-Old Charged After Fatal Crash Involving Female Pedestrian On Busy Long Island Roadway The driver of a compact SUV has now been charged after a female pedestrian was struck and killed by the vehicle while she attempting to cross a busy Long Island roadway. The incident happened just before 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 10 in Williston Park. While attempting to cross Hillside Avenue southbound, the 74-year-old woman was struck by a 2012 Nissan Rogue that was traveling eastbound on Hillside Avenue near Broad Street, Nassau County Police said.  As a result of the collision, the woman suffered multiple trauma injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene by a Nassau Cou…
Long Island Man Accused Of Threatening Woman, Then Her Boyfriend, Police Say Long Island Man Accused Of Threatening Woman, Then Her Boyfriend, Police Say
Long Island Man Accused Of Threatening Woman, Then Her Boyfriend, Police Say A spat over social media led to the arrest of a Long Island man who is now facing charges for harassment and hate crimes, police said. According to police, a 26-year-old woman was contacted through social media by New Hyde Park resident Jon Christ, though she advised him that she didn’t want him to reach out to her anymore. Police said that the situation escalated, and the woman’s boyfriend responded to Christ on social media, and an exchange ensued.  During the back-and-forth online, it is alleged that Christ, age 30, made threatening and inappropriate posts that were directed toward…
Chiropractor From Long Island Charged For Years-Long Fraud Scheme, Feds Say Chiropractor From Long Island Charged For Years-Long Fraud Scheme, Feds Say
Chiropractor From Long Island Charged For Years-Long Fraud Scheme, Feds Say A Long Island chiropractor has been arrested for allegedly filing numerous fraudulent health insurance claims for her chiropractic services. Nassau County resident Melissa Panayiota Kanes, age 50, of New Hyde Park, was arrested on Tuesday, March 16, and charged with health care fraud, money laundering, and aggravated identity theft in connection with a scheme to submit more than $800,000 in fraudulent health care claims, said Audrey Strauss, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York. In addition, authorities say Kane also used the identities of three per diem chiropractors when su…
Two Seriously Injured, Long Island Roadway Closed After Vehicle Crashes Into Pole Two Seriously Injured, Long Island Roadway Closed After Vehicle Crashes Into Pole
Two Seriously Injured, Long Island Roadway Closed After Vehicle Crashes Into Pole Click here for an updated story: Motorist Killed After Car Crashes Into Multiple Telephone Poles On Long Island Roadway A roadway is closed following a single-vehicle crash on Long Island that seriously injured two people. The crash took place near the border of Herricks and New Hyde Park around 9:20 a.m., Friday, March 5, at 3315 Hillside Ave., after a vehicle hit a utility pole, said Nassau County Police. Two people were seriously injured in the crash, police said. The roadway remains closed in the area of Temple Emanuel for an investigation and for replacement of the pole, pol…
Teen Undergoes One-In-A-Million Surgery At Northwell Health Teen Undergoes One-In-A-Million Surgery At Northwell Health
Teen Undergoes One-In-a-million Surgery At Northwell Health A teen recently underwent a one-in-a-million surgery at Northwell Health. Taina Contreras, a 19-year-old student from Briarwood, Queens, knows she has a lot to smile about these days. Her new sense of confidence stems from a very rare surgery to correct congenital facial differences performed by Northwell Health New Hyde Park plastic surgeon Dr. James Bradley. Contreras was just five months old when she had her first surgery to correct an open cleft lip. Since birth, she has endured more than 21 surgeries—sometimes two or three in a year---to correct abnormalities in her face and eye forma…