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By Chris Boyle August 07, 2025
Increased Costs of Back-To-School Essentials Due to Inflation and Looming Tariffs Pave Way for Scammers To Take Advantage.
By Long Island August 07, 2025
On Tuesday evening, August 5, 2025, police arrested 42-year-old Shawnequa Polite following a violent incident at an Eastern Parkway residence in Farmingdale. Responding to a 911 call from a third-party, officers found a 28-year-old woman ...
By Long Island August 07, 2025
On August 6, 2025, Nassau County Police arrested Stephen Reill, 24, of Mohawk Drive, North Massapequa, following a violent incident at his residence. Officers responded to reports of a disturbance and encountered Reill, who became ...
By Long Island August 07, 2025
On July 18, 2025, Frias Bader, 47, of Queens, was arrested following an incident at the Hillside Islamic Center in North New Hyde Park. According to Third Squad Detectives, Bader approached multiple children and offered ...
By Long Island August 07, 2025
Suffolk County Police arrested Xiaohong Wang, 51, and Meiqin Huang, 54, both of Flushing, during a raid at Lee Spa in Mount Sinai on August 6. The operation was prompted by numerous community complaints and ...
By Chris Boyle August 07, 2025
A total of 24 music documentary films to screen, featuring The Beatles, Harry Chapin, Zombies, Steppenwolf, Public Enemy, Ron Delsener, Garland Jeffreys, and many more.
By Chris Boyle August 07, 2025
Hundreds of thousands of Long Island families struggle with hunger and food insecurity throughout the year.
By Chris Boyle August 07, 2025
The report covers the 50 largest coworking markets in the U.S. using proprietary data collected in July 2025.
By Chris Boyle August 07, 2025
While 87% of NYC homes were picked up by locals, 4% of sales were signed by in-state buyers outside the five boroughs, with Long Island one of the largest in-state sources of demand.
By Chris Boyle August 06, 2025
The new center offers primary and specialty care as well as walk-in urgent care for patients with immediate need.
By Chris Boyle August 06, 2025
For twenty years, HDRF has hosted educational events and has worked tirelessly to educate the public that depression is a medical illness.
By Chris Boyle August 06, 2025
Funding to Build More Resilient Communities, Protect Public Health and Modernize Water Infrastructure Across the State.
By Chris Boyle August 06, 2025
The lawsuit alleges that Zara Realty illegally took advantage of tenants who paid their rent through New York City Department of Social Services (DSS) housing subsidy programs.
By Chris Boyle August 06, 2025
Passed as Part of the FY26 Enacted Budget, Amendments to New York’s Discovery Laws Will Support Survivors, Hold Perpetrators Accountable and Safeguard Right to a Fair and Speedy Trial.
By Long Island August 06, 2025
On Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at approximately 9:27 PM, a fatal hit-and-run occurred in Elmont involving a 77-year-old male bicyclist. The victim was riding northbound on Meacham Avenue near McClure Avenue when he was struck ...
By Long Island August 06, 2025
In the early hours of Wednesday, August 6, 2025, Nassau County police arrested 58-year-old Christopher Douso, an undomiciled man, near Old Country Road and Willis Avenue in Mineola. Officers recognized Douso, who had multiple active ...
By Chris Boyle August 06, 2025
The Gameway Ultra location represents the evolution of the brand, with the all-new RetroZone bar where visitors can enjoy a selection of craft beers while indulging in classic video games.
By Chris Boyle August 06, 2025
In addition to the business sessions and meetings, FASNY will have a full slate of firefighter training programs, and social and networking events for the volunteer firefighters coming from all across NYS.
By Chris Boyle August 06, 2025
The event was a memorable celebration of preservation, design, and Long Island’s incredible architectural history.
By Long Island August 05, 2025
Third Precinct officers responded to a 911 call reporting a hostage being held at 1625 Ohio Ave.
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