Long Island retirees claim financial advisor cost them millions in savings
Pat Butcher has managed to keep her retirement nest egg intact during an Alaska cruise planned for her 70th birthday this October. However, she fears she might have lost over $200,000 that her investment advisor had set aside for her future. To cope with her financial struggles, Butcher took on part-time work and secured a […]
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 […]
Billy Long Removed After Dispute Over Using Data on Undocumented Immigrants
IRS Commissioner Removed Amid Controversy IRS Commissioner Billy Long has been dismissed following conflicts between the IRS and the White House regarding the use of taxpayer information. According to “two knowledgeable sources,” the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) improperly provided the IRS with a list of about 40,000 individuals identified by DHS officials in the […]
The S&P 500 is close to setting another record. How long can this uptrend avoid trouble?
The broader stock index is nearing its all-time high again, having recently bounced back from a concerning salary report that raised fears about consumer spending and the Federal Reserve’s tight policies. Market volatility has dipped to its lowest levels since the start of the year, leading some investors to pause their usual patterns for August. […]
Billy Long Exits as IRS Commissioner Just Weeks After Being Sworn In
Just a couple of months after taking office, Billy Long is no longer the IRS commissioner. His departure, first reported by the New York Times, has since been confirmed by the White House. Leadership Changes Long’s nomination by President Donald Trump was announced in December 2024; however, Danny Werfel held the commissioner position until early […]
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 […]
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 […]