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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
Roosevelt High School substitute removed after allegedly threatening to call ICE on students, sparking concern among immigrant families on Long Island.
By Chris Boyle February 06, 2026
To highlight the best states for women’s health and the ones that need to improve the most, SmileHub compared each of the 50 states based on 18 key metrics.
By Chris Boyle February 06, 2026
Appropriations Package Avoids Shutdown, Funds Defense, Infrastructure, Healthcare, Workforce Training, and Public Safety.
By Chris Boyle February 06, 2026
Nationally, 41% of respondents said a mental health or substance use issue had affected their ability to work.
By Chris Boyle February 06, 2026
Hunter is more than just a trade school; first and foremost, it goes the extra mile to cultivate a sense of community spirit and charity within its student body.
By Long Island February 05, 2026
Otilia Distasio - Silva, 69, was last seen in Westbury. She is described as a female Hispanic, 5’2” tall, 160 pounds, green eyes and gray hair.
By Long Island February 05, 2026
Long Island just scored a big win in the grocery world.
By Chris Boyle February 05, 2026
The Southold Town Police Department, whose jurisdiction includes Greenport, confirmed that their officers were not involved in any way with the ICE arrests.
By Chris Boyle February 05, 2026
Board Approves New Adult-Use Licenses, Receives Market and Seed-to-Sale Updates, Highlights Workforce Survey Extension.
By Chris Boyle February 05, 2026
Friday through Sunday, Statewide Feels-Like Temperatures Will Drop to Subzero; Coldest Feels-Like Temperatures of the Season So Far for Certain Areas.
By Chris Boyle February 05, 2026
The New Hyde Park Fire Department and neighboring fire departments responded to extinguish the flames.
By Chris Boyle February 05, 2026
New Points Become Enforceable on February 16, 2026.
By Chris Boyle February 05, 2026
Join Bernadette Peters, critically acclaimed star of stage, film, television, and recordings, for a magical and inspiring evening of songs from the great music masters.
By Chris Boyle February 05, 2026
2025 Had Record-Low Shooting Incidents With Injury, Shooting Victims and Gun Violence-Related Deaths Across GIVE Jurisdictions.
By Chris Boyle February 05, 2026
Funding Supports Improvements to Fiber-Optic Networks That Will Be Connected Statewide Upon Full Implementation of Next Generation 911.
By Long Island February 05, 2026
Darren Palmitesta, 50, was last seen at his North Drive residence in a vulnerable state. He is described as a male, white, 6’2” tall, with brown eyes, black hair, is clean shaven and has a ...
By Chris Boyle February 05, 2026
The visit was especially meaningful in highlighting the lived experiences of both the people People’s Arc supports and the people it employs.
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