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Money stolen from St. Agnes Cathedral

St. Agnes Cathedral was burglarized twice last month, most likely by the same man. more

By Jill Nossa | 9/5/19

Nassau County Legislator Denise Ford, left, and Town of Hempstead Receiver of Taxes Don Clavin said that County Comptroller and former Long Beach City Manager Jack Schnirman, as well as Town Supervisor Laura Gillen's chief of staff, Jim LaCarrubba — Long Beach's former public works commissioner — received separation payments they were not entitled to when they ended their employment with the City of Long Beach.

Clavin calls on Nassau County comptroller to resign

Town of Hempstead Receiver of Taxes Don Clavin called on County Comptroller Jack Schnirman to resign on Tuesday amid an investigation into a “payout scandal” in Long Beach that Clavin … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 8/20/19

The NCPD Marine Bureau and the Baldwin Fire Department responded to the scene.

Boat collision kills Rockville Centre teen in Baldwin Harbor

An 18-year-old girl riding a personal watercraft in the Middle Bay waterways died Sunday after colliding with a 35-foot Fountain motorboat, Nassau County police said. Caitlin Rose McDonald, of … more

By Bridget Downes | 7/16/19

North Bellmore man arrested for leaving scene after police say he hit motorcycle cop

A North Bellmore man has been charged with leaving the scene of an accident after he allegedly struck a Nassau County police officer on routine motorcycle patrol. The suspect, police said, was … more

By Scott Brinton | 7/6/19

Michael Wustrow, 56, lived on Smith Street in Freeport and was the music director at St. Agnes Cathedral in Rockville Centre. On Thursday, he pleaded guilty to child pornography charges in the Eastern District Court of New York.

Former St. Agnes music director, of Freeport, pleads guilty to child porn charges

Freeporter Michael Wustrow, 56, the former co-director of music at St. Agnes Cathedral, pleaded guilty to child pornography charges pm Thursday, prosecutors said. Wustrow faces up to 20 years in prison when he is … more

By Nadya Nataly | 6/14/19

The Diocese of Rockville Centre has not yet publicly released a list of credibly accused priests.

Law firm releases list of 65 priests formerly in the Diocese of Rockville Centre accused of sexual abuse

A report released by a Minnesota-based law firm last week lists the names of 65 priests who at one point worked in the Diocese of Rockville Centre and were accused of sexual abuse, as pressure from abuse survivors and their advocates on the diocese to release all names of those credibly accused continues. more

By Ben Strack | 6/6/19

Senator John Brooks, at the lectern, announced the passing of Brianna’s Law, bill S.5685 that requires boaters to take safety boating courses and exams to operate vessels on navigable waters.

Brianna’s Law passes in Senate

Senator John Brooks, a Democrat from Seaford and the Senate Democratic Majority passed legislation on May 16 that will help prevent boating tragedies on New York waterways. “Knowing the laws of … more

By Nadya Nataly | 6/3/19

Nassau County Police: Woman sent $12,000 to Rockville Centre address as part of scam

Nassau County police arrested a Queens man on Thursday morning after he allegedly scammed a woman by having her send $12,000 to a Rockville Centre address. more

5/31/19

Brian Toale and Janet Klinger, who both said they were sexually abused when they were children, stood outside St. Agnes Cathedral on May 2, calling on the Diocese of Rockville Centre to release the names of accused priests.

Abuse survivors to Diocese of Rockville Centre: Release names of credibly accused priests

Members of the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests, known as SNAP, stood outside St. Agnes Cathedral in Rockville Centre on May 2 to call on Bishop John Barres to release the names of clergy who have been credibly accused of abusing children. more

By Ben Strack | 5/9/19

Rockville Centre police arrested an employee at the store on 165 Maple Ave. for selling vape products to underage customers.

Rockville Centre convenience store worker arrested, charged with underage vape sale

Rockville Centre Police arrested a convenience store employee who allegedly sold vaping products to people under 21 in the midst of a battle by community members to curb vape use among local youth. more

By Ben Strack | 4/18/19

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