Lehigh Valley Native, T-Mobile Customer Service Technician Dies After Brief Illness, 38 Lehigh Valley Native, T-Mobile Customer Service Technician Dies After Brief Illness, 38
Lehigh Valley Native, T-Mobile Customer Service Technician Dies After Brief Illness, 38 Lehigh Valley native and T-Mobile customer service technician Thomas Andrew Nazzaro died at St. Luke’s Hospital - Anderson Campus, Easton after a brief illness on Thursday, Sept. 1. He was 38. Born in Manhasset, NY, Thomas grew up in Bangor, where he graduated from Bangor High School in 2003, his obituary says. Thomas worked as a Customer Service Technician at T-Mobile. He enjoyed driving his Jeep, going to the firing range with his Dad and spending time with his family members and numerous friends. Thomas was a dedicated member of Life Church in Nazareth, his obituary says. Thomas leaves…
Police Seek Trio Accused Of Stealing $2,000 Worth Of Merchandise From Long Island Store Police Seek Trio Accused Of Stealing $2,000 Worth Of Merchandise From Long Island Store
Police Seek Trio Accused Of Stealing $2,000 Worth Of Merchandise From Long Island Store Police are asking for the public’s help identifying three suspects who allegedly stole merchandise from several high-end stores on Long Island. The thefts occurred in Nassau County on Saturday, Aug. 13, at the Americana Mall in Manhasset, police said. Two females and a male allegedly made off with $2,000 worth of merchandise taken from Bottega Veneta, Dior, and Gucci. Police released surveillance footage showing three Black suspects, two of them wearing sunglasses. Anyone who recognizes the trio is asked to contact Nassau County Police at 1-800-244-TIPS. Anonymous tips can also be submi…
Man Sentenced For Nassau County Burglary Spree Targeting Gated Communities On North Shore Man Sentenced For Nassau County Burglary Spree Targeting Gated Communities On North Shore
Man Sentenced For Nassau County Burglary Spree Targeting Gated Communities On North Shore A man was sentenced to 30 years in prison for stealing more than $1 million in cash and items from homes in gated communities on the North Shore, the Nassau County District Attorney's Office said.  Brayan Castano, age 33, of Queens, was part of a group who stole or tried to steal from eight houses in Old Westbury, Manhasset, Jericho and Woodbury from May 2018 to September 2018, the office reports. Some of the stolen items included money, jewelry and designer handbags.  The group specifically chose gated communities with one entrance and exit and would often hit up the ne…
Two NY Lawyers Accused Of Stealing $1M From Dead Client's Charity Two NY Lawyers Accused Of Stealing $1M From Dead Client's Charity
Two NY Lawyers Accused Of Stealing $1M From Dead Client's Charity Two Long Island lawyers are being sued by the New York Attorney General’s Office for allegedly stealing more than $1 million in funds earmarked for charity by a dead client. New York Attorney General Letitia James announced on Wednesday, April 27 that she has filed a civil complaint against lawyers Paul P. Marchese and Robin S. Maynard, both of Manhasset, for allegedly paying themselves with funds meant for a charitable foundation. According to the complaint, the client established a trust for her assets, and when she died, those assets were supposed to be transferred to a foundation she cr…
Man Convicted For Long Island Burglary Spree Man Convicted For Long Island Burglary Spree
Man Convicted For Long Island Burglary Spree A 23-year-old man has been convicted on multiple felony counts after going on a North Shore burglary spree on Long Island that net him and his co-conspirators more than $1 million in cash and goods from homes in gated communities. Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly announced that Queens resident Andres Zapata has been convicted for his role in a pattern burglary spree, in which he and accomplices stole more than $1 million from homes on the North Shore. Specifically, Zapata was convicted by a jury trial on Tuesday, April 12 of: Seven counts of second-degree burglary; Attempted…
Long Island Man Nabbed With 18 Handguns, Police Say Long Island Man Nabbed With 18 Handguns, Police Say
Long Island Man Nabbed With 18 Handguns, Police Say A Long Island man has been apprehended after police allegedly found 18 illegal weapons in his home. Matthew Spigner, age 69 of Manhasset was arrested on Thursday, April 7 at his home. Spigner was arrested on a warrant by members of the Nassau County Police, Homeland Security, Nassau County District Attorney's Office, and the US Postal Service. During the search, officers found 18 handguns, police said. Spigner was placed into police custody without incident and charged with: Criminal possession of a weapon first-degree Criminal possession of a weapon second-degree Two counts of criminal…
Fire Damages New Construction At Hospital In Manhasset, Police Say Fire Damages New Construction At Hospital In Manhasset, Police Say
