Long Island 21-Year-Old Killed When Car Crashes Into Utility Pole, Police Say Long Island 21-Year-Old Killed When Car Crashes Into Utility Pole, Police Say
Long Island 21-Year-Old Killed When Car Crashes Into Utility Pole, Police Say A 21-year-old Long Island man was killed when his car crashed into a utility pole overnight. It happened on Friday, March 27 at around 5:18 a.m. in North Massapequa. The victim, Anthony Cardillo, 21, of Massapequa, was traveling south on North Broadway in a Town of Oyster Bay Public Safety Vehicle when he struck the utility pole at the intersection of North Pine Street, Nassau County Police said.  As a result of the collision, he sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at St. Joseph’s Hospital. There does not appear to be any criminality associated with the accident…
21-Year-Old Charged In Long Island Bar Assault That Left Victim Unconscious, Police Say 21-Year-Old Charged In Long Island Bar Assault That Left Victim Unconscious, Police Say
21-Year-Old Charged In Long Island Bar Assault That Left Victim Unconscious, Police Say A 21-year-old man Long Island resident was arrested for allegedly beating another man in the head at an area bar, causing serious trauma. Nicholas Checchia, of North Massapequa, was arrested around 10:30 p.m., Saturday, March 7, after Nassau County Police responded to the Farmingdale pub on the report of an unconscious male, said the Nassau County Police. According to detectives, police units responded to Croxley’s Ale House located at 190 Main St. and discovered a semi-conscious 27-year-old man on the floor.  The man was transported to a local hospital with head trauma. His cond…
Blaze Rips Through Fire Headquarters On Long Island, Destroying Three Trucks Blaze Rips Through Fire Headquarters On Long Island, Destroying Three Trucks
Blaze Rips Through Fire Headquarters On Long Island, Destroying Three Trucks This story has been updated.  A fire headquarters on Long Island was severely damaged and three fire trucks and other equipment were destroyed after an early Christmas morning blaze. The North Massapequa fire department on North Broadway quickly became engulfed in flames after the blaze broke out around 6:15 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 25 and quickly became a three-alarm fire. The building was unoccupied at the time the fire occurred, Nassau County Police said. About 150 firefighters with 15 pieces of apparatus from more than a dozen neighboring departments rushed to the scene:&nb…
Suspect Nabbed After Armed Robberies At Long Island CVS, Gas Station, 7-Eleven Suspect Nabbed After Armed Robberies At Long Island CVS, Gas Station, 7-Eleven
Suspect Nabbed After Armed Robberies At Long Island CVS, Gas Station, 7-Eleven A Long Island man is in custody after a spree of armed robberies, including allegedly threatening an employee with a gun at a CVS location before stealing controlled substances, police said. Massapequa resident Paul Defilippis, 32, walked into CVS on Magnolia Drive in North Massapequa at approximately 2:45 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 22, police said. He proceeded to shop for two hours before attempting to rob the store while there was nearly two dozen people inside the store. According to police, at approximately 4:45 p.m. on Sunday, Defilippis jumped over the pharmacy counter, stated that he had …
Man Who Flees Scene Of Accident Seriously Injured In New Crash With Tractor-Trailer In Nassau Man Who Flees Scene Of Accident Seriously Injured In New Crash With Tractor-Trailer In Nassau
Man Who Flees Scene Of Accident Seriously Injured In New Crash With Tractor-Trailer In Nassau A 56-year-old man was hospitalized with serious injuries after being involved in a pair of vehicle crashes on Long Island, police said. Officers from the Nassau County Police Department responded to a vehicle crash on Boundary Avenue near the intersection of Bleaker Drive in North Massapequa at approximately 3:35 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 15. Police said that the driver - whose name has not been released - was driving east on Boundary Avenue when he struck a tractor-trailer, leaving him with serious injuries that included facial fractures and a broken wrist. The driver was transported to a loc…
Long Island Teen Caught With Handguns Loaded With Overcapacity Magazines During Probation Check Long Island Teen Caught With Handguns Loaded With Overcapacity Magazines During Probation Check
Long Island Teen Caught With Handguns Loaded With Overcapacity Magazines During Probation Check A teenager was caught in possession of two handguns with overcapacity magazines during a probation check on Long Island, police say. The check occurred around 8:20 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 13 in North Massapequa, Nassau County Police said. According to Detectives, First Precinct Police Officers with the assistance of the Nassau County Probation Department conducted a night watch probation check at a North Massapequa residence located on West Drive.  While inside conducting a lawful search of the teen, Jerell Deleon, 18, officers observed a handgun loaded with an overcapacity magazin…
Man Charged In Spree Of Eight Long Island Burglaries Man Charged In Spree Of Eight Long Island Burglaries
Man Charged In Spree Of Eight Long Island Burglaries A 51-year-old man has been charged after police say he was involved in a series of larcenies on Long Island. Nassau County Police say James Markellos, 51, of Woodhaven was arrested in the vicinity of Armstrong Place and Washington Avenue in Mineola on Thursday, Aug. 5 following an extensive investigation. Markellos was found to be responsible for breaking into numerous trailers and removing various pieces of landscaping equipment, according to police. The larcenies occurred at the following locations, police say: Thursday, Aug. 1 (401 Hicksville Road in Bethpage) Saturday, Aug. 3 (401 H…
20-Year-Old Man Killed In Dix Hills Crash 20-Year-Old Man Killed In Dix Hills Crash
20-Year-Old Man Killed In Dix Hills Crash A 20-year-old was killed in a crash between two motorcycles on Long Island. It happened in Dix Hills just after 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 16, Suffolk County Police said. The victim, Andrew Parisi, of Farmingdale, was operating a 2018 Yamaha westbound on Express Drive North just east of Exit 51 when his motorcycle collided with a 2007 Honda motorcycle operated by Nikolas Manitaras, 20, of North Massapequa, according to police. Parisi lost control of the Yamaha and crashed into the wooded area nearby, said police. Parisi was taken via North Shore University Medical Cent…
Here Are Five Pizzerias You'll Want To Stop By On Long Island Here Are Five Pizzerias You'll Want To Stop By On Long Island
Here Are Five Pizzerias You'll Want To Stop By On Long Island Ask Long Islanders where to get a slice and they may debate why their pizza place serves the best pizza outside of Naples. Here are five places to try. Phil's Pizzeria & Restaurant: 820 Hicksville Rd., North Massapequa: Delicious Italian food and great pizza are often mentioned in user reviews. The owner was asked why Phil's is popular. "We're family owned and operated for over 30 years and used the best and most natural ingredients," Frank Maola said. Donna F. of Levittown in a Yelp review said, "The food is always delicious and fresh. There are many choices and the po…