Restaurateur From Long Island Admits To $771K Tax Evasion Scheme Restaurateur From Long Island Admits To $771K Tax Evasion Scheme
Restaurateur From Long Island Admits To $771K Tax Evasion Scheme A Manhattan restauranteur from Long Island admitted to a near million dollar tax evasion scheme. New Hyde Park resident Adel Kellel, 62, the former owners of Raffles Bistro in New York City, pleaded guilty in Manhattan federal court to a $771,195 scheme, U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman announced. Berman said that as of 2011, Kellel was the president and a 45 percent owner of K&H Restaurant, which operated Raffles Bistro in a Manhattan hotel, taking over as 100 percent owner between 2012 and 2015. While he was the owner, Kellel admitted to concealing and did not report a substantial port…
Two Long Island Store Clerks Charged With Selling Alcohol To Minors Two Long Island Store Clerks Charged With Selling Alcohol To Minors
Two Long Island Store Clerks Charged With Selling Alcohol To Minors A pair of Long Island store clerks are facing charges for allegedly selling alcohol to minors during an undercover sting operation, police said. As part of the Nassau County Police Department’s “Project 21” initiative - which targets the sale of alcoholic beverages and tobacco to minors - conducted on Thursday, Jan. 9 with an underage agent, clerks in Massapequa sold alcohol to two minors. According to police, Mohammad Mohsin Reza, 52, of Wantagh, sold alcohol to a minor at the Mobil gas station on Carmans Road; and Bhupenchandra Makwana, 53, of New Hyde Park, sold to the underage agent at …
Fire Forces Temporary Closure Of Popular Long Island Restaurant Fire Forces Temporary Closure Of Popular Long Island Restaurant
Fire Forces Temporary Closure Of Popular Long Island Restaurant An electrical fire tore through a popular Long Island restaurant, forcing it to shutter its doors temporarily as it makes repairs. The flames tore through Churrasqueira Bairrada in Mineola, sending smoke and flames billowing into the air on Saturday, Dec. 21, officials said. It took fire crews from seven towns to control the blaze at the Jericho Turnpike restaurant, which has been a Nassau County staple for nearly three decades. Upon arrival at the restaurant, firefighters found the blaze burning in the kitchen. Crews from Mineola, Williston Park, East Williston, Garden City Park, Westbury,…
Three-Alarm Fire Destroys Long Island Home Three-Alarm Fire Destroys Long Island Home
Three-Alarm Fire Destroys Long Island Home A three-alarm fire destroyed a Long Island home just two days before Christmas. More than 100 firefighters from seven departments battled the three-alarm blaze that broke out at approximately 6:30 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 23 at a home on Farnum Boulevard in Franklin Square, fire officials said. It is unclear what caused the fire, which quickly spread to every floor in the house, destroying it. Firefighters from Franklin Square and Munson, Franklin Square, Elmont, New Hyde Park, Plainview, Hempstead, and West Hempstead all responded to the scene. Officials said the fire was knocked down in appr…
Woman Is Second Suspect Nabbed In String Of Thefts At Long Island Supermarkets Woman Is Second Suspect Nabbed In String Of Thefts At Long Island Supermarkets
Woman Is Second Suspect Nabbed In String Of Thefts At Long Island Supermarkets A lengthy investigation into a string of larcenies targeting elderly women led to the arrest of a second suspect who allegedly stole purse and credit cards on Long Island, police said. On Friday, Aug. 9, the Nassau County Police Department announced that they had arrested Rockaway Beach resident Frank Rodriguez, 57, at his apartment following an investigation into five thefts in the area. Rodriguez allegedly targeted elderly women when shopping at stores. Police say the victims’ purses and credit cards would be taken while they were distracted looking at store products. Rodriguez would the…
Long Island Teen Killed, Sister Injured In Crash During Family Vacation Long Island Teen Killed, Sister Injured In Crash During Family Vacation
Long Island Teen Killed, Sister Injured In Crash During Family Vacation A Long Island teen was killed in a car crash while on a family vacation in Iceland. Zachary Zabatta, was killed Saturday, Oct. 12, in the crash that also critically injured his younger sister, Sophia and his mother and father, according to a GoFundMe page and officials at his school, St. Mary's High School in Manhasset. According to the GoFundMe page, the entire family is currently hospitalized and it's unclear when they will be able to return home. "The Zabatta's are a much loved and involved family in the New Hyde Park community," the GoFundMe page organizer wrote. "We are starting …
