Westbury, NY
News
Drunk 21-Year-Old Crashes Into Vacant Business In Westbury, Police Say Drunk 21-Year-Old Crashes Into Vacant Business In Westbury, Police Say
Drunk 21-Year-Old Crashes Into Vacant Business In Westbury, Police Say A 21-year-old man was hospitalized following a suspected drunk-driving crash into a vacant business on Long Island. The early-morning incident happened in Westbury, on Old Country Road near Carman Avenue, at around 2:40 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 15. Nassau County Police said Aidan Schwartz, of Wantagh, was driving a Honda sedan when he crashed into a vacant building at 1137 Old Country Road. The building formerly housed a Pet Supplies Plus and Taco Joe’s. Officers removed Schwartz from the vehicle, and he was taken to a hospital with minor injuries. No other vehicles were involved and nobody el…

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by Michael Mashburn
Massapequa, NY
Lifestyle
'Death By Meat': New Steakhouse On Long Island Heralded As 'Absolute Gem' 'Death By Meat': New Steakhouse On Long Island Heralded As 'Absolute Gem'
'Death By Meat': New Steakhouse On Long Island Heralded As 'Absolute Gem' To say this place has the meats would be a massive understatement. A new Brazilian steakhouse on Long Island is earning high praise just months into business. AG Steakhouse – located in Westbury at 1177 Corporate Drive – held its soft opening in May 2024, promising “an edgy twist” on the traditional Brazilian churracso (barbecue) experience. Diners who opt for the AG Rodizio, Portuguese for “rotation,” can simply flip their tokens to green and watch as their table is regaled with an endless stream of freshly cooked meats, including lamb chop, ribeye steak, pork ribs, and chicken legs, all …

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by Michael Mashburn
Vernon-Rockville, CT
Police & Fire
Fatal Crash: CT 65-Year-Old ID'd As Victim On I-84 Fatal Crash: CT 65-Year-Old ID'd As Victim On I-84
Fatal Crash: CT 65-Year-Old ID'd As Victim On I-84 A person was killed after being struck by a car in an early morning crash on a stretch of I-84 in Connecticut involving three Long Island residents. It happened around 5:10 a.m. Saturday, July 13, in Tolland County. A 2010 Nissan Altima was traveling eastbound in the right-center lane between exits 65 and 66 in the town of Vernon when it struck a pedestrian who was lying in the travel lane for unknown reasons, according to Connecticut State Police. The pedestrian, identified as John Kaszowski, age 65, of Manchester, suffered fatal injuries.  The Nissan was being d…

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by Joe Lombardi
Massapequa, NY
News
Gang Member 'Hunted Down,' Shot Victim 4 Times On Long Island Over Social Media Post: DA Gang Member 'Hunted Down,' Shot Victim 4 Times On Long Island Over Social Media Post: DA
Gang Member 'Hunted Down,' Shot Victim 4 Times On Long Island Over Social Media Post: DA A 21-year-old will spend two decades in prison after he attempted to kill a perceived gang enemy and hid hundreds of fentanyl pills during his arrest. Elijah Giron, a member of the Latin Kings gang, was sentenced to 20 years behind bars on Tuesday, July 9 for the Westbury incident, the Nassau County District Attorney announced. At around 11:15 p.m. on January 9, 2023, the 21-year-old got out of the driver’s seat of a Dodge Challenger on South Fulton Street and started shooting. He fired four rounds from a 9mm pistol at a person standing outside of a different car before fleeing the scen…

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by Sophie Grieser
Massapequa, NY
Police & Fire
Woman Crashes Lexus Into Westbury Home Woman Crashes Lexus Into Westbury Home
Woman Crashes Lexus Into Westbury Home Police are investigating after a woman crashed into a Long Island home. The incident happened around 6:45 p.m. Friday, June 21, in Westbury. The 65-year-old woman was operating a 2019 Lexus westbound on Northfield Lane, Nassau Couty Police said.  As the driver attempted to make a U-Turn, her vehicle left the roadway and struck a residential home, causing significant damage. The driver and passenger, a 34-year-old woman, refused medical attention at the scene.  No occupants of the residence were injured.  The Village of Westbury Building Department responded to evalu…

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by Joe Lombardi
Massapequa, NY
News
Man Touches Himself Outside Long Island Church: Police Man Touches Himself Outside Long Island Church: Police
Man Touches Himself Outside Long Island Church: Police A man has been arrested after police said he exposed and touched his genitals outside of a Long Island church. It happened just after 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 13 in Westbury. According to Nassau County Police, 31-year-old Neil Nembhard of Westbury was outside the Church of the Advent, located at 555 Advent Street. A 58-year-old victim reportedly saw Nembhard expose and touch his genitals behind the church. He was arrested and charged with public lewdness. Nembhard is scheduled to appear at Hempstead’s First District Court on Thursday, June 20. Additionally, police urged anyone w…

