Jack Kulka, a leader in Long Island business growth and development for decades, has died. He was 79.

A lawyer challenging provisions of New York’s new gun law argued that the state restricts people from carrying weapons in too many places, telling a federal judge Thursday the rules affect not only people on busy Manhattan streets but an upstate pastor on his church’s property.

Exclusive: Officials are considering renaming a Melville road after a librarian discovered that it was named for a family whose patriarch was a prominent member of the Ku Klux Klan, the Press has learned.

Life’s WORC, a nonprofit organization that provides programs and services for people with autism, held Walk for WORC Force on Sept. 18 at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow.

On Oct. 26 in the Madison Theatre Building at Molloy University, the Long Island Energy Conference will focus on the future of energy in New York.

Hair We Share, a nonprofit organization that provides free, custom wigs to kids and adults suffering from medical hair loss, hosted 10,000 Ponytail Party at Crest Hollow Country Club on Sept. 15.

Events on Long Island this weekend include a Kelly Ripa book promotion, a Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias comedy show, and more.

In response to Hurricane Ian’s damaging effects in Florida, North Shore Animal League of America in Port Washington is holding a pet supply drive for its shelter partners impacted by the storm on the southern peninsula.