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Oceanside, NY
Freeport, NY
Police & Fire
Officer Injured In Flaming Crash Of Stolen Van After Sunrise Highway Chase From 7-Eleven: PD
A Long Island woman is accused of stealing a van from a 7-Eleven and leading police on a high-speed chase across multiple towns before the vehicle erupted in flames, Nassau County police announced on Wednesday, Aug. 27. The incident began Tuesday, Aug. 26, at 5:03 a.m., when a 61-year-old man called police after his 2015 blue Dodge Caravan was stolen from the 7-Eleven parking lot at 2350 Grand Avenue in Baldwin. The victim had left the van running with the keys in the ignition when an unknown woman jumped inside and drove off, police said. First Precinct officers broadcast a description of …
Oceanside, NY
News
Pizzeria Owner Sexually Abused 15-Year-Old Worker After Giving Her Cash In Oceanside: Police
A Long Island pizzeria owner is accused of luring a 15-year-old employee into his private office and sexually abusing her, police said. Joseph Piccolo, 61, was arrested Friday, Aug. 15, following an investigation into alleged sexual misconduct at his Oceanside pizzeria, Pizzaiola on Long Beach Road. Piccolo told the female worker to come back to the restaurant on Sunday, Aug. 10, when nobody else would be there to he could give her extra money, Nassau County Police said. When the girl entered his office, Piccolo handed her $200 and and began touching her, according to police. The vic…
Oceanside, NY
News
Two Workers Injured After Conveyor Belt Falls At Oceanside Recycling Facility
Two men were hospitalized after being trapped beneath a conveyor belt that collapsed at a Long Island recycling facility. The incident happened around 10:20 a.m. Monday, Aug. 25, at Earth-Tec Recycling, located on Wood Street in Oceanside, according to Nassau County Police. Officers from the Fourth Precinct responded to reports of multiple injuries and found both men pinned under the fallen conveyor belt. With help from the Nassau County Police Emergency Service Unit (ESU) and the Oceanside Fire Department, rescuers managed to free the victims. A 68-year-old man suffered serious inj…
Oceanside, NY
Police & Fire
Fire At Oceanside’s High Seas Gallery Exposes Secret Drug Operation: Nassau County Police
A fire inside Nassau County’s premier glass art gallery led investigators to uncover an alleged drug operation run by its owner, police announced on Thursday, Aug. 21. Zachary Mednick, 31, of Poplar Street, was arrested after a fire broke out at his Oceanside business, High Seas Gallery, located at 2901 Long Beach Road, according to Nassau County police. Firefighters rushed to the second floor around 2:25 p.m. after heavy smoke poured from the building. Multiple fire departments battled the blaze, and the Nassau County Fire Marshal and Arson Bomb Squad also responded. No injuries were repor…
Hempstead, NY
Police & Fire
Hempstead Drunk Driver Had 3-Month-Old Baby In Car, Cops
A Long Island man is facing multiple charges under Leandra’s Law after police say he drove drunk through Oceanside with a 3-month-old baby in the car. The arrest happened around 1:33 a.m. on Thursday, July 17, near West Windsor Parkway and Long Beach Road, according to the Nassau County Police Department. Police say they stopped a silver 2005 Jeep after seeing a traffic violation. The driver, identified as Denis Peraza Martinez, 38, of Hempstead, was showing signs of intoxication. Martinez had glassy eyes and had an odor of alcohol emanating from his breath, the department said in a press …
Oceanside, NY
News
Victim Struck By Porsche SUV Dies Days After Oceanside Collision
An elderly man died days after being struck by a Porsche SUV on Long Island. Roosevelt Williams, 80, of Baldwin, succumbed to his injuries and was declared dead by hospital physicians on Sunday, July 6, days after being hit in Oceanside, Nassau County Police said. The collision happened just before 10 p.m. Thursday, July 3, along Lower Lincoln Avenue, as Daily Voice previously reported. Williams was walking westbound when the luxury vehicle — a 2019 Porsche SUV driven by a 29-year-old woman — slammed into him while heading south. He was rushed to the hospital with critical injuries. The…
Oceanside, NY
Lifestyle
Oceanside Baker Takes Cake On 'The Great American Baking Show': 'What Just Happened?'