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by Sophie Grieser
Massapequa, NY
Police & Fire
Pair Of Westbury Businesses Cited For Selling Alcohol To Minors: Police Pair Of Westbury Businesses Cited For Selling Alcohol To Minors: Police
Pair Of Westbury Businesses Cited For Selling Alcohol To Minors: Police Two Long Island businesses have been cited for selling an alcoholic beverage to an undercover New York State Police operative under the age of 21. The operation was conducted on Thursday, May 30 in the Town of North Hempstead.  Two store clerks were charged with unlawfully dealing with a child in the first degree and prohibited sale of an alcoholic beverage: Anthony Y. Reyes Mejia, age 20, from West Hempstead, of La Cremosa Market located at 230 Post Ave., Westbury. Solomon R. Dosapati, age 60, from Flushing, Queens, of Valero located at 615 Union Ave. in Westbury. …

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by Joe Lombardi
Massapequa, NY
Lifestyle
Eatery Dubbed 'Absolute Sunshine' Opens New Spot On Long Island Eatery Dubbed 'Absolute Sunshine' Opens New Spot On Long Island
Eatery Dubbed 'Absolute Sunshine' Opens New Spot On Long Island A swanky restaurant known for its brunch has opened its fifth spot on Long Island – and has already received rave reviews. The newest spot of The Shed, located at 685 Merrick Avenue in Westbury, celebrated its grand opening on Wednesday, May 22, marking the restaurant’s fifth official spot. With over 40,000 followers on Instagram, The Shed offers up brunch, lunch, and dinner dishes that are as tasty as they are aesthetically pleasing – and the newest addition, which is located in the Selby luxury apartment building, seems to be no different. Melissa M, a Hempstead resident who visited T…

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by Sophie Grieser
Massapequa, NY
Police & Fire
Long Island Man Drives Drunk With 4-Year-Old In Car, Police Say Long Island Man Drives Drunk With 4-Year-Old In Car, Police Say
Long Island Man Drives Drunk With 4-Year-Old In Car, Police Say Police have arrested a man who they say drove drunk with the young boy in the backseat on Long Island. The incident occurred on Friday, May 10 in Westbury, according to Nassau County Police. It was just after midnight when officials pulled over a red 2012 Dodge Ram pickup for multiple traffic violations on Stewart Avenue near the intersection of Grand Boulevard. The driver, Doroteo Morales Rodriguez, age 43 of Westbury, reportedly appeared to be drunk, with slurred speech and watery eyes — all with a 4-year-old boy in the car as well. Morales Rodriguez was arrested and charged with the…

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by Sophie Grieser
Massapequa, NY
Police & Fire
6 Shot At Residence In Westbury 6 Shot At Residence In Westbury
6 Shot At Residence In Westbury An investigation is underway after people were shot at a Long Island residence overnight. It happened on Friday, May 3 at 10:45 p.m. in Westbury. Nassau County Police Third Precinct officers responded to a Pepperidge Road residence after receiving a report of shots fired.  Upon their arrival, it was discovered that six individuals had been shot, but fortunately, their injuries were not life-threatening.  All of the victims were taken to local hospitals and are currently in stable condition.  The investigation is ongoing and police have not yet released info on a suspect or…

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by Joe Lombardi
Massapequa, NY
News
New Update: Missing 12-Year-Old Westbury Girl Found New Update: Missing 12-Year-Old Westbury Girl Found
New Update: Missing 12-Year-Old Westbury Girl Found Update: A 12-year-old Long Island girl who went missing has been found. Nancy Rodriguez had last been seen leaving her Westbury residence on Friday, May 3, 2024, at 11:30 p.m., according to Nassau County Police. Late Saturday night, May 4, police announced she has been located. Original report: A 12-year-old Long Island girl has gone missing, and authorities are asking the public's help in locating her. Nancy Rodriguez was last seen leaving her Westbury residence on Friday, May 3, 2024, at 11:30 p.m., according to Nassau County Police. She is 5 feet tall, 100 pounds, wit…

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by Joe Lombardi
Massapequa, NY
Police & Fire
Trio Swipes $5K Necklace From Long Island Victim, Police Say Trio Swipes $5K Necklace From Long Island Victim, Police Say
Trio Swipes $5K Necklace From Long Island Victim, Police Say Police are searching for three people who stole a piece of jewelry worth thousands of dollars right from their victim’s body. The Westbury incident occurred on Monday, April 29 at 5 p.m., according to Nassau County Police. A 74-year-old woman was walking on Salisbury Park Drive near the intersection of Port Lane when a light-colored sedan pulled up alongside her. Two of the sedan’s passengers, a pair of women, got out of the vehicle and walked up to the victim. They each placed plastic necklaces around the victim’s neck before getting back in the car and driving off, heading west on Sal…

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by Sophie Grieser