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Elmont, NY
Elmont, NY
News
Burglar Attacks 2 Women Inside Elmont Home, Police Say
A Queens man is accused of breaking into a Long Island home, attacking two women with a knife, and demanding money. The incident happened just before 7 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, at an Elmont residence on Waldorf Avenue, according to Nassau County Police. Two women, ages 29 and 70, discovered an unknown man inside their home after he entered through a window. The suspect allegedly demanded money and then attacked both women with a knife. During the struggle, both victims sustained lacerations before a 29-year-old male resident intervened and managed to disarm the intruder, police said. The…
Elmont, NY
Police & Fire
Chair Set On Fire Inside Elmont Home, Police Say
A chair was set on fire inside a Long Island home, Nassau County police announced on Saturday, Sept. 20. Supreet Mangat, 30, of Elmont, was arrested after a disturbance at a residence in Elmont on Friday, Sept. 19 at 11:45 p.m., according to the Arson Bomb Squad. A 26-year-old woman who lives at the location received a text message from her housemate, who heard screaming coming from the victim’s room, detectives explained. The victim, who was not home, then Facetimed Mangat and saw him acting erratically and damaging property, including setting a chair on fire. Fifth Precinct officers arri…
Elmont, NY
News
'School Failed Him': Family Of 15-Year-Old Struck, Killed On Southern State Demands Answers
The family of a 15-year-old boy fatally struck on the Southern State Parkway says his Long Island school is to blame. Christopher Williams, of St. Albans, Queens, was hit around 1:15 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, on the eastbound side of the parkway near Exit 13, according to New York State Police. The boy was rushed to Franklin General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Williams, who had autism, was a student at The Martin De Porres School for Exceptional Children, a special education school in Elmont. He was somehow left unsupervised and walked away from the school shortly before th…
Elmont, NY
Police & Fire
Brazen Bronx Man Tried To Snatch Necklace, Car Keys From Elmont Shoppers: Police
A Bronx man is accused of attempting to rob two people in separate Elmont parking lots before being caught with suspected crack cocaine, Nassau County police announced on Monday, Aug. 11. Joshua Rodriguez, 36, of Eagle Avenue, allegedly approached a 46-year-old man in the parking lot of T.J. Maxx at 1445 Hempstead Turnpike around 12:15 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 10, detectives said. Rodriguez tried to grab the man’s cellphone and necklace, but the victim called 911, prompting the suspect to leave and head to a nearby parking lot, police said. There, Rodriguez allegedly confronted a 62-year-old w…
Uniondale, NY
Police & Fire
Loaded Gun Found After Men Make Suspicious Moves During Uniondale Traffic Stop: Police
A late-night traffic stop in Uniondale turned into a gun bust when officers saw four men making suspicious movements inside their car, Nassau County Police announced on Sunday, Aug. 10. Members of the Criminal Intelligence Rapid Response Team were on patrol when they saw a black 2021 Honda Accord traveling northbound on Nassau Road change lanes unsafely at 10:34 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 9. When officers pulled the car over, the occupants began moving in a way that raised alarm, prompting police to order them out of the vehicle, according to detectives. A loaded .380 KelTec handgun was recove…
Elmont, NY
Police & Fire
77-Year-Old Bicyclist Killed In Hit-And-Run Crash In Elmont: Nassau Homicide Squad
A 77-year-old man was fatally struck while riding his bicycle in Elmont, Nassau County police announced on Wednesday, Aug. 6. The victim was riding northbound on Meacham Avenue near McClure Avenue when he was hit by a light-colored SUV around 9:27 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 5, according to detectives. The SUV, driven by an unknown person, kept going north on Meacham Avenue without stopping, police said. The man was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead, investigators reported. The Nassau County Homicide Squad is urging anyone with information to call them at 516-573-7788.
