Freeport Woman Pleads Guilty To $12M Tax Fraud Scheme: Feds

The woman faces a maximum sentence of over 50 years in prison and a restitution payment of about $12 million, prosecutors say.

NY Travelers Without REAL ID To Face New Fee Starting Feb. 1

New Fees For NY Travelers Without REAL ID Start Feb. 1

Nassau County Team Of The Week: Which Athletes Are Making A Difference

Athletes from Bellmore-Merrick, Massapequa and Rockville Centre were all at the top of their game this week.

Winter Storm Targets Merrick: Latest Forecast, Cancellations, How To Prepare

National Weather Service forecasts show Merrick could see up to 15 inches of snow this weekend.

'Buying Rock Salt Like Crazy': South Nassau Hardware Stores Stocked With Storm Supplies

Multiple hardware stores reported that they had received deliveries of rock salt and shovels Friday morning.

Merrick Readers Celebrate Literacy With Monster Show

Students at the Birch School are taking part in Pick A Reading Partner week, with a “Birch Beavers Are Monster Readers” theme.

Man Pleads Not Guilty After 100 MPH DWI Crash In Nassau Left 1 Dead: DA

Prosecutors say the man was driving more than 100 miles-per-hour seconds before the Sept. 3 crash that killed 55-year-old Craig White.

Asbestos & Demolition Manager Who Underpaid $80K In Wages Gets Probation, Restitution Sentence: DA

The man underpaid wages to more than 40 workers for public projects performed at schools in Merrick and Oceanside, prosecutors say.

Lindenhurst Man Arrested After Fatal Freeport Crash: Police

The accident took place Sept. 3, police say.

Wantagh Man Who Flashed Gun In Antiques Store Faces Attempted Robbery Charge: Police

The man fled the antique store after a struggle that broke multiple antiques, police say.

Hofstra Med Students Train In Opioid-Alternative Pain Treatment

The treatment, known as a femoral nerve block, acts as a local anaesthetic and can serve as an alternative to opioid painkillers.

Roosevelt Man Faces Robbery Charge After Forcibly Taking Dog From Teen: Police

The man’s arraignment was scheduled for Wednesday, police say.

Steele Elementary Students Win ‘Be Water Wise’ Art Contest

The students’ artwork will be featured in the water company’s 2026 calendar, mailed to all customers.

Search Ongoing For Missing Roosevelt Teen: Police

The girl was last seen leaving her home on foot Saturday, Dec. 27, police say.

5 Evacuated After Merrick House Fire: Fire Marshal

The fire broke out at 12:14 a.m., officials say.

Three Teens Arrested After Stolen Gun, Controlled Substance Found In Car: Police

The gun and the substance, which police believed to be codeine, were found Saturday morning during a traffic stop, police say.

Nassau County Strongest Seller’s Market In America, Report Finds

The report is a product of nationwide real estate firm Redfin.

Lakeside Musicians Strike A Chord At Winter Concert

The young musicians performed two series of concerts, one for their classmates and one for the Merrick community.

Blakeman, D’Esposito, Rhoads Help Cut Ribbon On Saint Demetrios Cultural Center

The Constantine and Carol Cassis Center will feature a gym, a church school area and extra space to support the Greek Orthodox parish.

Merrick Boutique Owner Receives Empire Award

The owner of Olive It Boutique received a special recognition for her community service efforts on Dec. 24.

Anthem, Mount Sinai Remain At Negotiating Table As Contract Deadline Looms

Mount Sinai providers will leave Anthem’s network if no agreement is reached to keep the healthcare provider in-network by Jan. 1.

$850K Settlement For Hempstead Man Who Had Sewer Grate Dropped On Hand

The settlement was approved at the Dec. 9 town board meeting.

North Merrick Man Who Attempted To Bomb Social Services Building Sentenced To Nine Years In Prison: DA

The man pleaded guilty to charges related to the attempted bombing and several pending cases, prosecutors say.

‘I Was Brought Up On Action:’ Freeport Residents Take Leadership Roles In Anti-Racism Nonprofit

The career educators and administrators were elected to their new roles, announced this week.

PSEG Pays $1.5M In Grants, $100K To Island Harvest

PSEG officials said the grants would help organizations providing, “critical assistance to households facing economic hardship.”

Birch School Musicians Perform In Winter Concerts

The concerts included performances from the fifth-and-sixth-grade band, chorus and orchestra.

Baldwin Man Arrested In Connection With Fatal Shooting of 19-Year-Old: Police

Police say the shooting took place after the man attempted to enter a house party at a rented property in Hempstead.

Handmade For The Holidays: Merrick Public Library Hosts Local Vendor Market

The market will allow a lineup of local artists and vendors to set up shop in the library's community room.

Nassau County Firefighters Collect Donations For Wounded Service Members

The donations will be driven down to Mid-Atlantic military bases starting Wednesday morning.

Hempstead Developers Score Tax Breaks For $32M Development

The tax incentives were granted preliminary approval at a Nov. 18 Industrial Development Agency Meeting.

Search On For Missing 69-Year-Old Last Seen In Rosedale: Police

The man could be headed for Roosevelt, police say.

Birch School Students Pack Food Drive Donations

The Students Against Destructive Decisions, or SADD, club organized donations for the 3rd year in a row.

19-Year-Old Killed In Shooting Identified: Police

The woman and the two 20-year-old men were found with gunshot wounds Saturday night after responding to a shot spotter notification: PD

Man Pretending To Be Mohammed Ali Offers Fake Construction Services In Nassau: Police

He led the homeowner to believe his name was Mohammed Ali when accepting the check, police say.

19-Year-Old Killed, 2 Men, 20, Wounded After Saturday Night Gunshots In Hempstead: Police

Police say they responded to a shot spotter notification in Hempstead just before 11 p.m. Saturday.

Uniondale Woman Convicted In $75K Bank Fraud Scheme: DA

The woman could face up to 15 years in prison, DA says.

Chatterton Students Feed 13 Families With School-Wide Food Drive

The food drive was a way to impart "One Of The Most Powerful Lessons We Can Teach Our Students," sixth-grade teacher Laura Bonet says.

Makofsky Valente Law Group Named a Best Law Firm

Recognized for Focus on Elder Law and Trusts & Estates

Special Guests Read Aloud At Lakeside Elementary School

A combination of elected officials and literary professionals helped ring in the annual reading week at Lakeside Elementary.

Koslow, Rhoads Join Lakeside School For Veterans Day Ceremony: Photos

The ceremony is an annual occurrence at the school.