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New York State Begins Mailing 2025 STAR Checks: Here’s What Long Islanders Should Know
Long Islanders are among the largest recipients of STAR benefits. Approximately 582,000 Nassau and Suffolk County homeowners will collectively receive nearly $700 million in tax relief this year, according to state records. Homeowners can!-->…
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Nassau County District Judge Announces Resignation Amid Misconduct Allegations
Nassau County District Court Judge William A. Hohauser, 66, has served on the Nassau County bench since 2016, after a decade as counsel and executive director in Morgan Stanley’s brokerage arm, followed by trustee service in local!-->…
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Empire State Fair Returns to Nassau Coliseum with Rides, Shows, and Fireworks, June 27 Through July…
The Empire State Fair is returning to the Nassau Coliseum, home of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The fair features amazing entertainment such as the all new Circus Murcia under the big top, an educational experience at the!-->…
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Regional Leaders Launch Ambitious 10-Year Plan to Restore Long Island Sound
Seagulls flying in the wind over the Long Island sound looking at the bluffs hills at Sunken Meadow State Parks beach. The 2025–2035 plan outlines four core objectives: improving water quality and watershed health, expanding habitats and!-->…
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Lobster Populations Begin Rebounding in Long Island Sound After Years of Decline; Once Thriving…
Famous “the end” sign at Duryea’s dockside restaurant in Montauk, New York. Once a thriving industry along the Connecticut and Long Island coastlines, the lobster fishery experienced a dramatic collapse in the late 1990s and early 2000s,!-->…
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2025 Folio Awards Recognize the Best in News & Digital Media – Local, Regional &…
Lifetime Achievement Award Honoree: CBS News Co-Anchor Maurice DuBois with Fair Media Council's Jaci Clement. FMC advocates for quality news and works to create a media-savvy society. FMC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered!-->…
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Amazon to Reduce Corporate Workforce as Generative AI Integration Expands
Amazon, which employs approximately 1.6 million people, has already eliminated over 27,000 positions since 2022. The reduction is linked to increased internal use of over 1,000 generative AI agents across areas such as Alexa, advertising,!-->…
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Long Island Man Allegedly Plotted to Hire Hitman to Kidnap, Torture, and Kill Former Business…
Navdeep Singh, 48, of Dix Hills, faces conspiracy and criminal solicitation charges. Prosecutors say he promised the person he believed was a hitman $100,000 and 10 acres of land to kidnap the victim, take him out of state, torture him,!-->…
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ABC Suspends Veteran Correspondent Terry Moran After ‘Hater’ Post Draws Trump Administration…
This incident adds tension to an already strained relationship between ABC News and the Trump-aligned White House. In December, ABC settled a $15 million defamation lawsuit filed by Trump, and the FCC—under Trump-appointed leadership—is!-->…
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Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado to Challenge Governor Hochul in 2026 Democratic Primary
Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado has announced his candidacy for the 2026 Democratic gubernatorial primary, setting the stage for a significant political contest in New York State. File photo: Lev Radin (both images), licensed.
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New York Retail Worker Safety Act Takes Effect June 2, 2025: Major Changes for Retail Employers
The law was introduced following rising concerns over retail violence, theft, and active shooter incidents in stores. Failure to comply with the RWSA could lead to enforcement actions from state authorities, in addition to exposing!-->…
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Drugmaker of Popular Weight-Loss Medication Ozempic Facing Over 1,800 Lawsuits Claiming Vision Loss,…
Ozempic and Wegovy, both containing the active ingredient semaglutide, have surged in popularity in recent years for their effectiveness in weight loss and managing type 2 diabetes. However, emerging litigation claims that some users have!-->…
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Feds Pushing Google to Divest AdX Ad Exchange and DoubleClick Platform in Intensifying Antitrust…
Proposal follows a federal judge's April ruling that found Google had unlawfully maintained monopolistic control over the ad exchange and publisher ad server markets, violating the Sherman Antitrust Act. File photo: Dennizn, licensed.
