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Bethpage, NY
Bethpage, NY
Police & Fire
Man Demands Narcotics In Bethpage CVS Robbery, Arrested Nearly A Year Later: Police
A man walked into a CVS pharmacy, demanded drugs, and fled with stolen items in Bethpage — but he didn’t get far for long, police announced on Thursday, June 12. Charles Harry, 28, of Wheatley Heights, was arrested after a nearly year-long investigation into a robbery on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, according to the Nassau County Police Department’s Major Case Squad. Harry allegedly stormed into the CVS at 308 Broadway around 9:10 a.m. and forced his way into the employees-only pharmacy area, where he demanded narcotics from workers. Detectives say he grabbed multiple items before running from …
Plainview-Old Bethpage, NY
Police & Fire
House Fire Kills Two Dogs, Cat; Plainview Tenant Charged With Arson, Animal : Police
A fire that killed two dogs and a cat inside a Plainview home led to the arrest of a tenant on arson and animal cruelty charges, Nassau County Police announced on Tuesday, May 27. Jahan Kia, 40, is accused of setting a blaze inside the basement stairwell of a home on Eileen Avenue around 7:50 p.m. on Monday, May 26, according to a release from the Arson Bomb Squad. Firefighters from Bethpage and surrounding departments responded quickly and extinguished the flames. No people were inside the residence at the time, but two dogs and a cat were found dead, police said. Kia, identified as a ten…
Bethpage, NY
News
PA Man Extradited For Bethpage Hotel Murder Of Florida Man: Nassau County Police
A Pennsylvania man has been extradited and will be arraigned for the shooting death of a Florida husband outside a Long Island hotel, Nassau County Police announced late Thursday, May 15. Santana Sgroilin, 22, of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, is accused of gunning down Jorge Vazquez, 35, of Tampa, Florida, outside the Extended Stay America hotel at 905 South Oyster Bay Road in Bethpage around 9:41 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2, police said. Vazquez was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene by Nassau County Police paramedics. After nearly a month on the run…
Bethpage, NY
Obituaries
3 Young Men Killed In Fiery Bethpage Crash On Mother's Day 'Had Such Bright Futures'
They were best friends. They were beloved sons. And they were only 20 years old. The Long Island community is reeling after a devastating Mother’s Day weekend crash claimed the lives of three former classmates: Vincent Cavaliere, Gino Vicale, and Nicholas Rivera. The trio, all 2022 graduates of Plainedge High School, were remembered this week as vibrant young men full of promise. Their sudden deaths in a fiery car crash early Sunday morning, May 11, left loved ones and neighbors shattered, as Daily Voice reported. Fox 5 reporter Briella Tomassetti, whose younger brother was close friends w…
Bethpage, NY
News
Triple Fatal: Standout Athlete Among 20-Year-Olds Killed In Fiery Bethpage Crash
A former high school football star and college athlete was among three young men killed in a fiery Mother’s Day car crash on Long Island. Vincent Cavaliere, of Bethpage, died alongside Gino Vicale, of Seaford; and Nicholas Rivera, of Glendale in the single-vehicle wreck in Bethpage, Nassau County Police said. All three men were 20 years old. The horrific wreck happened around 1 a.m. Sunday, May 11, when a 2022 Dodge Durango traveling east on Stymus Avenue near Carol Drive left the roadway and slammed into a tree, as Daily Voice reported. The SUV then burst into flames. Firefighters from th…
Bethpage, NY
Police & Fire
Triple Fatal Crash On Mother’s Day: SUV Hits Tree, Erupts In Flames In Bethpage
A fiery crash killed three people after their SUV slammed into a tree in Bethpage, Long Island, early Mother’s Day morning, authorities announced Sunday, May 11. The single-vehicle wreck happened around 1 a.m. on Stymus Avenue near Carol Drive, according to homicide detectives. Investigators say a 2022 Dodge Durango was heading east on Stymus Avenue when the driver lost control and the SUV hit a tree. The vehicle burst into flames shortly after the collision. Firefighters from the Bethpage Fire Department responded to the scene and extinguished the blaze, but tragically, all three people i…
Bethpage, NY
News
Duo Murdered Husband At Bethpage Hotel Before Fleeing To PA, Police Say
A month after a husband was shot to death at a New York hotel, his killers were captured on the run in Pennsylvania, police said. Santana Sgroilin, 22, and Jaslynn Garcia, 19, were apprehended in the Schuylkill County borough of Tamaqua on Wednesday, April 30, in connection with the death of Jorge Vazquez at a Long Island hotel, Nassau County Police said. Vazquez, 35, was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds outside Bethpage’s Extended Stay America on South Oyster Bay Road at around 9:40 p.m. Wednesday, April 2, as Daily Voice reported. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Sgroilin…
Bethpage, NY
Politics
Justice Department Sides With Muslim Group In Mosque Zoning Dispute In Oyster Bay
