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Nassau County Doctor Sentenced For Overprescribing Opioids, Leading To 5 Deaths
A Long Island doctor – who once ran his office out of an old Radio Shack and his car – may now spend over a decade behind bars for prescribing his patients thousands of opioid pills at a time, leading to five overdose deaths.
George Blatti, age 78, of Nassau County, received his sentence of five to 15 years in prison for the deaths on Monday, Jan. 22, according to the Nassau County District Attorney.
According to the investigation and his guilty plea, between 2016 and 2018, Blatti prescribed patients addicted to opioids thousands of pills – such as oxycodone, morphine, clonazepam, alprazo…
New Carle Place Restaurant 'Hits Almost All The Elements,' Diner Says
A new Japanese restaurant on Long Island appears to be a hit with diners in the months since opening.
Ikedo Ramen, located in Carle Place at 19 Old Country Road, held its grand opening in late February 2023.
It marked the second Long Island location for the eatery, which touts its authentic Japanese dishes, according to its website.
Donning the menu are several appetizers, each accompanied by a homemade sauce. Among them is the Takoyaki, consisting of fried octopus balls topped with Japanese mayo, aonori, and bonito flakes.
Diners can also choose from several salads, stir fry, and curry …
Storm Ida: How Much Rain Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Long Island
There have now been 42 confirmed fatalities after Ida battered the Northeast with historic rainfall and flash flooding.
In New York City, more than 3 inches of rainfall fell in one hour in Central Park on Wednesday, Sept. 1, smashing the previous record.
Here is a look at some rainfall totals from throughout Long Island compiled on the day after, on Thursday, Sept. 2 by the National Weather Service.
Nassau County
Glen Cove, 9.09 inches
Levittown, 4.43 inches
Locust Valley, 6.72 inches
Lynbrook, 4.04 inches
Manhasset, 5.29 inches
Port Washington, 6.70 inches
Syosset, 5.81&n…
Man Accused Of Posing As Child, 11, To Harass Fort Lee PD
A man accused of threatening several law enforcement officers and members of the Jewish community on Long Island pretended to be an abused 11-year-old as part of a relentless harassment campaign against police in Fort Lee, authorities said.
Bradley Goldberg, 47, of Cedarhurst, LI, used a voice modifier and untraceable “spoof” numbers as part of the assault, a police complaint charges.
Goldberg falsely reported "child abuse, neglect and attempted murder" of the youngster to Fort Lee police several times over a three-week period in March, the complaint obtained by Daily Voice says.
Even thou…
Long Island Man Accused Of Threatening Police, Pretending To Be Abused Child, Authorities Say
A man accused of threatening several members of law enforcement and the Jewish community on Long Island pretended to be an abused 11-year-old as part of another relentless harassment campaign against police in Fort Lee, New Jersey, authorities said.
Bradley Goldberg, age 47, of Cedarhurst, used a voice modifier and untraceable “spoof” numbers as part of the assault, a police complaint charges.
Goldberg made several false reports of child abuse, neglect, and attempted murder of the youngster to Fort Lee police over a three-week period in March, the complaint obtained by Daily Voice says.
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