New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday announced the framework of a $237 billion budget that includes broad plans to drive new housing construction, address the influx of migrants and crack down on illegal marijuana shops.

A movie weapons supervisor was sentenced to 18 months in prison in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer by Alec Baldwin on the set of the Western film “Rust,” during a hearing Monday in which tearful family members and friends gave testimonials that included calls for justice and a punishment that would instill greater accountability for safety on film sets.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the son of the former U.S. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy and nephew of former President John F. Kennedy, is coming to Long Island to host a political rally to support his presidential campaign.

In a seismic twist of fate, a routine earth science lesson on earthquakes at Half Hollow Hills East High School in Dix Hills turned into the experience of a lifetime for teacher Catherine Jennings and her students.

Nassau County has lost its bid to block New York State from taking legal action against its ban on women’s and girls teams that include female transgender players, state Attorney General Letitia James said Friday.

In the two decades since the victim’s remains were found on Long Island, questions have been raised about whether the unsolved murder may be linked to the Gilgo Beach case.

Oped: The finances of Nassau Health Care Corporation – the public benefit corporation that operates Nassau University Medical Center and the A. Holly Patterson Extended Care Facility – are in desperate need of emergency resuscitation.

Being open to new experiences allows for delightful surprises that could broaden your taste horizons, and sometimes, if you own your restaurant, add a new favorite to your menu. 

The top 5 stories in the Long Island Press this week include coverage of the earthquake, a recurring April Fools’ story, and more.