Long Island school brings in a cute dog to tackle goose droppings
It’s hard to ignore the situation. With Long Island schools dealing with persistent issues from geese, they’ve found some inventive ways to tackle the problem. In the Levittown Island Tree District, they’ve enlisted Tuck, a well-trained flock of collies, who help chase off hundreds of geese from the fields. Principal Ackerman often praises the four-year-old […]
Coyotes are taking over Long Island, partly due to this unexpected ability and the presence of NYC rats.
Coyotes are showing up more frequently on Long Island, a place they haven’t fully inhabited in the U.S. This year, at least five breeding pairs of these non-native animals were found in northwestern Nassau County, as noted by Michael Bottini from the Seatok Environmental Association. “They’re actually quite adept swimmers, which likely explains how they’re […]
Liz Weston: Receiving a significant retirement account may impact Medicare premiums for as long as 10 years
Dear Liz If someone inherits my retirement account, is there a way to prevent an increase in Medicare premiums for a year? Answer A significant retirement account can influence Medicare premiums for as long as 10 years, not just a single year. Typically, inheritance isn’t taxable; however, retirement accounts are an exception. When someone withdraws […]
LeBron James remarks that he cannot play for too long.
LeBron James Contemplates Retirement LeBron James is hinting at passing on the crown of basketball stardom. At 40, he addressed retirement inquiries during the Franc Festival at the Javits Center on Saturday. Having just completed his 22nd NBA season, he found himself on the court with players who were born in the midst of his […]
Luis Gil makes important progress in his long Yankees injury recovery
Lewis Gill Takes Steps Towards Recovery Lewis Gill might still have at least a month ahead before he’s back in action, but on Saturday morning, he stepped onto the mound at Yankee Stadium for the first time since spring training. As part of his rehabilitation from some significant strain injuries, Gill participated in a live […]
If he starts a war on his own, Trump will just be the latest in a long line of presidents to act this way.
In this week’s anniversary, I recall how, 24 years ago, I stood with a bipartisan group of Congress members to challenge the Obama administration’s choice to strike Libya without a formal declaration of war. It’s intriguing how many who either supported or stayed silent during those actions by President Obama later expressed horror when President […]
Captain Cook’s Long Lost Ship Discovered in Newport Harbor
Location of HMS Endeavour Believed Discovered Maritime specialists have potentially pinpointed the resting place of HMS Endeavour, the famous ship commanded by Captain James Cook, a prominent British navigator and explorer. A report released earlier this month by the Australian National Maritime Museum suggests that the location of the wreck, believed to have been lost […]
Legend of Long Island’s ‘monster’ shark hunter may have influenced ‘Jaws’ and the character of Capt. Quint
Sometimes things just work out and sometimes they really don’t. Steven Spielberg’s iconic film “Jaws” is set in a fictional New England town, yet Long Islanders assert that many of its inspirations stem from local stories that emerged much later. Frank Mandos, a fisherman and “Monster Hunter,” is a notable figure from Montauk—he’s considered the […]
New soccer team in Long Island signs 16-year-old talent
Dylan Lopez Scores Big with Fighting Tomcats Dylan Lopez is ready to take his soccer skills to the next level. Recently, the Fighting Tomcats, a new soccer club on Long Island, signed the 16-year-old star from Conechot High School, making him the youngest member of the team. “They definitely have more experience than I do,” […]
Wendy Toussaint drives a school bus in Long Island to make ends meet, but he’s about to get his big chance in boxing.
He vanished from the bus driver’s seat to championship accolades. Wendy Toussaint, a school bus driver from Long Island, zips through her routes while simultaneously pursuing her passion as a champion boxer. “The kids are super excited, and parents often tell them I’m a professional fighter,” Toussaint, 33, shared after clinching the IBF USBA junior […]