Wildfires break out on Long Island, NY Gov. Kathy Hochul declares state of emergency
At least two commercial structures have burned down, Suffolk County officials said. One firefighter suffered second-degree ...
Baby shower held for military mothers-to-be on Long Island
On Wednesday, the New York Islanders Children’s Foundation and nonprofit Operation Shower joined forces to host a baby shower ...
Long Island measles outbreak unlikely after child tests positive, health officials say
The measles vaccination rate on Long Island should help keep the spread of the disease at bay, health officials say. This ...
USDA funding cuts to impact Long Island food banks
Two Long Island food banks said they would lose a total of $2.6 million in USDA funding, while the local effect of the agency ...
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LIRR’s Oyster Bay branch receives 2 new trains, schedule changes starting March 17
Beginning Monday, March 17, the Long Island Rail Road’s Oyster Bay branch will receive two additional trains and a schedule ...
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12 Long Island residents alerted to possible measles exposure following new case
Suffolk County health officials say they are working with Northwell Health’s Cohen Children’s Medical Center to prevent the ...
Long Island population statistics: Latest U.S. Census Bureau data shows modest growth
The biggest drivers of the gains were international migration and births outpacing deaths, according to U.S. Census Bureau ...
Gov. Hochul issues burn ban for Hudson Valley, New York City and Long Island
Following brush fires in Long Island, Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a burn ban until March 16, when New York’s annual statewide ...