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Paper Doll’s Second Life: A Vintage Revival

Marking the end of summer is the annual Hampton Classic Horse Show. The current show has grown into one of the largest horse events in the United States. It features the top equestrians from around the world, with over 1,400 horses competing in more than 200 events. The total prize money for the high-stakes competitions is just under a million dollars.

Fire Island News

Aspiring for the Hampton Classic Horse Show

When Dr. Debra Blaine and John Debacker worked together to make 'Whiskers in the Wild,' a book about the world of community cats.

Pets

LI doctor’s new book, ‘Whiskers in the Wild,’ reveals world of community cats

By Long Island Press

Suffolk SPCA removes 25 dogs from ‘deplorable’ Bay Shore home, investigation underway

By Long Island Press

Two newly unveiled bridge signs honor fallen troopers Fabio Buttitta and Thomas M. O’Neill, pictured at the dedication ceremony with lawmakers and community members.

People

Two Sagtikos Parkway bridges dedicated in honor of fallen NYS troopers

By Reed Ounjian

A Long Island woman is the World's Oldest Living Nun

Long Island native, 112, sets Guinness Record as World’s Oldest Living Nun

By Reed Ounjian

Close Up on Crime Scene Yellow Tape Showing Text Police Line Do Not Cross. Restricted Area to the Public. Police on Duty in the Background. Cinematic Bokeh Effect With Red and Blue Neon Lights

Fire Island News

Suffolk County Police Officer Shot in the Face During Bay Shore Warrant Search

Long Island Housing Services, the Island's only nonprofit investigating housing discrimination, will lose $1 million in funding over the next three years due to Trump administration policies.

Business

Long Island housing nonprofit fights $1M in Trump cuts

By James Bernstein

Paule Pachter is stepping down as CEO of Long Island Cares, or LI Cares.

Business

LI Cares CEO steps down: ‘Time for someone younger to take over’

By James Bernstein

cross island parkway

QNS

Bay Shore man killed in single-car crash on Cross Island Parkway: NYPD

Fire Island Ferries is one of this month's Small Business Star nominees.

Business

Small Business Star: Fire Island Ferries

By Long Island Press

Family Residence and Essential Enterprises (FREE) opened their new Employment Services Center for people with intellectual disabilities.

Charity

FREE Opens Brentwood Job Center for People With Disabilities

By Grace Bonamico

Fire Island Ferries terminal Bay Shore

Fire Island News

How To Get to Fire Island

Brentwood 'Keep Our Families Together' rally 2025, protest against ICE

Politics

Brentwood community rallies against ICE, demands accountability

By Ashna Balroop

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Fire Island News

Brianna’s Law Safety Class Now Required for All NY Motor Boaters

Elizabeth Edquist is 'Totally Taylor' — Long Island's very own Taylor Swift.

Concerts & Music

Meet Long Island’s very own Taylor Swift

By Isabella Reilly

HIA-LI trade show and conference 2025

Business

HIA-LI trade show signs of strong economy despite uncertainty

By Claude Sonlik

Long Islanders voted Karver's Grille the Best Onion Rings in the 2025 FourLeaf Best of Long Island contest.

Karver’s Grille: Inside the 2025 Best Onion Rings on Long Island

By Abby Gibson

Farmers markets have the freshest, locally-grown produce on the Island. Here are all the upcoming dates and locations for ones popping up near you.

Long Island Guides

Long Island farmers markets: Summer 2025 guide to dates, locations and fresh produce

By Ashna Balroop

Harrow International School New York’s Oakdale Campus

Education

Harrow International: Oakdale’s new school

By Antonio Schoenhardt

Carmine Simpson, an ex-NYPD cop, was sentenced for sexually exploiting children.

Ex-NYPD cop from LI sentenced for sexually exploiting children

By Timothy Bolger

Feces and urine covered the walls and floors of the Bohemia home where 69 cats were found alive and more than 20 dead kittens were found in a freezer.

Dead kittens in freezer, 69 cats living in ‘alarming conditions’ found in man’s Bohemia home

By Nicole Formisano

After he was allegedly stabbed, the police officer's hand appeared bloody in his body cam footage.

Man stabs officer in groin after fleeing theft, cops say

By Nicole Formisano

U.S. Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler toured GSE Dynamics to highlight U.S. manufacturing.

Business

SBA chief touts Made in America in LI visit to GSE Dynamics

By Claude Solnik

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A-list talent gathered to read "All the President's Men" at Guild Hall Monday

Woodward, Bernstein & A-List Cast Reading Come to Guild Hall

Brandon Nimmo walk-off Mets Phillies

Brandon Nimmo walks off Mets to 6-5 win over Phillies, move within 5 games of 1st in NL East

Legislador Gonzalez sobre Trump: 'Ese sin vergüenza lo que está haciendo es criminal'

Legislador Gonzalez sobre Trump: ‘Ese sin vergüenza lo que está haciendo es criminal’

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Real Estate Roundtable: Jumping Hurdles, Closing Deals