From sweet dreams to sweet bakes, Long Island’s own Kim Goldfeder is officially America’s star baker. The Oceanside musical-theater-turned-master-baker just won Season 8 of The Great American Baking Show — and let’s just say, her showstopper stole the show. In the final “celebration of spring” challenge, Goldfeder whipped up a whimsical cinnamon carrot cake with a fondant bunny alongside a vibrant cherry rhubarb pie and a savory rosemary focaccia bread. It was adorable. It was impressive. And yes, it won her the whole tent. “I did it. I can’t believe I did it,” Goldfeder said on camera aft…
Oceanside, NY
News
Infant-Toting Duo Steals $1.5K In Merchandise From Oceanside Victoria's Secret, Police Say
Two women are accused of stealing over $1,000 in merchandise from a Long Island Victoria’s Secret store, all while one carried an infant. Katherine Cabrera-Tapia, 27, and Domenica Rivera-Mendieta, 25, both of Queens, were arrested by Nassau County Police on suspicion of grand larceny Thursday, March 27. The pair entered the Oceanside Victoria’s Secret store, located on Long Beach Road, on Saturday, Jan. 4, and proceeded to conceal merchandise valued at over $1,500 inside a shopping bag, police said. They allegedly then left without paying. Cabrera-Tapia had an infant child against her bod…
Oceanside, NY
Police & Fire
Duo Steals $12K In Burglary At Oceanside Spa
Police are seeking tips after a pair of burglars stole thousands from a Long Island spa. The break-in occurred in Oceanside, at the Yocheer 2 Nail Spa, located on Long Beach Road near Weidner Avenue, shortly after midnight Friday, March 21. Two people forced open the spa’s front door and proceeded to remove cash from a register and ATM, according to Nassau County Police. In all, the pair fled with nearly $12,000 in cash. No additional details were given. Anyone with information is asked to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS or call 911.
North Babylon, NY
News
$80K Wage Theft: North Babylon Company, Leaders Admit Cheating Workers Out Of Rightful Pay
A Long Island company, along with its top executives, confessed to shortchanging workers on public school projects and falsifying payroll records. BJA Renovations Corp., a North Babylon-based asbestos removal and demolition company, and its manager, Joseph Demasco, 67, pleaded guilty to failing to pay more than $80,000 in required wages in Nassau County Court on Friday, March 14. The wages were owed for work performed at schools in the Merrick and Oceanside Union Free School Districts between 2019 and 2021, according to the Nassau County DA’s office. The company and its president, Nicholas…
Oceanside, NY
Lifestyle
Lottery Ticket Worth Over $30K Sold At Oceanside Deli
How about a side of cash with that cold cut? A winning lottery ticket promising a five-figure payout was sold at a Long Island deli. The top prize-winning TAKE 5 ticket – worth $31,423 – was purchased in Oceanside, at the Cold Cut City located on Atlantic Avenue, according to New York Lottery. It was sold for the evening drawing held Wednesday, Jan. 29. TAKE 5 drawings are televised twice daily, at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Players can check their ticket status on the New York Lottery website.
Oceanside, NY
Lifestyle
Family Mourns Sudden Death Of 'Passionate' Mental Health Advocate, 23, From Oceanside
The Long Island community is mourning the sudden loss of a young advocate whose passion for mental health awareness and helping others left a lasting impact. Elysia “Elly” Colón, 23, from Oceanside, died unexpectedly Friday, Jan. 24, according to her obituary. A cause of death was not given. “It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved Elly Colon, who left us far too soon,” Mickie Lewis wrote on a GoFundMe. “The loss has left a hole in our hearts that can never be filled.” Colón graduated from Oceanside High School in 2019, and later stud…
Oceanside, NY
Lifestyle
Cha-Ching! Lottery Ticket Worth Nearly $40K Sold At Oceanside Convenience Store
A stroke of luck has struck on Long Island. One top prize-winning TAKE 5 ticket promising a five-figure payout was purchased at a Long Island convenience store, New York Lottery announced. The ticket – worth $37,168 – was sold in Oceanside, at the 7-Eleven store located at 3274 Long Beach Road, for the evening drawing held Friday, Jan. 17. TAKE 5 numbers are drawn twice daily, at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Players can check their tickets on the New York Lottery website.
