Winners Galore: Multiple $50K Lotto Tickets Sold At These Long Island Stores Winners Galore: Multiple $50K Lotto Tickets Sold At These Long Island Stores
Winners Galore: Multiple $50K Lotto Tickets Sold At These Long Island Stores Lottery officials announced that three Long Island stores have each sold a winning lottery ticket worth $50 thousand. On Thursday, Oct. 12, the New York Lottery announced that the following three stores in Nassau County sold third-prize-winning tickets for the Powerball drawing occurring the night before: 7-Eleven, located at 2259 Jerusalem Avenue in Bellmore; Bar Jay Cards, located at 3 Northwest Drive, Suite 10, in Farmingdale; and Mineola Smoke & Card Corporation, located at 428 Jericho Turnpike in Mineola. All of the winning tickets were worth $50 thousand, lottery officials s…
Teen Killed After Crashing Into Tree In Mineola Teen Killed After Crashing Into Tree In Mineola
Teen Killed After Crashing Into Tree In Mineola A teenager was killed in a crash that happened after police responded to a report of larcenies from vehicles on Long Island. It happened just before 1:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 7 in Mineola. Just before 1:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 7 in Mineola, Nassau County Police Third Precinct officers responded to a 911 call for two vehicles committing multiple larcenies from automobiles in the Carle Place and Westbury areas.  Officers located the two vehicles and attempted to perform a vehicle and traffic stop at the intersection of Lexington Street and Carl Road.  Both vehicles re…
Necklace Swap: Robber Steals Jewelry Off Long Island Victim, Replaces With Fake, Police Say Necklace Swap: Robber Steals Jewelry Off Long Island Victim, Replaces With Fake, Police Say
Necklace Swap: Robber Steals Jewelry Off Long Island Victim, Replaces With Fake, Police Say In a stunt seemingly straight out of “Ocean’s Eight,” authorities are searching for a Long Island thief who managed to steal a thousand-dollar necklace straight off the victim, swapping it with a fake. It happened on Thursday, Sept. 21 in Mineola, Nassau County Police said. At approximately 11:30 a.m., the victim — an 83-year-old woman — was walking north on Willis Avenue when she was approached by a pair in a white SUV traveling south on the same road. The car pulled up next to the victim, and a woman in the front passenger seat called out to her. She walked up to the car and had a c…
These Long Island Pizzerias Named Best For Regional Styles, New Report Says These Long Island Pizzerias Named Best For Regional Styles, New Report Says
These Long Island Pizzerias Named Best For Regional Styles, New Report Says A new report by The Washington Post has recognized these Long Island pizzerias as among the best joints in New York State when it comes to certain regional pizza styles. The four pizza joints earned recognition as part of a new national database by the Post that categorizes the best restaurants in each state specializing in Chicago, Detroit, Neapolitan, New York, Roman, Sicilian, and Tavern-style pizza. According to the rankings, the pizzerias that are pros at serving up certain styles of slices are: Eddie’s Pizza, located at 2048 Hillside Ave. in New Hyde Park, which specializes in ta…
Restaurant Cited For 'Terrific' Food Opens On Long Island Restaurant Cited For 'Terrific' Food Opens On Long Island
Restaurant Cited For 'Terrific' Food Opens On Long Island A highly-anticipated restaurant opened up on Long Island to rave reviews for its authentic Japanese dishes. “This place is such a gem!” Youta Ramen, located at 58 Old Country Road in Mineola, opened in June 2023, with the goal of providing customers with “exceptional service and ensuring that each guest has an unforgettable dining experience.” Over the few months that the shop has been open, it seems to have done exactly that. With authentic Japanese flavors and a plethora of food options, Youta Ramen has impressed diners near and far — with the shop already receiving over 180 five-st…
Mineola Homeowner Confronts Burglars Who Flee Through Second-Story Window Mineola Homeowner Confronts Burglars Who Flee Through Second-Story Window
Mineola Homeowner Confronts Burglars Who Flee Through Second-Story Window A homeowner thwarted an attempted burglary in progress on Long Island.  Nassau County Police Department officers began investigating a residential burglary in Mineola that happened at 1:15 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20. According to a police report, two unknown subjects entered a residence located on Roosevelt Avenue through an unlocked garage door. The suspects fled out of the home through a second-story window and moved eastbound towards Roslyn Road after being confronted by the homeowner. As of Wednesday, Aug. 23, the investigation is still ongoing according to Nassau County Police De…
