Top Stories
-
Suffolk police commissioner resigns after 3-year tenure
Geraldine Hart, who took the helm of the Suffolk County Police Department after a series of corruption and misconduct scandals and as it contended with MS-13 violence, will become Hofstra's director of public safety.
-
NY: Avoid river due to possible leak of treated sewage
State health officials issued an advisory about the potential for elevated levels of pathogenic organisms in the Nissequogue River after a cracked manhole cover led to a leak of sewage.
-
Police: Human remains found in pond
Homicide Squad detectives are trying to determine the origins of the remains, which police said were recovered from a pond along the south side of Sunrise Highway.
-
3 new Long Island ice cream shops you need to try
There's a new sweep of spots to get your fix with cereal toppings, wild flavors and more.
-
Suffolk OTB to buy Jake's 58 casino, hotel from operator in $120M deal
The move "will put Suffolk OTB in a position to contribute more money to Suffolk County than it otherwise would, a benefit that will only grow in time," an OTB spokesman said.
-
Seals named Joan Jett, Billy Joel 'Movin' Out' to the ocean tomorrow
"Tell them I'm happy to hear of the seal's release," said the human Billy Joel.
-
Bill would protect Sandy victims from 'clawbacks'
The measure introduced in the Senate proposes a remedy for financial hardships afflicting people whose homes were damaged by the 2012 Superstorm Sandy.
-
Riverhead group proposes anti-bias training for town residents, officials
Riverhead's Anti-Bias Task Force has proposed several initiatives that target discrimination and would improve communication between residents and officials
-
Alex Rodriguez, Jennifer Lopez announce they've split
The couple told the "Today" show today in a joint statement that they are calling off their two-year engagement.
-
LI homebuyers with low, moderate incomes can apply for grants
The grants are available to families with incomes up to about $113,000 for a family of four. Income limits vary according to family size.
-
Health care pros of color mentor high school students
The Stony Brook program strives to increase the number of health care providers from underserved and underrepresented minority backgrounds.
-
Remembering when WGBB ruled LI radio
Back in the day, the Merrick station was Long Island's undisputed radio champ when it came to intesely local broadcasting.
![The Health Occupations Partnership for Excellence [HOPE] program](https://cdn.newsday.com/polopoly_fs/1.50215426.1618483904!/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/preview_115/image.jpg)
Tracking the coronavirus
-
J&J vaccine to remain in limbo while officials seek evidence
Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine will remain in limbo for a while longer after government health advisers declared Wednesday that they need more evidence to decide if a handful of unusual blood clots were linked to the shot — and if so, how big the risk really is.
-
U.S. jobless claims plunge to 576,000, lowest since pandemic
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits tumbled last week to 576,000, a post-COVID low and a hopeful sign that layoffs are easing as the economy recovers from the pandemic recession.
-
Cuomo: NY relaxing rules to allow spectators at Belmont, other racetracks
New York is also relaxing the curfew for food and beverage establishments and catered events.
-
'Red' states on U.S. electoral map lagging on vaccinations
The parts of the U.S. that are excelling and those that are struggling with vaccinations are starting to look like the nation's political map: deeply divided between red and blue states.
-
They're celebrating a 2nd pandemic birthday, but it's brighter than the first
Long Island parents are warming up to the return of parties, play places and more.
-
Cuomo: Vans to take COVID-19 shots to farmworkers
Because farmworkers in rural areas often find it hard to reach faraway vaccination sites, or lack the time, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said, "We'll bring the vaccination site to you."
Long Islanders' Favorites
-
LI home prices keep rising as buyers face shortage of listings
At last month's pace of pending sales, it would take two months to sell all the homes listed for sale in Nassau and 1.7 months in Suffolk.
MORE ON THIS TOPIC 6 boomtowns: What's driving LI's rising home prices -
LI boat club franchise bought by its parent
Freedom Boat Club of New York could see expansion from Montauk to Manhattan as a result of the investment.
-
Par 3 courses where you can get a taste of golf on LI
Practice your short game at these courses.
-
Oyster Bay takes a step back
Town must OK smart development.
-
Marshall: Finally, a return to Belmont
The plan permits 20% capacity in outdoor spaces and 10% capacity in indoor spaces at horse and auto racing tracks.
-
Here comes the fourth wave (or not)
Right now, it is too difficult to predict the size or timing of another wave of COVID-19 infections.
-
4 activities for dogs and their owners this spring
Stroll in the garden, head to brunch and take a dive with your dog this spring.
-
Try something new: Recent LI restaurant openings
The latest restaurants to open on Long Island.
-
Reserved times, new attractions: What to expect when LI amusement parks reopen
Adventureland and Splish Splash plan to reopen this spring.
-
Gone fishing: How to get started at LI's freshwater lakes and ponds
Whether you're a seasoned angler or just starting out, April trout are a spring delight.
-
Driving ranges to perfect your swing on LI
Where you can drive balls by the bucket.
-
Explore Huntington's bars, restaurants, shops and more
Huntington has a vibrant downtown, a nationally-recognized working farm, a castle and more.
-
LI drive-in movie schedule for the spring and summer
Drive-in movies are springing up around Long Island again this season.
-
Check out all the fun offerings at LI county parks
County parks offer campgrounds and ballfields, biking trails, dog runs, tennis courts and hiking trails.
