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Levittown, NY
Levittown, NY
Police & Fire
USPS Worker Stole Mail, Had Cocaine In Car: Nassau County Police
A postal worker is accused of stealing mail and having cocaine in his car in Wantagh, Nassau County police announced on Saturday, Sept. 6. Daniel Schultz, 40, of Levittown, was arrested after Seventh Precinct officers responded to the United States Post Office located at 1250 Wantagh Avenue on Thursday, Sept. 4 at 2:27 p.m., according to detectives. Police said Schultz, an employee, had parcels of mail in his vehicle that did not belong to him. Officers observed the stolen mail in the back seat before taking him into custody without incident. During the investigation, police found Schultz …
Manchester, CT
Business
Claire's Closing Three CT Stores, 290+ Nationwide After Bankruptcy Filing: See Which Ones
Claire's has revealed nearly 300 of its stores that will be closing as the popular mall brand navigates bankruptcy. The well-known children's jewelry and ear-piercing retailer released a list of the 291 locations that are shuttering in a bankruptcy court filing on Monday, Aug. 25. That includes 71 Claire's and Icing stores across the Northeast. The closures add to the financial pressure facing the mall chain, which filed for bankruptcy earlier in August. Claire's is working to restructure nearly $500 million in debt by December 2026, Bloomberg reported. Columbia, Maryland-based Ames W…
Levittown, NY
Police & Fire
6 Firefighters Injured As 75 Battle Blaze Burning Through Levittown Home: Police
Six firefighters were evaluated for heat exhaustion after a difficult house fire tore through a Levittown home on Tuesday, July 29, Nassau County police and fire officials announced the following day. A 911 call alerted authorities at 7:54 p.m. to a fire on Hollyhock Road, according to Nassau County Chief Fire Marshal Michael Uttaro. When the Levittown Fire Department arrived, the home’s occupants had already self-evacuated, but crews encountered heavy fire conditions. Close call in Levittown!🎥 Credit: James Walsh on TT #fire #firedepartment #firefighter #firefighters #fireman #firemen …
Levittown, NY
News
Thief Rams Levittown Home Depot Worker With Car, Leaves Him Disabled—Now He’s Heading To Prison
A shoplifter who ran down a Home Depot employee with his car on Long Island – leaving the victim permanently disabled – will spend decades in prison. Joshua Mitchell, 29, of Queens, was sentenced to 22 years behind bars in Nassau County Court on Thursday, July 24, after a jury convicted him of assault and related charges in May. During the trial, prosecutors recounted how an employee spotted Mitchell stuffing over $3,000 worth of high-value plumbing supplies into a bin before trying to exit the Levittown Home Depot store without paying on the morning of June 17, 2020. When an asset protect…
Levittown, NY
Obituaries
'Missed Beyond Measure': Motorcyclist Killed In Levittown Cherished 'Freedom Of The Open Road'
Loved ones are mourning the loss of a Long Island man whose life was cut short following a motorcycle crash in Levittown. Gary Bertsch, 54, was critically injured Sunday, July 13, when the 2019 Aprilia motorcycle he was riding collided with an SUV on Valley Road just before 5 p.m., Nassau County Police said. He was rushed to a nearby hospital but died of his injuries the following day. The SUV driver, identified as a 20-year-old woman, remained at the scene. The crash is under investigation, police said. Bertsch was remembered as a devoted husband, proud grandfather, and the kind of man w…
Levittown, NY
News
Motorcyclist Dies Days After 2-Vehicle Crash In Levittown
A Long Island man who was critically injured in a weekend motorcycle crash has died from his injuries. Gary Bertsch, of Levittown, was riding a 2019 Aprilia motorcycle northbound on Valley Road just before 5 p.m. Sunday, July 13, when he collided with a 2022 Buick SUV driven by a 20-year-old woman heading west, Nassau County Police said. Bertsch suffered life-threatening injuries and was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he remained in critical condition. He was pronounced by a hospital physician, police said Tuesday, July 15. The driver of the SUV remained at the scene, as Daily Voice re…
Elmont, NY
News
Motorcyclist Critically Injured In Levittown Crash With Buick SUV: Nassau Detectives
A 54-year-old man was critically injured in a motorcycle crash in Levittown, Nassau County Homicide Squad Detectives announced on Sunday, July 13. The crash happened around 4:46 p.m. when the man was heading north on Valley Road riding a 2019 Aprilia motorcycle. He collided with a 2022 Buick SUV driven by a 20-year-old woman heading west, investigators said. The motorcyclist was rushed to a nearby hospital with serious injuries and is currently listed in critical condition. The driver of the SUV remained at the scene. Detectives say the investigation remains ongoing.
