New York lawmakers passed a $237 billion state budget Saturday that includes plans to spur housing construction and combat unlicensed marijuana stores.

On April 13th, over 300 Tae Kwon Do grandmasters ( i.e., 9th degree black belts) representing 40 states attended the 4th annual convention of US Tae Kwon Do Grandmaster’s Society in Atlanta, GA.  In recognition of the profound influence he had on the growth of this sport in America, Long Island’s Grandmaster, Hyun Ok Shin was presented the Society’s highest honor, i.e., the Myongjin (i.e., “top expert”) Award.

The fourth annual Empire State Ride Long Island is set for June 8 – and a remarkable group of students from Oyster Bay are helping to get the word out about it.

The winners of recognition for investigative journalism took the stage recently at the 75th George Polk Awards, which also honored previous winners.

Weihua Yan had seen dramatic demographic changes since moving to Long Island’s Nassau County.

The recreational marijuana market has been off to an infamously slow start since New York State legalized cannabis for adults three years ago, but there are a few options on Long Island.

Hakki Akdeniz, the owner of pizza chain Champion Pizza, which has 15 locations spread across New York City, Long Island, Texas and Florida, is the central character in a story that can be described as part rags to riches and part American dream.   

A Long Island native who set himself on fire Friday outside of the Manhattan criminal courthouse where former President Donald Trump is on trial died of his injuries hours later.

The top 5 stories in the Long Island Press this week include updates in the Gilgo Beach case, a story about Khloe Kardashian’s paternity, and more.

On April 10, 2024, Ed Romaine, Suffolk County Executive, performed the oath ceremony of the Peruvian Chamber of Commerce Long Island Alliance President Shermelee Carrasco and her board of directors.