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Three female passengers were killed in a late-night crash Saturday near a New Hyde Park event venue and a driver was charged with drunken driving, Nassau police said.
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.
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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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.
4m read4m readEven if you've eaten your fill of ice cream, there's always room for gelato.
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Mike Cavanaugh, who started collecting antique bottles in his retirement, 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.
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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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman said in a complaint that Farbenblum, former chair of the board that runs NUMC, breached his fiduciary duties.
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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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Tim McCabe, of North Bellmore, said doctors found two cancerous tumors while he was undergoing a liver transplant. He gave himself a day to be angry about it, then moved on to face his latest health challenge.
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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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Town Supervisor Ed Smyth said the contract will help streamline building permit approvals and complement consolidation and other enhanced technologies already in place.
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Donaldson said, "What's up, Jackie?" to White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson, who is Black — an action that culminated in a bench-clearing melee in the fifth inning and led La Russa to call the comment racist.
3m read3m readSunday will be cooler than Saturday but the temperature high will still be near 80 degrees, with a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly before 11 p.m., the National Weather Service said.
The pedestrian, who was crossing Lake Drive, was struck by an unlicensed driver, police said.
The Long Island Special Olympic opening ceremony for the spring games, was held on Saturday in Farmingdale. After months of training, athletes will compete for top medals. Newsday's Steve Langford reports.
The body of Melissa Molinari, who was stabbed 58 times, was found in the Pine Barrens wrapped in garbage bags and duct tape, prosecutors said.
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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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