2 Killed In Separate Crashes In North Lindenhurst, Huntington 2 Killed In Separate Crashes In North Lindenhurst, Huntington
2 Killed In Separate Crashes In North Lindenhurst, Huntington Two people were killed in separate Long Island crashes on Saturday, Aug. 5. The first happened at around 2:45 p.m. in North Lindenhurst. A 56-year-old West Babylon man was driving a 2008 Ford E250 van northbound on Straight Path, at the intersection of Wellwood Avenue, when his vehicle struck an electric scooter, Suffolk County Police said. Shawn Gavigan, age 67, of Lindenhurst, who was riding the scooter, crossing Wellwood Avenue eastbound from Heathcote Road, police said. Gavigan was transported to Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip where he w…
Rescue Mission: Man Floats 5 Hours In Ocean Off Long Island Coast After Tide Pulls Him Out Rescue Mission: Man Floats 5 Hours In Ocean Off Long Island Coast After Tide Pulls Him Out
Rescue Mission: Man Floats 5 Hours In Ocean Off Long Island Coast After Tide Pulls Him Out A man who went for an early-morning swim off the coast of Long Island soon found himself stranded when the tide pulled him over two miles from the shore. On Monday, July 31 at approximately 5 a.m., 63-year-old Dan Ho went for a swim at Cedar Beach in Babylon, according to Suffolk County Police. However, things quickly went south when the current pulled him out into open water. After five hours of treading water with no flotation devices, Ho was able to find a broken fishing pole in the water. He tied his shirt to the pole and waved in the air in an attempt to alert passersby. Two bo…
Best Chinese Takeout Found At This Long Island Eatery, Voters Say Best Chinese Takeout Found At This Long Island Eatery, Voters Say
Best Chinese Takeout Found At This Long Island Eatery, Voters Say Tonight, skip the dirty dishes and order in the best Chinese food around, according to voters. Danny’s Chinese Kitchen, located in Bellmore at 2370 Merrick Road, was named as having the best Chinese takeout on Long Island on the 2023 Bethpage Best of Long Island awards.  Founded in January 2014 by brothers Daniel and David Antin, the restaurant has since expanded to include locations in Oceanside and Syosset. “We're not reinventing Chinese food, we're doing it right,” reads the restaurant’s Yelp profile. “Freshness, authenticity, and neighborhood charm sets Danny's apart from the rest.” …
New Restaurant On Long Island Cited For 'Delicious' Food, 'Friendly' Service New Restaurant On Long Island Cited For 'Delicious' Food, 'Friendly' Service
New Restaurant On Long Island Cited For 'Delicious' Food, 'Friendly' Service A popular restaurant serving up authentic Vietnamese dishes is garnering plenty of praise after opening its newest location on Long Island. The Rolling Spring Roll, located in Commack at 6120 Jericho Turnpike, held its grand opening in mid-April 2023. “Authentic and fresh Vietnamese cuisine for Long Island,” reads the restaurant’s Facebook page. It marks the third location for the business, which began as a food truck operated by aspiring Vietnamese chef Joe Bui in March 2012. He wanted to introduce Long Islanders to the delicious and healthy food that he grew up with, reads the website.…
'It Was A++': New Long Island Restaurant Cited For Tasty Pizza, Fresh Pasta 'It Was A++': New Long Island Restaurant Cited For Tasty Pizza, Fresh Pasta
'It Was A++': New Long Island Restaurant Cited For Tasty Pizza, Fresh Pasta A new, Instagram-worthy Long Island eatery is wowing diners with its ambiance and fresh-made dishes. Flora’s Pizza Cafe, located at 637 Jericho Turnpike in Syosset, opened its doors in March 2023. Already, the eatery has sparked a lot of buzz for its Italian dishes and cozy atmosphere. Owned and operated by husband-wife duo Ervis and Gabriella, who met while working at an NYC Italian restaurant, Flora’s Pizza Cafe offers a variety of pizza and pasta dishes, as well as salads and starters. View this post on Instagram A post shared by NYC &…
3 Kilos Of Fentanyl Found During Jericho Turnpike Traffic Stop: Police 3 Kilos Of Fentanyl Found During Jericho Turnpike Traffic Stop: Police
3 Kilos Of Fentanyl Found During Jericho Turnpike Traffic Stop: Police A man originally stopped for expired registration on Jericho Turnpike was arrested for the nearly six pounds of fentanyl found in the vehicle, police claim. On Wednesday, April 12 at around 7 p.m., Juan Carlos Cruz, age 50, of the Bronx, was traveling westbound on the turnpike in Syosset in a sedan with expired Pennsylvania registration, Nassau County Police said. However, in addition to the expired registration, police reported that they recovered three kilos — or six pounds — of what they believed to be fentanyl from the scene. Opioid deaths have skyrocketed across the US in rece…
