NY Man Sentenced For Role In $12M Ponzi Scheme Targeting Nearly 50 Victims NY Man Sentenced For Role In $12M Ponzi Scheme Targeting Nearly 50 Victims
NY Man Sentenced For Role In $12M Ponzi Scheme Targeting Nearly 50 Victims A New York man was sentenced for his role in a $12 million Ponzi scheme that targeted nearly 50 victims from throughout the region and the nation between 2015 and 2017. Long Island resident Matthew Eckstein, age 52, of Syosset, was sentenced on Monday, July 11 to three-and-a-half to 10-and-a-half years in prison. Eckstein originally pleaded guilty to the charges on September 26, 2019, but later withdrew his plea. A new indictment was secured in August 2020, but court closures related to the COVID-19 pandemic further delayed the case. “This defendant preyed upon seniors and hard-working men…
NY Duo Accused Of Scheming To Conspire With Chinese Government NY Duo Accused Of Scheming To Conspire With Chinese Government
NY Duo Accused Of Scheming To Conspire With Chinese Government Two New York residents are among five people who have been charged with various crimes related to a transnational repression scheme orchestrated on behalf of the Chinese government, federal authorities announced. Three of the defendants — Long Island residents Fan “Frank” Liu, age 62, of Jericho, and Matthew Ziburis, age 49, of Oyster Bay, and Qiang “Jason” Sun, age 40, of China — allegedly perpetrated in the scheme to target United States residents whose political views and actions are disfavored by the People's Republic of China government, such as advocating for democracy in the PRC, acco…
Months-Long Lane Closures Scheduled On Southern State Parkway In Oyster Bay, Hempstead Months-Long Lane Closures Scheduled On Southern State Parkway In Oyster Bay, Hempstead
Months-Long Lane Closures Scheduled On Southern State Parkway In Oyster Bay, Hempstead There will be months-long lane closures on the Southern State Parkway on Long Island as contracting crews continue working on a pavement resurfacing project. The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) is advising that there will be upcoming closures on weeknights on the parkway between Exit 32 (State Route 110) and Exit 27 (Wantagh State Parkway) in the Towns of Oyster Bay and Hempstead. Closures will begin the week of Monday, May 16, and are expected to last approximately two months. Beginning the week of Monday, May 23, officials said that all lanes will be closed between 1…
Long Island Man, Nephew Among Four Charged In Execution-Style Killing Of Business Owner Long Island Man, Nephew Among Four Charged In Execution-Style Killing Of Business Owner
Long Island Man, Nephew Among Four Charged In Execution-Style Killing Of Business Owner A Long Island man and his nephew have been charged with two others in federal court in connection with the execution-style murder of a former employee and business rival. Qing Ming Yu, aka Allen, age 54, of Oyster Bay, and You You, aka Eddie, age 34, of Plainview, were arrested on Tuesday, May 10 in connection with the Feb. 12, 2019 murder of a Queens man, said Breon Peace, the US Attorney for the Eastern District of New York. As detailed in court documents, between 2015 and 2018, Xin Gu worked for Qing Ming Yu’s property development company at its Manhattan office. After several years, Xin…
Lane Closures Scheduled On Long Island Expressway In Nassau Lane Closures Scheduled On Long Island Expressway In Nassau
Lane Closures Scheduled On Long Island Expressway In Nassau Upcoming detours have been scheduled on the Long Island Expressway over the course of several days. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that there will be overnight detours on the LIE in Nassau County in the Town of North Hempstead and Oyster Bay to facilitate a bridge cleaning project. According to officials, traffic will be detoured onto the Service Road between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. on the following dates in these locations: Monday, May 2: Eastbound at Exit 39 (Glen Cove Road); Tuesday, May 3: Westbound at Exit 40 (State Route 25); Wednesday, May 4: Eastbound at Ex…
Long Island Man Accused Of Throwing Bricks, Spraying Chemical At Workers Long Island Man Accused Of Throwing Bricks, Spraying Chemical At Workers
Long Island Man Accused Of Throwing Bricks, Spraying Chemical At Workers A Long Island man is facing criminal charges after allegedly attacking a team of sanitation workers in Oyster Bay. Daniel Cooney, age 59, of Massapequa Park, was arrested Tuesday, April 19 after he reportedly threw two bricks at the windshield of an Oyster Bay garbage truck on Atlantic Avenue, causing it to shatter, police said. The three sanitation workers told police that Cooney had then gone to the rear of the truck and released a chemical spray toward their faces. None of the three employees were injured and all refused medical attention, police said. It’s unclear what provoked the a…