Levittown, NY
Lifestyle
Levittown Dad Channels Grit, Grief Into New Thriller: ‘For The Ones Who Never Got To Grow Up'
For Long Island native Nikolas Pleiadi, In Powder Blue isn’t just his debut novel—it’s a long-awaited reckoning. “This book has been brewing in me for a long time,” the 32-year-old Levittown native told Daily Voice. “It’s crazy to finally get it out into the world.” On Tuesday, July 1, Pleiadi – a married father of four now living in North Carolina – will officially publish his first book, a crime thriller born from the wreckage of his own life—addiction, generational silence, and the brutal beauty of survival. “This whole thing is for the people who didn’t make it…friends I lost to addic…
Levittown, NY
Police & Fire
Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With Ford Fusion In Levittown: Nassau Police
A 30-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a crash with a sedan in Levittown, Nassau County police announced on Monday, June 16. The deadly collision happened on Hempstead Turnpike near Division Avenue just before 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 15, according to detectives with the Homicide Squad. The motorcyclist was riding a 2007 Suzuki westbound on Hempstead Turnpike when a 61-year-old man driving a 2017 Ford Fusion eastbound attempted a left-hand turn onto Division Avenue, the police explained. That’s when the two vehicles collided in the intersection. The biker suffered severe injuries and was r…
Levittown, NY
News
Maserati Fugitive Busted After Brawling With, Injuring Cops During Levittown Traffic Stop: PD
Two police officers were injured — one seriously — after a Long Island traffic stop turned violent, authorities said. The incident unfolded just after 10:30 p.m. Thursday, June 5, when Nassau County Police pulled over a Maserati for having an obstructed license plate cover in a parking lot on Gardiners Avenue in Levittown. During the stop, a visibly nervous front-seat passenger got out of the vehicle and tried to walk away, according to police. That man, 47-year-old Dashawn Thompkins, gave officers a fake name and date of birth, police said. Officers eventually learned that Thompkins was v…
Levittown, NY
Business
Cherished Italian Restaurant In Levittown Prepares To Say Goodbye After Nearly 60 Years
For generations of Long Islanders, Domenico’s wasn’t just a restaurant — it was part of the family. Now, after nearly six decades in business, the beloved Italian eatery on Hempstead Turnpike in Levittown is preparing to close its doors for good. Domenico’s will hold its final dinner service on Sunday, June 29, marking the end of a chapter that’s been written with Calabrian recipes, crusty bread, and countless memories. “There are places that serve food, and then there are places that serve memories,” owner Domenico Belcastro wrote in an emotional farewell post on Instagram. “This restaur…
Levittown, NY
Lifestyle
Lotto Luck Strikes Levittown: $50K Winning Powerball Ticket Sold At Convenience Store
Someone on Long Island just got a whole lot richer — and all it took was a lucky stop at the local Bolla. A third-prize-winning Powerball ticket worth a whopping $50,000 was sold in Levittown–at the Bolla Market located at 3285 Hempstead Turnpike, according to the New York Lottery. The winning ticket–purchased for the drawing Monday, May 12– matched four white balls and the red Powerball — just one number shy of the jackpot: an estimated $106 million. Powerball drawings are held on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 11 p.m. Players can check their ticket status on the New York Lottery we…
Levittown, NY
News
Car Ramming Of Home Depot Employee Leads To Conviction For Levittown Shoplifter
A shoplifter who rammed a Long Island Home Depot employee with his car, leaving the worker with lifelong injuries, now faces years in prison. Joshua Mitchell, 29, of Queens, was found guilty of assault and related charges by a Nassau County jury on Friday, May 9, stemming from a violent incident at the Levittown Home Depot in 2020. Mitchell was seen placing dozens of high-value plumbing items—worth more than $3,300—into a bin and attempting to leave the Hempstead Turnpike store without paying on June 17, 2020. When an asset protection officer confronted him, Mitchell shoved the cart into t…
Putnam Valley, NY
Police & Fire
Motorcyclist Killed In High-Speed Crash On Taconic Parkway In Putnam Valley
A Long Island man was killed in a high-speed motorcycle crash on the Taconic State Parkway in Putnam County, police announced. The crash happened around 7:10 p.m. on Friday, April 18 in the town of Putnam Valley, where troopers responded to the southbound side of the parkway after receiving reports of a serious collision, New York State Police said on Monday, April 21. Investigators said 31-year-old Nassau County resident Darren W. Teti of Levittown was riding a 2000 Kawasaki motorcycle at a high rate of speed when he lost control for unknown reasons. Teti was taken by EMS to H…
Roosevelt, NY
Police & Fire
Man Crashes Into Two Vehicles, Flees Cops, Caught After Chase In Roosevelt:
Ncpd
