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Trusted Long Island surgeon passes away unexpectedly after North Fork triathlon

Trusted Long Island surgeon passes away unexpectedly after North Fork triathlon

Dr. Peter Sultan, a cherished orthopedic surgeon from Long Island who was known for his heartfelt interactions with patients, tragically passed away on Sunday during a local triathlon. The 54-year-old, affiliated with Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead, collapsed while participating in the James Port Triathlon, an annual event linked to the hospital. His sudden […]

Pat Halpin will challenge Long Island Representative Andrew Garbarino.

Pat Halpin will challenge Long Island Representative Andrew Garbarino.

Pat Halpin Launches Campaign Against Andrew Garbarino Pat Halpin, the former Suffolk County executive, is making a political return, vying for a position against Rep. Andrew Garbarino, whom he has dubbed “sleepy Drew.” Halpin kicked off his campaign for the 2026 election in Babylon on Monday, criticizing Republican incumbents for being, well, lackadaisical in their […]

Pickup truck drives over teenager’s legs during beach assessment in Oak Island

Pickup truck drives over teenager's legs during beach assessment in Oak Island

Pickup Truck Accident Involving Teen on Oak Island Beach A pickup truck driver reportedly ran over the legs of a 15-year-old girl who was lying on a beach in Oak Island, North Carolina. Public safety officials were called to the scene just after 2 PM on Monday. Upon their arrival, authorities found the girl and […]

My journey to reconnect with the value of citizenship on a distant Canadian island

My journey to reconnect with the value of citizenship on a distant Canadian island

Benedict Anderson, an Irish political scientist, described nations as an “imaginary political community.” He noted that even people within a small country often don’t know most of their fellow citizens. I read this when I was younger and thought it made sense. Nations really are just defined physical spaces on the Earth, with set boundaries. […]

These are the most surprising recent exotic animal rescues in NYC and Long Island.

These are the most surprising recent exotic animal rescues in NYC and Long Island.

Rescue Efforts for Abandoned Animals on Long Island John De Leonardo recently experienced a dramatic moment when a Long Island bull, which had evaded capture for two months, was finally found in Suffolk County. It was quite a startling call. “We were on the phone with the police, and they said, ‘We’re going to shoot […]