Long Island News

Congressman Cites Similarities between Calverton and Bethpage By Hank Russell In a letter to the New York State Department of Health, U.S. Congressman Nick LaLota (R-Hauppauge) called for a study of the former Northrop Grumman […]

After nearly five years of ownership that have seen competing visions from civic groups, community leaders, and private developers, Southampton Town officials recently announced the commencement of demolition of the former Bel-Aire Motel in Hampton […]

On August 30 at 3:48 a.m., Nassau County police officers responded to a house fire at McKinley Place in Massapequa. Upon arrival, officers observed the upper level of the home fully engulfed in flames. The […]

Christopher Cizmarik Also Aided in Recovery Efforts during Ground Zero Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and local officials joined Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder and hundreds of officers in blue to ceremonially rename a Syosset […]

By Hank Russell A report recently released by Tourism Economics found that, in 2023, visitors spent $7.463 billion on Long Island, an increase of 12.7% compared to the previous year. The amount was not only […]

Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad and Arson Section detectives are investigating a house fire that killed a man in Bay Shore. Third Precinct officers responded to a 911 call reporting a fire at a home, […]

Governor Kathy Hochul met with state and local elected officials on August 27 to tour storm damage at Stony Brook University and at the Mill Dam site. Starting August 18 and continuing through the morning […]

By Hank Russell Flanked by North Bellport residents and local activists holding signs that read “Free The Beach” and “Ho Hum Is For Everyone,” Brookhaven Town Supervisor Dan Panico held a press conference inside the […]

Suffolk County Police Marine Bureau officers rescued a Holbrook man and his dog from the water in Patchogue. Ethan Brako was crabbing at Mascot Dock and Marina on August 27 when his dog, Brina, a […]

The seawall around Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is more stable and protected from potential storm surges, thanks in part to funding secured by Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-North Shore).  Lavine secured a $125,000 grant for the construction […]