Long Island Rail Road strike stops service for 300,000 riders before Memorial Day
Long Island Railroad Workers Go on Strike As of midnight Saturday, a significant strike has begun among Long Island Railroad workers, marking the first such occurrence in over three decades. This strike effectively halts operations for the busiest commuter railroad in the nation, raising concerns about major economic impacts just before Memorial Day. With around […]
Transit union leader claims Hochul aimed to gain Long Island votes against Blakeman by provoking LIRR strike.
Hochul’s Motives Behind the LIRR Strike According to John Samuelsen, the president of the Transport Workers’ Union International, Governor Kathy Hochul’s push for the Long Island Railroad strike seems aimed at overshadowing Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman. He suggests that this might be a strategic move to capture votes from leading Republican gubernatorial candidates in […]
Trump criticizes Hochul for attributing the Long Island Rail Road strike to him.
Trump and Hochul Clash Over LIRR Strike President Donald Trump has responded to recent events by placing blame on New York Governor Kathy Hochul for the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) strike. The strike, which began at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, has affected over 3,500 workers across five unions, including engineers and mechanics. This action […]
Former Long Island teacher sentenced to up to 50 years in prison for sexually abusing students.
Former Long Island Teacher Sentenced for Sexual Abuse A former Long Island teacher has been sentenced to up to 50 years in prison for sexually abusing children during outings to the beach and pool. Prosecutors called this sentencing on Wednesday “long-overdue” justice, especially for the survivors involved. Thomas Bernagozzi, who is 77 years old, received […]
Long Island official names Mamdani ‘Realtor of the Year’ as advertisements attract businesses leaving NYC
Suffolk County Courts Businesses Leaving NYC Suffolk County’s officials are making significant efforts to attract businesses that are leaving New York City. They have named Mayor Zoran Mamdani “Real Estate Agent of the Year” as part of a new advertising campaign designed to appeal to companies that view the city as an increasingly unwelcoming environment […]
Kuwait Blames Iran for Assaulting Island with Chinese-Financed Port
Kuwait Arrests Four Alleged IRGC Members Kuwait on Tuesday detained four individuals suspected of being part of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC). They are accused of attempting to invade Bubiyan Island, a strategically important Kuwaiti territory close to major shipping routes and oil fields, where a port funded by China is currently under […]
Unauthorized immigrant arrested for igniting several ‘hazardous’ fires on Long Island – handed over to ICE since charges are not bail eligible: officials
Guatemalan Immigrant Arrested in Long Island Arson Case A Guatemalan immigrant, believed to be behind a year-long arson spree on Long Island, was released due to the state’s bail reform law but was quickly handed over to ICE in an effort to keep him incarcerated, according to police and local authorities. The individual, identified as […]
Another potential oil slick found near Iran’s Kharg Island, UN cautions about disaster
Suspected Oil Slick Detected Near Kharg Island A second suspected oil slick has been identified near Kharg Island, a significant Iranian export hub. This discovery comes as concerns about an environmental disaster grow, following a massive spill confirmed on May 8 that is reportedly drifting toward Saudi Arabian waters. The ongoing crisis in the Strait […]
Health officials raise alarm after second measles case on Long Island, potentially linked to a restaurant.
Nassau County Health Alert Following Measles Cases Nassau County health officials have raised a public health alert due to two confirmed measles cases, which may have exposed diners at a well-known restaurant. One of the cases involves an unvaccinated child under five years old, marking the first confirmed measles instance in Nassau since 2024. On […]
Teen from Long Island assaulted in NYC due to Uber driver not verifying ID, according to family.
The family of a 16-year-old girl from Long Island, who was reportedly assaulted in New York City by someone she connected with on Snapchat, is holding Uber partly responsible for their daughter’s traumatic experience. The girl, an Orthodox Jew, was allegedly taken to Brooklyn without any verification, where she met a man who sexually assaulted […]