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Alleged IHOP Oil Thief Arrested In Oceanside, Police Say Alleged IHOP Oil Thief Arrested In Oceanside, Police Say
Alleged IHOP Oil Thief Arrested In Oceanside, Police Say A Queens man was nabbed for attempting to steal used cooking oil from two Long Island businesses, authorities said. The Oceanside incident occurred on Wednesday, April 10, according to Nassau County Police. It was just before 3:30 a.m. at the IHOP located at 2971 Long Beach Road when authorities allegedly caught 27-year-old Jahquay Rowe attempting to take the restaurant’s cooking oil. Rowe, who is from Flushing, Queens, reportedly had parked a box truck right next to the eatery’s cooking oil containers and was arrested. Nassau County Police said Rowe is also behind a similar crime tha…
2 Women Charged With Prostitution After Raid At Huntington Station Foot Spa 2 Women Charged With Prostitution After Raid At Huntington Station Foot Spa
2 Women Charged With Prostitution After Raid At Huntington Station Foot Spa Three women face charges, two for prostitution, after a raid at a Long Island foot spa. In response to community complaints, Suffolk County Police Second Precinct Crime Section officers led an investigation at Cleopatra Foot Spa in Huntington Station, located at 1783 New York Ave., at approximately 3 p.m. Monday, March 11. The manager, Xiu Rong Lin, age 61, of Flushing, Queens, was charged with criminal nuisance, a misdemeanor. Employees Xi Urong Lin, age 32, and Xin Peng, age 23, were charged with unauthorized practice of a profession, a felony, and prostitution, a misdemeanor. …
Woman Faces Sexual Abuse Charge After Commack Massage Parlor Raid Woman Faces Sexual Abuse Charge After Commack Massage Parlor Raid
Woman Faces Sexual Abuse Charge After Commack Massage Parlor Raid A woman is facing multiple charges, including sexual abuse, after a police raid at a Long Island massage parlor. In response to numerous community complaints, Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers led an investigation into Nature Therapy in Commack, located at 160 Commack Road, starting at around 3:15 p.m. Thursday, March 7. During the detail, Zhuo Wang, age 55, of Flushing, Queens, was charged with uunauthorized practice of a profession and third-degree sexual abuse. The Town of Huntington issued multiple violations to the business. Wang was issued a Desk …
Woman Nabbed For Prostitution After Raid At Huntington Station Massage Parlor Woman Nabbed For Prostitution After Raid At Huntington Station Massage Parlor
Woman Nabbed For Prostitution After Raid At Huntington Station Massage Parlor A woman has been charged with prostitution after a raid at a Long Island massage parlor. In response to numerous community complaints, Suffolk County Police Second Precinct Crime Section officers conducted an investigation into Body Works Spa in Huntington Station at 918 E. Jericho Turnpike on Monday, March 4 at 3 p.m. As a result, Guimin Zhang, age 57, of Flushing, Queens, was charged with: Two counts of Prostitution; Two counts of unauthorized practice of a profession, a misdemeanor; Criminal nuisance. Zhang was released on a Desk Appearance Ticket and is schedu…
2 Women Nabbed For Prostitution After Raid At Huntington Massage Parlor 2 Women Nabbed For Prostitution After Raid At Huntington Massage Parlor
2 Women Nabbed For Prostitution After Raid At Huntington Massage Parlor Two women have been charged with prostitution after a raid at a Long Island massage parlor. In response to numerous community complaints, Suffolk County Police Second Precinct Crime Section officers conducted an investigation at Island Royal Spa, located in Huntington, at 1740 East Jericho Turnpike, on Wednesday, Jan. 31 at about 3 p.m. Both women are from Flushing, Queens: Limin Shi, age 49, was charged with two counts of unauthorized practice of a profession and three counts of prostitution.  Dong Mei Wang, age 52, was charged with unauthorized practice of a pro…
Man Nabbed Driving Mercedes 120 MPH On I-95 In Westbrook, Police Say Man Nabbed Driving Mercedes 120 MPH On I-95 In Westbrook, Police Say
