Long Island News

The Town of Smithtown has been officially recognized as one of only two municipalities on Long Island to achieve Bronze Status in the New York State Nitrogen Smart Communities Program — an emerging distinction that […]

The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office will once again undertake enhanced enforcement aimed at illegal parking in spaces reserved for people with disabilities during the holiday season.  Effective immediately and through New Year’s Day, all Deputy […]

Two firefighters were injured while they were battling a house fire in North Bellmore. On December 1 at 6:14 p.m., Nassau County police officers responded to 800 Sacco Place. Upon arrival, they observed heavy smoke […]

Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad and Arson Section detectives are investigating a house fire that killed two people and injured one person in Smithtown.  On November 30, police responded to 911 calls reporting a house […]

The Youth Peace and Justice Foundation (formerly The Uvalde Foundation For Kids) announced a permanent, living tribute to honor the life of Emily Finn, the 18-year-old college freshman and passionate dancer from West Sayville, who […]

Previously Published in The Messenger By Raheem Soto A recently passed federal budget includes significant new funding for veteran healthcare, mental health services, and infrastructure, with direct benefits for Long Island veteran facilities and cemeteries, […]

Suffolk County Police Third Squad detectives are investigating after a man was seriously injured from electrocution in Brentwood. On November 21, Feng Chen was pressure washing a building, located at 727 Suffolk Ave., while standing […]

The East Hampton Town Board voted on November 20  to adopt the town’s 2026 budget, which they said strengthens the services residents rely on every day and supports families across all five hamlets.  This budget […]

By Hank Russell A recent report found that the New York Police Department (NYPD) Pension Fund paid out more money than last year, with the top retiree earning over $500,000. Data from The Empire Center […]

By Hank Russell Governor Kathy Hochul was at American Legion Post 360 in Huntington on October 20 to sign into law legislation that will protect veterans’ pensions from being exposed to poaching, theft and fraud. […]