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Antonio Benitez, 15, was killed fleeing police after he was struck by an unlicensed driver on Saturday.

15‑year‑old killed in North New Hyde Park crash during police pursuit, friends, family hold vigil

By Larissa Fuentes

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Nassau

LI water providers awarded $250M to remove PFAS contaminant from drinking supply

By Isabella Gallo

Joseph is one of 12 furry friends who want to be adopted by a fur-ever family this summer!

Pets

12 adoptable pals looking for a lifetime of love

By Allison Matos

Carlo's Pizzera

A slice of legacy: Carlo’s Pizzeria keeps Sicilian tradition alive in Middle Village

By Christy Hinko

ice cream cones from friendly's

AMNY

Friendly’s celebrates Founders Day and National Ice Cream Day with sweet treats and giveaways

Where to Celebrate Shark Week in NYC, Long Island & Beyond: Great Events, Live Cams, and Family Fun

New York Family

Where to Celebrate Shark Week in NYC, Long Island & Beyond: Great Events, Live Cams, and Family Fun

Judge

Massapequa

Judge grows weary as Gilgo Beach DNA hearing winds down

By Michael Malaszczyk

Friends and family gathered Monday night at the crash site where Antonio Benitez died.

Attorney general reviewing death of teen killed in New Hyde Park following police pursuit

By Larissa Fuentes

Longtime Port Washington resident and inventor, Daniel Marantz, died at 92.

Port Washington

‘Renowned Inventor,’ and longtime Port Washington resident, Daniel Marantz, dies at 92

By Larissa Fuentes

Oyster Bay's 2 Spring how transformed from a classic neighborhood brasserie to a sought-after fine dining experience.

Oyster Bay

Inside 2 Spring: how a neighborhood spot became Long Island’s fine dining standout

By Christy Hinko

This fashionable and environmentall-friendly beach bag is one of 10 summer vacation essentials you'll love.

Holiday

Vacation mode: 10 summer MVPs for your trip

By Sharon Feiereisen

Masked Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arresting a noncitizen inside 26 Federal Plaza in Lower Manhattan.

Nassau

NYS Attorney General Letitia James leads coalition demanding legislation barring masked ICE agents

By Cameryn Oakes

Long Island's Brian Autz is returning to the screen in 'Bachelor In Paradise.'

Suffolk

LI’s Brian Autz joins season 10 of Bachelor in Paradise

By Emily Perez

U.S. Rep. Laura Gillen is one of. several lawmakers to back the Dignity Act of 2025, aimed at pushing ICE out of 'protected areas' and finding solutions for immigrants to stay within the country.

Nassau

Laura Gillen backs bipartisan immigration bill that would limit ICE, grant legal work status to some

By Casey Fahrer

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred announced the pick of Long Island native Michael Oliveto, 34th overall to the Detroit Tigers.

Several Long Islanders drafted to MLB

By Casey Fahrer

A 58-year-old female motorcycle passenger died in a vehicular accident on Saturday, July 12, in North Hills, police said.

58-year-old woman dead, 2 injured in motorcycle accident in North Hills

By Hannah Devlin

Mike Santana

Sports

Bronx-born Mike Santana returns to New York for TNA Slammiversary Main Event at UBS Arena

By Christy Hinko

Recent Texas floods devastated families. Here's how Long Islanders can help.

Charity

7 Ways you can help support victims of the Texas floods

By Maryam Babar & Cassidy Haines

Hatch has officially been named the 2025 Best Brunch spot on Long Island.

Huntington

Hatch: Inside the 2025 Best Brunch spot on Long Island

By Dorcas Umaru

The Engeman Theater's 2025 production of Footloose The Musical

Northport

Footloose sparkles at The Engeman in Northport

By Barbara Anne Kirshner

Billy Joel and longtime friend Steve Cohen, who served as the executive producer of "Billy Joel: And So It Goes"

Concerts & Music

Billy Joel doc promises rare glimpse into the man behind the songs

By Grace Bonamico

Long Island’s job market continues to grow modestly.

Business

LI health care, social services jobs boom

By Claude Solnik

Things to Do with the Kids This Weekend in Long Island

New York Family

13 Things to Do with the Kids This Weekend in Long Island

rewild

Body, Mind, Planet

Rewild your garden: how a Long Island biologist is turning lawns into lifelines for nature

By Christy Hinko

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a spread of food at the Standard High Line

Grab a shake and go back in time: The Standard High Line debuts nostalgic diner pop-up

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