Oceanside, NY
Police & Fire
House Fully Engulfed In Flames In Oceanside: Arson Bomb Squad
A house fire engulfed a residence in Oceanside, causing significant damage, authorities announced on Friday, Jan. 10. The fire broke out at 3746 Corral Blvd. at 1:19 p.m., prompting Fourth Precinct police to respond to the scene, according to the Nassau County Arson Bomb Squad. Officers arrived to find the home fully engulfed in flames. The Oceanside Fire Department worked quickly to extinguish the fire, while all occupants had safely evacuated. Mutual aid from the Long Beach Fire Department was requested at 1:26 p.m., with Engine 2344, Ladder 2362, and Ambulance 2321 arriving to assist un…
Oceanside, NY
Police & Fire
Half-Baked Heist: Donut Bandit Foiled By Dunkin' Employees In Oceanside
A sticky-fingered bandit made a daring donut grab at a Long Island Dunkin’, but his getaway quickly went off the rails – literally. The donut drama unfolded at the Oceanside Dunkin’ store on Lawson Boulevard, at around 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 27. Nassau County Police said a masked man entered the store and removed multiple packages of donuts before exiting the business without paying. Two employees — a 19-year-old and a 47-year-old man — chased the suspect outside, where a physical altercation ensued. The suspect dropped the stolen donuts in the scuffle before running to the LIRR stat…
Oceanside, NY
Lifestyle
$50K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Oceanside Convenience Store On Christmas
Someone on Long Island got a little extra holiday cheer this Christmas. A winning Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was sold at a Long Island convenience store, New York Lottery announced. The third prize-winning ticket was purchased in Oceanside, at the Mahant station at 292 Long Beach Road, for the drawing held Wednesday, Dec. 25. Wednesday’s winning numbers were 15-26-27-30-35 and the Powerball was 3. Players can check their ticket status on the New York Lottery website.
Mineola, NY
Lifestyle
Delicious Year: These Restaurants Made Their Long Island Debut In 2024
Long Island’s dining scene sizzled in 2024 with a delicious mix of new openings, bringing fresh flavors and exciting experiences to foodies across the region. Here’s a look back at Daily Voice’s coverage of the restaurants that opened this year in Nassau and Suffolk counties: Yayoi Ramen In Carle Place Cited For 'Solid Lunch Specials' Yayoi Ramen – located in Carle Place at 19 Old Country Road – opened in late June 2024. Our lead: A new Long Island restaurant that invites diners to “experience the art of ramen” earned high praise weeks into business. Uno Mas Southampton Cited For 'Deligh…
Mineola, NY
News
Grounded: FAA Temporarily Bans Drones Over Parts Of Long Island Amid Mystery Sightings
Think twice about launching that drone. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued temporary flight restrictions over parts of Long Island on Friday, Dec. 20, amid mysterious drone sightings in the region. Restrictions are in effect until Sunday, Jan. 19, over locations determined by the FAA to be critical infrastructure sites, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office. Among the Long Island locales on the list are Oceanside, Roslyn Heights, Levittown, Melville, and Commack. "Since mid-November, New York has been carefully monitoring reports of drone activity and we have been communic…
Oceanside, NY
Police & Fire
8 Teens Accused Of Robbing Boy In Oceanside
A group of teens allegedly robbed a boy on Long Island, stealing his jacket and iPhone before fleeing, police said. The incident occurred in Oceanside near the intersection of Fulton Avenue and Moore Avenue on Wednesday, Nov. 27, just after 9 p.m. Detectives said the boy was approached by about eight teens who forcibly took his jacket, which contained an iPhone 15. The group chased him toward Lawson Boulevard before fleeing in an unknown direction. Officers later recovered the stolen phone near Messick Avenue. No injuries were reported. The suspects were described as: Two white boys, Th…
Oceanside, NY
Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Intentionally Hitting Woman With Car In Oceanside
