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A Great River homeowner discovered that a permit for a pool and pool house project had never been issued by the Town of Islip, the DA said.
John Chesebrough was recognized for his leadership, 98% guest satisfaction rating and more than $13,000 raised for Toys for Tots.
“I got it all!” The doctor’s words changed everything for one LI family whose infant daughter had been diagnosed with cancer.
Firefighters used chainsaws to clear a tree blocking Brook Avenue after a crash involving a 20-foot box truck, officials said.
State Police also issued 217 speeding tickets and 34 distracted driving tickets during the three-day enforcement crackdown.
More than 30 teachers competed in the inaugural tournament, with winning teams selecting charities to receive donations.
The 21st annual event in Bohemia featured models of all ages and raised more than $5,000 for programs supporting people with disabilities.
More than 200 Stimson Middle School students and teachers joined the school's third annual walk to support breast cancer research.
Javier Ramirez, 38, was an 11-year NYPD veteran who leaves behind a wife and two young children, the police union said.
The Wildcats earned their highest score of the season at the New York State Field Band Conference Championships in Syracuse.
A man found shot and burned in Deer Park and a woman found strangled at Heckscher State Park have finally been identified, prosecutors say.
Students at John F. Kennedy and South Bay elementary schools honored veterans with special assemblies, certificates and receptions.
Veterans and service dogs were welcomed by students waving American flags during the Freshman Campus ceremony.
A 57-year-old man raped a girl when she was 15 and later arranged for her to have sex with buyers, prosecutors said.
The 44-year-old man was among two Good Samaritans struck after stopping to assist motorists involved in an earlier crash, police said.
More than 60 St. Rose of Lima students participated in the contest sponsored by an Amityville law firm. Winning artwork will be displayed.
A Long Island restaurant made OpenTable's 2026 list, which was based on more than 11 million diner reviews.
The $7 million project will resurface 23 lane miles of Route 347 between Route 454 and Terry Road, with work expected to begin next spring.
Victor Santos was found unresponsive after officers handcuffed him following a foot pursuit, Suffolk police said.
A 38-year-old man died after his Jeep was struck and caught fire on the LIE early Wednesday, police said.
