Long Island comes together to support its own Jack Kennedy at the US Open
Long Island is quite a sizable island, yet its tennis circle feels pretty tight-knit. Take, for instance, Jack Kennedy, an 18-year-old from Huntington. When he made his way onto the men’s singles main draw at the U.S. Open on Sunday, he became the first Long Islander to do so since Noah Rubin in 2014. So, […]
Why This Small Island Chain Might Be The First Trigger In A Taiwan Conflict
A Chinese offensive against Taiwan could jeopardize American military presence in the western Pacific and threaten crucial semiconductor supply chains that are vital to much of the U.S. economy. The Penghu Islands, situated about 30 miles west of Taiwan, might be among the first targets in a Chinese assault. This archipelago could act as a […]
Meet the actual George Costanza from Long Island, jobless and staying with his parents at 31
It seems like Long Islander Michael Nicosia is having quite the summer. At 31 years old, he’s become a hot commodity in the dating scene, using a quirky twist on George Costanza’s famous line from “Seinfeld”: “I’m unemployed, and I live with my parents.” “I’m serious when I say over 100 women wanted to date […]
NYC Mayor Mamdani expresses sadness over the death of a murder suspect in Rikers Island custody
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani faced backlash from conservatives after expressing sorrow over the death of a man who was in custody while awaiting trial. On social media, Mamdani stated, “I am deeply saddened by the death of a New Yorker in City custody at a jail on Rikers Island early this morning.” The […]
Rhode Island sailboat thief Brendan Norris dies in shootout with police after taking a valuable luxury boat from a New Jersey marina
A man from Rhode Island met a tragic end during a confrontation with police after he allegedly pilfered a rare luxury sailboat from a marina in Jersey City and attempted to make his way back home. Brendan Norris, who was 27, was shot and killed following a standoff with officers who found him on the […]
Boat tour operator on Liberty Island detained by ICE following fatalities
Woman and Baby Die After Boat Capsizes in New York Harbor A 22-foot boat flipped over near Liberty Island in New York Harbor, resulting in the tragic loss of a woman and her 5-month-old infant. Fortunately, twelve other passengers were rescued from the water just as the New York City police arrived. The individual charged […]
Meat Allergy from Tick Bites Causes Panic Among Restaurants on Affluent Island
Restaurants on Martha’s Vineyard are modifying their menus to enhance safety as cases of alpha-gal syndrome, a meat allergy linked to tick bites, continue to rise. By June 2026, there have been 416 confirmed alpha-gal cases reported on the island. To give some context, 742 positive tests were recorded in 2025, while only two cases […]
Street takeover in Long Island leads to 15 arrests and 7 vehicles being taken by police.
Street Takeover Leads to Multiple Arrests on Long Island Authorities reported that early Saturday morning, police arrested fifteen individuals and impounded seven vehicles due to reckless driving and road stunts, including burnouts and donuts, on Long Island. The Suffolk County Police Department revealed that their street takeover task force had received information about a planned […]
Two wildfires take two lives and lead to mass evacuations on a Greek island while Belgium fights a large fire.
Wildfires Rage Across Europe, Casualties Reported Catastrophic wildfires are wreaking havoc in Europe, with two fatalities reported on a Greek island. Meanwhile, firefighters in eastern Belgium are contending with fierce fires in a local nature reserve. Since the summer began, Europe has been under intense heat and dryness, prompting the evacuation of thousands as the […]
Hurricane Lala disrupts LAX flights to Hawaii as Category 1 storm approaches the Big Island
Travelers headed to Hawaii faced significant disruptions on Saturday due to Hurricane Lala, which intensified near the Big Island. This situation led to numerous flight cancellations from Los Angeles International Airport and reduced services across the islands. As a Category 1 hurricane approached, carrying sustained winds of up to 125 mph, several flights from LAX […]