Fire Damages New Construction At Hospital In Manhasset, Police Say A new surgical wing under construction at a Long Island hospital caught fire overnight causing significant damage. The fire started in Nassau County around 1 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, at the  addition to North Shore Manhasset Hospital adjacent to the hospital in Manhasset. According to the Nassau County Police, arriving police and firefighters found an active fire in the new construction zone. Manhasset-Lakeville firefighters extinguished the fire with the assistance of surrounding departments, police said. The area under construction was not occupied and no injuries were rep…
Suspect At Large After Striking Victim With Glass Bottle At Long Island Bar Suspect At Large After Striking Victim With Glass Bottle At Long Island Bar
Suspect At Large After Striking Victim With Glass Bottle At Long Island Bar A suspect is at large after an overnight assault at a Long Island bar. It happened on Thursday, Nov. 25, at 2:30 a.m. in Manhasset. A 22-year-old man was inside Greens Irish Pub, located at 436 Plandome Road, when he became involved in a verbal argument with an unknown white adult man, Nassau County Police said. The subject struck the victim in the face with a glass bottle and fled the scene on foot, according to police.  The victim sustained lacerations to his face and was transported by a Nassau County Police Ambulance to a nearby hospital for assessment and treatment, said police.…
These Long Island Zip Codes Among Top 100 Priciest In Country, New Report Says These Long Island Zip Codes Among Top 100 Priciest In Country, New Report Says
These Long Island Zip Codes Among Top 100 Priciest In Country, New Report Says A number of Long Island locations were listed among the most expensive zip codes in the United States this year based on residential sales, according to a new report. PropertyShark created its 2021 list of the most expensive US zip codes based on residential transactions closed between Jan. 1 and Oct. 22. Two Nassau County zip codes made this year's list. Old Westbury's 11568 was ranked 62nd, with a median sale price of $1,950,000, and Manhasset's 11030 was ranked 96th, with a median sale price of $1,647,000. The following zip codes in Suffolk County were also incl…
Man, Accomplices Stole $1M In Cash, Items From Gated Long Island Homes, DA Says Man, Accomplices Stole $1M In Cash, Items From Gated Long Island Homes, DA Says
Man, Accomplices Stole $1M In Cash, Items From Gated Long Island Homes, DA Says A man was convicted for his role in a pattern burglary ring that targeted homes in gated communities on the North Shore of Long Island. Brayan Castano, 33, of Elmhurst, Queens, was convicted on Friday, Oct. 22 in a jury trial of seven counts of burglary in the second degree, attempted burglary in the second degree, and possession of burglar’s tools.  Castano was acquitted of one count of burglary in the second degree. The trial began on Monday, Sept. 20. The jury deliberated for just over a day before rendering a verdict. Castano is due back for sentencing Tuesday, Jan. 11. The case …
Storm Ida: How Much Rain Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Long Island Storm Ida: How Much Rain Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Long Island
Storm Ida: How Much Rain Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Long Island There have now been 42 confirmed fatalities after Ida battered the Northeast with historic rainfall and flash flooding. In New York City, more than 3 inches of rainfall fell in one hour in Central Park on Wednesday, Sept. 1, smashing the previous record. Here is a look at some rainfall totals from throughout Long Island compiled on the day after, on Thursday, Sept. 2 by the National Weather Service. Nassau County Glen Cove, 9.09 inches Levittown, 4.43 inches Locust Valley, 6.72 inches Lynbrook, 4.04 inches Manhasset, 5.29 inches Port Washington, 6.70 inches Syosset, 5.81&n…
Nassau County Police Officers Forced To Break Car Window To Rescue Distressed Infant Nassau County Police Officers Forced To Break Car Window To Rescue Distressed Infant
Nassau County Police Officers Forced To Break Car Window To Rescue Distressed Infant Two people were arrested after leaving a sweaty infant in distress in a parked car on Long Island for more than an hour, forcing first responders to break a window to render aid, police said. Nassau County Police said that a man and woman parked a 2019 Mercedes Benz in a parking lot outside a jewelry store on Northern Boulevard in Manhasset shortly after 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 17 with a 1-year-old child asleep in a car seat inside the vehicle. Shortly thereafter, according to police, a woman witnessed that the child was alone, crying inside the car, and was unable to open the door, prom…