Homeowners in Long Island anticipated to get STAR checks by mid-October, according to the state.

Over half a million residents of Long Island have submitted applications for a rebate through the state’s school tax relief initiative, which is set to kick off around mid-October. Approximately $698.4 million in STAR relief will be distributed to 582,000 Long Island homeowners, starting this fall when school tax payments cease, as noted by the […]
1,600 undocumented migrants apprehended in Long Island in 2025

Since the start of the year, ICE has detained over 1,600 undocumented immigrants on Long Island, many of whom have prior convictions, including members of MS-13, murderers, and international fugitives, as reported by federal authorities. Under President Trump’s tougher enforcement policies, all individuals detained have been pre-convicted, which seems to suggest they were expected to […]
ICE Takes Into Custody Guatemalan Man Previously Released by Rhode Island Police Following Child Sex Crime Charges

ICE Arrests Guatemalan National After Local Release Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested a Guatemalan national in Rhode Island just one day after he was released by local police. The man, who had been charged with soliciting sex from a minor, was freed on bond despite the serious nature of his allegations. Jos Esantia Gopellesgomez, […]
Season 7 of ‘Love Island USA’ Features Its Hottest Highlights, Including Dancing and Foot Play

Looking Back on the Wild Moments from Love Island USA Season 7 From eye-catching entrances to some memorable dance-offs, the latest season of Love Island USA certainly kept viewers entertained. Now that it’s been a couple of weeks since the reunion—co-hosted by Ariana Maddix and Andy Cohen—it’s a good time to highlight some of the […]
FAA plans to boost air traffic controller recruitment on Long Island; aims for 9,000 additional hires across the country

FAA Launches New Recruitment Initiative for Air Traffic Controllers Washington – This week, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) introduced a new application portal aimed at boosting recruitment efforts for air traffic control positions, particularly on Long Island. The goal is to hire nearly 9,000 controllers nationwide by the end of 2028. The New York Terminal […]
Long Island Ducks achieve milestone with 1,000th home win following walk-off triumph

Long Island Ducks Celebrate 1,000th Home Win The Long Island Ducks have celebrated a significant achievement, reaching their 1,000th home victory after 25 years in the Atlantic League. The milestone was marked on Monday night, highlighted by infielder Ed Johnson’s two walk-off singles that helped secure a thrilling 5-4 win against the Staten Island Ferry […]
Self-sufficient cabin on Keats Island powered completely by solar energy

Nest: An Off-Grid Retreat on Keats Island High atop Keats Island in British Columbia sits a remarkable off-grid retreat that beautifully merges sustainability with striking architecture. This prefabricated cabin, crafted by Vancouver’s Darliasina Studio, appears almost like a contemporary sculpture nestled within a mossy forest. Interestingly, the cabin operates completely off the grid, and it […]
Mother claims Long Island fire chief Peter Alt ‘failed’ the child he yelled at in viral video

The mother of a 10-year-old girl experiencing emotional distress expressed outrage when Long Island fire chief Peter Alto was taken away in an ambulance, claiming that he “failed” her daughter. The incident ignited anger after video footage showed Alto being dismissive toward the distressed child during an emergency call in West Babylon. “He was meant […]
Police in Long Island shoot man wielding a sword after he staged a hostage situation in a suicide-by-cop attempt.

Long Island Man Hospitalized After Suspected Suicide Attempt A man from Long Island, armed with a sword, has been hospitalized following an incident on Tuesday where he appeared to provoke police officers into a fatal confrontation. Thankfully, he’s alive after being shot. According to Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina, Joseph Restino, 33, called 911 from his […]
Bikini brand creator passes away at an upscale yacht club in Montauk, Long Island.

Tragic Death of Manhattan Fashion Entrepreneur Marsanolan Osratara, a 33-year-old fashion entrepreneur from Manhattan, known for her upscale bikini brand and vibrant social media presence, was discovered deceased on a boat moored at an exclusive marina on the eastern shore of Long Island. Authorities are currently investigating her untimely death, which took place early Tuesday […]