Long Island Hooters has turned into one of the chain’s recent success stories by becoming family-oriented.
Hooters Adapts to Family-Friendly Model in Farmingdale They’ve made quite the transformation—from D cup to what some might call a “Shippy cup.” The Farmingdale Hooters on Long Island has discovered a way to thrive, even as other locations in the chain face bankruptcy and economic struggles. The secret? A family-friendly atmosphere. This particular spot has […]
Canal cleanup in Long Island almost finished after a ‘nonhazardous’ oil spill from PSE&G affects local wildlife
Recently, a significant amount of liquid used in power lines was released into the canal in East Rockaway, Long Island. This incident occurred earlier this month when a buried PSE&G transmission cable ruptured, causing distress for local wildlife groups. On July 14, state officials reported that a synthetic mineral oil, which is used for insulation […]
Long Island fire chief charged with trespassing after reportedly entering state lawmaker’s office during an ICE dispute
A Democratic lawmaker from Long Island is calling for charges against a local fire chief who allegedly caused harm to his staff after a dispute over their involvement in a recent ice operation conducted by the fire department. State Senator Phil Ramos has issued a trespass notice against East Brentwood Fire Chief Bryant Figueroa, meaning […]
Government begins investigation into FAA regarding reduced Long Island air traffic control center amid growing safety worries in Newark airspace.
The federal government is scrutinizing the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) choice to move air traffic controllers from Long Island to Philadelphia, specifically for overseeing Newark’s airspace. This week, inspectors from the Department of Transport confirmed they are looking into a decision made in 2024 to transition radar control from Westbury’s hub to Philadelphia’s air traffic […]
ICE agents training at a gun range in Suffolk under a disputed contract with a Long Island town: ‘Dehumanizing’
A taxpayer-funded gun range in Suffolk County has turned into a training space for ICE agents, thanks to a new deal between the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the town of Islip. The public only learned about this arrangement after ICE agents were spotted at the range, which sparked concerns from local activists and […]
New affordable housing tower rises near the iconic Parachute Jump in Coney Island
Coney Island Affordable Housing Development Groundbreaking Mayor Eric Adams took part in a groundbreaking ceremony on Monday for a new development featuring entirely affordable apartments, situated near Coney Island’s iconic parachute jump. Using a shovel, Adams joined executives from BFC Partners along with representatives from city agencies and Goldman Sachs to mark the beginning of […]
Trump discusses Gaza and Epstein island invitation
It’s Monday. How’s everyone handling the first day of a break? I hope Senate staff are catching up soon! In today’s highlights: Trump denies accepting Epstein’s invitation The trading deadline has arrived Putin’s timeline appears to be tightening The US plans to establish food centers in Gaza Booker advises Democrats on social media strategies In […]
Trump claims he declined an invitation to visit Epstein’s island: ‘One of my better moments’
President Trump stated on Monday that he had turned down an invitation to visit Jeffrey Epstein’s private island. He urged others to focus on different topics as he tried to shift away from questions about Epstein. “I’ve never been to the island. [Former President] Bill Clinton probably visited it around 28 times. I never went […]
Trump claims ‘no one has contacted me’ regarding a pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell, he ‘declined’ visit to Jeffrey Epstein’s ‘Pedophile Island’
Trump on Epstein and Maxwell In a recent statement, President Trump clarified that he was never approached to grant leniency to Ghislaine Maxwell, who has been linked to the late Jeffrey Epstein. He also disclosed that he declined an invitation to visit Epstein’s notorious private island. Maxwell, at 63, spoke with Justice Department officials over […]
Love Island USA: Season 6 Couple JaNa Craig and Kenny Rodriguez Break Up
Jana Craig and Kenny Rodriguez Split After Love Island USA Season 6 finalists of Love Island USA, Jana Craig and Kenny Rodriguez, have reportedly ended their relationship. Nearly a year after finishing in third place on the popular Peacock TV show, reports emerged on July 27th indicating that Craig made the decision to break up. […]