Long Island News

The Suffolk County Legislature unanimously approved the creation of a Working Waterfront Program during its general meeting on September 3 in Hauppauge. This resolution (IR1520) establishes Chapter 26 of the Suffolk County Code to establish […]

The East Hampton Town Board has approved two new five-year intermunicipal agreements to provide Fire and EMS dispatch services to the Village of Sag Harbor and the Springs Fire Department. The agreements take effect February […]

Also Worked at Ground Zero As a Recovery Worker Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine — along with Nassau and Suffolk police officials — joined […]

Major renovations to Whelan Park in the village of Malverne were recently completed. The $6.3 million project adds numerous recreational amenities, helps reduce flooding around the park and enhances stormwater infrastructure for the neighboring community. […]

Suffolk County was selected from numerous applicants to receive the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association’s (ASBPA’s) Best Restored Shoreline Award for 2025 for the restoration of Indian Island County Park’s shore front. “Having represented […]

By Hank Russell The New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation (OSI)is currently looking into the death of a man following an encounter with members of the Nassau County Police Department (NCPD) in Carle […]

By Hank Russell Seven people conducting research at the Plum Island Animal Disease Center were sent to the hospital. On September 2, the researchers complained of eye irritation, according to various news reports, and were […]

New York Attorney General Letitia James released body-worn camera footage that her office obtained as part of its ongoing investigation into the death of Emilson Joan Ordoñez-Banegas, who died on July 13, following an encounter […]

By Hank Russell More than $2 million in federal funding for critical airport infrastructure upgrades at Francis S. Gabreski Airport in Westhampton Beach and Elizabeth Field on Fishers Island.  These grants, awarded through the Federal […]

The Nassau County Police Department Homicide Squad is investigating a fatal police-involved shooting that occurred in Carle Place. On September 3 at 12:25 a.m., police responded to a residence at 339 Rushmore Avenue for a […]