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Bethpage Man Known As 'Sal The Shoemaker' Admits Running Illegal Gambling Operation For Mafia Bethpage Man Known As 'Sal The Shoemaker' Admits Running Illegal Gambling Operation For Mafia
Bethpage Man Known As 'Sal The Shoemaker' Admits Running Illegal Gambling Operation For Mafia An associate of the Genovese organized crime family known as “Sal the Shoemaker” admitted to operating an illegal gambling business associated with La Cosa Nostra. Long Island resident Salvatore Rubino, age 60, of Bethpage, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, April 16, at federal court in Brooklyn to operating the business. Earlier this month, four co-defendant members and associates of the Genovese crime family admitted to various felony charges stemming from their long-running operation of several lucrative gambling operations in New York City. Of the five charged, four are from Long Isl…
'Indefensible': Suffolk County DA Blasts Hochul Over Criticism Of Severed Body Parts Case 'Indefensible': Suffolk County DA Blasts Hochul Over Criticism Of Severed Body Parts Case
'Indefensible': Suffolk County DA Blasts Hochul Over Criticism Of Severed Body Parts Case Local leaders are outraged over comments Gov. Kathy Hochul made criticizing the investigation into two Westchester County residents whose mutilated corpses were strewn across Long Island. The public back-and-forth began Wednesday, March 6, when Suffolk County District Raymond Tierney blasted reforms to the state’s bail laws that saw four suspects in the case released from custody with GPS monitoring. “Unfortunately, due to ‘bail reform’ passed by the New York State Legislature in 2019, charges relating to the mutilation and disposal of murdered corpses are no longer bail-eligible, meaning m…
'Fresh, Hot, Absolutely Filling:' New Levittown Eatery Offers Delicious Eats, Customers Say 'Fresh, Hot, Absolutely Filling:' New Levittown Eatery Offers Delicious Eats, Customers Say
'Fresh, Hot, Absolutely Filling:' New Levittown Eatery Offers Delicious Eats, Customers Say A ramen restaurant on Long Island has opened up its second location, wowing foodies with its fresh bowls and other dishes. Oh! Ramen, located in Levittown at 341 Wantagh Avenue, has already proven to be a welcome addition to the food community, customers on Yelp have determined. Currently, the restaurant has a five-star rating from those who have left reviews. Serving up what one Yelper described as “fresh, hot, and absolutely filling” bowls of ramen, Oh! Ramen offers over a dozen different flavors of the traditional Japanese dish – including black garlic chashu pork belly ramen, veget…
$50K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Bethpage Convenience Store $50K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Bethpage Convenience Store
$50K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Bethpage Convenience Store A winning lottery ticket worth $50,000 was sold at a convenience store on Long Island. The third prize-winning Powerball ticket was sold in Bethpage at the 7-Eleven located at 497 Stewart Avenue. It was sold for the drawing held on Monday, Feb. 19, New York Lottery announced. Monday’s winning numbers are 4-23-45-50-53 and the Powerball is 17. Winners have one year from the drawing date to claim their prize money. Players can check their numbers on the New York Lottery website.