A Long Island woman suffered injuries after a man allegedly assaulted her during a confrontation in a parking lot, according to police. The incident occurred Saturday, Nov. 9, around 1 p.m. in Oceanside, at 3458 Long Beach Road. The 28-year-old woman was attempting to back her 2011 Jeep out of a parking space when the man driving a 2019 Nissan, identified as 41-year-old John Ardolino, of South Hempstead, began honking, then parked behind her, blocking her from leaving, Nassau County Police said. Police say Ardolino exited his vehicle, banged on the driver’s side window, and yelled at the …
Roosevelt, NY
News
Camera Captured Brother, Sister Abusing Elderly Mother Before Her Death In Roosevelt, DA Says
After a lifetime of caring for children and serving her community, Carmel McDougall was ultimately betrayed by her own son and daughter, prosecutors alleged. Long Island resident Michael McDougall, age 65, of Roosevelt, was indicted on manslaughter and related charges in Nassau County Court on Tuesday, Oct. 29, in the death of his mother, McDougall. His sister, Nichole McDougall-Mullings, age 55, of Roosevelt, was also charged with two counts of endangering the welfare of an incompetent or physically disabled person. Earlier Report: Son, Daughter's Abuse Led To Death Of Roosevelt Wo…
Oceanside, NY
News
Election 2024: Poll Worker Threatens Voter, Tussles With Cops In Oceanside, Police Say
An election poll worker is accused of threatening a voter and fighting with police at a polling place on Long Island. The incident happened in Oceanside, at Oaks School #3 on Fortesque Avenue, shortly after 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5. Nassau County Police said Mark Sebesta, age 54, of Baldwin, was serving as a poll worker when he got into an argument with a 25-year-old male voter. He is accused of threatening the man. When police arrived and attempted to diffuse the situation, Sebesta falsely claimed to be a law enforcement officer, police said. He reportedly became aggressive and struggled wi…
Oceanside, NY
News
Pastor Accused Of Sexually Abusing 22-Year-Old Man In Oceanside
A Long Island pastor is accused of sexually abusing a man. Thomas Moriarty, age 62, of New Hyde Park, was arrested Thursday, Oct. 31, following an investigation by the Nassau County Police Department’s Special Victims Squad. According to police, Moriarty – who is a pastor at Church of the Holy Spirit in New Hyde Park – sexually abused a 22-year-old man in Oceanside on Saturday, Oct. 26. The relationship between him and the alleged victim was not immediately clear. Moriarty was arrested on suspicion of forcible touching, and was arraigned at First District Court in Hempstead. Detect…
Oceanside, NY
Police & Fire
Suspect Nabbed After Robbing Speedway In Oceanside
A suspect who said he was armed was apprehended shortly after allegedly fleeing the scene of a robbery at a Long Island business. The suspect entered the Speedway gas station in Oceanside located at 2650 Long Beach Road at around 4:10 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10. Once inside, he removed beer from the refrigerators and approached the employee, a 44-year-old man, standing behind the register. The suspect, identified as Edward Miles, age 55, of Oceanside, selected two packs of cigarettes that were behind the counter and placed his hand inside his sweatshirt, stating he had a gun, accor…
Oceanside, NY
Police & Fire
63-Year-Old Seriously Injured In 2-Vehicle Oceanside Crash
One person suffered severe injures in a two-vehicle Long Island crash. It happened just before noon Wednesday, Oct. 9, in Oceanside. A 63-year-old man operating a 2011 Harley Davidson motorcycle was involved in the collision with a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee being operated by a 58-year-old man, according to Nassau County Police. The motorcycle was heading eastbound on Atlantic Avenue when it was struck by the Jeep which was heading westbound on Atlantic Avenue, attempting to make a left on Lincoln Avenue. The motorcyclist suffered serious injuries to his legs and was transp…
Oceanside, NY
Lifestyle
