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Friday, February 23, 2024
Vol. 84, No. 8
SERVING PLAINVIEW, HICKSVILLE, AND LEVITTOWN
25th Annual Winterfest
Two women killed in apartment fire Two residents of a senior living apartment complex were killed during a fire on Sunday, February 18. According to Nassau County Police, fire broke out in the Plainview building at 5 a.m. Upon arrival at the scene at 107 Central Park Road, officers observed smoke and flames coming from the second floor roof. Residents were evacuated from the building, and members of nine local fire departments responded.
Resident Theresa Casale, 84, was pronounced dead at the scene. 74 year-old Lynne Citron was transported to a local hospital where she passed away. Several other residents were treated at the scene for smoke inhalation. Several victims were treated for smoke inhalation at the scene, and two were transported to the hospital. The cause of the fire has not been determined at this time.
Arrest for grand larcenies Senator Steve Rhoads, Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray, and Nassau County Legislator John Ferretti met with veterans, local community groups, and residents at the Winterfest Celebration. On February 10, New York State Senator Steve Rhoads showed his Levittown community spirit at the Levittown Community Council’s 25th Annual Winterfest Celebration at the Island Trees Library. Despite being held during some of the most frigid months of the year, the Annual Winterfest is a heartwarming display of commu-
nity pride that gets people out of the house and brings together families and friends for a day of fun and celebration. With an incredible model train display, crafts, face paint, a magic show, countless vendors, and more it was truly a memorable Winterfest. Aside from the entertainment, Winterfest also holds a deeper significance
for the community. It is a time to come together and appreciate the deep sense of unity and camaraderie that exists in Levittown. Senator Rhoads would like to thank Levittown Community Council and all the local volunteers for organizing such a wonderful event for the community to enjoy.
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Nassau County Police arrested a Hicksville man for allegedly making unauthorized transactions while working at an AT&T store in Franklin Square. According to police, another employee of the store told police that a former employee, Usman Ghafoor, 34, made unauthorized transactions on several AT&T business accounts totaling $158,354 on various dates. Police say that Ghafoor used various existing business credit card accounts to reimburse other account holders without permission. Usman Ghafoor was charged with Grand Larceny 2nd Degree and Grand Larceny 3rd Degree. Detectives request if anyone believes they may have been a victim of the above defendant, to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS or call 911. All
callers will remain anonymous.
Usman Ghafoor
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