Armed Home Invasion: 2 Suspects On Loose After Incident In Quiet Bethpage Neighborhood Armed Home Invasion: 2 Suspects On Loose After Incident In Quiet Bethpage Neighborhood
Armed Home Invasion: 2 Suspects On Loose After Incident In Quiet Bethpage Neighborhood Two suspects are on the loose after a violent home invasion at a house in a quiet Long Island neighborhood. It happened around 2 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 7 in Bethpage. The two, armed with long guns, entered the home on Normandy Drive through a basement window, Nassau County Police said. Once inside the subjects tied the hands of a man and woman, both age 62, who were confined to their bedroom.  One suspect watched the victims in the bedroom while the other went through the rest of the home before both subjects fled the scene in an unknown direction with an undetermined amount of proceeds, …
Autism Support Group, Town Of Oyster Bay Install Play Communication Boards At Parks Autism Support Group, Town Of Oyster Bay Install Play Communication Boards At Parks
Autism Support Group, Town Of Oyster Bay Install Play Communication Boards At Parks Together, a Long Island autism support group and local town leaders made a step in helping ensure children with autism feel welcomed in the community. On Wednesday, Dec. 6, Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino unveiled a series of play communication boards built (or in the process of being installed) in parks across the town. The project, which is part of the town’s commitment to promoting inclusivity, was developed and installed alongside Bethpage-based organization Rocco’s Voice for Autism and The Warner Fund. Play communication boards offer children symbols and images they can …
Thief Drives Off In Luxury Car From Bethpage Auto Shop, Police Say Thief Drives Off In Luxury Car From Bethpage Auto Shop, Police Say
Thief Drives Off In Luxury Car From Bethpage Auto Shop, Police Say A Long Island man recently released from custody has been re-arrested after he allegedly stole a car from an auto shop, according to authorities. It happened on Thursday, Nov. 16 in Bethpage. At approximately 8:25 a.m., 34-year-old Craig Bilozur of Lindenhurst got into a gray Mercedes Benz car sitting at Andy’s Auto Shop, located at 400 Hicksville Road, and drove off, Nassau County Police said. However, he didn’t make it too far – an employee from Andy’s later searched for the car and found it 0.1 miles away, parked on the side of Hicksville Road near the intersection of Edward Street. …
Suspect Nabbed For String Of Nassau County Business Burglaries Suspect Nabbed For String Of Nassau County Business Burglaries
Suspect Nabbed For String Of Nassau County Business Burglaries A man has been charged in connection to a string of business burglaries on Long Island. Nassau County Police officers responded to Mr. Vape & Smoke Shop in Levittown around 3:20 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 21 located for an audible alarm.  Upon arrival, they discovered the front window of the business to be broken and ransacked.  The investigation revealed surveillance video of  Christopher Gonzalez, age 35, entering the business, and removing an unknown amount of US currency and cigarettes before fleeing the scene. Detectives located Gonzalez at the 7-Eleven located in Hicks…
Vulnerable Man Missing From Bethpage, Last Seen At Local Airport Vulnerable Man Missing From Bethpage, Last Seen At Local Airport
Vulnerable Man Missing From Bethpage, Last Seen At Local Airport Authorities have issued an alert for a missing Long Island man who was last seen near an airport and may need medical attention. Zhengfa Huang, age 70 of Bethpage, went missing on Sunday, Oct. 8 at the JFK airport near terminal seven at around 9 p.m., according to the New York State Missing Persons Clearinghouse. Huang has dementia and may be in need of medical attention. He is 5-foot-1 and weighs approximately 100 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. When he was last seen, Huang was wearing a red sweatshirt, blue jeans, and a blue hat. He might be carrying two plastic bags, authori…
Two-Time Robber Nabbed Months After Alleged Behtpage Crime Two-Time Robber Nabbed Months After Alleged Behtpage Crime
