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Merrick, NY
Merrick, NY
Police & Fire
Helicopter, Marine Units Rescue Teen After Watercraft Mishap In Merrick Marsh
A teen stranded on a personal watercraft in the marshes off Merrick had to be rescued by Nassau County police after conditions worsened as the tide receded, authorities announced on Saturday, June 14. The 15-year-old boy had been riding in the waters south of Merrick with a 35-year-old man when both of their watercrafts ran aground around 2:04 p.m. on Friday, June 13, according to police. The older operator was able to safely dismount and walk through the marsh to safety. The teen, however, was stuck and unable to navigate the difficult terrain as the tide receded. Police say Marine 1 and …
Merrick, NY
Politics
Video: Ben & Jerry’s Co-Founder, Merrick Native Ben Cohen Booted From Senate Over Gaza Protest
Dramatic video shows the moment Ben & Jerry’s co-founder and Long Island native Ben Cohen was escorted out of a US Senate hearing while protesting Congress’ role in the Israel-Hamas war. The 74-year-old Cohen was arrested Wednesday, May 14, after joining several protesters in interrupting a Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee hearing that featured testimony from Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Capitol Police said Cohen and the others were charged with “crowding, obstructing, or incommoding,” a misdemeanor offense related to illegal protesting…
North Babylon, NY
News
$80K Wage Theft: North Babylon Company, Leaders Admit Cheating Workers Out Of Rightful Pay
A Long Island company, along with its top executives, confessed to shortchanging workers on public school projects and falsifying payroll records. BJA Renovations Corp., a North Babylon-based asbestos removal and demolition company, and its manager, Joseph Demasco, 67, pleaded guilty to failing to pay more than $80,000 in required wages in Nassau County Court on Friday, March 14. The wages were owed for work performed at schools in the Merrick and Oceanside Union Free School Districts between 2019 and 2021, according to the Nassau County DA’s office. The company and its president, Nicholas…
Northport-East Northport, NY
Readers Choice
Best Bar/Nightlife On Long Island In 2024: Paddy Power
We are thrilled to announce that Paddy Power has been named Best Bar/Nightlife on Long Island in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers’ Choice Awards! According to Paddy Power's Facebook page, this Merrick spot is more than just a bar—it's a go-to destination for lively entertainment, great drinks, and an unbeatable atmosphere. The 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice contest to name the Best of the Best on Long Island began with reader nominations in October and ended with a voting period for finalists in 80+ categories in December. Daily Voice Congratulations to Paddy Power! T…
Northport-East Northport, NY
Readers Choice
Best Dry Cleaner/Tailor On Long Island In 2024: Giovanni's Garment Care
We are thrilled to announce that Giovanni’s Garment Care has been named Best Dry Cleaner/Tailor on Long Island in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! Founded on a commitment to impeccable quality and exceptional service, Giovanni’s Garment Care has become a trusted name for those who want their clothes treated with the utmost care, according to its website. From delicate fabrics to everyday attire, Giovanni’s Garment Care offers a wide range of services, including expert stain removal, premium dry cleaning, and precise alterations, per its website. The 2024 Daily Voic…
West Haven, CT
Police & Fire
Woman Punched Dog 36 Times On Security Camera In West Haven Parking Lot: Police
Police in West Haven, Connecticut, arrested a New York woman after surveillance footage allegedly showed her punching a dog 36 times outside a local business on Valentine’s Day, authorities said. Sherin Monachan, 28, of Merrick, New York, was taken into custody after officers reviewed security footage from a West Haven business that reported suspected animal cruelty, police said. Investigators said the video showed Monachan sitting in her car with a dog in the front seat between 9:40 a.m. and 9:50 a.m. While parked, she was allegedly seen punching the dog repeatedly—approximately 36 times—i…
Mineola, NY
News
Nassau Co. Corrections Officer Steals Over $100K In Benefits Meant For Estranged Wife, DA Says
A former corrections officer on Long Island stole more than $100,000 in health insurance benefits meant for his ailing wife, prosecutors said. Christopher Kowalewski, 49, of Merrick, was indicted for grand larceny in Nassau County Court on Monday, Feb. 10, after prosecutors said he deposited and cashed 11 checks worth $110,000 that were issued for his estranged wife’s back surgery. Kowalewski, a Nassau County corrections officer, received the checks from United Healthcare between December 2021 and December 2023, according to the DA’s office. The payments were issued under the New York …
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 …
Centereach-Selden, NY
News
Driver Killed, Second Motorist Hospitalized After 3-Vehicle Centereach Crash