Newark, NJ
News
Disney Descendants Tour 2025 Brings Wicked Fun And Villain Kids To Life On Stage
Did you know Disney villains like Maleficent, Jafar, and the Evil Queen had kids—and those kids went on to sing, dance, and take over Auradon Prep? That’s the world of "Descendants," the hit Disney Channel movie series where the children of classic villains clash with the children of heroes in a story filled with music, mischief, and second chances. In "Zombies," it’s cheerleaders, zombies, and werewolves learning to coexist (with plenty of dance battles along the way) in the colorful town of Seabrook. Now, both Disney franchises are leaping off the screen and onto the stage—and you're invit…
Elmont, NY
Police & Fire
30-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With Luxury Sedan In Elmont: Nassau County Police
A 30-year-old man riding a motorcycle was killed in a crash with a luxury sedan in Elmont, Nassau County police announced on Tuesday, July 22. The man was traveling westbound on 106th Avenue around 6:22 p.m. when a white 2025 Genesis sedan, heading north on Heathcote Road, struck him, detectives said. The motorcyclist was rushed to a nearby hospital by Nassau County Police Ambulance but was pronounced dead by a hospital physician. His name has not yet been released. The 25-year-old driver of the luxury Genesis sedan remained at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The Homicide Squa…
Elmont, NY
News
'Germans Should’ve Ended Your Kind': Elmont Therapist’s Hate-Fueled Message Sparks Outrage
A Long Island therapist is facing a massive backlash after sending a hate-filled message to a Jewish woman on Instagram that read in part: "Germans should have ended your kind," photos of the since-deleted post said. Now, an organized letter-writing campaign hopes to have her license to practice revoked. Gineth G. Nelson, who runs Whole Health Counseling in Elmont, Long Island, made the disturbing comment after a Jewish user posted a meme related to Hamas withholding the remains of Israeli hostages, according to Long Island Affair. In a now-deleted reply, Nelson allegedly wrote:&…
Elmont, NY
Police & Fire
Brooklyn Man Accused Of Attacking Woman, Injuring Cops In Elmont: Nassau Police
A Brooklyn man allegedly assaulted a woman, resisted arrest, and injured two Nassau County police officers, authorities announced on Sunday, July 13. Kareem Howell, 34, was arrested after officers responded to a domestic disturbance on G Street in Elmont at 2:21 p.m., according to the Fifth Squad. Detectives said Howell got into a verbal argument with a 32-year-old woman that escalated into a physical altercation. He allegedly struck her several times and forcibly took her phone, prompting her to flee the home in fear for her life. Officers arriving at the scene saw Howell flee on foot. Wh…
Elmont, NY
News
Man Chokes Woman Before Injuring Cops, Medic During Wild Elmont Arrest, Police Say
A 31-year-old man is facing multiple charges after choking a woman and injuring two police officers and a medic during a violent arrest on Long Island, police said. The incident happened around 1 p.m. on Monday, July 7, in Elmont, according to the Nassau County Police Department. Officers responded to a residence on Locustwood Boulevard following reports of a disturbance. When they arrived, they were informed that a verbal argument had escalated between Lyadell Sutherland and a 22-year-old woman. An investigation found that Sutherland struck the woman multiple times before forcibly grabbin…
Elmont, NY
News
Massive Flavored Vape Bust At Elmont Smoke Shop Nets Two Arrests: Police
A massive flavored vape bust at a Long Island smoke shop has led to charges for two Hicksville men, police announced on Saturday, June 28. Officers with the Fifth Precinct’s Problem Oriented Police (POP) Unit targeted the Tobacco Junction Smoke Shop located at 201 Hempstead Turnpike in Elmont following complaints about illegal vape sales, police said in a release. During a sweep at 5:30 p.m., officers observed a large quantity of flavored vape products on display and available for purchase—violations of local tobacco regulations, according to investigators. As a result, two employees were …
Elmont, NY
Police & Fire
5 Firefighters Injured, Woman Rescued From Elmont House Fire That Led To Collapse: Police
