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LIRR Won't Get OMNY Pay Until 2025, 4 Years Later Than Projected: MTA

The contactless payment system is already available on NYC subways and buses; the LIRR rollout will be delayed until 2024, MTA said.

'Brokenhearted' Family Sues After Death Of 2 Daughters In LI Fire

A Maryland family went to Sag Harbor for a vacation. Instead, 2 daughters died in a horrific blaze in a home with no smoke detectors: suit.

New Bill Would Restrict Use Of Exotic Animals For Performances

Humane LI rallied for the bill when Sloth Encounters began offering private home visits with sloths. The business owner called it "unfair."

Long Island Neighbor Raises Money For Family Devastated By Fire

The people across from her lost their home, three beloved dogs, and a family member was seriously injured in a fire Halloween morning.

Northwell Opens $10M Multidisciplinary Clinic Opens On Long Island

The site will have a focus on musculoskeletal care and rehabilitative services, Northwell says.

$2.25M In Federal Funding Aimed At LI Water Quality Improvement

Gov. Kathy Hochul says the funds will support septic system improvement programs as well as a nitrogen reduction plan on Long Island.

Long Island High Schooler Honored For Inventing New App For Botanic Gardens

Brian Song created an app to help visitors to Clark Botanic Garden identify plants, merging his twin passions of botany and technology.

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