Oceanside Actress Starring In New Netflix Series That's Earning Rave Reviews
Their new show may be titled, “Nobody Wants This,” but critics beg to differ. A pair of New York actresses are appearing in a new Netflix series that’s quickly gaining favor with audiences. “Nobody Wants This” – a romantic comedy starring Adam Brody, Kristen Bell, and Justine Lupe – premiered on the popular streaming service Thursday, Sept. 26. It centers on the unexpected relationship between a rogue rabbi and an irascible, loud, agnostic woman, according to its IMDB synopsis. Among those appearing on screen is Long Island native Jackie Tohn, an actress and musician who was born and rai…
Oceanside, NY
Business
Long Island’s First Cannoleria Gears Up For Grand Opening In Oceanside
Holy cannoli: Long Island’s first cannoleria has arrived. What began in 2020 as a humble cart serving up Italian ice and gelato at weddings and bar mitzvahs has graduated to a full-on brick-and-mortar business for Brandyn Williams. “Closed our mall location… for the bigger dream!” Williams captioned a TikTok video documenting his move from the modest spot he briefly occupied at the Roosevelt Field mall in East Garden City. On Saturday, Sept. 28, he will celebrate the grand opening of his first standalone business, Dolce Bella in Oceanside, Long Island’s first full-fledged cannoleria. Fa…
Oceanside, NY
Sports
Oceanside Singer Aims To Perform National Anthem At Every MLB Stadium
New York’s Ali Berke is hoping for a grand slam of her own. The 23-year-old Long Island resident, from Oceanside, is crisscrossing the country on a mission to perform the national anthem at all 30 Major League Baseball stadiums. She got the wild idea after landing a singing gig at Boston’s Fenway Park before a Red Sox game in 2023. “Me and my dad started thinking, 'how cool would it be if I could sing at all 30 MLB parks?'” Berke told Daily Voice. Instagram/alitheanthemgirl As of early September, she's well on her way. The pop singer/songwriter has already wowed crowds at 12 MLB stadium…
Oceanside, NY
Business
Duo Sought After Smash-Grab Burglary At Oceanside Business
If you recognize these burglars, police want to hear from you. Nassau County Police are investigating after two men in Oceanside broke into the Star Bazzar Vape and Cigar, located on Long Beach Road, shortly after midnight Friday, Aug. 16. After smashing their way through the front glass door, the masked duo helped themselves to several vape products before taking off on foot. They were last seen heading eastbound on Atlantic Avenue. Detectives described the first suspect as a white man, about 6-feet tall, wearing a gray t-shirt with a green logo, black pants, and black socks. The …
Massapequa, NY
Police & Fire
Suspect Nabbed In 7-Eleven Robbery On Long Island
A suspect was arrested in connection with a robbery at a Long Island 7-Eleven store. The incident happened in Oceanside, at the 7-Eleven on Atlantic Avenue, at around 5:20 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13. Nassau County Police said a man entered the store and began removing around 20 cigarette boxes from behind the counter. He threatened an employee before leaving without paying. A short time later, officers arrested 33-year-old Anthony Candelaria, of Oceanside, on suspicion of third-degree robbery. He was scheduled to be arraigned at First District Court in Hempstead on Wednesday, Aug. 14.
Massapequa, NY
Police & Fire
Wanted NJ Child Abuser Busted With Police Uniform, Handcuffs In NY Traffic Stop, Cops Say
A man who had been wanted out of New Jersey on child abuse charges was arrested in a New York traffic stop last week, when authorities found him with police uniforms and handcuffs, they said. Joseph Zuziela, 43, of Branchburg, NJ, was stopped in Oceanside, NY on Thursday night, Aug. 8. Somerset County Prosecutor's Fugitive Task Force Unit Nassau County Police said officers stopped Zuziela’s vehicle at around 11:45 p.m. near Merrick and Oceanside roads. Inside, they reportedly found a trove of law enforcement paraphernalia, including police uniforms, handcuffs, a gold badge, brass knu…
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