Storm Knocks Out Power On Long Island Storm Knocks Out Power On Long Island
Storm Knocks Out Power On Long Island PSEG Long Island crews worked around the clock to restore power to hundreds that were left in the dark following a fast-moving storm that rolled through the region knocking down utility poles and downing trees. As of 9:15 a.m. on Tuesday, April 19, PSEG was still working to repair 73 active outages that were impacting more than 400 of the company’s 1.17 million customers on Long Island. Earlier story - Heavy Rain Causes Flooding In Parts Of Region; Here's Long-Range Outlook As Storm Moves Out Nassau County was hit hardest, with 304 customers reporting outages, while 107 were still wit…
Wife Of Former Nassau County Exec Also Sentenced For Role In Bribery Scheme Wife Of Former Nassau County Exec Also Sentenced For Role In Bribery Scheme
Wife Of Former Nassau County Exec Also Sentenced For Role In Bribery Scheme The wife of former Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano was sentenced to prison time just hours after her husband received more than a decade behind bars. Linda Mangano, age 59, was sentenced to 15 months in prison for her role in a years-long bribery scheme and lying to federal authorities investigating her husband for a multi-million dollar bribery scam. Specifically, she was convicted in 2019 of: Conspiracy to obstruct justice; Obstruction of justice; Two counts of lying to the FBI. Prosecutors had previously sought more than two years in prison for Linda Mangano, officials said. The…
Former Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano Sentenced For Bribery Former Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano Sentenced For Bribery
Former Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano Sentenced For Bribery Related story: Wife Of Former Nassau County Exec Also Sentenced For Role In Bribery Scheme A former county executive on Long Island has been sentenced following his conviction on bribery and corruption charges. Former Republican Nassau County exec Ed Mangano, now age 61, has been sentenced to 12 years in state prison and fined $20,000 for a years-long bribery case, the US Attorney’s Office announced on Thursday, April 14. Mangano was previously found guilty of: Conspiracy to commit federal program bribery; Federal program bribery; Conspiracy to commit honest services wire fraud; Honest…
Five From China's Secret Police Nabbed In NY For Stalking, Harassing, Spying on US Residents Five From China's Secret Police Nabbed In NY For Stalking, Harassing, Spying on US Residents
Five From China's Secret Police Nabbed In NY For Stalking, Harassing, Spying on US Residents Pro-democracy activists, a Los Angeles artist, and a military veteran running for US Congress were all targets of an elaborate scheme by Chinese government officials to silence critics of their regime, according to a newly unsealed federal indictment. Three of the accused agents lived on Long Island or in Queens — their activities centered on New York City, but some extended to other states.  Five alleged members of the secret police of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) are facing charges in New York for allegedly stalking, harassing, and spying on US residents, federal officials an…
Brand-New Oyster Bay Eatery Already Being Touted As One Of Island's Best Italian Restaurants Brand-New Oyster Bay Eatery Already Being Touted As One Of Island's Best Italian Restaurants
Brand-New Oyster Bay Eatery Already Being Touted As One Of Island's Best Italian Restaurants For those on Long Island looking for an intimate Italian restaurant that will give them the feeling of being in Italy, then a new eatery is just the spot. Stellina Ristorante in Oyster Bay, which opened just five weeks ago, is gaining rave reviews from foodies and online reviewers who tout the restaurant as one of the best Italian eateries on Long Island. Striving to bring a small piece of Italy to the area, the restaurant offers a specially-crafted menu that includes a variety of homemade spuntini, pasta, pizzas, and more. Beef and truffle lamb.Stellina Ristorante Small and intimate, …
Storm Knocks Out Power To Thousands On Long Island Storm Knocks Out Power To Thousands On Long Island
Storm Knocks Out Power To Thousands On Long Island Hundreds on Long Island are without power as a storm brought a wintry mix of snow, ice, and freezing rain to the region. As of around 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 25, PSEG Long Island was working to repair 83 active outages, which was impacting 2,256 of the company’s 1,173,357 customers. The bulk of the outages were being reported in Nassau, including 1,309 in Oyster Bay, 312 in Hempstead, and 231 in North Hempstead. In Suffolk County, there were 404 outages being reported, with 240 in Huntington, 134 in Brookhaven, and less than five in Babylon and Shelter Island. Earlier story - Icy Mix …