Two-Time Robber Nabbed Months After Alleged Behtpage Crime A Long Island man who robbed the same local 7-Eleven two times has been apprehended months later, police announced. On Thursday, Sept. 28, Nassau County Police announced the arrest of Kenneth Amblo, age 51 of Bethpage, for his purported roles in two separate robberies at the same location. The first robbery happened on Saturday, May 13 at the 7-Eleven located at 4220 Hempstead Turnpike. Original Story: 7-Eleven Knifepoint Robbery: Suspect At Large After Incident At Bethpage Store Amblo entered the store and allegedly pulled a knife on an employee, demanding cash. The employee …
Knife-Wielding Man Swipes Cash, Cigarettes From Bethpage Business Knife-Wielding Man Swipes Cash, Cigarettes From Bethpage Business
Knife-Wielding Man Swipes Cash, Cigarettes From Bethpage Business Police are searching for a robber who took money from and pulled a knife on an employee from a Long Island 7-Eleven. It happened on Thursday, Aug. 24 in Bethpage, according to Nassau County Police. At approximately 3:05 a.m., the man walked into the 7-Eleven located at 4220 Hempstead Turnpike and grabbed several items before walking up to the register. When the cashier, a 22-year-old man, opened the register to ring up the supposed customer, the robber then walked behind the counter and pulled out a large knife. Fearing for his life, the cashier went into the back room and locked the d…
Fatal Head-On DWI Crash: 29-Year-Old ID'd As Victim On Montauk Highway In Bay Shore Fatal Head-On DWI Crash: 29-Year-Old ID'd As Victim On Montauk Highway In Bay Shore
Fatal Head-On DWI Crash: 29-Year-Old ID'd As Victim On Montauk Highway In Bay Shore One person was killed in a head-on Long Island crash involving an allegedly drunk driver. It happened around 10:15 a.m. Friday, Aug. 25 in Bay Shore. A Bethpage man was driving a 2016 BMW eastbound on Montauk Highway, near Gardiner Drive, when a westbound 2012 Honda crossed over the center double line and crashed into the BMW, Suffolk County Police said. The Honda caught fire while the driver was still inside. Patrol units responded, and two police officers were injured as they attempted to rescue the driver from the burning vehicle. The driver of the Honda, James Lozier, age 29, of …
Emmys 2023: Nassau Natives Honored For Work In ‘Succession’, 'Abbott Elementary', More Emmys 2023: Nassau Natives Honored For Work In ‘Succession’, 'Abbott Elementary', More
Emmys 2023: Nassau Natives Honored For Work In ‘Succession’, 'Abbott Elementary', More Several native Long Islanders have been nominated for their performances in the most popular TV shows of the year, including recent Walk of Fame recipient Sheryl Lee Ralph.  Three stars hailing from Nassau County have been nominated by the Television Academy for their work, according to the list released on Wednesday, July 12.  Natasha Lyonne, who spent the first part of her life in Great Neck, was nominated for outstanding lead actress in a comedy for her role of Charlie Cale in Peacock’s “Poker Face.” View this post on Instagram A post s…
Fan Favorite Restaurant Celebrates Fifth  Opening In New Smithtown Location Fan Favorite Restaurant Celebrates Fifth  Opening In New Smithtown Location
Fan Favorite Restaurant Celebrates Fifth Opening In New Smithtown Location A Long Island restaurant known for its fusion flavors has once again proven that it is worth the wait by opening its fifth location. The Smithtown location of Dirty Taco + Tequila, located at 716 Smithtown Bypass, officially opened its doors to the public on Friday, June 16, to the excitement of Long Islanders and taco lovers alike. Self-dubbed as “part LA taco truck and part Asian street food with an urban street vibe,” Dirty Taco + Tequila debuted its creative taco and cocktail offerings in 2018. View this post on Instagram A post share…
Bethpage Community Pays Tribute To Beloved Teacher Who Died At Age 49 Bethpage Community Pays Tribute To Beloved Teacher Who Died At Age 49
Bethpage Community Pays Tribute To Beloved Teacher Who Died At Age 49 A Long Island community is in mourning after losing a beloved music educator, friend, and mother. Deborah Stehlik, aged 49, of Babylon, died peacefully on Wednesday, June 7, according to her obituary. She was born and raised in Bethpage, where she spent the last 25 years leaving her mark on the community. Having received both her undergraduate and master's degrees in music education from CW Post Campus of Long Island University (now known as LIU Post), Deborah wore many hats as an educator. She taught all over Nassau County, including at Hofstra University (where she also received an ad…
