Long Island town caught faking a grandmother to block a mosque withdraws from $4M settlement: ‘Taxpayers will bear the cost’
Oyster Bay Rejects Mosque Settlement The town of Oyster Bay, known recently for some controversial decisions, has not approved a $4 million settlement that could have facilitated the expansion of a local mosque. This settlement was part of a federal lawsuit involving the town and Long Island Muslims, who had already paved the way for […]
A Long Island school’s innovative security system: ‘Going to save lives’
Long Island Schools have announced the implementation of what they claim is one of the most sophisticated security systems in the United States, featuring auto-lock doors and rapid threat assessment capabilities. “This technology is going to save lives,” commented Lee Mandel, CEO of Xsponse, as they revealed the system just before the new school year […]
Long Island high school competitors start a shared broadcasting initiative
New Broadcasting Program Launched for Student Journalists This fall, Sachem North and East will kick off a collaborative broadcasting initiative aimed at establishing themselves as a top contender in student journalism. Alyssa Tappin, a student at Sachem North and the radio station manager, highlighted the unique experience: “It’s a great work environment. A lot of […]
Long Island football opponents uphold tradition of developing tough linemen
In Sachem, there’s a certain standard, particularly when it comes to tackling. The high schools in Suffolk’s northern and eastern regions have players who might be friendly off the field, but on it, their gridiron rivalry is intense, almost monumental, as they prepare for the 2025 season. “For the lineman development program, I think they […]
Man guilty of trafficking a woman he drugged, assaulted, and exploited for sex on Long Island
A Long Island sex worker was forced into dangerous hotel encounters by a violent immigrant pimp, resulting in a conviction for Michael Howell, 65. He was found guilty of exploiting her while using drugs and violence. Howell, a citizen of Barbados, operated by promoting the services of unnamed women online from April 2023 until February […]
Tribal leader criticizes ‘far left’ in Long Island mascot dispute
Advocacy groups for Native Americans are calling on school districts in Long Island to stand against New York’s recent initiative aimed at reducing Indigenous imagery, arguing that this move to eliminate logos like “Thunderbird” amounts to cultural censorship. “It feels like a slap in the face,” stated Frank Black Cloud, the vice president of the […]
Disturbed individual shoots Coco the Long Island cat, but prosecutor’s hands are tied
A man from Long Island is facing serious allegations after he shot a cat, named Coco, during a drive-by incident. Prosecutors say John Lettieri, 53, used a .22 caliber gun to shoot the 12-year-old cat in Mastic Beach on August 15. Despite the gravity of the alleged crime, Lettieri was released without bail after being […]
Zohran Mamdani turns into a campaign topic on suburban Long Island with mailers portraying him as a weak-on-crime figure.
Mayor’s Candidate Sparks Controversy in Nassau County Prosecutor Race Zoran Mamdani, a hopeful for mayor, has become a contentious figure in the Nassau County District Attorney race. Nassau District Attorney Anne Donnelly has criticized Mamdani as she seeks reelection, and local Republicans are connecting city candidates to Nicole Alloys, a Democratic challenger to Donnelly. “Mamdani’s […]
Long Island community welcomes its first K-9 officer in 30 years following a recent gang bust.
Meet Hunter, Hempstead’s First Police Dog in 30 Years Hempstead has welcomed a new member to its police department: a German Shepherd named Hunter. This marks the first police dog unit in three decades, and officials hope he will help tackle local gang activity and drug issues. Jake Pizza, the handler for the new K-9 […]
New York State abandons its Native American logo regulations in a hidden agreement with a Long Island school.
New York has decided to retract its regulations that prohibited Native American logos in public schools, as well as policies that sought to make a secret arrangement with a district in Long Island revealed by the Post. Critics are now referring to a potential “T-birds” rebranding—a shorter version of what seems to be a previously […]