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By Chris Boyle May 06, 2024
The woman, who has not yet been identified by police, was transported to Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip where she was pronounced dead.
By Long Island May 06, 2024
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and police officers are appealing to the public for information to identify and locate a woman who stole approximately $220 worth of clothing from a TJ Maxx store in Medford, offering ...
By Chris Boyle May 06, 2024
The chain has a long and rich history in bringing unique and delectable Muslim cuisine to the masses.
By Long Island May 06, 2024
Suffolk County Police Major Case Unit is investigating a hit-and-run incident that critically injured a pedestrian, Amilar Velasquez, on West Hills Road in Huntington Station, urging anyone with information to come forward.
By Long Island May 06, 2024
A 16-year-old male, driving a stolen vehicle under the influence of drugs, caused a fatal crash in Centereach, Suffolk County, prompting his arrest and charges including leaving the scene of the accident.
By Chris Boyle May 06, 2024
New benefits for volunteers provide incentives to enroll in local departments.
By Chris Boyle May 06, 2024
The “Turquoise Takeover” is designed to raise lung cancer awareness across Brookhaven Town and transform it into action.
By Chris Boyle May 06, 2024
Housing is the largest regular expenditure for most households, so the failure of wages to keep up with housing prices can make housing costs even more expensive in real dollars.
By Long Island May 04, 2024
The estate spans nearly six acres and includes a magnificent home with seven bedrooms and nine bathrooms. The property boasts a substantial 500 feet of frontage on Oyster Bay.
By Chris Boyle May 03, 2024
Historic Statewide Increase in Annual Funding of $277 Million Over Two Years Thanks to Governor Hochul and the Legislature.
By Chris Boyle May 03, 2024
A full decade of planning and strengthening the electric infrastructure against extreme weather has increased reliability and resilience.
By Chris Boyle May 03, 2024
Proposals Requested to Redevelop 13-Acre Department of Transportation Site on Conklin Street in East Farmingdale and Provide Mixed-Income Residential Options for New Yorkers.
By Chris Boyle May 03, 2024
FY 2025 Enacted Budget Modifies Tuition Assistance Program Qualifications to Increase Minimum Award to $1,000 and Raise Student Income Limits.
By Long Island May 03, 2024
A Farmingdale woman was arrested in Hicksville for orchestrating an "Elder Scam" lottery scheme, where she convinced a 72-year-old man in Texas to mail her $9,000 cash under false pretenses of winning the lottery.
By Chris Boyle May 03, 2024
Individuals who spend most of their time engaged in activities they love are 3.2 times more likely to thrive in their careers than those who spend most of their time doing things they don't enjoy.
By Chris Boyle May 03, 2024
As a proud partner of FIRST®, Optimum continues to support and inspire the next generation of innovators through the company’s annual award grants.
By Chris Boyle May 03, 2024
“As the COVID pandemic ended, so did many of the enhanced federal benefits that helped struggling families put food on the table, and just as food and other household costs started to rise,” DiNapoli said.
By Chris Boyle May 02, 2024
Sam Ash has a significant presence on Long Island, with its corporate headquarters located in Hicksville and a retail store in Carle Place.
By Chris Boyle May 02, 2024
Suffolk County Police said that that aircraft had suffered an apparent power failure mid-flight.
By Chris Boyle May 02, 2024
According to Detectives, Gong Chang, 83, was last seen in Syosset.