The US Department of Justice has come out in support of a Long Island mosque’s legal fight against the Town of Oyster Bay, alleging the town violated federal religious freedom laws by denying the mosque’s expansion plans. In a statement of interest filed Friday, April 11, in federal court in Brooklyn, the DOJ said the town’s revised zoning laws unfairly restrict the Masjid Al-Baqi mosque in Bethpage compared to secular establishments like theaters, museums, and libraries. The agency said this unequal treatment likely violates the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act, or RLU…
Bethpage, NY
News
'We Need Justice': Widow Of Man Shot To Death At Bethpage Hotel Pleads For Tips As Reward Grows
A devastated widow is begging for tipsters to come forward after her husband was shot to death outside a Long Island hotel. Jorge Vazquez, 35, was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds outside Bethpage’s Extended Stay America on South Oyster Bay Road at around 9:40 p.m. Wednesday, April 2, as Daily Voice reported. He was pronounced dead at the scene. On Monday, April, 7, Nassau County Police announced a reward of up to $5,000 was being offered through Crime Stoppers for information leading to an arrest. Vazquez’ wife of 20 years, Muneca Vazzy, pleaded for answers on the agency’s Fac…
Bethpage, NY
Police & Fire
Man Shot Dead Outside Extended Stay Hotel In Bethpage ID'd: Nassau Police
No shooter has been found after a man was shot and killed outside a hotel in Bethpage, Nassau County police announced on Wednesday, April 2. Officers responded to a report of a shooting at the Extended Stay Hotel on South Oyster Bay Road at 9:41 p.m., police said in a release. When they arrived, officers found a man in his 30s suffering from gunshot wounds in front of the hotel, detectives said. Jorge Vazquez, 35, has been identified as the man shot dead outside a hotel on Long Island, police announced on April 5. He had been pronounced dead at the scene by Nassau County Police Parame…
Deer Park, NY
Police & Fire
Deer Park Man Sold Psychedelic Mushrooms, Booze In Bethpage: Nassau Police
A Deer Park man was caught selling psychedelic mushrooms and alcohol without a license, Nassau County police announced on Thursday, March 13. Noel Alam, 29, of Albany Street, was arrested in Bethpage at 2:30 p.m. following a Narcotics/Vice Squad investigation, detectives said. Alam allegedly used social media to coordinate the sale of psilocybin mushrooms and alcoholic beverages. Officers found him in possession of the substances during the arrest, police said. He has been charged with: Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance (Fifth Degree) Criminal Possession of a Controlled Sub…
Babylon, NY
Police & Fire
Drunk Driver Barrels Past Road Closure, Nearly Hits Cop On Southern State In Babylon: Police
A Long Island man is facing drunk driving charges after speeding through a road closure on the Southern State Parkway and narrowly missing a state investigator, police said. Kenneth Salgado, 31, of Bethpage, was driving westbound near Exit 37 in Babylon when he blew past a DOT road closure set up for an unrelated incident at around 8 p.m. Saturday, Mach 8, New York State Police said. Salgado, who was driving on only three tires, ignored barricades and sped through the closure, prompting a trooper to initiate a pursuit, police said. At one point, Salgado came dangerously close to striking …
Northport-East Northport, NY
Readers Choice
Best Diner On Long Island In 2024: Embassy Diner
We are thrilled to announce that Embassy Diner has been named Best Diner on Long Island in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to their website, Embassy Diner is a family-owned establishment with over 50 years of experience in the restaurant business that prides itself on treating every customer like family, ensuring that each guest feels welcomed and valued. And their dedicated staff strives to provide a family-oriented dining experience, making patrons feel comfortable from the moment they enter, per their website. The 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice contest to …
Northport-East Northport, NY
Readers Choice
Best Bank/Credit Union On Long Island In 2024: Bethpage Federal Credit Union
We are thrilled to announce that Bethpage Federal Credit Union, now rebranded as FourLeaf Federal Credit Union, has been named Best Bank/Credit Union on Long Island in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to its website, Bethpage Federal Credit Union has been serving the Long Island community since 1941. Bethpage Federal Credit Union, now FourLeaf Federal Credit Union, offers a comprehensive suite of financial products and services, including checking and savings accounts, mortgages, loans, and credit cards along with an extensive network of branches and ATMs, per its webs…
Riverhead, NY
News
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…
Hempstead, NY
Weather
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 …
Bethpage, NY
Police & Fire
Bethpage Nurses Aid Accused Of Stealing Jewelry From Patients: Police