An elderly woman and five firefighters were rescued from a raging house fire in Elmont that caused a structural collapse early Saturday, June 14, police announced. Blaze Breaks Out With Occupant Trapped The fire started around 2:04 a.m. at a home on Norfeld Boulevard. Upon arrival, Elmont Fire Department Chief 7012 found the home engulfed in flames and learned that a resident was trapped inside. About 2am 6/14/25 ELMONT WORKING FIRE 52 NORFELD BLVD 70YO FEMALE REMOVED AND TRANSPORTED TO NUMC UNRESPONSIVE 🎥:notmine. #workingfire #longisland #lifirebuff #fire #ELMONTNY #ELMONTFD Posted…
Elmont, NY
Police & Fire
Alert Issued For 14-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing In Elmont
Authorities are seeking tips after a Long Island teenager was reported missing. Avani Cobourne, 14, was last seen near Elmont High School at around 7:30 a.m. Monday, June 9, according to Nassau County Police. Relatives reported her missing to police on the following day. Cobourne is 5-foot-2 and 230 pounds, with brown eyes and long black braided hair. She was last seen wearing gray pants and a long sleeve black shirt. 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 …
Bay Shore, NY
News
‘No Budget’ Drug Ring Busted On LI, Leader Charged In Murder, Witness Shooting: DOJ
A Long Island drug trafficking crew that called itself “No Budget” is accused of dealing cocaine and fentanyl by the kilo, running violent operations across Queens and Suffolk — and carrying out a deadly shooting in Bay Shore to protect their turf, federal prosecutors said. Five men — including the group’s alleged ringleader, 37-year-old Nicholas Andrade of White Plains — were charged in a sweeping indictment unsealed Thursday, May 1, in Central Islip federal court. Andrade faces additional charges in the March 2023 killing of Jose Manuel Sosa, a fellow drug dealer, and in the attempted mu…
Elmont, NY
Police & Fire
Loaded Gun Pointed At Teens Behind Elmont 99 Cents Store: Nassau County Police
A man pointed a loaded gun at two teenage boys behind a 99-cent store in Elmont, detectives announced on Tuesday, April 22. William Stegman, 59, of Ludlam Place, allegedly aimed a loaded Smith & Wesson handgun at the 16-year-olds while they were behind the 99 Cent & Up Deal store at 1545 Hempstead Turnpike at 6 p.m. on Monday, April 21, according to the Fifth Squad. Stegman peered over his backyard fence before pointing the weapon at the teens, who ran home and told their parents, detectives said. Police were then notified and launched an investigation. Officers located Stegman at …
Elmont, NY
News
Homeowner Opens Fire On Group Tampering With His Vehicle In Elmont: Police
A Long Island homeowner is facing charges after allegedly opening fire on a group of suspects who tampered with his car. Nassau County Police were called to an Elmont residence on First Street near Belmont Avenue for a Shot Spotter activation at around 3:20 a.m. Monday, March 25. Officers located a vehicle at the home with two bullet holes, a second vehicle with a smashed window, and a neighboring fence and garbage can riddled with bullet holds, police said. An investigation found that the homeowner, David Leary, 62, witnessed several people in his driveway tampering with his car. He then …
Elmont, NY
Police & Fire
Fatal Overdose Probe Leads To Drug, Gun Bust In Elmont: Police
A Queens man was busted with drugs and a loaded gun during an investigation into a fatal Nassau County overdose, authorities announced. Keith Turner, 59, of 222nd Street, was arrested in Elmont at 3:20 p.m. on Wednesday, March 19, following a probe into the deadly incident, according to Narcotics/Vice Squad detectives. Investigators seized pills believed to be oxycodone, a white powdery substance suspected to be cocaine, a loaded .45-caliber handgun, and additional ammunition, police said. Turner is facing multiple felony charges, including: Criminal Possession of a Controlled Subs…
Hempstead, NY
Police & Fire
Second Arrest Made In Broad-Daylight Hempstead Execution: Police
A second suspect has been arrested in connection with the broad-daylight execution of a 19-year-old man in Hempstead, Nassau County police announced in an update on Monday, March 10. Brayan Pineda, 20, of Elmont, was taken into custody and charged with first-degree hindering prosecution for allegedly assisting in the cover-up of the March 1 homicide, police said. He is set to be arraigned on Tuesday, March 11, at First District Court, 99 Main Street, Hempstead. Authorities previously arrested 18-year-old Jeremias Ferrufino-Rodriguez for second-degree murder and two counts of second-degree…
