Long Island News

By Hank Russell The U.S. Navy has agreed to conduct additional groundwater testing of nearby private wells and will now request permission to sample drinking water obtained from wells within a sampling area near former […]

A house fire broke out in Glen Head in the early morning hours. On January 12 at 2:15 a.m., Nassau County officers responded to a fire on High Farms Road. The Glenwood Fire Department responded […]

Two house fires broke out in one day, one in Oceanside, the other in East Meadow. On January 10 at 1:19 p.m., Nassau County police officers from the Fourth Precinct responded to a residential house […]

Previously Published in The Messenger By Matt Meduri The Harold H. Malkmes Wildlife Education and Ecology Center, better known as the Holtsville Ecology Site, is a park and zoo operated by the Town of Brookhaven […]

Last year was the strongest year for the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) in its nearly 200-year history. The railroad’s on-time performance record was 95.65 percent — the best in its history excluding in 2020-22 […]

Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad and Arson Section detectives are investigating a house fire that killed a woman and seriously injured two men in Lindenhurst last night. First Precinct officers responded to 9 Storz Place […]

The Town of Smithtown Animal Shelter released its first-ever 2025 Animal Shelter Calendar, showcasing cats and dogs currently in need of loving homes. This limited-edition calendar is not just an addition to your desk or […]

An 18-year-old has died following a house fire in Valley Stream. On January 7 at 11:22 a.m., Nassau County Fifth Precinct Officers responded to a residential fire located on Keller Street. Upon arrival, they observed […]

To raise awareness for human trafficking, Suffolk County Sheriff Errol D. Toulon, Jr. announced on January 6 that the center façade of the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office Correctional Facility in Riverhead will be lit up […]

The Town of Brookhaven Department of General Services, Women’s Services Division will sponsor the “Prepare for Financial Success in the New Year” workshop, featuring Denise J. Nostrom, CHFC Owner and CLU/Financial Advisor of Diversified Financial […]