A Hempstead woman employed as a nurse’s aide has been charged with multiple counts of grand larceny after allegedly stealing jewelry from patients at an assisted living facility in Bethpage, police announced on Saturday, Dec. 28. Kumarie Nazir, 55, of Sunnyside Avenue, worked at The Bristol Assisted Living on Stewart Avenue, where police say she removed several pieces of jewelry from patients in her care on four separate occasions in October: Oct. 8, Oct. 20, Oct. 21, and Oct. 23. Following an investigation, Nazir was arrested without incident early Saturday morning, according to Nassau Cou…
Mineola, NY
Lifestyle
Delicious Year: These Restaurants Made Their Long Island Debut In 2024
Long Island’s dining scene sizzled in 2024 with a delicious mix of new openings, bringing fresh flavors and exciting experiences to foodies across the region. Here’s a look back at Daily Voice’s coverage of the restaurants that opened this year in Nassau and Suffolk counties: Yayoi Ramen In Carle Place Cited For 'Solid Lunch Specials' Yayoi Ramen – located in Carle Place at 19 Old Country Road – opened in late June 2024. Our lead: A new Long Island restaurant that invites diners to “experience the art of ramen” earned high praise weeks into business. Uno Mas Southampton Cited For 'Deligh…
Bethpage, NY
Lifestyle
Jackpot Joy: $50K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Bethpage Convenience Store
Might this lucky ticket be yours? A winning lottery ticket worth $50,000 was sold at a convenience store on Long Island. The third prize-winning Powerball ticket was purchased in Bethpage, at the 7-Eleven located at 497 Stewart Avenue, for the drawing held Saturday, Nov. 30, according to New York Lottery. Saturday’s winning Powerball numbers are 4-24-29-39-63 and the Powerball is 25. Players can check their ticket status on the New York Lottery website.
Massapequa, NY
Obituaries
Massapequa 17-Year-Old Who Died During Hockey Game Was 'Beacon Of Sportsmanship, Leadership'
The Long Island hockey community is mourning the loss of a rising young star who collapsed and died during a charity game over Thanksgiving weekend. Connor Kasin, age 17, lost consciousness at around 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, during an intermission at the Town of Oyster Bay Skating Center on Stewart Avenue in Bethpage, Nassau County Police said. Kasin, a senior defenseman at Massapequa High School, was given CPR by bystanders and, later, Nassau County Police medics. He was pronounced dead a short time later at a hospital. Earlier Report: ID Released For Massapequa HS Senior Who Died…
Massapequa, NY
Obituaries
ID Released For Massapequa HS Senior Who Died During Hockey Game In Bethpage
The identity has been released of a hockey player who died after losing consciousness during a hockey game on Long Island overnight. Click here for a new, updated story: Long Island 17-Year-Old Who Died During Hockey Game Was 'Beacon Of Sportsmanship, Leadership' The incident occurred around 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, at the Town of Oyster Bay Skating Center on Stewart Avenue in Bethpage, Nassau County Police said. Connor Kasin, a senior defenseman at Massapequa High School, collapsed during an intermission of a hockey game, prompting bystanders to begin CPR. Nassau Count…
Bethpage, NY
News
Boy Dies After Losing Consciousness During Hockey Game In Bethpage
A teenager died after losing consciousness on the ice at a Long Island skating center, according to police. Click here for a new, updated story - ID Released For Massapequa HS Senior Who Died During Hockey Game In Bethpage The incident occurred around 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, at the Town of Oyster Bay Skating Center on Stewart Avenue in Bethpage, Nassau County Police said. The 17-year-old boy collapsed during an intermission of a hockey game, prompting bystanders to begin CPR. Nassau County Police medics and officers arrived shortly after and continued attempted-life-saving …
Bethpage, NY
Lifestyle
'Highly Recommend': New Restaurant In Bethpage Cited For 'Nice Ambience, Chic Presentation'
A new restaurant on Long Island serving vegetarian Indian cuisine is a hit with diners just weeks into business. Atithi – located in Bethpage at 398 North Wantagh Avenue – held its grand opening in late August. Under the direction of owner and New Delhi native Deepak Mehta, the eatery promises traditional Indian flavors, sans any meat. Its menu boasts 18 different variations of Delhi chaat, made with soft lentil dumplings soaked in yogurt and topped with an assortment of chutneys and spices. View this post on Instagram A post shared by…
Bethpage, NY
News
Drunk Driver Was Going Twice Speed Limit Before Head-On Bethpage Crash Killing Man, DA Says
Authorities released new details in an alleged drunk driving crash that killed an 82-year-old Long Island man. The wreck happened in Bethpage, near the intersection of Round Swamp Road and Winding Road , at around 7:20 a.m. Friday, June 28. Nassau County Police said 64-year-old Cheryl Bergenstock, of Bethpage, was more than twice the legal limit for alcohol when her Subaru Forester crossed the center line and collided head-on with a Toyota Corolla. Earlier Report: Fatal DWI: Woman Nabbed For Long Island Crash, Police Say The Corolla’s driver, 82-year-old Alan Goldsand, of Old Bethp…
