Society

Kristin Sculley, 22, of Massapequa, was arrested by Nassau County Police and charged with second-degree murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of 28-year-old Robert Michael Carragher Jr. on June 1, 2026. She was arraigned in First…
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Dave Matthews performs during a live concert appearance in 2019. The Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and his band are scheduled to return to Northwell at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh on July 21, 2026, as part of their Summer Tour…
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Walter Danilo Perez Sanchez, 42, was convicted by a Suffolk County jury of aggravated driving while intoxicated and related charges after prosecutors said he drove with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.22%, nearly three times New York's…
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Public distrust surrounding Dr. Anthony Fauci and the government’s handling of COVID-19 intensified over time as questions persisted about the pandemic’s origins and whether the lab-leak theory was prematurely dismissed. File photo: Nicole…
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A photo released by the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office shows 7-year-old Jor’Dynn Duncan smiling while holding a stuffed bunny. Prosecutors say the Bayport child died in December 2025 following months of alleged abuse and neglect…
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Carlos Corte, 38, pictured in a booking photograph released by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement following his arrest in connection with an alleged child kidnapping case in Patchogue. Federal authorities later detained Corte after…
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Country music star Riley Green first gained national attention with songs like “There Was This Girl” and “I Wish Grandpas Never Died,” the latter becoming one of country music’s most emotional and widely recognized modern ballads. File…
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Jerry Seinfeld performs during a live stand-up appearance, representing the generation of comedians who helped fuel America’s stand-up comedy boom during the 1980s and 1990s. Long Island comedy clubs were once part of the larger New…
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Amanda Abrahamsson, 26, of Sweden, was sentenced to 10 years in prison after admitting to her role in an attempted cocaine smuggling operation involving approximately 10 kilograms of cocaine shipped to Suffolk County, New York. Authorities…
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Ashanti performs during the 2021 Millennium Tour at Selland Arena in Fresno, California. The Grammy-winning R&B artist is scheduled to appear at Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater on Long Island alongside Trey Songz on June 18,…
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Keyonna Waddell of Deer Park was convicted following a jury trial in Suffolk County on charges related to a violent domestic incident involving an explosive device. She faces up to 25 years in prison at her upcoming sentencing. EAST…
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Protesters gather outside City Hall in Lower Manhattan advocating for parole reform and the early release of incarcerated individuals in New York State. Demonstrators hold signs and banners supporting “Parole Justice” as part of a broader…
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Pop star Kesha performs live on stage during the Rock in Rio festival in Rio de Janeiro on September 23, 2011. The high-energy performance highlights her early-era style, complete with bold makeup and theatrical stage presence. File photo:…
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks during a press briefing in Washington, D.C., where she said the administration would review reports involving missing and deceased scientists that have drawn national attention. File…
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Recent image of Rex A. Heuermann, who pleaded guilty to seven murders tied to the Gilgo Beach killings and admitted to an eighth victim, marking a major development in one of Long Island’s most closely followed and long-running criminal…
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Ralph Macchio attends a television festival in Newport Beach, California, in June 2025. The Long Island native is set to appear at a sold-out Karate Kid screening and Q&A event at the Cinema Arts Centre in Huntington this May. File…
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Mugshots of two 18-year-old suspects arrested in connection with a shots fired incident in Elmont, New York. Authorities identified the individuals as Audubree Steele (right) and Jordan Johnson (left), both of West Palm Beach, Florida.…
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Legendary soul singer Gladys Knight performs live during a concert appearance in July 2019. The legendary soul singer is scheduled to perform at Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair in Westbury on June 27, 2026. File photo: Ben Houdijk,…
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A close-up view of a smartphone displaying a generic news app highlights how more people are turning to digital platforms to stay informed, reflecting the growing role of online news consumption. File photo: Tero Vesalainen, licensed. …
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U.S. Senator Chris Murphy speaks during a public appearance, as his recent MSNBC remarks referencing “undocumented Americans” draw national attention and debate over immigration language and legal definitions. File photo: Maxim Elramsisy,…
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Michael Lyles, 37, of Central Islip, was sentenced to 24 years to life in prison after being convicted of multiple weapons charges stemming from a January 2024 shooting outside a baby shower in North Amityville, according to Suffolk County…
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Rod Stewart performs during a live concert appearance. The legendary rock vocalist is scheduled to bring his “One Last Time” tour to Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater on July 31, 2026, for a summer performance on Long Island. File…
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Police vehicles from the Suffolk County Police Department are seen behind crime scene tape during an investigation in Suffolk County, New York. Authorities say detectives are investigating allegations of child abuse connected to a…
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Booking photo released by authorities of Christopher Fernandez, 29, of Sound Beach, who was convicted by a jury of second-degree murder and other charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Bohemia homeowner Michael Hartmann during an…
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Bruce Springsteen performs with the E Street Band during a recent arena concert. The legendary rock group will bring their “Land of Hope & Dreams” American Tour to UBS Arena at Belmont Park on May 5, giving Long Island fans the chance…
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Ying Zhou, 49, of Flushing, was arrested by Nassau County Police following an undercover investigation at a Bethpage business and charged with Unauthorized Practice of a Profession and Prostitution, authorities said. BETHPAGE, NY –…
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Jahkeli Mason, 19, of Springfield Gardens, and Darren Gordon, 36, of St. Albans, were arrested and charged with Robbery in the Second Degree and Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree following an alleged shoplifting incident at a Target store…
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Surveillance image from police-released video shows two masked individuals inside an auto dealership showroom during an alleged overnight burglary in July 2025. Shattered glass is visible near the entrance doors as the suspects move…
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A digitally rendered representation of a typical 1990s two-story Massapequa home, similar to the residential setting of the May 19, 1992 shooting. This image does not depict the actual house for resident privacy purposes. MASSAPEQUA, NY…
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Associate Justice Paul Wooten delivers the keynote address during the Suffolk County Courts’ 2026 Black History Month Grand Celebration as Diane Clark, Hon. Cheryl Joseph, and Administrative Judge Andrew A. Crecca look on in the Ceremonial…
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