A Roosevelt man is facing a slew of charges after crashing into two vehicles while fleeing from police, authorities announced on Tuesday, April 8. Corey Jones, 29, of Flax Lane in Levittown, was arrested after a chase that began when officers tried to stop his 2019 Hyundai Elantra for a suspended registration near the entrance ramp of the Southern State Parkway at Exit 20, according to First Squad detectives. As officers approached, Jones allegedly sped off eastbound, committing multiple traffic violations before exiting the parkway and striking a 2019 Land Rover at the intersection of W. G…
Northport-East Northport, NY
Readers Choice
Best Kids' Clothing Store On Long Island In 2024: Carter's
We are thrilled to announce that Carter's in Levittown has been named Best Kids' Clothing Store on Long Island in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! Known for its adorable and durable clothing for preemies to size 14, Carter’s has been a trusted name for generations, according to its website. 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 Carter's! Visit the store at 3567 Hem…
Bedford, NY
News
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here's Rundown Of Totals From Westchester
A quick-moving Nor'easter brought accumulating snowfall throughout the region Sunday night, Jan. 19 into Monday morning, Jan 20. Here's a rundown of totals from the National Weather Service. New York Nassau County 2 ENE Roosevelt 4.1 inches 1018 PM 01/19 Public Syosset 4.0 inches 1000 PM 01/19 Trained Spotter East Williston 3.9 inches 1015 PM 01/19 Public 1 W Plainview 3.9 inches 1250 AM 01/20 Public 1 ESE East Meadow 3.8 inches 1117 PM 01/19 Trained Spotter 1 ENE Glen Cove 3.8 inches 0817 AM 01/20 Public Sea Cliff 3.6 inches 1042 PM 01/19 Public Plainview 3.2 inches 081…
Levittown, NY
News
Levittown Man Stabs Driver During Argument On Hempstead Turnpike: Police
A Levittown man is accused of stabbing a driver in the abdomen during an argument on Hempstead Turnpike, Nassau County police announced Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. Officers responded to a disturbance near Hempstead Turnpike and Berger Avenue at 3:45 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 4, according to police. The victim, a 59-year-old man seated in his vehicle, became involved in an argument with a pedestrian, later identified as Richard Avolin, detectives explained. During the altercation, Avolin allegedly kicked the car door, prompting the victim to exit his vehicle. Avolin then produced a knife and stabbed…
Levittown, NY
Police & Fire
Married Couple Killed After Car Slips, Hits Levittown Utility Pole: Police
An elderly man and woman killed in a Sunday evening crash in Levittown have been identified, Nassau County police announced on Monday, Jan. 6. The fatal accident occurred at 5:30 p.m. on Loring Road, detectives said. Gerhard Frobart, 89, of Farmingdale, was driving a 2001 Ford Taurus southbound with Ella Gimpel, 88, of East Meadow, as his passenger when the car veered off the roadway and struck a utility pole, police said. Frobart was pronounced dead at the scene. Gimpel, who suffered critical injuries, was transported by Nassau County medics to a nearby hospital, where she later died.…
Mineola, NY
News
Grounded: FAA Temporarily Bans Drones Over Parts Of Long Island Amid Mystery Sightings
Think twice about launching that drone. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued temporary flight restrictions over parts of Long Island on Friday, Dec. 20, amid mysterious drone sightings in the region. Restrictions are in effect until Sunday, Jan. 19, over locations determined by the FAA to be critical infrastructure sites, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office. Among the Long Island locales on the list are Oceanside, Roslyn Heights, Levittown, Melville, and Commack. "Since mid-November, New York has been carefully monitoring reports of drone activity and we have been communic…
Levittown, NY
Police & Fire
Man on Fire Flees Scene After Setting Portable Bathroom Ablaze in Levittown
Levittown detectives are scratching their heads after a portable bathroom went up in flames early Saturday morning—followed by a man running from the scene, also on fire. The bizarre incident happened in front of a home at 119 Sprucewood Drive around 4:30 a.m. on December 14. Officers arrived to find a scorched portable bathroom parked on the front lawn, and witnesses reported spotting an unidentified man fleeing eastbound down Sprucewood Drive, running like a stuntman in an action movie, literally in flames. Detectives are unsure if the fiery fugitive was an unlucky bystander or somehow …
Levittown, NY
Police & Fire
New Update: Man Accused Of Smashing Door, Stealing Beer In Levittown Store Burglary
Long Island store was burglarized, with a man accused of smashing the front glass door and stealing beer before being arrested nearby. The incident happened Sunday, Nov. 24, at approximately 2:15 a.m. at E Smoke and Beer Island on Hempstead Turnpike in Levittown. R Nassau County Police said responding officers found the store’s front glass door shattered and conducted an investigation. Police said they located Queens resident Leondre D. Bent, age 28, of Jamaica, near the scene. Investigators determined that Bent threw a brick through the door, entered the store, and removed an 18-pac…
