2025

While Kevin Bacon is internationally known for his decades in film and television, he has been equally committed to music. Teaming with his brother Michael – a classically trained musician, Emmy-winning composer, and longtime performer—the…
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The illicit goods - ranging from docking stations to Pokémon Go accessories - were housed in a warehouse in Island Park and distributed through several seller accounts. He now faces serious federal charges, potential prison time, and an…
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Kelley Wolf, now the estranged wife of actor Scott Wolf, in 2007. The couple announced their separation in June. Divorce proceedings have since become contentious, with allegations, counterclaims, and repeated public attention on the…
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Congressman Thomas Massie of Kentucky, co-sponsor of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which seeks to compel the release of all unclassified government records related to Jeffrey Epstein. File photo: Philip Yabut, licensed. …
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Christine Bagwell, 36, of Glen Head, was arrested after probation officers discovered a loaded rifle magazine, suspected methamphetamine, and cocaine inside her home. Photo courtesy of Nassau County Police Department NASSAU COUNTY, N.Y.…
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Jeremias Anaribamoran, 47, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the fatal shooting of Gustavo Godinez-Carcamo in Central Islip. Photo courtesy of Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office. CENTRAL ISLIP, NY - A 47-year-old Central…
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Police said Fisher’s car continued several hundred feet before coming to a stop. Responding officers noted his glassy eyes, slurred speech, unsteady stance, and a strong odor of burnt cannabis. A blood test later revealed a .06 percent…
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Carlos Reyes-Redrovan (left) and Akim Slater (right) were sentenced in Suffolk County Court for their roles in a narcotics trafficking operation. Photo courtesy of Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office. RIVERHEAD, NY - Two men tied…
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Donna Adelson breaks down in court as the guilty verdict is read in her 2014 murder-for-hire case involving the killing of FSU professor Dan Markel. She now faces a mandatory life sentence. TALLAHASSEE, FL - Donna Adelson, 75, was…
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Heuermann is a 60-year-old architect from Massapequa Park, New York. He was arrested in July 2023 and charged with murdering seven women whose remains were found along Ocean Parkway near Gilgo Beach. BABYLON, NY - A Suffolk County judge…
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Sunset view looking out across Long Island Sound, near the waters surrounding Plum Island. The island’s uncertain future has drawn attention from conservationists, local officials, and federal agencies. Plum Island is an 840-acre island…
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Howard Stern and wife Beth Ostrosky Stern attending a charity event. Stern’s delayed SiriusXM return comes as his contract nears expiration and speculation grows about his future with the network. File photo: Ron Adar, licensed. NEW…
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A smartphone displays the Google search app in front of the Google homepage on a computer screen. The tech giant avoided a breakup in a major antitrust ruling but was ordered to share data with rivals. File photo: Charles-McClintock…
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From lively street festivals and parish bazaars to beachfront movies and surf contests, the September 5–7 lineup is packed with ways to enjoy the season before cooler days settle in. Communities across Nassau and Suffolk are stepping up…
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Complementing school-based upgrades, Nassau County has launched a 40-member “strategic response team” trained specifically for school emergencies. Officers patrol daily across public, private, religious, and charter schools, equipped with…
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A Google Maps view of the Brookhampton Offices at 1360 Montauk Highway in Mastic, where D&J Spa was located. Police say three employees were arrested during a raid and charged with prostitution-related offenses. Image credit: Google…
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The Fire Island Lighthouse and surrounding light station buildings, a historic landmark overlooking Long Island’s southern shoreline. The 168-foot tower is one of the island’s most recognizable structures and attracts thousands of visitors…
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Connor McCoy, 19, of Levittown, has been charged with first-degree falsely reporting an incident, second-degree assault, and resisting arrest. He was scheduled to be arraigned today, Friday, August 29, 2025, at First District Court in…
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Isaiah Skees Pierre Louis, 27, of Bay Shore - who also goes by Isaiah Skees and Steven Pesantez, 29, of Brentwood, have been indicted on multiple drug charges following an investigation that tied the sale of fentanyl pills to the fatal…
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The juvenile reptile, spotted by a bird watcher, was recovered from the pond by local animal control officers. Officials confirmed that the alligator was not native to the region and is believed to have been either abandoned or illegally…
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In 1939 Patterson and her third husband, Harry F. Guggenheim (married that year), bought the plant and equipment of the short-lived Nassau County Journal, and on September 9, 1940, they launched a new daily tabloid, Newsday. File photo:…
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George Soros, 94, has transferred leadership of the Open Society Foundations to his son Alex, who now oversees the network’s multi-billion-dollar global initiatives. The shift has drawn new attention from political adversaries, with Trump…
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An image circulating online shows 23-year-old Robin Westman (formally Robert Westman), dressed in a green Nike t-shirt with hair tied in pigtails, appearing on camera while reading from a document. Authorities have confirmed Westman as the…
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Stephanie Spada, 46, of Massapequa Park, was arrested after allegedly threatening to burn down a home during a domestic dispute and placing a propane tank on a stove while two children were inside. She is charged with second-degree arson…
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According to Nassau County detectives, Jiyell T. Jones is charged with Grand Larceny 3rd degree, Assault 2nd degree, Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 3rd degree Reckless Endangerment 2nd degree, Unlawful Fleeing of a Police Officer…
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Michael Howell, 65, a Barbados national living in Brooklyn, was convicted in Suffolk County of sex trafficking and multiple related charges. He faces up to 25 years in prison and will be deported after serving his sentence, according to…
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Friends and families gather on Long Island to celebrate Labor Day weekend with backyard barbecues, games, and plenty of summer favorites - just one of the many ways locals and visitors enjoy the holiday alongside concerts, festivals, and…
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According to Nassau County Police, Jose Rodriguez, 49, was charged with Course of Sexual Conduct Against a Child in the First Degree and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. In New York, Course of Sexual Conduct Against a Child is one of…
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According to police, 61-year-old Joseph Piccolo, of Main Street in East Rockaway, faces charges of forcible touching, endangering the welfare of a child, and third-degree sexual abuse. He was arraigned the following day at First District…
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According to Suffolk County prosecutors, 65-year-old Rupert Cruz pleaded guilty in June to first-degree rape, a violent felony, for the assault that occurred in June 2023. He will also serve 10 years of post-release supervision. Image:…
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