Northport-East Northport, NY
Readers Choice
Best Italian Restaurant On Long Island In 2024: King Umberto
We are thrilled to announce that King Umberto has been named Best Italian Restaurant on Long Island in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! Since opening its doors in 1976, King Umberto has been delighting diners with authentic Italian cuisine, according to its website. King Umberto prides itself on providing not just exceptional food, but a warm, welcoming atmosphere that makes guests feel like part of the family, per its website. The restaurant even shares its recipes online. The 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice contest to name the Best of the Best on Long Island bega…
Elmont, NY
Police & Fire
Elmont Man Attempts To 'Gouge Out Eye' Of Arresting Officer, Police Say
An Elmont man is accused of assaulting police officers and resisting arrest during a routine patrol, Nassau County Police announced on Sunday, Jan. 12. Hurguens Jasmin, 28, of South King Street, was recognized by officers walking along Dutch Broadway near Opal Street at approximately 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11. He had an active Nassau County arrest warrant, according to detectives. When officers approached, Jasmin became combative, allegedly punching one officer in the face multiple times, causing significant pain, and attempting to gouge another officer’s eye while trying to flee. He w…
Commack, NY
News
USPS Employee Accused Of $130K Welfare Fraud Scheme: Nassau County DA
A Freeport woman and U.S. Postal Service employee is accused of defrauding public assistance programs of more than $130,000 by failing to report her income from two jobs and rental properties, Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly announced Friday, Jan. 10. Angelique White, 32, allegedly received childcare and Medicaid benefits between 2017 and 2021 while omitting her income from the U.S. Postal Service, Northwell Health, and two rental properties she co-owned in Elmont and Freeport, according to Donnelly. White was arraigned Thursday before Judge Robert Pipia on charges of Grand La…
Elmont, NY
News
Hit-Run Victim Dies Days After Early Morning Crash In Elmont
A Long Island man has died days after he was seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash. Emergency crews in Elmont were called to the intersection of Locustwood Avenue and Hempstead Turnpike for an injured pedestrian shortly before 7 a.m. Friday, Dec. 27. Nassau County Police said 57-year-old Lennox Leonard, of Elmont, was crossing Hempstead Turnpike when he was struck by a westbound Nissan Pathfinder, as reported by Daily Voice. Leonard spent days hospitalized in critical condition before police revealed he died on Tuesday, Dec. 31. Shortly after the crash, detectives arrested 49-year-old…
Elmont, NY
Police & Fire
Crash Leaves Pedestrian Critically Injured, Fleeing Elmont Driver Charged: Police
An Elmont man was arrested after allegedly fleeing the scene of a crash that left a pedestrian critically injured, Nassau County police announced on Saturday, Dec. 28. Oscar Guzman, 49, of Biltmore Avenue, was driving a 2010 Nissan Pathfinder westbound on Hempstead Turnpike when he struck a 57-year-old man crossing near Locustwood Boulevard at 6:52 a.m., according to police. The victim sustained serious injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital, where he remains in critical condition, authorities said. After an investigation, detectives determined Guzman was the driver and arrested him w…
Elmont, NY
Police & Fire
Fire Destroys Abandoned Elmont Senior Center: Police
A fire destroyed an abandoned senior center on Foster Meadow Lane in Elmont early Saturday, Dec. 14, police announced. Officers and firefighters responded to a blaze at 1888 Foster Meadow Lane at 12:01 a.m., according to the Nassau County Arson Bomb Squad. The structure was fully engulfed when firefighters from Elmont and multiple surrounding departments arrived, investigators said. The Nassau County Fire Marshal and the Arson Bomb Squad were called to the scene as crews worked to extinguish the flames. Motorists were advised to avoid the area, as Elmont Road and School Road were closed in…