A driver was killed and a second person was hospitalized following a multi-vehicle crash on Long Island. Emergency crews in Centerearch were called about a three-vehicle wreck on Nicolls Road near Mark Tree Road at around 7:40 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 16. An investigation found that a Honda SUV was traveling southbound on Nicolls Road when it crossed into the northbound lanes and struck a Buick SUV, Suffolk County Police said. The Buick then sideswiped a Jeep SUV. The driver of the Honda was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. Their identity had not been released as of Thursday evening.…
Merrick, NY
News
Large Police Response, Crime Scene Tape Seen At Merrick Commercial Building (
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A heavy police response was underway at a Long Island commercial building. Multiple Nassau County Police vehicles and crime scene tape were seen in Merrick, at the southwest corner of Jerusalem Avenue and Powell Avenue, at around 3:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 30. Officers were going through multiple businesses, according to preliminary radio traffic. It was not immediately clear why officers were called to the scene, or whether anyone was injured. The commercial building is home to several businesses, including a print shop, a hair salon, and an Italian restaurant. The incident was causing min…
Merrick, NY
Police & Fire
Alert Issued For 15-Year-Old Merrick Boy Missing For 3 Days
Authorities are asking for help in locating a missing teenager from Long Island. Cheyne Shim, 15, was last seen near Sunrise Highway in Merrick at around 4:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, according to Nassau County Police. Shim is 5-foot-7 and 150 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a dark navy jacket and gray backpack. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Nassau County Police Department at 516-573-7347 or call 911. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Merrick, NY
Lifestyle
Merrick Native Lindsay Lohan Reacts To Vikings Players Doing Her Iconic 'Parent Trap' Handshake
Lindsay Lohan has officially weighed in on a viral NFL moment that paid homage to one of her most popular movies. Appearing on NBC’s “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” the 38-year-old actress reacted to Minnesota Vikings players Camryn Bynum and Josh Metellus performing the iconic handshake from her 1998 hit, “The Parent Trap.” The footballers acted out the intricate moves – a secret handshake between Lohan’s character Annie and her butler – after intercepting a pass from Aaron Rodgers against the New York Jets on Sunday, Oct. 6. “They did your handshake from ‘The Parent Trap,’” Fa…
Mineola, NY
News
5 LIers, Including Ex
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Cop, Nabbed For Illegal Online Sports Betting Operation: DA
Five individuals, including a former New York City Police Department (NYPD) officer, were indicted following an investigation into an alleged illegal online sports betting ring. Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced on Thursday, Nov. 7 that the news comes after a 14-month investigation involving wiretaps and surveillance. The investigation, which began in July 2023, allegedly uncovered an illegal sportsbook operation running from September 2023 to April 2024. According to the indictment, Anthony Pellegrino, age 59, of Merrick, set up online accounts for his asso…
New Hyde Park, NY
News
Long Island Man Sentenced For Fatal Shooting Of Ex-Fiancée In New Hyde Park Parking Garage
A man was sentenced to 40 years to life in prison for murdering his ex-fiancée in an underground parking garage on Long Island. The shooting occurred on March 31, 2022, in the New Hyde Park garage of the medical facility where the victim worked. Quay Sean Hines, age 33, of Bay Shore, was convicted in September of second-degree murder and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the fatal shooting of 33-year-old Amelia Laguerre. Hines waited in the garage with a loaded firearm and confronted Laguerre as she entered around 4:10 p.m., , Nassau County District Attorney Anne …
East Meadow, NY
Lifestyle
This East Meadow Bagel Shop Among Top 100 In NY, New Ranking Says
Whether for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, these bagels are the cream (cheese?) of the crop. Nearly three dozen businesses outside of New York City made the “Top 100 Bagel Shops in New York 2024” ranking by Yelp. To come up with its list, the restaurant review site identified businesses in the bagel category, then ranked those spots using a number of factors, including the total volume and ratings of reviews. Yelp’s ranking includes a mix of decades-old storefronts and newcomers making names for themselves post-COVID-19 pandemic. Menus boast everything from the classics (plain, sesame…
Merrick, NY
Police & Fire
Man Nabbed For Forcibly Touching Woman At Stop & Shop In Merrick, Police Say
A months-long investigation has led to the arrest of a man who is accused of forcibly touching a woman at a Long Island Stop & Shop. Nassau County Police say the suspect was apprehended late Monday afternoon, Oct. 14, in Uniondale. While inside the store in Merrick located at 2160 Merrick Mall, on Monday, July 8., he forcibly touched a 36-year-old woman before fleeing the store in an unknown direction, Nassau County Police say. Following the investigation, Delano Brathwaite, age 27, who police say is homeless, was identified as the suspect. When he was arrested, Brathwaite w…
Merrick, NY
Police & Fire
14-Year-Old Severely Injured In Merrick Crash
