Camo-Clad Crook Smashes Through Door Of All-American Hamburger Drive-In: Cops
A burglar smashed into a classic Long Island burger joint early Monday, Aug. 17, according to police.
The intruder broke the glass to the front door at All-American Hamburger Drive-In in Massapequa around 4:10 a.m., the Nassau County Police Department said.
Officers arrived shortly afterward only to realize the suspect had fled, police said. During the break-in, the man was wearing camouflage cargo shorts, a black shirt, black sneakers, and a red face covering, according to photos shared by police.
It is unclear if anything was taken from the store, which has been serving up delicious burg…
NY Pagan Religious Leader Admits Disgusting Sex Abuse Of Underage Boys, Authorities Say
A pagan religious leader in New York admitted Monday, Aug. 17 that he traveled to the Capital District to sexually abuse two underage boys, authorities said.
James Yerdon, 56, pleaded guilty to first-degree course of sexual conduct against a child and faces 20 years in prison, the Albany County District Attorney’s office said.
Yerdon, of Adams Center (Jefferson County), also pleaded guilty to possession of child porn in federal court earlier this year and could be looking at several decades behind bars, according to authorities.
In the state case, Yerdon was accused of sexually assaulting …
Girl Under 15 Sexually Abused In Albany, Suspect Arrested: Authorities
A Capital Region man has been arrested for sexually assaulting a girl under age 15, authorities revealed Monday, Aug. 17.
Julian Lloyd, 31, of Albany, was charged with second- and third-degree aggravated sexual abuse, first-degree sexual abuse, and child endangerment, the Albany County District Attorney’s office said.
Lloyd met the girl at 479 State Street in Albany around 8 p.m. on Sunday, June 7 and sexually assaulted her, investigators said. New York State Police looked into the allegations against Lloyd and arrested him Wednesday, Aug. 12, according to prosecutors.
At his arraignment M…
Rent Increase, High Prices Force Community Favorite Huntington Thrift Store Closure, Owner Says
A Long Island thrift shop is closing its doors after three years, with the owner blaming a recent rent increase and sky-high real estate prices.
Huntington Thrift at 2087 New York Avenue will shut up shop on Sunday, Sept. 20, according to an Instagram post.
“After many wonderful years, Huntington Thrift is closing its doors,” the post reads. “We want to thank all of our amazing customers for your support, friendships, and memories throughout the years.”
Owner Michael Esteves told Newsday he’ll be focusing on his other shops, including All-American Tag Sale, an estate liquidation service. H…
Sister Strangulation Suspect In Albany Headed For Mental Eval: Authorities
A Capital Region man accused of trying to kill his sister is headed for a mental health evaluation before trial.
Lawyers for Ahmed Hemedan, 20, of Albany, requested the exam at his arraignment Monday, Aug. 17, and a judge agreed, local NBC affiliate WNYT reported.
Hemedan was arrested Sunday, Aug. 9 at Corning Preserve Boat Launch next to the Hudson River, the Albany Police Department said. He tried to strangle his sister inside a car at the boat launch, and she drove into the river, investigators said.
Underwater, Hemedan pulled his sister from the submerged car, then began trying to drow…
New Texts Emerge In Mystery Death Of Designer Aboard Investor’s Hamptons Boat: Report
A Long Island designer found dead on a boat last year complained of being “harassed” by her company’s only investor days before her body was found on his boat, according to a new report.
Martha Nolan-O’Slatarra, 33, had even blocked Christopher Durnan, 61, for months to ignore his calls and texts, the New York Post reported Saturday, Aug. 15.
But Nolan-O’Slatarra’s business partner, Dylan Grace, convinced her to unblock Durnan because he was now on the receiving end of Durnan’s communication, according to the Post. Durnan was concerned about fraud by the operators, according to texts obtain…
Homeless Murderer Convicted In Deadly Hempstead Stabbing Learns His Fate: Authorities
A homeless man who stabbed a random victim to death on Long Island was sentenced Monday, Aug. 17 to decades in prison, authorities said.
Melbis Hernandez, 39, of Hempstead, got 45 years to life for the deadly stabbing and a prior stabbing at the same building, the Nassau County District Attorney’s office said.
Hernandez was convicted of killing Marlon Rivas Aguilar, 53, on Oct. 21, 2023, in a stairwell at 45 Jackson Street in Hempstead, prosecutors said. The fatal attack came three weeks after the first stabbing, according to authorities.
“Hernandez returned to that very same apartment com…
Locked-Up Malta Stabbing Suspect Arrested Again For Jail Toilet Assault, Police Say
A Capital Region man locked up for stabbing a restaurant employee is facing new charges for a jailhouse assault, authorities said Sunday, Aug. 16.
Shayne F. Vaccaro, 22, of Halfmoon, slammed another prisoner’s head into a toilet at Saratoga County jail on Sunday, July 19, the Saratoga County Sheriff’s office said.
The victim was hospitalized with injuries to his face and head, while Vaccaro was charged with second-degree assault, authorities said. He was arraigned in Milton Town Court, then sent back to jail, police said.
Vaccaro is being held without bail for a stabbing on Feb. 15 at a ma…