Man Nabbed Driving Mercedes 120 MPH On I-95 In Westbrook, Police Say A 26-year-old man was charged with alleged reckless driving after he was clocked going 120 mph in a Mercedes -Benz on I-95 in Connecticut. New York resident Zhicheng Wu, of Flushing, Queens, was stopped in Middlesex County around 1 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20 in the area of Westbrook. Connecticut State Troopers spotted Wu passing traffic at a high rate and clocked him at speeds of 120 mph in a 65 mph zone, the department said. Following a brief on-scene investigation, Wu was taken into custody without incident and charged with reckless driving. Wu was later released on a $500 cash/surety bond…
'Brutality, Callousness': Uniondale Man Guilty Of Killing Pregnant Girlfriend, DA Says 'Brutality, Callousness': Uniondale Man Guilty Of Killing Pregnant Girlfriend, DA Says
'Brutality, Callousness': Uniondale Man Guilty Of Killing Pregnant Girlfriend, DA Says A Long Island man has been convicted over three years after he allegedly murdered his pregnant girlfriend and left her body on the side of an expressway. Goey Charles, now age 33 of Uniondale, was declared guilty of second-degree murder on Tuesday, Nov. 14 for killing 29-year-old Vanessa Pierre, the Queens County District Attorney announced. According to the charges and captured video footage, Charles and his girlfriend were riding in her white Dodge Challenger along Horace Harding Expressway in the early morning hours of October 23, 2020. Charles pulled over at 216-07 Horace Harding Expre…
TUGBUST: Rochelle Park Masseuses Rub Undercover Customers Wrong Way, Police Say TUGBUST: Rochelle Park Masseuses Rub Undercover Customers Wrong Way, Police Say
Tugbust: Rochelle Park Masseuses Rub Undercover Customers Wrong Way, Police Say An undercover crew of gangbusters blocked a between-the-sheets operation at a local Rochelle Park massage parlor, authorities said. Township police detectives targeted the Fuji Salon on Woodland Avenue following a tip from a “concerned resident,” Capt. James DePreta said. The owner and two employees were arrested after an undercover sting led to under-the-table offers, the captain said. Yeong Herin, 68, of Cliffside Park, was charged with promoting prostitution and possession of property derived from criminal activity – namely $2,000 in alleged proceeds that DePreta said were seized. Bust…
2 Women Nabbed For Prostitution After Raid At East Northport Massage Parlor 2 Women Nabbed For Prostitution After Raid At East Northport Massage Parlor
2 Women Nabbed For Prostitution After Raid At East Northport Massage Parlor Two women have been charged with prostitution after a raid at a Long Island massage parlor. In response to numerous community complaints, Suffolk County Police Second Precinct Crime Section officers conducted an investigation at Happy Foot Spa in East Northport, located on Larkfield Road, at approximately 3:30 p.m.  Tuesday, Oct. 3. Erying Tang, age 61, and Xiaohua Xiong, age 58, both of Flushing, Queens, were charged with: Prostitution, Unauthorized practice of a profession.  Both women were released on desk appearance tickets and are scheduled to appear at Firs…
Top Honors: This Pelham School Recipient Of Prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award Top Honors: This Pelham School Recipient Of Prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award
Top Honors: This Pelham School Recipient Of Prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award When it comes to overall excellence, these New York schools are at the top of the class, and they have the hardware to prove it. Twenty-two schools in the Empire State are among just 353 across the country to receive the prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award from the US Department of Education. The annual awards recognize high-performing public and non-public schools, as well as those making strides in closing “achievement gaps” among student groups. “Their leaders not only articulate a vision of excellence and hold everyone to high standards, they stay close to the real action of teachin…
Influencer Paige Lorenze From Guilford Cheers On Boyfriend Tommy Paul At US Open Influencer Paige Lorenze From Guilford Cheers On Boyfriend Tommy Paul At US Open