Seen Him? Dunkin' Donuts Thief Stole Employee Cards, More On Long Island: Police Seen Him? Dunkin' Donuts Thief Stole Employee Cards, More On Long Island: Police
Seen Him? Dunkin' Donuts Thief Stole Employee Cards, More On Long Island: Police Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating a man who entered a Long Island Dunkin’ Donuts using the employee door and making off with multiple credit cards, cash, and more. It happened on Thursday, Aug. 16 in Mineola, according to Nassau County Police. At approximately 8:30 p.m., the burglar went into the Dunkin’ Donuts located at 265 East Jericho Turnpike through an employee-only back entrance. Once he was inside, he traveled downstairs, to another employee-only area. There, he took multiple debit and credit cards, cash, keys, and various clothing items befor…
Wood, Knife-Wielding Suspected Robbers Nabbed On Long Island Wood, Knife-Wielding Suspected Robbers Nabbed On Long Island
Wood, Knife-Wielding Suspected Robbers Nabbed On Long Island A duo was arrested after one pulled wood off a telephone pole, chasing the other – leading police to discover that they matched the description of a recent robbery. The incident occurred on Thursday, Aug. 10 at 6:30 p.m. in Mineola, according to Nassau County Police. According to the investigation by detectives, 34-year-old Dwayne Smith of Massapequa and 44-year-old Palo Howe of Hempstead were on a NICE bus when Smith pulled out a knife as part of a robbery. After exiting the bus, near the intersection of Mineola Boulevard and Old Country Road, police saw the two walking. That is when…
Gambling Bust: Pair Of Long Island Businesses Busted For Machines Gambling Bust: Pair Of Long Island Businesses Busted For Machines
Gambling Bust: Pair Of Long Island Businesses Busted For Machines Two people have been arrested for housing illegal gambling machines in their Long Island businesses, police announced. On Wednesday, Aug. 2, the Nassau County Police’s “Problem Oriented Police Officers” (POP) squad reported that it made arrests at two businesses on Jericho Turnpike during a raid targeting illegal gambling machines. The first business busted as part of the “Pop and Stop Quality of Life Enforcement” operation was Mineola Deli Comida Hispana, located at 90-07 W. Jericho Turnpike in Mineola. Officers reported finding three gambling machines at the deli, leading to the arres…
'Two Yums Up' For Taco Spot's New Mineola Location, Diners Say 'Two Yums Up' For Taco Spot's New Mineola Location, Diners Say
'Two Yums Up' For Taco Spot's New Mineola Location, Diners Say A popular restaurant celebrated the opening of its third location to the delight of Long Islanders. Right Coast Taqueria, with spots in Deer Park and Ronkonkoma, opened the doors of its Mineola storefront on Tuesday, July 25. The Mexican eatery, which serves up tacos, burritos, and more, has already received rave reviews from diners eager to order at the new location. View this post on Instagram A post shared by rightcoast (@rctaqueria) “Highly recommend, two yums up!!” wrote Gary Dvoskin on the Facebook group Long Island Food & Drink. …
Robbery: Trio Beats Woman With Bats, Make Off With Money On Long Island Robbery: Trio Beats Woman With Bats, Make Off With Money On Long Island
Robbery: Trio Beats Woman With Bats, Make Off With Money On Long Island A woman was injured after three men beat her with baseball bats, stole her money, and ran in an early-morning Long Island robbery, police said. It happened on Tuesday, Aug. 1 in Mineola, according to Nassau County Police. A 45-year-old woman was walking on Mineola Boulevard, near Jericho Turnpike, at approximately 2:15 a.m. That’s when a trio of men carrying baseball bats jumped out of a white hatchback, police said. All three of the men began beating the woman with the bats, chipping her two front teeth and causing multiple bruises and abrasions. One of the men reportedly hit the vic…
Laundromat Break-In: Burglar Steals Thousands From Local Long Island Business Laundromat Break-In: Burglar Steals Thousands From Local Long Island Business
Laundromat Break-In: Burglar Steals Thousands From Local Long Island Business An unknown person robbed a local laundromat, making off with thousands of dollars in cash, police said. It happened at 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 25 in Mineola, Nassau County Police reported. The burglar went to Mineola Laundry, located at 211 Mineola Boulevard, and broke in through the locked window. Once inside, they took $2,500 cash before fleeing on foot, going eastbound on Lincoln Avenue, police said. The suspect was wearing a dark-colored sweatshirt, dark sweatpants, a baseball cap, and a backpack. Any person with information pertaining to the crime is encouraged to contact t…