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By Chris Boyle August 18, 2025
Blakeman And Other Long Island Leaders Say These Energy Initiatives Are Dangerous To Local Communities.
By Chris Boyle August 18, 2025
The drive will take place from September 2 through October 15.
By Chris Boyle August 18, 2025
The Governor's Office has taken a number of steps to improve transparency and communication in the clemency process.
By Chris Boyle August 18, 2025
During HELP events, Department of Assessment staff provide homeowners with individual assistance with filing exemptions.
By Chris Boyle August 18, 2025
The officers rescued a 48-year-old who was hanging onto the mast in the water and a 58-year-old who was sitting on the side of the boat.
By Chris Boyle August 18, 2025
The event gives the community a family-friendly forum to thank Rockville Centre’s first responders.
By Chris Boyle August 18, 2025
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest.
By Long Island August 18, 2025
On Saturday, August 16, 2025, at approximately 8:52 PM, a fatal vehicular accident occurred in North Long Beach. A 42-year-old man was struck while crossing Austin Boulevard at Saratoga Boulevard by a southbound 2001 Mercedes ...
By Long Island August 18, 2025
In response to community complaints about underage drinking, Suffolk County Police conducted a compliance check with the State Liquor Authority (SLA) at Portside Bar and Grill in Port Jefferson on Sunday night. At approximately 9 ...
By Chris Boyle August 18, 2025
To determine the most family-friendly places in America, WalletHub compared more than 180 cities across 45 key metrics.
By Chris Boyle August 18, 2025
Annual Packing Drive to Equip Long Island Students for Successful School Year.
By Chris Boyle August 18, 2025
Wighaus recently retired from the Nassau County Police Department following 30 years of distinguished service.
By Chris Boyle August 18, 2025
More than 300 supporters attended the event, held at the Water Mill, NY residence of Victoria Moran-Furman.
By Long Island August 17, 2025
Christopher Vinson was reported missing by a family member on July 14 after he was last seen at the Jamaica, Queens train station on July 13th
By Long Island August 16, 2025
Darrin Benion was riding his bicycle northbound on Brook Avenue near Spruce Street, when he veered into the middle of the roadway and was struck.
By Chris Boyle August 15, 2025
Nicholas Nevins, 27, of Mastic, was transported to NYU Langone Hospital-Suffolk for treatment of serious injuries.
By Chris Boyle August 15, 2025
Shi ‘Hua XU, 79, is described as a female white, 5’1”, approximately 105 lbs., brown eyes and gray hair.
By Chris Boyle August 15, 2025
Eligible Families To Receive $120 in Food Assistance Per Eligible Child.
By Chris Boyle August 15, 2025
Scams Claim Customer Owes Fines for Traffic Tickets or for E-ZPass Fees; ‘Spoofed’ Websites Are Designed to Look Like Official DMV or Toll Collection Web Pages.
By Chris Boyle August 15, 2025
The body was removed from scene and brought to the Medical Examiner’s office for further examination.
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