Babylon, NY
News
Home Health Aide Steals Thousands Of Dollars From Babylon Patient, Police Say
A Long Island caregiver is accused of stealing thousands of dollars from her elderly patient. Relatives of a 90-year-old Babylon woman contacted New York State Police on Thursday, Oct. 24, after noticing several suspicious transactions on her bank statement. An investigation revealed that the woman’s home health aide, 39-year-old Jeneva Polwah, of Levittown, had used her debit card to make several Amazon purchases, police said. A total of $1,850 worth of Amazon purchases was charged to the victim’s card between June and October 2024. “Polwah misused her position of trust to steal money fr…
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…
Levittown, NY
News
Missing 19-Year-Old From Levittown Found 10 Days After Disappearance
A teenager from Long Island has been located 10 days after his disappearance. Jared Schwerdt, age 19, had last been seen leaving his Levittown residence on a blue-and-white bicycle Tuesday, Oct. 29, at 5:40 p.m., according to Nassau County Police. On Friday morning, Nov. 8, police announced that he has been found. No further details were released. Earlier report: Authorities have released new information about a missing person case involving a Long Island teen. Jared Schwerdt, age 19, was last seen leaving his Levittown residence on a blue-and-white bicycle Tuesday, Oct. 29, at 5:40 p.m…
Levittown, NY
News
Trio Sought After Smash-Grab Burglary At Levittown Business
The search is on for three suspects who broke into a Long Island game store and stole merchandise. It happened in Levittown, at the Collectors Emporium on Hempstead Turnpike, at around midnight Tuesday, Oct. 29. Nassau County Police said three people entered the business by breaking a rear door. They then stole an unknown amount of merchandise before fleeing the scene. No suspects had been publicly identified or arrested as of Tuesday evening. Anyone with information is asked to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS.
Levittown, NY
News
Double Knife-Wielding GF Slashes Levittown BF During Breakup Talks, Police Say
Threats of a breakup prompted a Long Island woman to slash her boyfriend with a knife, sending him to the hospital, police said. The incident happened in Levittown at around 9:20 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22. Nassau County Police said officers responding to a 911 call about an assault with a weapon found blood on the kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom floors. Nobody was inside the home. Officers then responded to a hospital and were informed that a 29-year-old man had arrived with a laceration to his arm. The victim told investigators that he had an argument with his girlfriend about ending their …
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…
Levittown, NY
News
Levittown Man Accused Of Stalking Girl
A Long Island man has been accused of stalking a teenager after what police say were multiple incidents that occurred between Friday, Oct. 4, and Friday, Oct. 11. The suspect followed a 16-year-old girl while operating a 2013 gray Nissan Rogue in Levittown as she was walking home from school on Wantagh Avenue in the vicinity of Old Jerusalem Avenue, according to Nassau County Police. The man charged, Justin Sullivan, age 26, a resident of Levittown, drove past the victim numerous times on five different days and would wave at her while laughing, said police. On Thursday, Oct. 10, Sull…
Levittown, NY
Business
King Kullen Closing Levittown Store After 30 Years
Long Islanders will soon have one less option when it comes to buying groceries. Supermarket chain King Kullen is set to close its Levittown store after 30 years in business, an employee confirmed to Daily Voice. The store will close for good at 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3. Employees are being offered positions at the grocer’s other Long Island locations. Founded in 1930, the Hauppauge-based King Kullen operates 31 locations across Nassau and Suffolk counties, four of them under its Wild by Nature subsidiary. The company is recognized by the Smithsonian Institution as America's first superma…
Levittown, NY
News
Seen Her Or This Car? Alert Issued For Missing Levittown Woman
Have you seen her or her car on a New York roadway? A Long Island woman has gone missing and authorities are asking the public's help in locating her. Erin O'Brien, age 37, was last seen on Harrow Lane in Levittown at 6:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 13, authorities say. She is described as being 5-foot-7, 225 pounds with blonde hair and blue eyes. Authorities describe her as being vulnerable and say she has autism. She was driving a 2018 green Honda HRV with New York registration KMK-2814. Information indicates that she may be in the upstate New York village of Speculator in Hamilton County, acco…
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