Influencer Paige Lorenze From Guilford Cheers On Boyfriend Tommy Paul At US Open The US Open is a place for stars, and Connecticut native Paige Lorenze is one of them. The 27-year-old New Haven County native from Guilford sat courtside at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Flushing, Queens, on Sunday, Sept. 3, as her boyfriend Tommy Paul, played against 20-year-old Ben Shelton. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Paige Lorenze (@paigelorenze) Lorenze posted a photo of the court to her Instagram story moments before the match started. Paul, age 26, ultimately fell to Shelton in the fourth set, making Shelton the youngest A…
Women Arrested For Prostitution During Coram Massage Parlor Raid Women Arrested For Prostitution During Coram Massage Parlor Raid
Women Arrested For Prostitution During Coram Massage Parlor Raid Two women were arrested for prostitution during a raid at a Long Island massage parlor. In response to numerous community complaints, authorities conducted an investigation at BBP Enterprises in Coram, located at 356 Middle Country Road, Suite 301 Monday, July 3 at about 3:30 p.m. Following an investigation by Suffolk County Police, Yanfang Gao, age 41, and Geng Hua Zhu, age 42, both of Flushing, Queens, were arrested and charged with unauthorized practice of a profession.  Both were released on a field appearance ticket and are scheduled to appear at First Distric…
Woman Arrested For Prostitution During Huntington Massage Parlor Raid Woman Arrested For Prostitution During Huntington Massage Parlor Raid
Woman Arrested For Prostitution During Huntington Massage Parlor Raid A woman was arrested for prostitution during a raid at a Long Island massage parlor. In response to uniform patrol and community quality of life complaints, authorities conducted an investigation into Red Door Spa in Huntington, located at 454 New York Ave., at approximately 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 13. Following an investigation by Suffolk County Police, Lijiao Chen, age 46, of Flushing, Queens, was arrested and charged with: Two counts of prostitution, Unauthorized practice of a profession.  Chen was released on a desk appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear at…
Women Arrested For Prostitution During Long Island Massage Parlor Raid Women Arrested For Prostitution During Long Island Massage Parlor Raid
Women Arrested For Prostitution During Long Island Massage Parlor Raid Three women were arrested for prostitution during a raid at a Long Island massage parlor. In response to o uniform patrol and community quality of life complaints, authorities led by the Suffolk County Police Department conducted an investigation at Oxygen Foot Spa, located in West Islip at Higbie Lane at about 4:30 p.m. Friday, May 19. Following an investigation by Suffolk County Police, Wanting Qui, age 51, and Xiuhua Liu, age 47, both of Flushing, Queens, were charged with unauthorized practice of a profession, a felony. Danping Yu, age 49, of Amityville, was charged with unauthori…
Two Women Arrested For Prostitution During East Northport Massage Parlor Raid Two Women Arrested For Prostitution During East Northport Massage Parlor Raid
Two Women Arrested For Prostitution During East Northport Massage Parlor Raid Two women were arrested for prostitution during a raid at a Long Island massage parlor. In response to numerous community complaints, authorities led by the Suffolk County Police Department conducted an investigation at Time Foot Spa, located in East Northport at 41 Larkfield Road, at around 3 p.m. Friday, April 14. Following an investigation by Suffolk County Police, Suyuan Zhang Caruso, age 62, of Commack, and Qiaoling Guan, age 51, of Flushing, Queens were each charged with: Prostitution,  Unauthorized practice of a profession.Additional summonses were issued from the Town o…
Prostitution Busts: 2 Women Charged After Separate Raids At Suffolk County Massage Parlors Prostitution Busts: 2 Women Charged After Separate Raids At Suffolk County Massage Parlors
