Fed Up With Your Phone Bill? Optimum Says It’ll Pay You If You Don’t Save

New retail offer lets AT&T and Verizon customers compare bills in-store — and get a $150 gift card if Optimum can’t beat their current rate.

Spring Fest Will Bloom Again At Clark Botanic Garden This May

Face painting, scavenger hunts, crafts, and more are set for May 2 in the Town of North Hempstead.

Weekend LIRR Ridership Ticked Up In 2025, Study Shows

A report from the State Comptroller’s office found there were more weekend LIRR riders in 2025 than in 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Get Paid To Plant: Town Of North Hempstead Offering $350 For Native Gardens

Rebate program encourages residents to support pollinators right in their own backyards.

Making ‘money moves’ and exploring financial literacy

SUNY Old Westbury's FLOW Conference makes financial knowledge accessible, actionable and equitable through support of M&T Bank

Where To See Cherry Blossoms On Long Island This Spring

Soft pink and white florals are brightening parks and neighborhoods.

Severe Thunderstorms, Damaging Weather Possible On Long Island After Warm Start To The Week

Forecasts say there's a chance of severe thunderstorms Tuesday, with further thunder in the forecast later this week.

What Working Family Tax Cuts Mean for Long Island & New York

President Trump’s Working Family Tax Cuts saved Americans from a $4 Trillion tax hike; an economic agenda putting YOU first.

The Office of The Attorney General

What Are The Position's Duties and Role

Brooklyn Man Arrested After $24K Theft Spree At Major Retailer In Nassau: Police

NCPD says the man targeted multiple locations of the home improvement store before being taken into custody.

Upscale Social Networking Experience April 16th, 2026 at Post 270 Restaurant Westbury, New York

Professionals, entrepreneurs, and business leaders from across the region are invited to experience a new standard of relationship building!

SBA Microloans Offer Proven Low Dollar Financing for Small Businesses

If you're looking for a funding boost to start or grow your small business, an SBA microloan can help!

Suffolk County Team Of The Week: Huntington Stays Hot, Harborfields Rolls

Huntington builds momentum across multiple sports while Harborfields stays unbeaten and Ward Melville delivers a statement win.

‘LI Pizza Strong’ Raises $188K For Fallen NCPD Officer Espinosa’s Family

The husband and daughter of late NCPD Patricia Espinosa received hundreds of thousands in donations on Friday, courtesy of LI pizzerias.

North Fork Candy Store Closes + Longtime Friends Become Owners + Barber Shop Rebuilds After Fire

$3.85M Islip Sale Makes History / Shake Shack Friends And Family Day / New Shop To Come To SunVet / Syosset-Woodbury StretchLab

Career Day Inc. Empowers Roosevelt High School Students Through Immersive Career Exploration Event

Long Island nonprofit brings diverse professionals to Roosevelt High School for full-day career and financial literacy experience

More than 150 Local Fifth Grade Bethpage Students Participate in Interactive Water Education Program

Students gained firsthand insight into water treatment, conservation, and the journey from aquifer to tap

Blakeman Sues Campaign Finance Board Over Match Funds Decision

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is suing to have a decision denying funds to his governor campaign reversed.

The Big Lie About Peace

Why Long Island Sees What New York City Refuses To

Propel NY Energy Hosts ‘Community Office Hours’ Series Across Long Island

Propel NY hosts Long Island office hours to share updates, answer questions, and gather community feedback ahead of 2026 construction.

Potholes, Road Problems? Suffolk 311 Offers Fast Online Reporting System

The 24/7 system allows Suffolk residents to report potholes, tree issues, and more directly to DPW, officials say.

Impeachment & The 25th Amendment

What Are They For

Paving And Pothole Push Coming To LI, HV Roads, Hochul Says

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Monday that the state would be spending millions to resurface roads on Long Island and in the Hudson Valley.

Brooklyn Woman Arrested After $50K In Items Stolen From Nassau County Stores: Police

NCPD says she took items from more than 27 retail locations over several months.

Luxury Apartment Marks Construction Milestone with "Topping Out" at Former Yacht Club Waterfront

"Topping Out" ceremony marks milestone at The Bridgeview—a $45M luxury apartment rising on Island Park's former Bridgeview Yacht Club site

Suffolk County Team Of The Week: Huntington Teams Roll Early, West Islip Seniors Earn Top Honors

West Islip and Deer Park programs highlight student-athlete excellence and future development across Suffolk County.

New Amagansett Coffee Shop + Book Fairies Milestone + WonderMom Box + Garden City PopUp Bagels

Teriyaki Madness In North Babylon / Where To Find Chocolate Easter Bunnies / Ronkonkoma Ben & Jerry's

African American Small Business Foundation Announces Upcoming High-Value Networking Social April 16th, 2026

This networking social concept introduced in the Chamber’s High-Value Networking Socials initiative focusing on quality connections!

Town of North Hempstead Illuminated Town Hall Purple in Recognition of Purple Day

Partnership with EPIC Family of Human Service Agencies Highlights Ongoing Commitment to Epilepsy Awareness and Training

Why No Kings

What Makes a Democracy

From Vacant Storefront To Thriving Kitchen — With A Little Help

From a brand partner: Lisa Basini says her Business First Advocate was a resource she couldn’t have done without.

Bruce Blakeman Could Be Out Millions After Campaign Finance Ruling On Matched Funds: Report

Blakeman campaign blasts Campaign Finance Board ruling: "reeks of corruption."

SBA Announces New “Made in America Loan Guarantee” to Restore Manufacturing Dominance

90% Loan Guarantee will Help Manufacturers Reshore American Industry, Jobs, and National Security

Easter 2026 Grocery And Retail Hours: What’s Open And Closed On LI

Retailers around the country are changing their hours for Easter. Will your grocery store be open Sunday?

Record-Breaking $132,000+ Raised at ACLD Foundation’s 8TH Annual "Poker for a Purpose" Fundraiser

250 supporters fund recreation opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Town Leaders Drive Long Island’s Next Wave of Development at HIA-LI Economic Symposium

The program brought together five Suffolk town supervisors—Carpenter; Panico; Schaffer; Wehrheim; and Smyth.

Suffolk County Team Of The Week: Bay Shore Track Stars Shine, Huntington Flag Football Shines

National track success, an undefeated start on the football field, and a podium finish at states headline the week in Suffolk County sports.

Migrant Workers on the East End

How Will East End Farms Function Without an Immigrant Workforce

New Diner In Sag Harbor + Farmingdale Taco Bar To Greek Food + Off Duty Moms Club + East Hampton Spot

Oyster Bay Day / New Ben & Jerry's Location / Sag Harbor New Eatery / Bloom In Ronkonkoma

MLB Team Valuations: Here’s Where the Mets and Yankees Ranked Ahead of Opening Day

The top team is valued at roughly $8.5 billion and has topped the rankings every year since Forbes began publishing the list.