A teenage suffered critical injuries in an overnight Long Island crash. It happened on Friday, Oct. 4, at 9:40 p.m. in Merrick, according to Nassau County Police. A 41-year-old man operating a 2023 Ford pickup truck traveling westbound on Sunrise Highway (Route 27) was involved in a collision with a 14-year-old boy riding a bicycle northbound on Merrick Avenue. The boy suffered serious injuries and was transported to a local area hospital for treatment. He is listed in critical condition. The driver of the pickup truck remained at the scene. No further injur…
Merrick, NY
Lifestyle
17-Year-Old's 'Unbearable Loss' In Single-Vehicle Merrick Crash Sparks Swell Of Support
Devastated loved ones of a 17-year-old boy killed in a Long Island crash are seeing a swelling of support from the community. Joseph Andreano, of Merrick, died when his compact SUV crashed into a tree in Merrick, while heading southbound on Merrick Avenue, at around 2:20 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 22. The teen, who was the sole occupant, was pronounced dead at the scene, Nassau County Police said. Earlier Report: 17-Year-Old Killed After SUV Crashes Into Tree In Merrick Andreano was a senior at Merrick’s Calhoun High School, according to a GoFundMe campaign organized by Leonora Gomes. “O…
Hicksville, NY
Obituaries
Father Of 10 Killed In Alleged Drunk Driving Crash In Hicksville Was 'Embodiment Of Kindness'
A devastated Long Island family now faces a future without their beloved patriarch after he was killed in a suspected drunk driving crash. The fiery wreck happened in Hicksville, near the intersection of Prospect Avenue and Cantiague Rock Road, at around 11:20 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21. Nassau County Police said 30-year-old Jannai Allen, of Westbury, was making a left turn from eastbound Prospect Avenue onto northbound Cantiague Rock Road when his vehicle was struck by a westbound Honda. Earlier Report: Jannai Allen, 30, ID'd As Victim In Hicksville Crash The impact caused Allen’s Su…
Hicksville, NY
News
Former Varsity Basketball Player ID'd As Victim In Fiery Alleged DWI Crash In Hicksville
Authorities have identified a man who was killed in a suspected drunk driving crash on Long Island. The wreck happened in Hicksville, near the intersection of Prospect Avenue and Cantiague Rock Road, at around 11:20 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21. Nassau County Police said a Subaru was making a left turn from eastbound Prospect Avenue onto northbound Cantiague Rock Road when it struck a westbound Honda. Earlier Report: 30-Year-Old Dies In Fiery Drunk Driving Crash In Hicksville, Police Say The impact caused the Subaru to catch fire, trapping the 30-year-old male driver inside, police said…
Hicksville, NY
News
30-Year-Old Dies In Fiery Drunk Driving Crash In Hicksville, Police Say
An accused drunk driver is behind bars following a fiery, two-vehicle crash that killed a man on Long Island. The wreck happened in Hicksville, near the intersection of Prospect Avenue and Cantiague Rock Road, at around 11:20 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21. Nassau County Police said a Subaru was making a left turn from eastbound Prospect Avenue onto northbound Cantiague Rock Road when it struck a westbound Honda. The impact caused the Subaru to catch fire, trapping the 30-year-old male driver inside, police said. He was pronounced dead at the scene. An investigation found that the Honda driver, …
Babylon, NY
News
Southern State Fatality: Driver Killed, 4 Hospitalized Following 2-Car Babylon Crash
One person was killed and four others were hospitalized after a two-car crash on the Southern State Parkway. The wreck happened in Babylon, in the westbound lanes near exit 39S, at around 10:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22. New York State Police said a Honda sedan was speeding when it struck a Honda compact SUV causing both vehicles to leave the roadway and come to rest in the tree line. The driver of the SUV, 49-year-old Reynaldo Collado, of West Babylon, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police. Four passengers in Collado’s vehicle were taken to the hospital with non-life-threate…
Merrick, NY
Police & Fire
17-Year-Old Killed After SUV Crashes Into Tree In Merrick
A teenager was killed after a compact SUV crashed into a tree overnight on Long Island. The incident happened around 2:20 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 22 in Merrick. The teen, a 17-year-old boy, was operating a 2021 Honda CRV traveling southbound on Merrick Avenue when the incident happened. He was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity has not yet been released. The investigation is ongoing. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Massapequa, NY
Police & Fire
Man Wanted For Forcible Touching At Long Island Stop & Shop
Police are working to identify a man accused of sexually assaulting someone at a Long Island Stop & Shop. The incident happened shortly after 5 p.m. on Monday, July 8, in Merrick at the Stop & Shop located near Merrick Avenue and Smith Street. Nassau County Police said the man forcibly touched the victim “in an inappropriate sexual manner.” No other details were given. Crime Stoppers is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest. Anyone with information is asked to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS.