Prostitution Busts: 2 Women Charged After Separate Raids At Suffolk County Massage Parlors Two women have been charged with prostitution after separate raids at a pair of Long Island massage parlors. The first raid happened around 3:15 p.m. Tuesday, April 11 in Port Jefferson Station In response to community complaints, authorities conducted an investigation into an unnamed spa located at 10 Medical Drive, Suite D. Following an investigation, Shidi Zhang, age 37, of Flushing, Queens, was arrested and charged with unauthorized practice of a profession, a felony.  Zhang was released on a desk appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear at First District …
2 Women Nabbed For Prostitution After Raid At Huntington Station Massage Parlor 2 Women Nabbed For Prostitution After Raid At Huntington Station Massage Parlor
2 Women Nabbed For Prostitution After Raid At Huntington Station Massage Parlor Two women have been charged with prostitution after a raid at a Long Island massage parlor. In response to numerous community complaints, Suffolk County Police Second Precinct Crime Section officers conducted an investigation at Sunny Spa in Huntington Station, located at 825 East Jericho Turnpike, at approximately 3:30 p.m.  Thursday, April 6.  Xuan Yang 43, of Roslyn Heights, and Jing Qiao, age 39, of Flushing, Queens, were both charged with: Prostitution, Unauthorized practice of a profession.  They are scheduled to be arraigned at First District Court at …
2 Women Charged After Raid At Centereach Massage Parlor 2 Women Charged After Raid At Centereach Massage Parlor
2 Women Charged After Raid At Centereach Massage Parlor Two women are facing charges after a raid at a Long Island massage parlor. In response to numerous community complaints, at about 4 p.m. Monday, March 27, authorities conducted the operation in Centereach at New Day Spa on Dawn Drive. Following an investigation, Jessica Garcia, age 30, and Wenjuan Deng, age 42, both of Flushing, Queens, were arrested and charged with unauthorized practice of a profession.  They were issued a desk appearance ticket and are scheduled to appear at First District Court in Central Islip on a later date. The raid was conducted by: Suf…
'Persons Of Interest' Sought In Bridgeport Delivery Driver Murder 'Persons Of Interest' Sought In Bridgeport Delivery Driver Murder
'Persons Of Interest' Sought In Bridgeport Delivery Driver Murder Bridgeport Police are seeking the public's assistance in identifying two teenagers who were with a 17-year-old accused in the murder of a Chinese food delivery man. Justin Castro, of Bridgeport, is charged with killing Jiabin Lin, age 36, of Flushing, Queens, on Saturday, March 4 in a parking lot, said Capt. Kevin Gilleran, of the Bridgeport Police. Justin CastroBridgeport Police Department Lin was working as a food delivery driver for Yummy Yummy Chinese Restaurant in Bridgeport when he was shot, said Gilleran. Earlier report: ID Released For 17-Year-Old Accused Of Gunning Down Deliv…
ID Released For 17-Year-Old Accused Of Gunning Down Delivery Driver In Bridgeport ID Released For 17-Year-Old Accused Of Gunning Down Delivery Driver In Bridgeport
ID Released For 17-Year-Old Accused Of Gunning Down Delivery Driver In Bridgeport A 17-year-old teenager who allegedly gunned down a Chinese food delivery man has been identified after his case was moved to adult court. The case against Justin Castro, of Bridgeport, was transferred to adult court on Tuesday, March 7, for killing Jiabin Lin, age 36, of Flushing, Queens, Capt. Kevin Gilleran, of the Bridgeport Police. Lin was working as a food delivery driver for Yummy Yummy Chinese Restaurant in Bridgeport when he was shot and killed on Saturday, March 4 in a parking lot, said Gilleran. Gilleran said Lin had no known next of kin in the US, but his family in China ha…
Update: ID Released For Food Delivery Driver Shot Dead In Bridgeport, Shooter Nabbed Update: ID Released For Food Delivery Driver Shot Dead In Bridgeport, Shooter Nabbed
