Island Park, NY
Police & Fire
Island Park Code Enforcement Agent Struck By Angry Driver Over Summons: Police Island Park Code Enforcement Agent Struck By Angry Driver Over Summons: Police
Island Park Code Enforcement Agent Struck By Angry Driver Over Summons: Police A Village of Island Park code enforcement agent was intentionally struck by a driver’s vehicle during a dispute over a summons, Nassau County police announced on Thursday, March 6. Matthew Sullivan, 37, of 77 Waterford Road, was arrested after the violent altercation outside 127 Long Beach Road at 3:19 p.m., according to detectives. Sullivan had been arguing with a 25-year-old code enforcement agent when he got into his vehicle and deliberately hit the agent, police said. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital for evaluation and treatment of his injuries. Sullivan was arrested at the sc…

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by Jillian Pikora
Northport-East Northport, NY
Readers Choice
Best Contractor On Long Island In 2024: John Cusumano Construction Inc. Best Contractor On Long Island In 2024: John Cusumano Construction Inc.
Best Contractor On Long Island In 2024: John Cusumano Construction Inc. We are thrilled to announce that John Cusumano Construction Inc. has been named Best Contractor on Long Island in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! Founded with a passion for precision and a dedication to excellence, John Cusumano Construction brings decades of hands-on experience and a client-first approach to every project, according to its website. The company has been serving Nassau County and beyond for over 40 years, per its website. The 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice contest to name the Best of the Best on Long Island began with reader nominations in October and …

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by Daily Voice
Mineola, NY
News
$20M Gift Card Scam Funneled Stolen Cash Through Nassau Co. Home Improvement Stores, DA Says $20M Gift Card Scam Funneled Stolen Cash Through Nassau Co. Home Improvement Stores, DA Says
$20M Gift Card Scam Funneled Stolen Cash Through Nassau Co. Home Improvement Stores, DA Says Seven people were charged in a $20 million money laundering scheme that used fraudulently obtained Home Depot and Lowe’s gift cards to buy and resell merchandise across New York, including on Long Island. The indictment followed a 15-month investigation that uncovered a complex computer-based scam that targeted thousands of victims across 45 states, Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly announced Thursday, March 6. Scammers used fake pop-ups and scam text messages to convince victims that their computers or personal information had been compromised, prosecutors said. Victims were th…

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by Michael Mashburn
Mineola, NY
News
Multi-Million Dollar Money Laundering Scheme Busted In Nassau County: DA Multi-Million Dollar Money Laundering Scheme Busted In Nassau County: DA
Multi-Million Dollar Money Laundering Scheme Busted In Nassau County: DA A sophisticated multi-million-dollar money laundering scheme that used fraudulently obtained gift cards to purchase goods for resale has been dismantled, Nassau County authorities announced on Thursday, March 6. Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly and Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder revealed that multiple individuals were arrested in connection with the scheme, which targeted victims nationwide through a computer scam. The suspects allegedly tricked victims into purchasing gift cards under false pretenses, then used them to buy merchandise at various home improvement retail s…

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by Jillian Pikora
Riverhead, NY
News
Car Theft Ring: 13 Gang Members Stole Dozens Of Cars, Credit Cards In Suffolk County, DA Says Car Theft Ring: 13 Gang Members Stole Dozens Of Cars, Credit Cards In Suffolk County, DA Says
Car Theft Ring: 13 Gang Members Stole Dozens Of Cars, Credit Cards In Suffolk County, DA Says Thirteen alleged gang members have been indicted in Suffolk County for their involvement in a massive vehicle theft and fraud ring, prosecutors announced Tuesday, March 4. The group, associated with the Hempstead/Freeport-based gang “5-L” or “CC Boyz,” targeted cars across Suffolk County between February 2023 and August 2024, stealing 15 vehicles, breaking into 52 more, and taking 75 credit cards, which they used to make more than $40,000 in fraudulent purchases, prosecutors alleged. The suspects traveled from Nassau County to Suffolk County late at night or early in the morning, looking fo…

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by Michael Mashburn
Hempstead, NY
Police & Fire
Broad-Daylight Execution: Man Gunned Down At Busy Hempstead Intersection, Police Say Broad-Daylight Execution: Man Gunned Down At Busy Hempstead Intersection, Police Say
Broad-Daylight Execution: Man Gunned Down At Busy Hempstead Intersection, Police Say A man was shot and killed in broad daylight at a busy Hempstead intersection, sparking an intense homicide investigation, Nassau County police announced on Sunday, March 2. Gunfire erupted at the corner of West Graham Avenue and Peninsula Boulevard just after noon on Saturday, March 1, leaving a man bleeding out on the pavement, authorities said. When Hempstead police arrived at 12:22 p.m., they found the victim unresponsive with multiple gunshot wounds, according to detectives. Officers fought to keep him alive before rushing him to a nearby hospital, where he was ultimately pronounced d…