7-Eleven Knifepoint Robbery: Suspect At Large After Incident At Bethpage Store 7-Eleven Knifepoint Robbery: Suspect At Large After Incident At Bethpage Store
7-Eleven Knifepoint Robbery: Suspect At Large After Incident At Bethpage Store A suspect is on the run after a knifepoint robbery at a Long Island 7-Eleven overnight. The suspect entered the store in Bethpage located at 4220 Hempstead Turnpike at around 1:40 a.m. Saturday, May 13, Nassau County Police said. Read the new, updated story: Two-Time Robber Nabbed Months After Alleged Behtpage Crime Described as being a White male with a medium build, the suspect then displayed a knife and demanded cash.  The male employee complied, opened the register and the suspect removed an undisclosed amount of US currency before fleeing on foot in an unknown d…
Bad Cop: Fake Arrest Swindles $9,800 Cash From Massapequa Woman, Authorities Say Bad Cop: Fake Arrest Swindles $9,800 Cash From Massapequa Woman, Authorities Say
Bad Cop: Fake Arrest Swindles $9,800 Cash From Massapequa Woman, Authorities Say The incident closely resembles a scam that occurred two weeks prior. A Massapequa woman, age 86, was conned by a trio of scammers, including one pretending to be a police officer, according to a statement released by the actual Nassau County Police Department. The incident occurred at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 29, when the victim was contacted over the phone by the fake police officer. She was told that her daughter had been arrested and needed $9,800 for bail.  After the initial call, the victim was connected to a second scammer who claimed to be a public defender, according to …
Update: Missing Bethpage Man Found Update: Missing Bethpage Man Found
Update: Missing Bethpage Man Found New update: A Long Island man who went missing has been found. Carmine Mele, age 65, was last seen walking in Bethpage on Windsor Avenue in the early afternoon on Friday, April 28. Late Saturday morning, April 29, Nassau County Police announced he has been located. Original report: Police are requesting the community’s assistance in locating a missing Long Island man. Carmine Mele, age 65, was last seen walking on Windsor Avenue in Bethpage, authorities said. He was reported missing on Friday, April 28 at 1:20 p.m. Mele is described as a white male who stands at six-foot-t…
String Of Scams Steals Over $500,000 From Nassau Residents String Of Scams Steals Over $500,000 From Nassau Residents
String Of Scams Steals Over $500,000 From Nassau Residents Three separate scams, all happening in the span of a week, have targeted older Nassau residents and cost them thousands of dollars each. On Monday, April 24, the Nassau County Police Department reported a string of cons that targeted the citizens, all of whom were over the age of 65. The first reported incident happened in Farmingdale on Thursday, April 6, when detectives reported that a 69-year-old woman received a call from someone claiming to be an Apple employee. The scammer convinced the victim that her computer and all accounts had been compromised. In order to keep her money s…
Business Burglaries: Police Investigating Pair Of Overnight Incidents In Bethpage, Farmingdale Business Burglaries: Police Investigating Pair Of Overnight Incidents In Bethpage, Farmingdale
Business Burglaries: Police Investigating Pair Of Overnight Incidents In Bethpage, Farmingdale Police are investigating separate burglaries at Long Island businesses. Officers responded to Best Image Hair Salon in Bethpage, located at 505 Stewart Ave., at 4:10 a.m. Saturday, March 18 and found that the rear door was pried open, Nassau County Police said.  The suspect stole approximately $200 from the register. A short while later, less than three miles away, officers responded to the Farmingdale Village Laundromat, located at 145 Main St. in Farmingdale at 4:55 a.m. Saturday, and discovered the rear door had been pried open.  The cash register was smashed and approx…
ID Released For Nassau County Correctional Facility Inmate Who Died At Age 45 ID Released For Nassau County Correctional Facility Inmate Who Died At Age 45
