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By Long Island February 06, 2026
Attorney General James and New Jersey Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport sued the administration on February 3 to prevent a work stoppage resulting from the Trump administration’s monthslong Hudson Tunnel funding freeze.
By Chris Boyle February 06, 2026
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is the Republican Candidate for Governor of New York.
By Chris Boyle February 06, 2026
Sgt. Erik Duran Threw a Cooler at Eric Duprey, Causing His Death.
By Long Island February 06, 2026
Polymarket plans a pop-up “free grocery store” in NYC Feb. 12-15, drawing interest from Long Island residents as food prices and demand for assistance rise.
By Long Island February 06, 2026
Two separate tuberculosis cases at Long Island schools, including Bethpage High, prompt contact tracing and testing by Nassau and Suffolk health officials.
By Chris Boyle February 06, 2026
John Anfossi, 54, is charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child.
By Chris Boyle February 06, 2026
During the 2025 Super Bowl weekend campaign, law enforcement officers arrested 1,021 people for impaired driving and issued 49,948 total tickets.
By Long Island February 06, 2026
Hauppauge man pleads not guilty in alleged DWI crash that killed off-duty Nassau police officer, raising new concerns about speeding and drunk driving on Long Island.
By Long Island February 06, 2026
If you’re looking for a Valentine’s gift that’s not predictable, Licorice.com has a full Valentine’s collection
By Long Island February 06, 2026
From Pizza Bianca to matcha lattes, here are 11 trending Trader Joe’s groceries Long Island shoppers are scooping up this February.
By Chris Boyle February 06, 2026
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Can Prevent HIV and Promotes Sexual Health for Individuals at Risk of HIV.
By Chris Boyle February 06, 2026
Each scholarship awards $3,000 to deserving students pursuing higher education.
By Chris Boyle February 06, 2026
In 2026, romance isn’t dead - it’s just been supersized, discounted, and served in a cardboard box.
By Chris Boyle February 06, 2026
Builds On Governor Hochul’s SUNY/CUNY Reconnect Initiative and Successful Workforce Development Programs that Empower Injured New Yorkers To Achieve Upward Mobility.
By Chris Boyle February 06, 2026
If residents are in need of services, they are encouraged to contact the Suffolk County Department of Social Services Emergency Services Unit at 631-854-9100 or call 311.
By Chris Boyle February 06, 2026
The Nassau County Association for the Help of Retarded Children is accused of failing to property investigate claims against a driver who worked for them for 20 years.
By Chris Boyle February 06, 2026
Local media has been reporting with increasing frequency on raids by the Suffolk County PD on “foot spas” and other fronts for brothels where women who have been trafficked are being victimized.
By Long Island February 06, 2026
Suffolk County Police Fourth Squad detectives are investigating a serious crash in Hauppauge after an unrestrained passenger was critically injured inside a handicapped‑accessible minivan on Thursday afternoon. Police say a 2020 Toyota Sienna, driven eastbound ...
By Long Island February 06, 2026
A Long Beach Middle School wrestling coach has been arrested after an alleged incident with a student athlete, prompting safety concerns for Long Island parents.
By Long Island February 06, 2026
Joseph Garofalo, an assistant high school coach, exploited more than 30 minors by blackmailing them into sending multiple sexually explicit photos and videos through social media threads.
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