Long Island Man Assaults, Injures Officers Attempting To Arrest Him, Police Say Long Island Man Assaults, Injures Officers Attempting To Arrest Him, Police Say
Long Island Man Assaults, Injures Officers Attempting To Arrest Him, Police Say A Long Island man was nabbed for alleged larceny from Kohl's after assaulting and injuring responding police officers, authorities say. Julius White, age 35, of Roosevelt, was arrested by Nassau County Police on Tuesday, June 21 at the Kohl's in Jericho. According to detectives, officers responded to Kohl's located at 28 Jericho Turnpike for a previously committed larceny.  Upon arrival, officers were notified that White, currently in the store, was responsible for an incident that occurred on Monday, May 16, police said. Officers attempted to conduct an investiga…
Man Sentenced For Nassau County Burglary Spree Targeting Gated Communities On North Shore Man Sentenced For Nassau County Burglary Spree Targeting Gated Communities On North Shore
Man Sentenced For Nassau County Burglary Spree Targeting Gated Communities On North Shore A man was sentenced to 30 years in prison for stealing more than $1 million in cash and items from homes in gated communities on the North Shore, the Nassau County District Attorney's Office said.  Brayan Castano, age 33, of Queens, was part of a group who stole or tried to steal from eight houses in Old Westbury, Manhasset, Jericho and Woodbury from May 2018 to September 2018, the office reports. Some of the stolen items included money, jewelry and designer handbags.  The group specifically chose gated communities with one entrance and exit and would often hit up the ne…
MrBeast Burger, Delivery-Only Fast-Food Restaurant Chain, Catching On In NY MrBeast Burger, Delivery-Only Fast-Food Restaurant Chain, Catching On In NY
MrBeast Burger, Delivery-Only Fast-Food Restaurant Chain, Catching On In NY A delivery-only burger chain created by a YouTuber with millions of subscribers is catching on in New York. MrBeast Burger was created by Jimmy Donaldson, who has more than 94 million subscribers on his MrBeast YouTube channel, in partnership with Virtual Dining Concepts. The business operates out of other restaurants' kitchens, and its burgers are available to order through food delivery apps. The menu includes burgers, chicken sandwiches, and Impossible burgers.  The locations have expanded across the United States, including an expanding number of locations in New York. According…
Long Island Woman Charged After Fleeing Scene Of Crash, Police Say Long Island Woman Charged After Fleeing Scene Of Crash, Police Say
Long Island Woman Charged After Fleeing Scene Of Crash, Police Say A Long Island woman was charged with leaving the scene of a crash after allegedly striking a bike rider and fleeing. The incident took place in Jericho around 9:50 a.m., Thursday, April 28. According to Nassau County police, a male bicyclist, age 68, was struck by a 2017 Cadillac SUV at the intersection of Jericho Turnpike and Cedar Swamp Road.  The vehicle continued north on Cedar Swamp Road and left the scene, police said. An investigation by detectives led them to identify Lena Saban, age 80, of Brookville, as the person responsible, police said. She was located by offi…
Man Convicted For Long Island Burglary Spree Man Convicted For Long Island Burglary Spree
Man Convicted For Long Island Burglary Spree A 23-year-old man has been convicted on multiple felony counts after going on a North Shore burglary spree on Long Island that net him and his co-conspirators more than $1 million in cash and goods from homes in gated communities. Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly announced that Queens resident Andres Zapata has been convicted for his role in a pattern burglary spree, in which he and accomplices stole more than $1 million from homes on the North Shore. Specifically, Zapata was convicted by a jury trial on Tuesday, April 12 of: Seven counts of second-degree burglary; Attempted…
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…
Suspect Driving While Intoxicated Nabbed For Fatal Hit-Run Jericho Crash, Police Say Suspect Driving While Intoxicated Nabbed For Fatal Hit-Run Jericho Crash, Police Say
