Victor Ocasio

New York

Reporter at Newsday

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Dialysis provider DaVita with dozen Long Island centers, probing ransomware attack

6 days ago | newsday.com | Victor Ocasio

DaVita Inc., a dialysis provider which partners with Northwell Health,is investigating a ransomware cyberattack that affected some of the company's operations, the health care provider said Wednesday.
Gas prices on Long Island dip amid broader economic concerns

1 week ago | newsday.com | Victor Ocasio

Prices at the pump nationally and locally have been trending downward in recent weeks, but industry experts said the reasons behind lower gas prices may well be temporaryand signal broader economic concerns. The average price of regular gas on Long Island hit $2.993 per gallon Wednesday, down from $3.035 per gallon a week ago, and notably lower than the $3.431 per gallon price point last year, according to data from AAA.
Top electric and hybrid vehicles for 2025 ranked by U.S. News & World Report

1 week ago | newsday.com | Victor Ocasio

Hyundai, for the second year in a row, has topped the list of automakers with some of the best electric vehicles on the market, while wider known brands like Tesla failed to make the cut. Alex Kwanten, managing editor for U.S. News & World Report’s autos publications, which ranked the vehicles, said the publication evaluated 115 hybrids, hybrid plug-ins and electrics for the vehicle's fuel efficiency, battery range, price point and extra features to determine winners across 10 categories.
Wyandanch, NYC beer delivery workers on strike over pension dispute

1 week ago | newsday.com | Victor Ocasio

Hundreds of Long Island beer delivery workers in Wyandanch went on strike Tuesday against one of the biggest beer distributors serving the metro area over alleged unfair labor practices and a dispute over the workers' pension fund. The strike comes after the union and the company failed to reach a new contract, which expired at midnight, union officials said.
Tax Day 2025: Here are 5 things last-minute filers need to know

1 week ago | newsday.com | Victor Ocasio

The April 15 deadline for filing federal and New York State taxes is drawing near and for Long Islanders preparing their returns it can feel daunting, local tax experts said. While many have already filed their returns – over 100 million returns have been received by the IRS as of April 4, according to the federal agency – many find the process to be such a pain they delay until the last minute.
With nerves frayed, Long Islanders see Trump tariff halt as a good 1st step

2 weeks ago | newsday.com | Nicholas Spangler |Victor Ocasio

President Donald Trump's three-month pause on "reciprocal" tariffs for most nations sent cratered stocks skyrocketing Wednesday. But on Long Island, there appeared to be more nervous relief than jubilation. Business leaders welcomed the pause as a way to reevaluate and be in a better financial position in three months while shoppers who spoke to Newsday said their confidence after days of market gyrations remained shaky.
New retail store Uncharted opens in Greenvale

2 weeks ago | newsday.com | Victor Ocasio

Uncharted, an apparel, accessory and beauty products retail brand owned by The Paper Store, a family-run chain of specialty gift stores, has opened its first Long Island location in Greenvale as part of a $60-million investment strategy to grow the nascent store brand. The store at 90 Northern Blvd., replaces a Lester’s clothing store that relocated in 2023, and will be Uncharted’s first East Coast store, the retailer’s parent company TPS Group Holdings said in a news release.
Just Salad to add 2 more LI locations after recent Plainview opening

2 weeks ago | newsday.com | Victor Ocasio

Just Salad plans to open in East Meadow during the second quarter of this year, and another shop in Lake Grove during the fourth quarter, the company recently told Newsday. The planned expansion comes on the heels of its March 5 opening in Plainview. Newest location: 373 S. Oyster Bay Road, PlainviewRead more here. Video Player is loading. Current Time 0:00Duration 0:00Remaining Time -0:00Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. End of dialog window.
Pandora and Marc Jacobs to open at Tanger Outlets Deer Park

2 weeks ago | newsday.com | Victor Ocasio

Retailers Pandora and Marc Jacobs will be opening stores at Tanger Outlets Deer Park in the coming months, the retail outlet announced. The shopping center announced that the two stores would be replacing a former Hanes and Mack Weldon pop-up store. Location (coming soon): 152 The Arches Cir, Deer ParkRead more here. Video Player is loading. Current Time 0:00Duration 0:00Remaining Time -0:00Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. End of dialog window.
Viral Trader Joe's tote bags are back, and so are the resellers

2 weeks ago | newsday.com | Victor Ocasio

They may not be able to hold a lot, but Trader Joe’s viral mini tote bags, which caused a stir last year among customers desperate to get their hands on one, are back on the shelves by popular demand for a limited time. The 13-by-11-inch canvas bags, which retail for $2.99 on the company’s website, took the internet by storm when they were released early last year, with viral videos showing hordes of shoppers swarming displays to get one of the coveted bags.