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Local

Hurricane Erin Strengthens as Forecast Shows Offshore Track — Long Island Still Faces Coastal…

George Mcgregor Aug 15, 2025
Hurricane Erin’s position and projected path as of 5:00 PM AST on August 15, 2025, according to the NOAA/National Hurricane Center. This map reflects the storm’s status at the time of publication. NEW YORK, NY - Hurricane Erin has…
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Entertainment

Disney Magic Hits Long Island As Descendants / Zombies Live Tour Comes to UBS Arena Saturday, August…

George Mcgregor Aug 13, 2025
Several cast members from Disney’s Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires are pictured here, posing together for photographers. Many of these stars will soon trade the blue carpet for the stage as part of the Worlds Collide Tour, bringing their…
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Entertainment

Ultimate Summer Dance Party Takes Over Jones Beach As KTU Presents Massive Lineup of Dance,…

George Mcgregor Aug 11, 2025
Boy George, one of the headlining acts for 103.5 KTU’s BeatStock 2025 at Jones Beach on August 16, will bring his unmistakable voice, iconic fashion, and decades of pop hits to Long Island. Known worldwide for chart-toppers like Karma…
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Entertainment

Get Ready to Laugh: Sebastian Maniscalco Brings “It Ain’t Right Tour” to Jones Beach on Friday,…

George Mcgregor Aug 9, 2025
Sebastian Maniscalco is at the top of his game. A veteran with over two decades on stage, he’s sold out iconic venues like Madison Square Garden. His 2024 tour ranked among the top 10 highest-grossing comedy tours of the year, according to…
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Business

Long Island City Opens “Ace’s Place”, First‑of‑Its‑Kind City‑Funded Shelter for Transgender New…

George Mcgregor Aug 7, 2025
Supporters in city government and the nonprofit community frame the launch as both a practical and symbolic milestone: a purpose‑built environment with trained staff, defined by privacy and safety, meant to reduce barriers that have led…
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Crime

Holbrook Man Accused of Operating Drug Distribution Ring in Suffolk County

George Mcgregor Aug 6, 2025
Search warrants executed as part of the case reportedly turned up drugs, packaging materials, and other paraphernalia associated with narcotics trafficking. Wills is expected to be arraigned in Suffolk County Court. Image: Narcotics…
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Entertainment

Metallica to Play Ultra-Intimate Show on Long Island to Launch ‘Maximum Metallica’…

George Mcgregor Aug 6, 2025
Metallica performs live on stage with powerful energy and intensity, showcasing the band’s legendary presence and musical prowess. The group is preparing for an exclusive, intimate concert on Long Island and the launch of their new…
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Entertainment

Little Big Town Brings Sweet Harmonies to Jones Beach on Saturday, August 9 with Carly Pearce,…

George Mcgregor Aug 3, 2025
Karen Fairchild of Little Big Town performing during the CMA Music Festival in Nashville, captured mid-performance with arms raised and wearing a bold “GIRL CRUSH” hat—a nod to one of the group’s biggest hits. The image reflects the kind…
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Entertainment

The Offspring, Jimmy Eat World & New Found Glory Headline Jones Beach on August 3rd for…

George Mcgregor Jul 31, 2025
The Offspring, shown here during a recent live performance, bring their high-energy punk rock sound to Jones Beach on August 3 as part of the 2025 SUPERCHARGED Tour with Jimmy Eat World and New Found Glory. File photo: Geoffrey Clowes,…
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Entertainment

Outlaw Music Festival Rolls into Jones Beach August 1 with Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Wilco &…

George Mcgregor Jul 30, 2025
Willie Nelson headlines the 2025 Outlaw Music Festival stop at Jones Beach, joined by Bob Dylan, Wilco, and Lucinda Williams for an unforgettable night of American roots music, storytelling, and legendary performances on Long Island’s…
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Entertainment

Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival Returns Through August 17 with Concerts Inspired by Literature

George Mcgregor Jul 30, 2025
Audiences at the Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival can expect a powerful blend of classical masterworks and contemporary compositions, performed by world-renowned musicians in an intimate setting that celebrates the emotional depth and…
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Entertainment

Celebrate Celtic Culture at the Long Island Celtic Festival & Highland Games on August 23

George Mcgregor Jul 29, 2025
Hosted on the historic estate grounds of Old Westbury Gardens, the festival transforms the manicured gardens and sprawling green spaces into a Celtic village, complete with pipe and drum performances, folk musicians, and food truck fare…
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Business

Long Island Emerges as National Leader in USPS Delivery Efficiency Following Major Facility Upgrades

George Mcgregor Jul 28, 2025
A customer enters a USPS location in Long Island which has recently become a national leader in mail delivery speed and efficiency, following major infrastructure upgrades at postal facilities in Huntington Station and Hicksville. These…
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Crime

Sound Beach Man Sentenced to Eight Years for Drugs, Illegal Firearms in Home With Child

George Mcgregor Jul 26, 2025
Daniel Fink, 23, of Sound Beach, was sentenced to eight years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision after pleading guilty in June to two counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree,…
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Local

Long Island Ducks Defeat Southern Maryland Blue Crabs with Explosive Offense in Waldorf

George Mcgregor Jul 24, 2025
Long Island Ducks outfielder Reid Gorecki (#7) connects for a hit against the Sugar Land Skeeters during an Atlantic League matchup at Bethpage Ballpark in Central Islip, New York. Gorecki was a key contributor during the Ducks' 2012…
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Business