Update: ID Released For Food Delivery Driver Shot Dead In Bridgeport, Shooter Nabbed Police have identified the Chinese food delivery driver allegedly shot and killed by a teen in Fairfield County. Jiabin Lin, age 36, of Flushing, Queens, was working as a food delivery driver for Yummy Yummy Chinese Restaurant in Bridgeport when he was shot and killed on Saturday, March 4 in a parking lot, said Bridgeport Police Capt. Kevin Gilleran. Gilleran said Lin had no known next of kin in the US, but his family in China has been notified. Lin's alleged 17-year-old killer was also arrested, Gilleran said. Within minutes of the police responding to a ShotSpotter activation and calls …
Brothers Bring ‘Taste Of Nashville’ To Hicksville With New Restaurant Brothers Bring ‘Taste Of Nashville’ To Hicksville With New Restaurant
Brothers Bring ‘Taste Of Nashville’ To Hicksville With New Restaurant Aziz and Zafar Ahmad are on a mission “to feed a billion people,” and they’re well on their way months after opening their first restaurant on Long Island. Slappin Chick, located in Hicksville at 19 North Broadway, welcomed its first diners in late December 2022, serving up Nashville style hot chicken. Since then, the community has welcomed the brothers with open arms, and open wallets. “It’s been remarkable,” Aziz Ahmad, who is originally from Flushing, Queens, told Daily Voice. “Business has been good.” View this post on Instagram A post s…
5 Nabbed In String Of Home Burglaries In Nassau County 5 Nabbed In String Of Home Burglaries In Nassau County
5 Nabbed In String Of Home Burglaries In Nassau County Five people are facing charges in connection with a string of home burglaries on Long Island. The break-ins occurred at homes throughout Nassau County between November 2022 and January 2023, according to Nassau County Police. They were reported at the following locations: Nov. 15 - Mead Lane in Westbury Nov. 24 - Georgia Drive in Syosset Dec. 11 - Southwood Circle in Syosset Dec. 21 - Scott Street in Herricks Dec. 23 - Horizon Road in Lake Success Dec. 23 - Links Drive in Lake Success Jan. 4 - Old Field Lane in Lake Success Jan. 5 - Candy Lane in Syosset Jan. 27 - Holly Drive in Syosset…
2 Women Arrested For Prostitution At Huntington Massage Parlor 2 Women Arrested For Prostitution At Huntington Massage Parlor
2 Women Arrested For Prostitution At Huntington Massage Parlor Two women have been charged with prostitution after an investigation of a Long Island massage parlor. In response to community complaints, Suffolk County Police conducted the operation at the New York Angel Spa in Huntington at about 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1. Yanping Wang, age 35, of Coram, and Lingxia Qi, age 35, of Flushing, Queens, were both charged with: Unauthorized practice of a profession, a felony,  Prostitution, a misdemeanor. The Town of Huntington issued violations to the business and it was shut down. Both Wang and Qi were released on desk appearan…
4 Nabbed After Attempted Home Burglary In Great Neck, Police Say 4 Nabbed After Attempted Home Burglary In Great Neck, Police Say
4 Nabbed After Attempted Home Burglary In Great Neck, Police Say Four men are facing charges following an attempted break-in at a home located in an affluent neighborhood on Long Island. The incident occurred at around 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, in Great Neck on Oxford Avenue, according to Nassau County Police. Investigators said four men, ranging in age from 19 to 56, tried to break into the home through a rear window, but were unsuccessful. They then fled, but were spotted a short time later by detectives with the agency’s Burglary Pattern Team. All four were arrested without incident. Police identified the suspects, who are each charged with seco…
Burglars Stole $82K Worth Of Goods From Nassau County Homes, Police Say Burglars Stole $82K Worth Of Goods From Nassau County Homes, Police Say
Burglars Stole $82K Worth Of Goods From Nassau County Homes, Police Say Four men are facing charges in connection with a string of home break-ins on Long Island. Police were called to a Lake Success home on Pine Hill Road Wednesday, Jan. 18, after someone triggered the home’s security alarm, according to Nassau County Police. As officers were responding to the home, they spotted the suspects fleeing in an SUV and conducted a traffic stop. All four men were arrested without incident. Investigators said the men got into the home through a window before taking cash, credit cards, jewelry, a handbag, and a security system DVR. They also reportedly stole a Smith &a…