Massapequa, NY
Police & Fire
27-Year-Old Injures Cops After 'Disturbance' At Long Island Planet Fitness: Police
A 27-year-old man is accused of injuring police officers who responded to a call at a Long Island gym. Nassau County Police were called about a disturbance at the Planet Fitness in Merrick, located on Merrick Road, shortly before 8 p.m. Sunday, July 21. As they were arriving, Getho Brevette, of Merrick, drove away heading westbound on Merrick Road. Moments later, he crashed into another vehicle before leaving the scene and returning to Planet Fitness, police said. Officers approached the man, who became combative when they attempted to arrest him. According to police, Brevette threw…
Massapequa, NY
Police & Fire
Burglary Spree: Teen Trio Nabbed For Long Island Incidents, Police Say
A group of teen boys was arrested after police said they stole from the same Long Island business multiple times. The Merrick incident occurred on Sunday, June 16. Just after 10:30 p.m. that day, Nassau County Police responded to Merrick Bicycles, located at 1829 Merrick Avenue, for a reported burglary. When they arrived, authorities reportedly found and arrested three teens — ages 13, 14, and 17 — at the scene. The 13- and 17-year-old were allegedly discovered to be behind two additional burglaries, also at Merrick Bicycles, on May 24 and June 8. All three of the teens are charged…
Massapequa, NY
Police & Fire
Long Island Man Arrested 46 Times, Nabbed For 10 Larcenies
A Long Island man who police say has been arrested 46 times has been charged with 10 new larcenies across the region. Emmitt Smith, age 43, of Bellport, was charged on Wednesday, April 24, with the larcenies that occurred across Nassau County, according to Nassau County Police. According to detectives, an investigation was conducted that led to the arrest of Smith for the following larcenies: August 2023: Macy's, 1095 Green Acres Mall, Valley Stream Ulta Beauty, 5252 Sunrise Highway, Massapequa July 2023: Home Depot, 101 Green Acres Road, W., Valley&nbs…
Massapequa, NY
Police & Fire
Man Nabbed For Creating Fake Loans On Long Island, Scamming Many: Police
A Long Island man was arrested for scamming multiple people, taking their money in exchange for a loan that would never come, police said. Nassau County Police announced the arrest of 38-year-old Anthony Boglino of Miller Place on Wednesday, Feb. 7 for the alleged scheme, which took place about seven months prior. On Sunday, July 2, 2023, Boglino — who is the founder of Miele Consulting Corporation — met with a woman, 48, in Merrick under the guise of helping her secure a Small Business Administration Loan (SBA). She reportedly signed a contract with Boglino to get a $50,000 loan. As pa…
Massapequa, NY
Lifestyle
First Look: NY's Lindsay Lohan To Star In 'Irish Wish' On Netflix
Netflix has released the first image from its new romcom “Irish Wish,” starring actress, native New Yorker, and new mom Lindsay Lohan. Posted on the platform X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, Feb. 1, the streaming service shared an image of Lohan, the star of the film, sitting on the floor of what looks like a ruined wedding ceremony. The film will follow Lohan, who plays Maddie, who travels to Ireland to be a bridesmaid for her best friend. One little catch? Her friend is engaged to the love of Maddie’s life. “Always a bridesmaid, never a bride — unless, of course, your best friend get…
Massapequa, NY
News
Long Island Business Owner Sentenced For Hiding Income, 'Off-Books' Payrolls, More
A Long Island woman must pay hundreds of thousands of dollars of restitution and spend over two years behind bars after she filed false tax returns, hid money from the government, and more, officials said. Lorraine Pilitz, age 65 of Merrick, received her 33-month sentence and orders for restitution on Friday, Jan. 19, the United States Attorney’s Office Eastern District of New York announced. Pilitz was the owner and operator of several car-related businesses on Long Island at the time of the crimes, which happened between 2011 and 2013, the USAO said. The IRS requires that financial in…
Brentwood, NY
Lifestyle
NY Native Lindsay Lohan's Dad 'Pissed' Over New 'Mean Girls' Joke About Her, Report Says
When it comes to how far he’d go to defend his famous daughter, for Michael Lohan the limit does not exist. Actress Lindsay Lohan’s father is on the warpath following the release of a new musical adaptation of her 2004 hit “Mean Girls.” On Tuesday, Jan. 16, Mr. Lohan told TMZ that he’s “pissed” over a scene in the reboot that appears to reference an old clip of music manager Brandon Davis referring to his daughter as “a fire crotch.” Earlier Report: Lindsay Lohan, Long Island Native, Welcomes First Child Davis and Lohan were rumored to have briefly dated in 2006. In the new film, …
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