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by Jillian Pikora
Montville, CT
News
Billy Joel's Onstage Fall Stuns Crowd At Mohegan Sun Concert Billy Joel's Onstage Fall Stuns Crowd At Mohegan Sun Concert
Billy Joel's Onstage Fall Stuns Crowd At Mohegan Sun Concert Billy Joel stunned those on hand when he fell onstage at a concert in the Northeast. Click here for a new, updated story: Billy Joel Postpones Concert Tour After Fall Onstage The incident happened Saturday, Feb. 22 in Connecticut at the Mohegan Sun Resort and Casino in Uncasville. The 75-year-old "Piano Man" fell while performing his classic hit, “It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me.”
 As Joel engaged with the audience, he momentarily stepped away from his piano and began interacting with the microphone stand. In a dramatic flourish towards the conclusion of the song, he thre…

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by Joe Lombardi
East Meadow, NY
Police & Fire
Park Burglar Steals Tools, Keys From East Meadow Recreation Center Park Burglar Steals Tools, Keys From East Meadow Recreation Center
Park Burglar Steals Tools, Keys From East Meadow Recreation Center Police are seeking tips after a burglar stole tools and several keys from a Long Island park administrative building. The break-in occurred in East Meadow, at Speno Park on East Meadow Avenue, at around 9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, Nassau County Police said. Someone forced their way into the park’s administrative building, damaging several interior doors in the process. They then fled with a drill set and several master locks and keys. Anyone with information is asked to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS.

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by Michael Mashburn
Uniondale, NY
Police & Fire
Armed Duo Attacks Papa John’s Delivery Driver In Uniondale Robbery: Police Armed Duo Attacks Papa John’s Delivery Driver In Uniondale Robbery: Police
Armed Duo Attacks Papa John’s Delivery Driver In Uniondale Robbery: Police A pizza delivery driver was ambushed and injured during a violent armed robbery in Uniondale, police announced on Saturday, Feb. 22. The 23-year-old man was delivering a Papa John’s order to a home on Nostrand Avenue around 1:41 a.m. when two masked men emerged from the side of the residence, Nassau County police said. One suspect pulled out a black handgun and demanded the food while the second attacker struggled with the victim, authorities said. As the driver attempted to escape back to his 2018 Honda, the front driver’s side window was shattered. sometimes you just need a pizza …

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by Jillian Pikora
Mineola, NY
News
Man In US Illegally Ran Sex Trafficking Ring In Nassau County, Police Say Man In US Illegally Ran Sex Trafficking Ring In Nassau County, Police Say
Man In US Illegally Ran Sex Trafficking Ring In Nassau County, Police Say A man in the United States illegally is accused of running a sex trafficking ring on Long Island. Jorge Ramos, 55, was arrested on suspicion of sex trafficking and related charges Thursday, Feb. 20, according to Nassau County Police. An investigation found that Ramos, of Astoria, Queens, forced victims to engage in prostitution in Nassau County from July 2024 to February of this year, police said. Authorities did not say how many people he allegedly victimized. Ramos, who Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the FBI confirmed is an undocumented immigrant, is charged with the follow…

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by Michael Mashburn
Hempstead, NY
Weather
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Accumulation Totals From Long Island How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Accumulation Totals From Long Island
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Accumulation Totals From Long Island Here's a look at snowfall accumulation totals from throughout the region released by the National Weather Service for the storm that moved through Saturday night, Feb. 8 into Sunday, Feb. 9. Location Amount Time/Date Provider New York Westchester County 1 N Eastchester 4.8 inches 0810 AM 02/09 Public Mamaroneck 4.8 inches 0630 AM 02/09 Public 1 SSE Port Chester 4.6 inches 0715 AM 02/09 Public 1 ESE Hartsdale 4.5 inches 1000 AM 02/09 Trained Spotter 2 N Mamaroneck …

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by Daily Voice
Glen Cove, NY
Police & Fire
Woman Killed Crossing Glen Cove Street After Being Hit By Ford Van: Police Woman Killed Crossing Glen Cove Street After Being Hit By Ford Van: Police
Woman Killed Crossing Glen Cove Street After Being Hit By Ford Van: Police A 69-year-old woman was killed after being struck by a Ford van while crossing a street in Glen Cove, Nassau County police announced. The fatal crash happened on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025, at 2:07 p.m. on Pratt Boulevard near Pulaski Street, detectives said. The woman was attempting to cross the road when a 2019 Ford van, traveling southwest, hit her, investigators explained. She suffered severe trauma and was rushed to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead by a hospital physician. The 68-year-old driver of the van remained at the scene. The investigation is ongoing.

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by Jillian Pikora