‘Polícia!’ Getaway Driver Shouts Before Colombian Burglary Crew Is Captured By Paramus PD ‘Polícia!’ Getaway Driver Shouts Before Colombian Burglary Crew Is Captured By Paramus PD
‘Polícia!’ Getaway Driver Shouts Before Colombian Burglary Crew Is Captured By Paramus PD A watchful neighbor gave Paramus police the drop on a Colombian burglary crew that had just broken into a local home, leading to four quick arrests, authorities said. “Polícia!” the getaway driver shouted into his cell phone as Officers Kevin Osback and Dan DiRienzo arrived at the Haywood Drive home shortly after 11:30 a.m. last Friday, Dec. 23, Deputy Police Chief Robert Guidetti said. The officers and several other colleagues converged on the block after a resident called to report two hooded bandits dressed all in black entering the rear of a neighbor’s home, the deputy chief said on Tue…
Paramus Police Bust Burglary Crew Paramus Police Bust Burglary Crew
Paramus Police Bust Burglary Crew A watchful neighbor gave Paramus police the drop on a Colombian burglary crew that had just broken into a local home, leading to four quick arrests, authorities said. “Polícia!” the getaway driver shouted into his cell phone as Officers Kevin Osback and Dan DiRienzo arrived at the Haywood Drive home shortly after 11:30 a.m. last Friday, Dec. 23, Deputy Police Chief Robert Guidetti said. The officers and several other colleagues converged on the block after a resident called to report two hooded bandits dressed all in black entering the rear of a neighbor’s home, the deputy chief said on Tue…
Intoxicated Driver Crashes Into Vehicle On LIE In Brentwood, 2 People Injured, Police Say Intoxicated Driver Crashes Into Vehicle On LIE In Brentwood, 2 People Injured, Police Say
Intoxicated Driver Crashes Into Vehicle On LIE In Brentwood, 2 People Injured, Police Say A 53-year-old man was charged with driving while intoxicated after he was involved in a three-vehicle crash on the Long Island Expressway. Ki Tat Leung, of Flushing, Queens, was arrested and charged with DWI following the crash that happened in Brentwood at about midnight on Saturday, Dec. 17, the Suffolk County Police Department reported. SCPD said Leung was driving a 2009 BMW west on the LIE near Exit 53 when he crashed into the rear passenger side of a 2020 Honda. The Honda hit a wall and was then struck by a 2018 tractor-trailer, police said.  Police said the driver of the H…
Duo Busted With 400 Pounds Of Marijuana During Traffic Stop In Wilton, Police Say Duo Busted With 400 Pounds Of Marijuana During Traffic Stop In Wilton, Police Say
Duo Busted With 400 Pounds Of Marijuana During Traffic Stop In Wilton, Police Say A New York City duo is facing charges after they were allegedly busted with a massive amount of marijuana during a traffic stop in the region. Troopers in Saratoga County stopped the suspects’ car just after noon on Thursday, Nov. 10, as they drove on I-87 in the town of Wilton, according to State Police. A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed approximately 400 pounds of marijuana, police said. Photos released by investigators show more than a dozen cardboard boxes filled with plastic bags containing the drugs. Hongqiang Shi, age 28 of Flushing, Queens, and Tongdeng Lu, age 63, of Br…
Missing Massapequa Woman Found Missing Massapequa Woman Found
Missing Massapequa Woman Found Update: A Long Island woman who went missing has been located. Carol Amato, age 62, of Massapequa, had last been seen leaving her Marion Place residence at around 9:20 a.m. Friday, Nov. 4, Nassau County Police said. On Saturday, Nov. 5, police announced she has been found. Original report: A Long Island woman has gone missing and authorities are asking the public's help in locating her. Carol Amato, age 62, of Massapequa, was last seen leaving her Marion Place residence at around 9:20 a.m. Friday, Nov. 4, Nassau County Police said. She is described as being 5-foot-2, 190 pounds, having…