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By Long Island March 05, 2020
Celebrate Irish culture all month long at these St. Patrick’s Day parades happening across Long Island.
By Lon Cohen March 04, 2020
As the crisis continues, consequences on the local economy can widen, say experts.
By Long Island March 03, 2020
MENTOR New York is at the center of the mentoring movement partnering with adults who want to make a difference in the lives of young people and elevate their voices.
By Brooke Hein March 03, 2020
While there is currently no vaccine for the novel coronavirus, everyday preventative actions can help stop the spread of this and other respiratory viruses...
By Lon Cohen March 03, 2020
By asking people to bring donations instead of presents a young girl raised $800 to help animals.
By Lon Cohen March 03, 2020
Current official record-holder in Ireland had 815 people.
By Brooke Hein March 02, 2020
“The Islanders have always been Long Island’s team, and I’m proud to announce this iconic sports franchise will be coming home for good – one year ahead of schedule,” Governor Cuomo said. “This long-awaited homecoming ...
By Lon Cohen March 02, 2020
At one time, LI farms provided more than 70% of the country’s ducks.
By Long Island March 01, 2020
McDonald's is declaring March 2nd as National Egg McMuffin Day. Breakfast fans can redeem their free Egg McMuffin through the McDonald's App
By Lon Cohen February 28, 2020
Local health institutions have protocols already in place and infectious disease doctors say there is no need to panic.
By Lon Cohen February 28, 2020
Long Island used to be one of the United State’s top five potato-producing areas.
By Lon Cohen February 28, 2020
After plan changes and extensions, the builder hopes it can begin construction in July.
By Long Island February 28, 2020
Summer day camp enrollment has been on the decline and West Hills Day Camp is closing.
By Lon Cohen February 27, 2020
Developer took a grassroots approach to its plan approval process.
By Lon Cohen February 27, 2020
After 12 years, the restaurant closes this weekend.
By Lon Cohen February 27, 2020
Battle lines between a developer's right to build and environmental preservationists drawn over project.
By Lon Cohen February 26, 2020
Ingredients sourced directly from Japan.
By Brooke Hein February 26, 2020
Nine Long Island schoolteachers were simply hoping their combined $45 would help them weather the Great Depression when they started their credit union in 1938. Eighty-two years and $3 billion dollars later, that financial institution ...
By Lon Cohen February 26, 2020
Federal project will pump sand to build up dunes and beach protecting businesses, commercial dock and parkland.
By Lon Cohen February 26, 2020
The long-abandoned building was the source of numerous complaints.