Man Wins $1M New York Lottery Prize
A Long Island man claimed a $1 million lottery prize.
Carlos Moran Jr., of Deer Park, won his prize after matching the first five numbers selected in the Monday, June 13, Powerball drawing, the New York Lottery said.
Moran received his prize as a single, lump-sum payment of $651,000 after required withholdings, NY Lottery said.
The winning numbers for the drawing were: 02 27 42 44 51 Powerball 25, the lottery said.
“This is truly a blessing,” he told NY Lottery after claiming his prize.
The winning ticket was purchased at Deer Hills Service LLC, which is located at 1985 Deer Park Ave. in…
Man Charged After Boy, 9, Dies Following DWI Crash On Long Island Expressway
A man who was allegedly driving drunk on the Long Island Expressway when he slammed into another vehicle, killing a 9-year-old has been charged.
Travis Dickson, age 27, of Brooklyn, was charged on Monday, Aug. 22, with driving while intoxicated following a two-vehicle crash that took place in Farmingville around 1:50 a.m.
The crash happened when Dickson, driving a 2018 BMW westbound on the LIE, rear-ended a 2019 Toyota Corolla.
A passenger in the Toyota, Angel Salas, age 9, of Deer Park, was transported to Stony Book University Hospital for treatment of serious injuries, where he later die…
9-Year-Old Boy Dies After DWI Crash On Long Island Expressway
A 9-year-old boy who was seriously injured when the car he was a passenger in was hit by an alleged drunk driver on the Long Island Expressway has been declared brain dead, according to a GoFundMe page.
Angel Salis, of Deer Park, was transported to Stony Book University Hospital for treatment of serious injuries after the crash that happened at 1:50 a.m., Monday, Aug. 22 in Farmingville, Suffolk County Police said.
Angel David Salas, of Deer Park, has been confirmed brain dead following the crash which took place around 1:50 a.m., Monday, Aug. 22 in Farmingville.
Police say the crash …
8 NY Members Of Genovese, Bonanno Families Facing Charges, Including PD Detective, Feds Say
Eight New York members of organized crime families, including six from Long Island, are among nine men who have been charged by federal authorities with racketeering and related offenses.
The charging documents were unsealed on Tuesday, Aug. 16 in federal court in Brooklyn, naming the suspects, including a Nassau County police detective, from the Bonanno and Genovese organized crime families, said Breon Peace, US Attorney for the Eastern District of New York.
“Today’s arrests of members from two La Cosa Nostra crime families demonstrate that the Mafia continues to pollut…
This Eatery Serves Up Long Island's Best Mac & Cheese, Voters Say
For the second year in a row, a longtime eatery was voted as the business that serves the best macaroni and cheese on Long Island, according to Bethpage Best of Long Island.
Voters determined that Zorn's of Bethpage serves the best mac and cheese on Long Island, the website reported.
Zorn's of Bethpage is located at 4321 Hempstead Turnpike.
The eatery is known for its homemade dishes such as turkey dinners, chicken pot pie, and, of course, mac and cheese.
"All the food is excellent and the service is quick," Lori R., of Centerpont, said in a Yelp review. "I come from a town about 45 …