ID Released For Nassau County Correctional Facility Inmate Who Died At Age 45 The identity has been released of an inmate at a Long Island prison who died at the age of 45. At around 12:15 a.m. Wednesday, 1, the man was found unresponsive in his cell by a correction officer at the Nassau County Correctional Facility located in East Meadow at 100 Carmen Ave. He was transported to a local area hospital where he was pronounced dead at 1:15 a.m.  On Friday, March 3, police ID'd the inmate as Ray Digiacomo, of Bethpage. Nassau County Police say the death was "of an undetermined nature." Earlier report: 45-Year-Old Inmate At Nassau County Correctional F…
Wanted 19-Year-Old Flashed Gun At Another Car In Bethpage, Police Say Wanted 19-Year-Old Flashed Gun At Another Car In Bethpage, Police Say
Wanted 19-Year-Old Flashed Gun At Another Car In Bethpage, Police Say A 19-year-old man wanted by police is accused of brandishing a gun at another car while driving on Long Island, authorities said. Kyle Gritser, of Hicksville, was arrested at around 12:45 a.m. Monday, Jan. 30, in connection with an incident that occurred roughly an hour before in Bethpage, according to Nassau County Police. Detectives said Gritser was driving eastbound on Old Country Road near South Oyster Bay Road at around 11:30 p.m. when he flashed a gun at four people in another car. The victims ranged in age from 18 to 21, police said. Grister did not fire the weapon and there were no…
'Difficult Road Ahead': Support Swells For Bethpage Church Gutted By Fire 'Difficult Road Ahead': Support Swells For Bethpage Church Gutted By Fire
'Difficult Road Ahead': Support Swells For Bethpage Church Gutted By Fire Community members are rallying around a Long Island church after it was heavily damaged in a fire. Emergency crews in Bethpage were called at around 1:40 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24, with reports of an electrical fire at Saint Isidoros Greek Orthodox Church, located near the intersection of Stewart and Cherry avenues. Roughly 75 firefighters responded to the scene, where they found the building’s first floor on fire, according to Nassau County Police. Nearly an hour went by before the incident was deemed under control. Police said nobody was injured, but the building’s interior suffered extensi…
New Update: Fire Damages Bethpage Church New Update: Fire Damages Bethpage Church
New Update: Fire Damages Bethpage Church This story has been updated. Emergency crews responded to an electrical fire at a Long Island church Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 24. Firefighters in Bethpage were called at around 1:40 p.m. with reports of a fire at St. Isidoros Greek Orthodox Church, located near the intersection of Stewart and Cherry avenues. When firefighters arrived, they found the building’s first floor on fire, according to Nassau County Police. Pictures posted on social media showed multiple fire engines on scene with visible smoke coming from the building. Emergency crews responded to reports of a fire at St. I…
Drunk Driver Causes Serious Injury Crash In East Farmingdale, Police Say Drunk Driver Causes Serious Injury Crash In East Farmingdale, Police Say
Drunk Driver Causes Serious Injury Crash In East Farmingdale, Police Say A 28-year-old man is facing multiple charges for a suspected drunk driving crash on Long Island that sent another driver to the hospital. State Police troopers were called just after 10:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, with reports of a crash on the westbound Southern State Parkway in East Farmingdale, near Broadhollow Road. A preliminary investigation found that Edgard Platero, of Bethpage, was driving westbound in a Mercedes Benz 220 when he struck the back of a Toyota Tacoma. The impact sent the Toyota careening into the right shoulder, where it struck a tree. The driver of the Toyota suffered…
Pedestrian Seriously Injured After Being Struck By Car In Bethpage Pedestrian Seriously Injured After Being Struck By Car In Bethpage
Pedestrian Seriously Injured After Being Struck By Car In Bethpage A man is recovering in the hospital after being struck by a car on Long Island, authorities said. Emergency crews in Bethpage were called at around 4:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 23, with reports of a crash involving a pedestrian, Nassau County Police said. Investigators said the 57-year-old man was crossing Hempstead Turnpike near Stewart Avenue when he was struck by a westbound sedan driven by a 73-year-old man. He suffered serious body trauma and was taken by ambulance to the hospital, police said. The driver remained at the scene. Police said the investigation is ongoing.