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Newark Airport Faces Major Disruptions; Air Traffic Controller Reportedly Says “Not Safe. Don’t Fly…
The warning comes as Newark, the second-busiest airport in the New York City area with nearly 50 million passengers served in 2024, struggles with mounting delays and cancellations. The situation has been compounded by active runway!-->…
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Phoebe Gates Inadvertently Discloses Her Father, Microsoft Co-founder Bill Gates, Has Asperger’s…
Bill Gates and Phoebe Adele Gates attend Time 100 Gala as Time magazine celebrates its annual list at Frederick P. Rose Hall of Jazz at Lincoln Center. Phoebe's casual mention of her father's condition during the podcast has garnered!-->…
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Sunrise Mall in Massapequa Set for Demolition as Redevelopment Plans Move Forward
Sunrise Mall is now set to join a growing list of shuttered suburban retail centers being repurposed for modern logistics, housing, or mixed-use developments. As plans progress, both town officials and Urban Edge have committed to!-->…
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JetBlue Cancels Boston–Islip Route Days Before Launch, Citing Economic Uncertainty, Low Demand
The route was initially announced in January 2024 as part of JetBlue’s seasonal expansion for the summer. The airline had scheduled daily nonstop flights between Boston and Islip, slated to begin in early May 2025. However, the plans were!-->…
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REPORT: Bank Backs Heatherwood’s $156M Long Island Luxury Apartment Project; 428 Luxury Hempstead…
This transit-oriented project is strategically located near the West Hempstead Long Island Rail Road station, providing residents with convenient access to Manhattan. The project is scheduled for completion in 2026. File photo: Rosemarie!-->…
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From Fame to Foreclosure: Bill Cosby Lists New York Home Amid Continued Financial and Legal Fallout
These ongoing legal issues coincide with Cosby's financial troubles, including foreclosure proceedings on two of his New York City townhouses. The combination of legal and financial challenges continues to impact the 87-year-old's!-->…
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Long Island City Rezoning Proposal Aims to Add 14,000 Homes Amid Affordability Concerns
The Department of City Planning will initiate an environmental review process, followed by a seven-month public review period. The rezoning proposal is expected to be presented to the City Council for a vote in late 2025. File photo: Drop!-->…
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DealerTrack to Repay $4.8 Million in Tax Incentives for Failing To Meet Job Creation Commitments On…
The company specializes in software solutions to automotive dealerships, including tools for digital retailing, dealer management, financing and insurance processing, vehicle registration and title services,. File photo: PeopleImages.com -!-->…
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Stefanik Reportedly Weighing 2026 Run Against Gov. Hochul; Bid Could Shake Up New York’s…
House leadership chair, Elis Stefanik has not made a formal announcement, but growing chatter within GOP circles suggests she may be laying the groundwork for a statewide campaign. With control of key political institutions and the future!-->…
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Trump’s New Tariffs Spark Global Turmoil as U.S. Approval Ratings Rise To 53%, 4-Point Increase From…
A DailyMail.com/J.L. Partners poll conducted from March 31 to April 3, 2025, indicated that President Trump's approval rating rose to 53%, a 4-point increase from the previous week. This uptick coincided with the announcement of new!-->…
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Long Island Restaurant Week Returns For Spring April 27, Through Sunday, May 4, 2025
The spring edition of this triannual event will run from Sunday, April 27, through Sunday, May 4, 2025. With prix fixe menus at various price points, diners can enjoy exceptional meals at affordable rates while supporting local businesses.!-->…
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Long Island Tourism Leader Tapped to Lead Chicago’s Convention Bureau Amid Power Struggle
Kristen Reynolds, the current CEO of Discover Long Island, is expected to be named the next CEO of Choose Chicago — a position considered one of the most influential and highest-paid public roles in the city, with a salary of $520,000.!-->…
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$10 Million Long Island Housing Initiative Aims to Expand Affordable Options and Revitalize…
The Long Island Forward Housing Program aligns with Governor Kathy Hochul’s broader housing agenda, which includes a five-year, $25 billion statewide plan to create or preserve 100,000 affordable homes. File photo: Richard Cavalleri,!-->…
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NY Attorney General Urges 23andMe Customers to Delete DNA Data Now Amid Bankruptcy and Sale Risks
If 23andMe’s data is sold during the bankruptcy process, there are serious concerns about how that sensitive genetic information could be used — especially if it ends up in the hands of third parties not bound by the company’s original!-->…
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Trump Media Announces Release of Truth+ Streaming on Roku; Now Available for Roku TV Sets
Now available in the Roku Channel Store, Truth+ offers family-friendly TV programming for patriotic Americans who want an alternative to woke entertainment corporations and biased news channels. File photo: T. Schneider, licensed.
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Trump’s Bold Tax Plan: 93% of Americans to Pay ZERO Federal Income Taxes – Is This the End of…
Currently, the top one percent of earners contribute approximately 40 percent of all federal income taxes, while the top five percent account for about 66 percent of total income tax revenue. Eliminating income taxes for those earning!-->…
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Google’s Search Market Share Declines Amid AI Competition; Long-Time Dominant Leader In Online…
Google’s declining search dominance is affecting its advertising market share. Industry analysts project that the company’s share of U.S. search advertising revenue could fall below 50% for the first time in over a decade.
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