Bethpage, NY
Business
Suspect Sought After Broad-Daylight Assault, Robbery At Bethpage Pub
Police are asking for help in identifying a man suspected in a broad-daylight assault and robbery at a Long Island pub. The incident happened in Bethpage, at the Susan’s Pub located on Railroad Avenue, at around 12:45 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18. Nassau County Police said a masked man entered the bar and grabbed a 64-year-old male customer while demanding cash from the 64-year-old female bartender. He then reached into a box on top of the bar and stole an undisclosed amount of money before fleeing on foot. Nobody was injured in the ordeal. Police described the suspect as a male, race unknown…
Massapequa, NY
Police & Fire
20-Year-Old From Bethpage Accused Of Touching Woman Near School In Seaford
A Long Island man has been accused of touching a woman near a local school following a weeks-long investigation. The incident happened on Sunday, June 23, in Seaford. According to Nassau County Police detectives, the woman, age 34, was walking in the rear of 751 Seamans Neck Road when she was approached by the suspect, who inappropriately touched her and fled on foot. On Monday, Aug. 13, police announced the arrest of 20-year-old Michael Hernandez of Bethpage. He has been charged with third-degree sexual abuse. Hernandez has been scheduled to be arraigned on Tuesday, Aug. …
Brentwood, NY
Lifestyle
Twice Is Nice: $1M Lottery Prizes Claimed By Floral Park Man, Second Long Island Player
These Long Island men rolled the dice and hit it big. Residents from both Nassau and Suffolk counties claimed $1 million lottery prizes in recent days, New York Lottery announced. Nassau County resident Arturo Juarez, of Floral Park, claimed a $1,000 A Week For Life second prize for matching the first five CASH4LIFe numbers drawn on Wednesday, May 15. A second prize on the game guarantees a minimum payout of $1 million. Juarez opted to receive a single lump sum payment of $651,000 after paying Uncle Sam. According to lottery officials, he purchased the lucky ticket in Bethpage, at Jay’s…
Massapequa, NY
Police & Fire
Holiday Bust: 4 Accused Of Selling Illegal Fireworks At Long Island Stores
Police arrested four people at four Long Island stores on a charge of unlawfully selling fireworks. The arrests occurred on Wednesday, July 3 at stores across Nassau County following an investigation by the Nassau County Police’s Problem Oriented Policing Unit. Authorities said the investigation stemmed from multiple community complaints against businesses in the area. Police made arrests at each of the following locations: INC Convenience Store, located at 695 Main Street in South Farmingdale; Wittenburg Enterprises Convenience, located at 628 Wantagh Avenue in Levittown; Rainbow C…
Massapequa, NY
News
35-Year-Old Critically Injured In 2-Vehicle Bethpage Crash
One person suffered critical injuries in an overnight crash on Long Island. It happened on Wednesday, June 26, in Bethpage. According to Nassau County Police, a 35-year-old man was operating a 2018 Yamaha motorcycle southbound on South Broadway when he was in a collision with a 2017 Cadillac SUV being operated by a 28-year-old female traveling northbound, turning left into a parking lot. Both operators were transported to a local area hospital for evaluation and treatment. The motorcyclist is listed in critical condition. The investigation is ongoing. Check back to Daily…
Massapequa, NY
Police & Fire
16-Year-Old In Critical Condition Following Long Island Crash
A teen girl was seriously injured after she was hit by a SUV in a Long Island intersection. It happened on Thursday, June 6 in Bethpage, Nassau County Police said. Shortly before 4 p.m. that evening, a 16-year-old girl was at the intersection of Stewart Avenue and Burkhardt Avenue when a 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe struck her as it was driving north on Stewart Avenue. The teen suffered serious injuries and was taken to a local hospital, where authorities said she is currently in critical but stable condition. The driver, a 40-year-old woman, remained at the scene. No additional injuries were …
Massapequa, NY
Police & Fire
Man Nabbed With Gun During Long Island Traffic Stop, Police Say
A Long Island man is facing multiple gun possession charges after police allegedly found a weapon in his car during a traffic stop. The Bethpage incident occurred on Tuesday, June 4, according to Nassau County Police. At approximately 10:40 a.m. that morning, police pulled over 27-year-old Shyheim Smith near the intersection of Union Avenue and Hicksville Road for a traffic stop. However, officers reportedly found a black handgun in the car. Smith, who is from Massapequa, was arrested and charged with the following: Criminal possession of a weapon, two counts in the second degree a…
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