Freeport Man Charged In Connection With Bethpage Overdose Death Freeport Man Charged In Connection With Bethpage Overdose Death
Freeport Man Charged In Connection With Bethpage Overdose Death A Long Island man has been charged in connection with an overdose death of an area resident. Nicholas S. Leroy, age 30, of Freeport, was arrested on Thursday, Dec. 8, following a fatal overdose in Bethpage. According to Nassau County Police Narcotics/Vice Squad detectives, an investigation into a fatal overdose of an area resident led to the arrest of Leroy who was in possession of controlled substances. Leroy was charged with two counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance and criminal sale of a controlled substance, police said. He will be arraigned on Friday, Dec.…
Trio Charged After Officers Find Handgun In Vehicle In Bethpage, Police Say Trio Charged After Officers Find Handgun In Vehicle In Bethpage, Police Say
Trio Charged After Officers Find Handgun In Vehicle In Bethpage, Police Say Three men are facing weapons charges after police reported they were found in possession of a handgun on Long Island. The incident happened in Bethpage at about 9:10 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 19, the Nassau County Police Department reported.  Officers were conducting an investigation in the parking lot of 432 North Wantagh Ave. and saw three men inside a parked 2010 Ford Focus, NCPD said. When they approached the car, they saw an expandable baton in the Ford, police said. Authorities said the three men were removed from the Ford, and police found a 9mm handgun inside the vehicle. …
61-Year-Old Man Injured In Head-On Crash In Bethpage 61-Year-Old Man Injured In Head-On Crash In Bethpage
61-Year-Old Man Injured In Head-On Crash In Bethpage A 61-year-old man is recovering following a head-on car crash on Long Island that sent two people to the hospital. Nassau County Police were called just before 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, with reports of a serious crash in Bethpage, at Hempstead Turnpike and Stewart Avenue. Investigators said the man was heading northbound on Stewart Avenue in a Subaru Crosstrek when he crossed into the southbound lane and struck a Kia Sorento that was stopped at the traffic light head on. The man suffered injuries to his head and was taken to a hospital for treatment.  A 49-year-old woman in the other …
Woman Seriously Injured In Crash On Long Island Expressway In Yaphank Woman Seriously Injured In Crash On Long Island Expressway In Yaphank
Woman Seriously Injured In Crash On Long Island Expressway In Yaphank A woman was seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash involving a tractor-trailer on the Long Island Expressway, which caused gridlock during the morning commute. The crash took place in Yaphank around 5:20 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 27 on the westbound side. According to the Suffolk County Police, Nassau County resident Josephine Carroll, age 53, of Bethpage, was driving a 2015 Nissan near Exit 67, when her vehicle struck the rear of a 2016 Kenwood tractor-trailer that was stopped in traffic for construction. Carroll was transported by ambulance to Stony Brook University Hospital …
Man Sentenced For 'Selfish' Drunk Driving Crash That Killed 74-Year-Old Woman In Bethpage Man Sentenced For 'Selfish' Drunk Driving Crash That Killed 74-Year-Old Woman In Bethpage
Man Sentenced For 'Selfish' Drunk Driving Crash That Killed 74-Year-Old Woman In Bethpage A Long Island man is heading to prison for causing a drunk driving crash that killed a woman in Bethpage. John Cappello, age 31, of Massapequa, was sentenced to seven to 15 years behind bars Friday, Oct. 21, in Nassau County Court. Earlier Report: Long Island Man Pleads Guilty In Fatal Drunk Driving Crash In Bethpage It followed his April 2022 guilty plea to multiple felony charges that include aggravated vehicular homicide and manslaughter. Cappello was “highly intoxicated - nearly three times the legal limit” on September 22, 2020, when he drove into oncoming traffic near Stewart …