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By Chris Boyle March 24, 2025
“A new station shelter was desperately needed for many, many years,” said Councilwoman Dunne Kesnig.
By Chris Boyle March 24, 2025
Elite closer returned to Major Leagues after dominating on Long Island.
By Chris Boyle March 24, 2025
36.5% of minority households in New York State own their homes, compared to 66.7% of White households.
By Long Island March 23, 2025
Willie Settles, 75, was last seen at his Front Street residence. He is described as a male black, 5’11” tall, 155 pounds, white hair and brown eyes.
By Chris Boyle March 21, 2025
Crescent Duck Farm in Aquebogue was stricken by bird flu outbreak.
By Chris Boyle March 21, 2025
55,661 Tickets Issued Statewide for Various Vehicle and Traffic Law Violations; 1,224 Tickets Issued Statewide for Impaired Driving.
By Chris Boyle March 21, 2025
Closures are scheduled to take place Sunday through Thursday nights from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m. the following morning for approximately one month, weather permitting.
By Chris Boyle March 21, 2025
Closures are scheduled to take place on Tuesday, March 25 beginning at 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. the following morning, weather permitting, to facilitate bridge maintenance.
By Chris Boyle March 21, 2025
Exhibit Opening Scheduled for Sunday, March 23, 1-2:30pm.
By Chris Boyle March 21, 2025
The body had been removed from scene and brought to the Medical Examiner’s office for evaluation and identification.
By Chris Boyle March 21, 2025
Lynbrook Public Library in Nassau County among statewide nominations.
By Chris Boyle March 21, 2025
As part of their training, recruits completed 31 weeks of academy training with more than 1,000 hours of instruction.
By Chris Boyle March 21, 2025
“I was incredibly disappointed and angered that someone would disrupt a worthwhile event like Shed the Meds with a cowardly, unsubstantiated and anonymous bomb threat,” Drucker said.
By Chris Boyle March 21, 2025
Prescribed fires improve habitats, DEC says; multiple locations in Suffolk County scheduled.
By Chris Boyle March 21, 2025
Senate and Assembly Must Join Governor’s Efforts to Stop It
By Chris Boyle March 21, 2025
52% fear that AI-driven job shifts could create a lost generation of workers, leaving many small businesses struggling to function.
By Chris Boyle March 21, 2025
“For the fourth year in a row, Albany is attempting to take away our ability to protect our suburban communities,” said Supervisor Joseph Saladino.
By Chris Boyle March 20, 2025
Dr. James McDonald Highlighted Healthcare and Public Health Proposals in Governor Kathy Hochul’s FY 2025 Executive Budget.
By Chris Boyle March 20, 2025
New York State Currently Receives $2 Billion in Federal Funding To Support School Meals.
By Chris Boyle March 20, 2025
The Celtics were last announced in July 2024 as being up for sale by then-owners the Grousbeck family “for estate and family planning considerations.”