Westbury, NY

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• Cops: Westbury man in domestic tried for cop's gun

  Westbury man was arrested Sunday night after police said he grabbed the service weapon of an officer who had responded to a domestic disturbance at his home and had to be subdued by the officer and his partner. Nassau County police said the incident occurred   Read more »

• Nassau County anniversaries, May 19:

  AND MELVIN STARK, formerly of Levittown and Commack and now residing in Westbury , were wed May 9, 1948. A celebration is planned for next month at Wicker's restaurant in Hicksville . Melvin is a Navy veteran who served in World War II and is retired from   Read more »

• Cops probe robbery of pizza delivery man

  "told the victim to run back to his car" before they fled in an unknown direction, police said.The victim was not injured, police said.Anyone with information about the crime is urged to anonymously call Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS.   Read more »

• Surveillance photo leads to gym-theft arrest

  pictures from a fitness club camera led to the arrest of a Westbury man on grand larceny and other charges Thursday, Suffolk County police said.Patrick Minervini, 22, of 32 Harwick Rd., was arrested on charges of fourth-degree grand larceny, fourth-degree   Read more »

• Cops: Westbury man intentionally struck another with car

  Westbury man was arrested Wednesday and charged with intentionally striking a 60-year-old man with a car, police said.The victim sustained minor injuries and refused medical assistance, Nassau police said.Agostino Romano, 62, of 7303 Bell Blvd., was charged   Read more »

Around the web

• Hot Spots: Weekend Watch for May 17 through May 19

  Mathis At NYCB Theatre At Westbury Info: The legendary pop vocalist Johnny Mathis is schedule to perform at NYCB Theatre at Westbury. His hits include ‘Chances Are’ and ‘Too Much, Too Little, Too Late.’ Mathis is also a Lifetime Achievement Grammy winner and   from LongIsland.com Read more »

• Crime Blotter

  the Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous. The Second Squad reports the arrest of a Westbury woman for Robbery that occurred on April 29, 2013 at 2:30 am in Bethpage. According to detectives, Karma N. Kargl entered   from Westbury Times Read more »

• Dragons Reunite

  over 1,000 indigenous trees to help replenish one section of the 600-acre forest park. The group’s efforts were part of the NYC Plant a Million Trees Project in honor of Arbor Day, celebrated on Friday April 26th. The Carle Place planters were: Sarah Megiel,   from Westbury Times Read more »

• Hot Spots: Weekend Watch for May 10 through May 12

  A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Slingping’s 1st Annual Long Island Hot Dog Eating Contest and the Popovich Comedy Pet Theater at NYCB Theatre at Westbury. On Sunday, start the day off with Mother’s Day brunch at Long Island Aquarium & Exhibition Center. Also enjoy   from LongIsland.com Read more »

• Multi-Chamber Networking Extravaganza

  with chambers of commerce including Hicksville, Plainview-Old Bethpage, Farmingdale, Syosset-Westbury, East Meadow and Westbury-Carle Place. Mix and mingle with business professionals and promote your business. Special guest speaker Bruce Libman who is a professional   from LongIsland.com Read more »