Manes American Peace Prize Nomination Spotlights Trump’s Global Diplomacy

George Mcgregor Jul 23, 2025
Digitally generated image created with AI to illustrate President Donald J. Trump receiving a ceremonial check for the Manes American Peace Prize. This depiction is a visual representation and not an actual photograph. Created to accompany…
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Crime

Massapequa Man Scammed Out of $112K in Sophisticated Real Estate Wire Fraud Scheme

George Mcgregor Jul 23, 2025
According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), Business Email Compromise (BEC) scams, which include real estate wire fraud, resulted in over $2.7 billion in reported losses in 2022 alone. Real estate closings are a frequent…
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Crime

Real World Underground ‘Fight Club’ in Shirley Broken Up by Suffolk Police After Gunfire…

George Mcgregor Jul 21, 2025
A stock image representing the kind of underground, bare-knuckle fight culture that police say fueled the recent illegal “Fight Night” gathering in Shirley, Long Island. The event, broken up by authorities, drew dozens of teens and young…
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Crime

Queens Village Man Charged After Alleged Lewd Acts in Syosset and Jericho

George Mcgregor Jul 20, 2025
ccording to Detectives, Ryan Paul Sabin was located in New Hyde Park and placed under arrest on Friday, July 18, 2025 at approximately 3:40 AM without incident. Further investigation revealed that he was also responsible for another Public…
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Crime

Patchogue Man Sentenced to 16 Years to Life for Mastic Beach Shooting

George Mcgregor Jul 16, 2025
Jerry McKoy, 58, of Patchogue, was sentenced to 16 years to life  in prison after a jury found him guilty at trial of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, and other related charges, for shooting into a Mastic Beach…
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Crime

Long Island MS-13 Gang Member Pleads Guilty in Brutal Murders of Two Teens in Freeport

George Mcgregor Jul 16, 2025
Authorities say MS-13, which has roots in El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala, and Mexico, operates numerous “cliques” across the United States and is considered the most violent criminal organization on Long Island. File photo: Gorodenkoff,…
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Business

Long Island Home Sellers See Strong Opportunities Amid Tight Inventory and Rising Prices in 2025

George Mcgregor Jul 16, 2025
As of June 2025, median home prices in Nassau County are approximately $785,900, and in Suffolk County about $649,874. That reflects a 7.9% increase in Nassau and an 8.5% increase in Suffolk year-over-year. Earlier in Q1 2025, Nassau even…
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Crime

Levittown Man Arrested After Argument Allegedly Turned Physical, Leads to Officer Injury

George Mcgregor Jul 15, 2025
According to police, Tucker Hahn, 28 of Levittown, was taken into custody and is charged with Assault in the Second Degree, Criminal Mischief in the Fourth Degree, and Obstructing Governmental Administration in the Second Degree. Image:…
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Crime

Nurse Injured in Nassau University Hospital Bathroom Attack; Hempstead Man Arrested

George Mcgregor Jul 15, 2025
The incident occurred around 3:00 a.m. at the Nassau University Medical Center, on Hempstead Turnpike. Officers from the Second Precinct, who were present in the hospital on an unrelated matter, responded immediately and took the suspect…
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Crime

Brooklyn Man Arrested After Violent Domestic Incident in Elmont, Injures Two Officers During Arrest

George Mcgregor Jul 14, 2025
Kareem Howell is charged with two counts of Assault 2nd Degree, Criminal Mischief 4th Degree, Harassment 2nd Degree and Resisting Arrest. He will be arraigned on Monday, July 14, 2025 at First District Court, 99 Main Street Hempstead.…
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Health

Four Connecticut Men Rescued After Clinging to Capsized Boat for an Hour in Long Island Sound

George Mcgregor Jul 13, 2025
The group had departed from Stratford, Connecticut, aboard a 20-foot center console powerboat when the vessel capsized shortly before midnight. By 12:07 a.m., police were notified of a possible distress situation. An aerial shot of the in…
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Business

Long Island’s Taglio Pizza Named One of Top 100 Pizzerias in the World; #3 In the United…

George Mcgregor Jul 10, 2025
Taglio specializes in pizza al taglio, a Roman-style pizza served by the slice and baked in rectangular blue-steel pans. The dough undergoes a 72-hour fermentation process, resulting in a light and crispy base that supports unique toppings…
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Business

Trump Media Begins Beta Testing Global TV Streaming

George Mcgregor Jun 30, 2025
Trump Media and Technology Group Corp., operator of the social media platform Truth Social, the streaming platform Truth+, and the FinTech brand Truth.Fi, announced today that the Company has begun beta testing the launch of Truth+…
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Crime

Freeport Man Arrested After Violent Robbery at Green Acres Mall Macy’s

George Mcgregor Jun 28, 2025
Aragon Burgess, 20, of in Freeport, was taken into custody and transported to the Fifth Precinct for processing. He is now facing multiple charges, including: Robbery in the 2nd Degree, Robbery in the 3rd Degree, Two counts of Assault in…
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Business

MacRumors: Renovated Apple Store Set to Reopen Soon at Roosevelt Field in Garden City

George Mcgregor Jun 26, 2025
According to reports from tech publication MacRumors, the newly updated store will feature a modernized wood-and-glass façade and include an Apple Pickup station for customers who order products online for in-store collection. File photo:…
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