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, Long Island Town Install Play Communication Boards At Parks Autism Support Group, Long Island Town Install Play Communication Boards At Parks
Autism Support Group, Long Island Town 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 Long Island Auto Shop, Police Say Thief Drives Off In Luxury Car From Long Island Auto Shop, Police Say
Thief Drives Off In Luxury Car From Long Island 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 Long Island, Last Seen At Local Airport Vulnerable Man Missing From Long Island, Last Seen At Local Airport
Vulnerable Man Missing From Long Island, 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 Long Island Crime Two-Time Robber Nabbed Months After Alleged Long Island Crime
Two-Time Robber Nabbed Months After Alleged Long Island 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 Long Island Business Knife-Wielding Man Swipes Cash, Cigarettes From Long Island Business
Knife-Wielding Man Swipes Cash, Cigarettes From Long Island 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: LI Natives Honored For Work In ‘Succession’, 'Abbott Elementary', More Emmys 2023: LI Natives Honored For Work In ‘Succession’, 'Abbott Elementary', More
Emmys 2023: LI 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 sh…
Fan Favorite Restaurant Celebrates Fifth Long Island Location Opening Fan Favorite Restaurant Celebrates Fifth Long Island Location Opening
Fan Favorite Restaurant Celebrates Fifth Long Island Location Opening 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…
Community Pays Tribute To Beloved Teacher From Babylon Who Died At Age 49 Community Pays Tribute To Beloved Teacher From Babylon Who Died At Age 49
Community Pays Tribute To Beloved Teacher From Babylon 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…