Elmont, NY
News
Failed Elmont Restaurateur Who Murdered GF Inside Penthouse, Stole Her Dog Gets Prison
A Long Island restaurateur who shot and killed his girlfriend inside her penthouse apartment over an impending breakup is facing decades behind bars. Mark Small, 57, of Elmont, was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison in Nassau County Court on Thursday, Dec. 12, after being convicted of murdering 39-year-old Marivel Estevez. Prosecutors said Small entered Estevez’s penthouse apartment at the Allure Mineola apartment complex on Old Country Road sometime overnight on July 28, 2022. He went to her bedroom, where he shot her with a handgun once in the arm and once in the head. He then fled …
Floral Park-Bellerose, NY
News
Drunk Driver Barrels Down
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Bystander video captured an alleged drunk driver barreling down a Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) track, leaving significant damage and delays in his wake. Watch video of the incident below. MTA Police said a Honda SUV drove onto the LIRR’s main line tracks near the Elmont-UBS Arena station shortly before 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8. The vehicle made it nearly a half mile east before its damaged tires caught fire and it came to a stop between the Bellerose and Floral Park stations. Floral Park firefighters quickly extinguished the flames, but the vehicle caused significant damage to the third rai…
Lynbrook-East Rockaway, NY
Police & Fire
Lynbrook Man Fleeing Elmont Traffic Stop Acussed Of Firing Gun Toward Nassau County Police
A Lynbrook man is facing multiple charges, including felony criminal possession of a firearm, after fleeing a traffic stop and firing a shot during his arrest in Elmont early Sunday, Dec. 8, Nassau County police announced. Antonio Lam, 30, of the 180 block of Atlantic Avenue, was stopped for a Vehicle and Traffic Law violation near Hoeffner Avenue and Pelham Street at 12:50 a.m., detectives said. During the stop, Lam fled on foot and was apprehended near Carnegie Avenue, according to police. As officers attempted to arrest him, Lam resisted violently, discharging a loaded .40 caliber firear…
Elmont, NY
Lifestyle
'Queen Of Christmas' Mariah Carey's Holiday Tour Stopping In Elmont: Here's When
Get ready, lambs. Mariah Claus is comin’ to town. The oft-proclaimed queen of Christmas herself, singing superstar Mariah Carey, will hit several arenas across the Northeast on her holiday tour, dubbed “Mariah Carey’s Christmas Time.” A celebration of the 30th anniversary of her wildly successful “Merry Christmas” album and its megahit single, “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” the tour will visit 20 cities across the country. The show is produced by Live Nation and features Carey’s “timeless holiday classics alongside fan-favorite chart-toppers promising an unforgettable festive experienc…
Hempstead, NY
Police & Fire
Suspect In US Illegally Nabbed For Hempstead, Valley Stream Gas Station Robberies, Police Say
A suspect in the United States illegally has been apprehended in connection to a pair of gas station Accused Killer Of 15-Year-Old Northern Westchester Boy In US Illegally, ICE Saysrobberies on Long Island. The Nassau County Police Major Case Bureau arrested Christian Antonio Sepulveda Silva, age 43, of Elmont, on Wednesday, Nov. 6. Detectives say he was responsible for the following robberies: Sepulveda Silva entered the Bolla Mart Gas Station located at 380 Peninsula Boulevard in Hempstead on Sunday, July 28, at around 11:40 p.m., approached a male employee, demanding money and cla…
Elmont, NY
Police & Fire
Woman Attacked By Dog At Elmont Home
A woman is recovering after being attacked by a dog on Long Island. The incident occurred just before 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18, in Elmont. Nassau County Police officers responding to the Newburgh Street residence found the 81-year-old had suffered multiple lacerations to various parts of her body. The victim was transported to a local area hospital for evaluation and treatment of her injuries. She is currently listed in stable condition. The Nassau County Emergency Service Unit (ESU) responded and secured the animals. The investigation is ongoing.
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