Cherished Long Island veteran struck dead by stolen vehicle shortly after seeing granddaughter at school
An admired Long Island veteran lost his life after being struck by a stolen vehicle shortly after attending a memorial event at his granddaughter’s elementary school. Peter Morris, 80, a veteran of the Vietnam War, was about to enter his car around noon Friday outside Woodward Parkway Elementary in South Farmingdale when a stolen Nissan, […]
Trump selects Long Island philanthropist, son of a Holocaust survivor, as ambassador to Hungary.
Trump Appoints Long Island Businessman as Ambassador to Hungary President Trump has chosen Benjamin Landa, a Long Island businessman, to serve as the U.S. ambassador to Hungary. Landa, 69, who resides in Lawrence and is the child of Holocaust survivors, has been confirmed for this diplomatic role, according to reports. In his words, “For him […]
Large drug operation from the Bronx to Long Island shut down as authorities confiscate enough fentanyl to harm every person in Suffolk County
Arrests Made in Major Fentanyl and Cocaine Operation Authorities report that six individuals have been implicated in a large-scale drug trafficking operation, transporting dangerous substances from the Bronx to Long Island. They possessed a quantity of fentanyl that could potentially be lethal to every resident of Suffolk County. This group allegedly ran a significant pipeline […]
President Trump visits ‘hero’ Long Island officer seriously injured in car chase
Trump Backs Long Island Officer After Serious Incident President Donald Trump recently met with Suffolk County Police Officer Brendon Gallagher, who sustained severe injuries during a car chase involving a drunk driver back in January. On January 5, Gallagher was in pursuit of a Ford Mustang, driven by a drug-impaired individual in Brentwood, when a […]
Tom Sheedy, a versatile figure from Long Island, is stepping down from high school football.
Longtime Coach Stepping Down After Decades of Service Tom Sheedy, a legendary figure in Long Island football, is stepping back from coaching after an impressive 30 years dedicated to the blue and gold colors of Massapequa. “Those after-school hours with the kids—there’s something truly special about that,” Sheedy, who also coached varsity baseball, reflected on […]
Highlanders soccer striving for top recognition on Long Island
Helix’s Journey Continues Helix’s perfect season isn’t over yet. The boys’ soccer team is eager to clinch a Long Island championship in 2024, following a challenging two-win season and a triumphant Nassau victory for the first time in two decades. “The roster remains the same. It’s the same group of kids,” Highlanders’ head coach Adriana […]
Long Island Republicans gain strength as insiders caution that Zohran Mamdani’s plans have little appeal in suburban areas
Nassau County Election Results Reflect Shifts in Political Strategy Nassau County Republicans made noticeable waves at the polls on Tuesday, attributed in part to their strategy of linking local Democrats to Zoran Mamdani. Officials noted that this tactic “clearly worked” as Mamdani’s socialist policies seem to lack appeal in suburban areas. While Democratic candidates achieved […]
Father from Arizona faces allegations from his teenage daughter of past abuses, including a long history of abandoning his children in hot cars.
Arizona Father’s Suicide Linked to Abuse Claims An Arizona father, Christopher Scholtes, took his own life after his daughter, now 17, alleged in a lawsuit that he had frequently left her and her siblings locked in a hot car for over a decade. According to her, this disturbing behavior began when she was under seven […]
Long Island pizza maker reaches one million pizzas sold after 20 years and gifts a year’s supply to a fortunate customer
Long Island Pizza Maker Celebrates Selling 1 Million Pies A Long Island pizza shop is marking a significant milestone. The owner, Johnny Dawson, has been keeping track of every pizza sold since opening in early 2005. Recently, they celebrated the sale of one million pies by giving away a year’s supply of pizza to lucky […]
3 Stock ETFs to Invest $500 in and Keep for the Long Term
If you’ve got $500 and are looking to invest in high-yield exchange-traded funds (ETFs), there are several choices out there. However, three particular options rise above the rest as solid buy-and-hold candidates. The Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (NYSEMKT:VYM), Invesco High Yield Stock Dividend Achievement ETF (NASDAQ:PEY), and Schwab US Dividend Stock ETF (NYSEMKT: SCHD) […]