Suspect Driving While Intoxicated Nabbed For Fatal Hit-Run Jericho Crash, Police Say A suspect who police say was driving while intoxicated has been apprehended after a fatal hit-and-run crash on Long Island. It happened around 11:45 p.m. Tuesday, March 15 in Jericho. A 30-year-old man was operating a 2021 Kia-K5 sedan heading westbound on Jericho Turnpike when he struck a motorcyclist who was also heading westbound, Nassau County Police said.  The motorcyclist, a 29-year-old man, was pronounced dead at 11:52 p.m. by police medics, the NCPD said. His identity has not yet been released. The driver of the sedan did not remain at the scene, police say. Late We…
29-Year-Old Killed In Hit-Run Jericho Crash 29-Year-Old Killed In Hit-Run Jericho Crash
29-Year-Old Killed In Hit-Run Jericho Crash Updated story: Suspect Driving While Intoxicated Nabbed For Fatal Hit-Run Jericho Crash, Police Say Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash on Long Island. It happened around 11:45 p.m. Tuesday, March 15 in Jericho. A 30-year-old man was operating a 2021 Kia-K5 sedan heading westbound on Jericho Turnpike when he struck a motorcyclist who was also heading westbound, Nassau County Police said.  The motorcyclist, a 29-year-old man, was pronounced dead at 11:52 p.m. by police medics, the NCPD said. His identity has not yet been released. The driver of the sedan …
Nor'easter: Here's A Brand-New Rundown Of Snowfall Totals From Throughout Region Nor'easter: Here's A Brand-New Rundown Of Snowfall Totals From Throughout Region
Nor'easter: Here's A Brand-New Rundown Of Snowfall Totals From Throughout Region Snowfall totals from the powerful Nor'easter that slammed the region ranged from more than two feet to several inches. Here are totals from the National Weather Service and other reports from at or around sunset on Saturday, Jan. 29. If you don't see your hometown, leave the total by posting a comment below. New York New York City Central Park, 8.3 inches Nassau County Elmont, 17.3 inches Jericho, 12 inches Levittown, 19.2 inches Massapequa, 16 inches Plainedge, 16 inches  Seaford, 12 inches Syosset, 14 inches Wantagh, 14 inches Suffolk County Amit…
Nor'easter: How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region Nor'easter: How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region
Nor'easter: How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region This story has been updated. Snowfall totals from the powerful Nor'easter that is winding down from west to east Saturday afternoon, Jan. 29, are quickly coming in. Here are some totals from the National Weather Service and other reports as of at or around sunset on Saturday. If you don't see your hometown, leave the total by posting a comment below. New York New York City Central Park, 8.3 inches Nassau County Elmont, 17.3 inches Jericho, 12 inches Levittown, 19.2 inches Massapequa, 16 inches Plainedge, 16 inches  Seaford, 12 inches Syosset, 14 inches W…
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region Much of the region saw the first significant snowfall of the season from a fast-moving winter storm that swept through the region overnight Thursday, Jan. 6 into Friday, Jan. 7. Here are some totals from the National Weather Service and other reports. If you don't see your hometown, leave the total by posting a comment below. New York New York City Central Park, 5.5 inches Nassau County East Williston, 8 inches Elmont, 6.6 inches Jericho, 7.1 inches Massapequa, 7 inches Syosset, 8.3 inches Suffolk County Islip Airport, 5.6 inches Manorville, 6 i…
Man, Accomplices Stole $1M In Cash, Items From Gated Long Island Homes, DA Says Man, Accomplices Stole $1M In Cash, Items From Gated Long Island Homes, DA Says
Man, Accomplices Stole $1M In Cash, Items From Gated Long Island Homes, DA Says A man was convicted for his role in a pattern burglary ring that targeted homes in gated communities on the North Shore of Long Island. Brayan Castano, 33, of Elmhurst, Queens, was convicted on Friday, Oct. 22 in a jury trial of seven counts of burglary in the second degree, attempted burglary in the second degree, and possession of burglar’s tools.  Castano was acquitted of one count of burglary in the second degree. The trial began on Monday, Sept. 20. The jury deliberated for just over a day before rendering a verdict. Castano is due back for sentencing Tuesday, Jan. 11. The case …