New Hospital Safety Grades: The Best — And Worst — On Long Island

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Hospital Safety Grades: The Best — And Worst —On Long Island

The nonprofit group Leapfrog has released its hospital safety grades. See how your local hospital fared.

Man Fatally Struck By LIRR Train Fell Through The Gap: NTSB

Officials say a man fatally struck by a train earlier this month at a LIRR station stumbled and fell through the gap.

Long Island School Issues Clear Backpacks To All Its Students

Students will not be allowed to use any other backpack. What do you think of the plan?

South Bay Cinemas Begins Remodel After 18-Month Delay

The remodeling of the 51-year-old theater, which was expected to begin in 2016, finally began this month.

$24M In Funding Allocated To Shore Up Montauk Lighthouse

Today, the Montauk Lighthouse sits less than 100 feet from the receding edge of the bluff, Gov. Cuomo says.

Also Worth a Look Today

• Woman Fought, Spit At Cop During Arrest: Police
• Popular BBQ Joint Seized For Non-Payment Of Taxes
• 1 Hurt In 2-Car Overturn Route 110 Crash
• East Islip Starbucks To Open This Fall
• Love Your Town, Share Your Stories, Reach Your Neighbors
• Melville HomeGoods Announces Opening Date
• Community Still Working Desperately To Help Man Detained By ICE
• Fire Damages North Babylon Home

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