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Hundreds of emotional bird lovers flock to LI home to see lazuli bunting – a NY rarity
A lazuli bunting, known for living on the West Coast, visited the bird feeder at Meigan Madden Rocco's Flanders, Long Island home to the pleasant surprise of bird lovers near...
LI cops scour woods for clues in decades-old serial killer case – not tied to Gilgo slayings
Cops are looking for new evidence related to the 1993 murder of Sandra Costilla -- and they are hoping to finally tie the case to convicted killer John Bittrolff, police...
Top 25 US beaches revealed — 2 surprising NYC spots made the list
Travel & Leisure recently released its list of the “25 Best Beaches in the USA.”
Which NY venues is Megadeth hitting on their 2024 tour?
The thrash metal vets are scheduled to mosh at Long Island's Jones Beach Theater on Sept. 14.
Disgraced ex-Rep. George Santos ends independent bid for Congress after raising no money in first weeks of campaign
Santos, 35, said on X that he did not want to draw votes away from the Republican LaLota and be "responsible" for handing control of the House of Representatives to...
Here's everything you need to know about Imagine Dragons' 2024 tour
The "Radioactive" rockers will electrify Long Island's Jones Beach Theater on Aug. 2.
Meet the cannabis sommeliers on Long Island
Located at 1815 Broadhollow Road in Farmingdale, New York, Strain Stars is Long Island’s first legal recreational cannabis dispensary.
NY man’s wallet likely saves his life by blocking gunman’s bullet in broad-daylight shooting
The victim was sitting in a car at the Homestead Village Apartment Complex at Homestead Drive and Grant Court in Coram around 10:50 a.m. Wednesday when a shooter unloaded multiple...
Why lawyers for accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann are demanding FBI files ahead of trial
Rex Heuermann, who is charged in the slayings of four women, returned to Suffolk County Supreme Court for a status hearing Wednesday as his attorney called for the additional investigative...
Barstool Sports personality is using prize money from boxing Jose Canseco to run for Congress
Barstool Sports personality Bill Cotter, aka "Billy Football," is running to represent New York's District 3 — the seat formerly held by George Santos.
Long Island casino to break ground on $210 million expansion to stay ahead of competition
Suffolk OTB -- hoping to stay competitive -- will break ground on a $210 million expansion of Jake’s 58 Casino Hotel ahead of others eyeing coveted NYC casino licenses.
Porsche-driving LI squatters evicted by sheriff's deputies who changed locks, removed their belongings
Deputies knocked at the Brussel Drive home in New Hyde Park around 8:30 a.m. Friday, escorting Denton Gayle and Margaret Grover out.
Who is Maroon 5 touring with this summer?
The "She Will Be Loved" group is slated to headline at the Jones Beach Theater on July 3.
A burned-down home on LI set on fire by suicidal man lists for $400K
An East Rockaway residence badly damaged by a 2020 fire can potentially appeal to those looking for a renovation project, now that it's listed for sale.
LI firefighters sexually assaulted medic during station birthday party: lawsuit
A volunteer medic on Long Island has filed a $25 million lawsuit alleging that two firefighters – a former chief and captain – conspired to ply her with booze and...
Where is Fuerza Regida going on their 2024 tour?
The lively quintet shimmies into Long Island's UBS Arena on Aug. 4.
Family of NY doctor killed after falling from moving trailer while going to watch eclipse claim 'significant safety oversight'
The Long Island doctor who fatally fell out of her family’s moving Airstream loved the trailer so much that she nicknamed it and used to sleep there even when it...
LI doctor who died during family road trip should never have been in RV, Airstream says
The Long Island doctor who was fatally thrown out of her family's Airstream should never have been in the RV while it was in motion, the company said.
LI doctor killed in freak Airstream trailer accident was on family trip to upstate NY to see solar eclipse
"Helena recalls that her mother was trying to secure the passenger side door of the camper and subsequently gets thrown from the Airstream,'' a state trooper said of the horror.
What time to watch the solar eclipse 2024 on Long Island
While downstate New Yorkers won't be fortunate enough witness to a total solar eclipse this afternoon, the eclipse should be visible in Nassau and Suffolk counties in about 90% totality just...