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Allison Rahmani, a 40-year-old Nassau County teacher and mother of four, died after her SUV plunged into the family pool in Hewlett. At her funeral, her husband Matthew Rahmani delivered a heartfelt tribute and recited the Eshet Chayil prayer. She died en route to the hospital, and the death remains under investigation.
Allison Rahmani, a 40-year-old Long Island math coordinator and mother of four, died after her SUV crashed into a backyard pool in Hewlett. Investigators believe she suffered a medical emergency before the crash and do not suspect foul play; she called 911 from the vehicle but died en route to the hospital. Rahmani was mourned at her funeral, and she had been planning a Paris getaway with her husband.
President Donald Trump heads to Nassau County to rally with local police and top federal officials, touting what his team calls the largest year-over-year violent-crime drop since 1936 based on 2025 FBI data, highlighting declines in murder, robberies, rapes, aggravated assault, burglaries, larceny, and motor-vehicle theft, and framing the results as proof of his law-and-order agenda.
Nassau County health officials issued a public health alert after a second confirmed measles case in days, including a potential exposure at the Roslyn Heights restaurant 388 on May 3 between 7:15 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. The first case involved an unvaccinated child under 5. Officials urge vaccination and are investigating exposures, noting rising statewide measles cases in 2026 and historical gaps in local vaccination coverage.
Nassau County Health Department warns of potential measles exposure at the 388 Italian Restaurant in Roslyn Heights after a New York City resident diagnosed with measles visited the venue on May 3 from 7:15 to 10 p.m. Patrons who were there during that window should monitor for symptoms and contact a healthcare provider if exposed; public health officials emphasize vaccination to prevent measles transmission.
Nassau County health officials confirmed a laboratory-tested measles case in an unvaccinated child under five—the county’s first since 2024—triggering a state-wide investigation and urging anyone possibly exposed who has symptoms to seek medical care. Measles is highly contagious and can cause serious complications; officials say two doses of the MMR vaccine are the best prevention. Nassau and Suffolk counties have about 82% of residents with at least one MMR dose (well below the 95% herd immunity target); Suffolk reports no current measles cases, while Nassau continues monitoring the situation.
A 22-year-old suspect, Rony Alvarenga-Rivera, is in custody after two women were killed in separate stabbings on Long Island. Police say he lived with one victim, Eddy Raquel Hernandez Castillo, and worked with the other, Ana Maria del Aguila-Cordova, at Wendy’s. The killings occurred in Island Park and Valley Stream, with both victims stabbed multiple times; investigators described the motive as anger. The suspect was arrested after telling officers near a Lynbrook 7-Eleven that he had killed somebody and is due back in court Tuesday.
Police say 22-year-old Rony Yahir Alvarenga Rivera stabbed two women to death in Island Park and Valley Stream, Nassau County. He was arrested after contacting police and being stopped at a Lynbrook 7-Eleven; he faces multiple murder charges and has pleaded not guilty. Investigators say the victims, who lived together, had no publicly identified domestic relationship. Alvarenga Rivera came to the U.S. illegally in 2016 at age 12.
The Players Championship delayed opening to the public on Saturday due to a nearby Walgreens shooting; authorities tracked the suspect onto TPC Sawgrass and captured him in Nassau County, while third-round tee times remained unchanged.
Former Rep. George Santos was released from federal prison after his sentence was commuted by President Trump, but Nassau County prosecutors have not ruled out pursuing state charges related to his actions, with ongoing investigations possible.
Prosecutors in Nassau County have charged Richard Bilodeau, 63, with the 1984 murder of 16-year-old Theresa Fusco, based on DNA evidence that matched samples found on her body. The case, which had seen multiple wrongful convictions before being reopened, highlights the role of modern DNA testing in solving cold cases. Bilodeau pleaded not guilty, and the investigation continues.
A 61-year-old man died after being pulled into an MRI machine in Nassau County, New York, because he was wearing a large metallic chain during the scan, highlighting the importance of safety screening in MRI procedures.
A temporary cricket stadium in Nassau County, Long Island, was built in 100 days to host eight matches of the Men’s T20 World Cup. Despite its significance, many local residents are unaware of the event. The stadium, which can hold 34,000 spectators, will be dismantled after the tournament.
Nassau County officials have requested a no-fly zone over the T20 Cricket World Cup on Long Island following a social media threat involving drones and weapons. Despite no credible threats, strict security measures are being enforced, including a ban on drones and bags, and restricted access to the stadium.
The funeral for fallen NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller is being held on Long Island, with live coverage available on CBS News New York. Diller, 31, was fatally shot during a traffic stop in Queens, and has been posthumously promoted to detective first grade. The alleged gunman has been charged with first-degree murder of a police officer, while support has poured in for Diller's family, including the Tunnel to Towers Foundation announcing it will pay off the family's mortgage.