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 […]
Long Island driver dies in crash into Quaker meeting house fire
A driver on Long Island crashed into a historic Quaker meetinghouse early Thursday morning, causing the vehicle to ignite in flames. The unidentified driver swerved off the road and collided with the Quaker Association Friends Meeting in Manhasset, located in northern Nassau County, shortly before 6 a.m. The vehicle caught fire almost immediately after the […]
Proposed ‘Gio’s Law,’ honoring a tragic Long Island teen, aims to provide EpiPens to police across the United States.
New Bill Aims to Equip Police with EpiPens in Memory of Long Island Teen This week, a bipartisan bill was introduced in Congress aimed at equipping U.S. police vehicles with EpiPens. This initiative is in honor of a young baseball player from Long Island who tragically lost his life due to a peanut allergy. Officials […]
Chinese leaders are known for their long history of strategic deception
China’s Shifting Commitments: A Historical Perspective Back in September 2015, President Xi Jinping stood alongside President Barack Obama in the Rose Garden. He assured everyone that China would not militarize the artificial islands being constructed in the South China Sea. This promise, made under the watchful eyes of global leaders, seemed to underscore China’s commitment […]
Ducks come back to Crescent Duck Farm on Long Island after the entire flock was lost to bird flu.
Long Island Duck Farm Battles Avian Flu Aftermath Doug Corwin realized something was off during a barn inspection in January at his family’s Long Island duck farm. Within days, his operation, Crescent Duck Farm, became one of many across the U.S. forced to cull its entire flock due to a widespread avian flu outbreak, which […]
Long Island child therapist confesses to distributing baby rape pornography
Long Island Therapist Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography Charges A therapist from Long Island, Renee Hoberman, who is 36 years old, has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges related to distributing child pornography. Hoberman, who worked as a licensed social worker in Plainview, faced serious accusations stemming from her actions in 2024, including sharing […]
Michael Kassan discusses media mergers and acquisitions and how to endure the long days and nights at Cannes Lions.
Michael Cassin Returns to Cannes with 3C Venture Michael Cassin, known as the unofficial king of Cannes, is back at the Cannes Lions festival with his new company, 3C Venture. As the founder and CEO of the Strategic Advisory Company, he’s been a familiar face at Cannes for 25 years—almost a third of the festival’s […]