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Three women were killed in a late-night crash Saturday near a New Hyde Park event venue and a driver was charged with drunken driving and vehicular manslaughter, Nassau police said.
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Paxlovid dramatically reduces the chances of hospitalization or death for those at high risk of severe COVID-19. But many Long Islanders are still unaware of it, and some are nervous about taking it.
Federal regulators could make a decision on whether to authorize a COVID-19 vaccine for children under the age of 5 "in the next few weeks," the White House COVID response coordinator said.
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"There's about enough formula on that plane — specialty medical grade formula — for about a half a million bottles," the White House National Economic Council director said.
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Christians Long Islanders are as divided on the hot-button abortion issue as most of the country. Between the extremes — no abortion at all or abortion with no restrictions — there is nuance among Christians on the Island.
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Jameson Taillon allowed one run in seven innings and Luis Severino tossed seven scoreless innings, but the Yankees squandered both efforts.
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The vehicle was heading east near the exit for the Wantagh State Parkway when the driver struck the tree, a state police spokesman said.
Here are more than 20 ways to get started this holiday weekend.
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Jessy Panzer, one of the few female aerobatic air show performers and air racers active in the United States, will perform at the Jones Beach show on Memorial Day weekend.
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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman said in a complaint that Edward Farbenblum, former chairman of the board that runs NUMC, breached his fiduciary duties.
4m read4m readWitnesses told police the gunman was pacing the last car of the train, "and without provocation, pulled out a gun and fired it at the victim at close range," police said.
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The congressional and State Senate maps create more swing districts and sets off campaign jockeying to adjust to the changing boundaries.
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The baymen's work, pulling up shellfish from the bottom of the bay, will be memorialized in a bronze figure sitting in his boat.
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Mike Cavanaugh takes his kayak out into the waters near his East Rockaway and Gilgo Beach homes in search of the bottles. He then researches the history of the bottles to compile stories for a website he created.
Restoration projects include a planting program on the shore of Northport Harbor, salt marsh restoration at Sunken Meadow State Park in Kings Park, North Shore oyster plantings, and programs to monitor water quality.
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The governor spoke to the audience about the comeback of New York City.
1m read1m readThe service changes allow the completion, by December, of construction for a 10-mile-long third track between Floral Park and Hicksville.
Check out the exhibits at Wang Center, Hecksher Museum and Westbury Arts.
3m read3m readBeaches, miniature golf, sailboat races and more, serve as entertainment to this tranquil paradise.
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Here are four locations northwest of LI and NYC that are primed for a summer getaway visit
5m read5m readOn a Long Island hike this summer, there's water, water everywhere, and not just in your canteen.
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Whether you want to see a goat, spy on osprey, watch the sharks or just view the unusual, Long Island has an array of mammals, birds, reptiles, fish or amphibians that should suit your fancy.
3m read3m readDiscover the beauty of nature and plant life at arboretums and botanical gardens.
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Even for parents who want to breastfeed, it may not be an option, due to issues ranging from medical conditions to lack of milk supply.
"The narrowness of the jury's verdict, together with the changing law, has resulted in a perfect storm of legal issues," Edward Mangano's attorney, Kevin Keating, wrote in the court filing.
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Are gas stations benefiting from rising prices? Is it price-gouging? Is it worth it to buy premium grade, or turn off the A/C? Here are some answers.
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While some fixtures have remained the same over the past several decades, others are gone or are hardly recognizable today. Revisit some of these places and see what they look like now.
Reader letters to Newsday.
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Early-warning laws could have saved lives in Buffalo and elsewhere, but did not.
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Donald Trump has been effectively above the law since the 1970s.
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Reader letters to Newsday.
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