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New York is facing a firefighter shortage despite efforts over the years to entice more volunteers.

Nassau

New York faces alarming firefighter shortage as volunteer ranks dwindle statewide

By Larissa Fuentes

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Local News

New report suggests New York’s mediocre academic performance persists despite increased spending.

Amit Ben-Bassat

New Pope Leo XIV

AMNY

AMERICAN POPE! Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of Chicago named leader of Catholic Church, takes the name Leo XIV

woman standing in front of exhibit marking history of Willowbrook State School

AMNY

‘Never go back!’ Hundreds united on Staten Island for 50-year celebration of Willowbrook State School closure decree

Pope Francis smiling as he departs a plane in New York

AMNY

Pope Francis dead at 88; first Latin American pontiff sought reform and championed mercy

John D’Alessandro, the secretary of the Firefighters Association of the State of New York, announces the 16th annual RecruitNY program this month

Nassau

Firefighters association leads recruitment program as NY ranks No. 1 in fire deaths

By Hannah Devlin

Students on Long Island faced multiple days of disruptions while taking New York State tests. Photo of students at St. Rose of Lima School in Massapequa.

Massapequa

Statewide computer-based testing meltdown disrupts exams for Long Island students

By Larissa Fuentes

New York Attorney General Letitia James.

AMNY

New York Attorney General’s office adds Director of Muslim Affairs to the team

Senator Chuck Schumer tears up photo illustrating SALT cap

AMNY

Getting SALT-y: New York pols call on Trump, Republicans to tax deduction ‘problem they created’

Gov. Kathy Hochul delivered her fourth State of the State address in Albany on Tuesday, Jan. 14

Brookhaven

State of the State: Hochul gears up for reelection fight with affordability and crime focus

By Ethan Stark-Miller

Billy Joel singing at concert

AMNY

The ‘Piano Man’ and the Face: Billy Joel and Rod Stewart join forces for ‘One Night, One Stage’ at Yankee Stadium

TD Bank Ralph Bambuca

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TD Bank names Ralph Bumbaca new Metro New York operations leader

Location of Henry Hudson Parkway hit-and-run

AMNY

Long Island teen indicted for wrong-way Henry Hudson Parkway hit-and-run that killed groom-to-be and cousin

Katy Perry, recipient of the Michael Jackson Vanguard Award, performs at the VMAs

AMNY

PHOTOS: MTV brings the VMAs to Long Island at UBS Arena with electrifying performances

Matt Frevola

AMNY

UFC fighter Matt Frevola on his rise to MMA success and honing his fighting skills

AMNY

Long Island’s Joe Mele on his rise to TikTok fame and staying grounded

Billy Bean

Fire Island News

OBITUARY: Baseball Player Billy Bean (1964-2024)

George Santos at court

AMNY

George Santos likely to plead guilty to fraud charges in federal corruption case: reports

New Found Glory is coming to New York! (L-R: Lead guitarist Chad Gilbert, bassist Ian Grushka, lead singer Jordan Pundik, and drummer Cyrus Bolooki.)

AMNY

New Found Glory heads to New York for tour celebrating 20th anniversary of ‘Catalyst’ album

Row of Old Apartment Buildings with Fire Escapes on the Lower East Side of New York City

AMNY

Op-Ed | Keeping New Yorkers in their homes

Western Checkpoint Fire Island

Fire Island News

Plan To Update Fire Island Driving Policy Moves Forward

Darryl Strawberry Shake

AMNY

Shake Shack giving away free shakes to celebrate number retirement of Darryl Strawberry this weekend

A men and women holding USA flag

AMNY

New York airport to host interactive booth with prizes at Bethpage Air Show

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Fire Island News

Patchogue Awarded a State Solar Grant

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