Armed Robber Who Stole Cash, Cigarettes From Long Island Business ID’d, Police Say Armed Robber Who Stole Cash, Cigarettes From Long Island Business ID’d, Police Say
Armed Robber Who Stole Cash, Cigarettes From Long Island Business ID’d, Police Say Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a man suspected in an early-morning armed robbery at a Long Island convenience store. The incident happened just before 2 a.m. Monday, Feb. 13, in Syosset at the BP station on South Oyster Bay Road, according to Nassau County Police. Detectives said a man walked into the store with his hand inside his pocket and threatened that he had a gun. He then demanded cash from the 23-year-old employee. The employee complied and gave the suspect an unknown amount of cash, along with multiple boxes of cigarettes, according to police. The employee w…
Popular Syosset Eatery Closes After 51 Years In Business Popular Syosset Eatery Closes After 51 Years In Business
Popular Syosset Eatery Closes After 51 Years In Business A popular Long Island eatery known for its foot-long sandwiches has permanently closed after more than a half-century in business. Syosset staple Village Heros' last day of business was Friday, Feb. 17. The restaurant, located at 80 Jericho Turnpike, said the circumstances leading to its closure were out of its control. "We have fought long and hard but our new landlords want us off the premises by the end of this month," Village Heros said in a statement on Facebook. "We feel awful to have to do this to our long-time faithful customers like yourselves but we have been left with no alterna…
Early-Morning Armed Robber Hits Long Island Convenience Store Early-Morning Armed Robber Hits Long Island Convenience Store
Early-Morning Armed Robber Hits Long Island Convenience Store Police are investigating an early-morning armed robbery at a Long Island gas station. The incident happened just before 2 a.m. Monday, Feb. 13, in Syosset at the BP station on South Oyster Bay Road, according to Nassau County Police. Detectives said a man walked into the store with his hand inside his pocket and threatened that he had a gun. He then demanded cash from the 23-year-old employee, police said. The employee complied and gave the suspect an unknown amount of cash. Police said the suspect then fled the store in an unknown direction. He is described as 6 feet tall with an averag…
New Long Island Restaurant Cited As Having 'Something For Everyone' New Long Island Restaurant Cited As Having 'Something For Everyone'
New Long Island Restaurant Cited As Having 'Something For Everyone' A new Long Island restaurant serving up locally sourced craft food and cocktails appears to be a hit with diners weeks after opening. Hilltop Kitchen & Bar, located in Syosset at 150 Jericho Turnpike, welcomed its first customers in early January 2022. Open daily for lunch and dinner, the eatery offers up a variety of burgers, salads, and sandwiches.  Among them is the Dirty Steak Sandwich, made with truffle oil, arugula, creamy horseradish sauce, house made blue cheese dressing, and crispy onions all served on ciabatta bread. View this post on Instagram …
5 Nabbed In String Of Home Burglaries On Long Island 5 Nabbed In String Of Home Burglaries On Long Island
5 Nabbed In String Of Home Burglaries On Long Island Five people are facing charges in connection with a string of home burglaries on Long Island. The break-ins occurred at homes throughout Nassau County between November 2022 and January 2023, according to Nassau County Police. They were reported at the following locations: Nov. 15 - Mead Lane in Westbury Nov. 24 - Georgia Drive in Syosset Dec. 11 - Southwood Circle in Syosset Dec. 21 - Scott Street in Herricks Dec. 23 - Horizon Road in Lake Success Dec. 23 - Links Drive in Lake Success Jan. 4 - Old Field Lane in Lake Success Jan. 5 - Candy Lane in Syosset Jan. 27 - Holly Drive in Syosset…
16-Year-Old Boy Dies After Crash At Syosset Intersection 16-Year-Old Boy Dies After Crash At Syosset Intersection
16-Year-Old Boy Dies After Crash At Syosset Intersection A 16-year-old boy has died just over two weeks after suffering severe head trauma in a crash at a Long Island intersection. The crash happened Sunday, Jan. 15 at around 10:45 a.m. in Syosset. The boy was riding his bicycle northbound on South Oyster Bay Road and was struck by a 2017 Nissan operated by a 54-year-old man traveling southbound while turning east onto the Long Island Expressway Service Road, Nassau County Police said.  The bicyclist, now identified as Benjamin Daggett, age 16, of Syosset, suffered severe head trauma and was transported by a Syosset Fire Departmen…