‘Lone Survivor’ mission marks 20 years with the legacy of fallen Long Island Navy SEAL Michael Murphy continuing to impact lives

Dan Murphy’s life took a significant turn two decades ago. His son, Navy Seal Lt. Michael Murphy, made the ultimate sacrifice during a challenging mission in Afghanistan, aiming to give his four-man team a chance to survive against what military reports described as “a much larger enemy force of over 50 anti-coalition militias.” “The most […]
Trump states Iran will not produce bombs “for a very long time” following US airstrikes.

Iran’s Policy of the United Nations Atomic Agency Faces Mixed Review After U.S. and Israel’s “Erased” Nuclear Site After a lengthy confrontation lasting 12 days, President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu claimed success against Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Trump stated that three nuclear sites had effectively vanished, following Netanyahu’s warning of an “immediate existential threat” […]
Long Island incumbents manage to hold on during a tumultuous GOP primary marked by controversies and internal conflict.

On Tuesday night, the top Republican figures in Suffolk County managed to sidestep a significant challenge. Smithtown manager Ed Wehrheim appeared to narrowly retain his position after a contentious GOP primary against Suffolk County Councillor Rob Trotta. As per the unofficial count from the county election commission on Wednesday, Trotta had a lead of around […]
MS-13 members killed their own on Long Island for being unfaithful, according to federal prosecutors

Five members of the notorious MS-13 gang have been implicated in a chilling incident involving the murder of two of their own on Long Island, according to federal prosecutors. It appears these gang members were feeling the heat from both rival gangs and law enforcement, prompting their drastic actions. In a particularly grim case, gang […]
Long Island politician promises to investigate claims that his daughter’s boyfriend stalked a rival in the election.

Politicians on Long Island are determined to “get to the bottom” of a situation involving a boyfriend of a local manager’s daughter, who reportedly made intimidating late-night visits to rival lawmakers during the Republican primary. Initially, Ed Welheim’s campaign, the Smithtown manager, dismissed allegations that his daughter’s boyfriend, Joshua Smith, 47, was responsible for these […]
Individual connected to Long Island town supervisor harassed and threatened political opponent days before GOP primary, according to police.

Authorities report that a low-key Republican primary on Long Island turned scandalous just a day before the voting was set to start. This was triggered by the arrest of the daughter’s boyfriend of Smithtown manager Ed Welheim, who allegedly terrorized his political opponent during odd late-night visits. Joshua Smith, 47, who is in a relationship […]
I’m Not Interested in Your Long Discussion About This

Attorney General Pam Bondy’s Budget Hearing On Monday, Attorney General Pam Bondy presented the Department of Justice’s 2026 budget, marking her first appearance in Congress since her confirmation in January. The session turned tumultuous quickly, especially as Rep. Rosa Delauro (D-CT) interrupted Bondy repeatedly, accusing her of undermining the Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) […]
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 […]