Missing Long Island Girl Found Missing Long Island Girl Found
Missing Long Island Girl Found Update: A 15-year-old girl who went missing on Long Island has been located. Andrea Base, who had last been seen at her residence on 2nd Avenue in New Hyde Park on Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 11 p.m., has been found, Nassau County Police announced on Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 18. Original report: A 15-year-old girl has gone missing on Long Island and authorities are asking the public's help in locating her. According to Nassau County Police Missing Persons Squad detectives, Andrea Base was last seen at her residence on 2nd Avenue in New Hyde Park on Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 11 p.m. She is d…
Missing Long Island Girl Found Missing Long Island Girl Found
Missing Long Island Girl Found Update: A 15-year-old girl who went missing on Long Island has been located. Andrea Base, who had last been seen at her residence on 2nd Avenue in New Hyde Park on Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 11 p.m., has been found, Nassau County Police announced on Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 18. Original report: A 15-year-old girl has gone missing on Long Island and authorities are asking the public's help in locating her. According to Nassau County Police Missing Persons Squad detectives, Andrea Base was last seen at her residence on 2nd Avenue in New Hyde Park on Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 11 p.m. She is d…
Suffolk Woman Charged In $11K Grandparent Scam In Nassau County Suffolk Woman Charged In $11K Grandparent Scam In Nassau County
Suffolk Woman Charged In $11K Grandparent Scam In Nassau County A Suffolk County woman was charged with grand larceny after police say she was involved in a grandparent scam totaling $11,000 in Nassau County. Third Squad Detectives with the Nassau County Police Department say they arrested Maria Adames, 25, of Copiague on Thursday, Sept. 12. Police say an 88-year-old female victim was contacted by an unknown male caller who claimed to be her grandson on Wednesday, May 29 around 2:30 p.m. in New Hyde Park. The male told the victim that he had been involved in an auto accident and injured a pregnant woman, according to police. After the caller explained…
Missing New Hyde Park Woman Located Missing New Hyde Park Woman Located
Missing New Hyde Park Woman Located A New Hyde Park woman reported missing has been found, according to Nassau County Police. Police had issued missing person alert Sunday afternoon, Aug. 18 for Angela Raio, 32, who they said had been last seen leaving her home driving her car, headed to an unknown destination, said police.
Here Are Five Sandwich Spots To Try In Nassau County Here Are Five Sandwich Spots To Try In Nassau County
Here Are Five Sandwich Spots To Try In Nassau County A sandwich is a meal hit any time of day. Here are five spots to try in Nassau County.  Deli Boy, 906 Atlantic Ave., Baldwin: "Dennis the Menace" a chicken breast, pepperoni, and melted provolone sandwich and a "Frank  Sinatra panini of roast beef, sauteed onions, and melted provolone are among their star-packed sandwich menu. In a Facebook review, Vinnie Fernicola posted, "It’s a pleasure going there They help us respect full. It's just a great place. Delicious sandwiches." Roast Sandwich House 100 Main St., Mineola: Their sandwiches on artisan bread are of beef, chicken br…
Syosset HS Grad Natalie Portman Cast As Thor Syosset HS Grad Natalie Portman Cast As Thor
Syosset HS Grad Natalie Portman Cast As Thor Syosset High School graduate Natalie Portman has been cast to play female Thor in "Thor 4." The announcement came at San Diego Comic-Con from Marvel that "Thor: Love and Thunder" set to be out Nov. 5, 2021, according to multiple reports. The actress who graduated from Syosset High School in 1999 responded, on Instagram in this post,  "So thrilled to share the news with you today at #sdcc2019 that I’ll be returning to the @marvel #mcu as female Thor with legends @taikawaititi @tessamaethompson and @chrishemsworth." "Remember this as the before picture for when I get jacked," …