Long Island News

Nassau County's Department of Health has declared rabies an imminent public health threat after confirming 25 cases of the disease in wild and feral animals across the county since June 2024, marking a significant resurgence after the disease was eradicated in 2016.

Redefine Meals, the Long Island-born meal prep company, is expanding into 107,000 square feet of the former Entenmann's Bakery campus in North Bay Shore — a building that once housed the largest bakery in the United States.

Long Island's volunteer fire departments are sounding the alarm as staffing levels drop to what officials are calling a full-blown crisis — and the closure of the Floral Park Centre Fire Company on New Year's Eve after more than a century of service is the starkest sign yet.

Middle Country Road in Suffolk County — already ranked among the deadliest roads in New York State — is getting even more dangerous this spring as hundreds of potholes left by a brutal winter are causing daily crashes in Selden and Centereach.

A 36-year-old Oceanside woman is facing aggravated vehicular homicide charges after allegedly driving drunk and going the wrong way on the Southern State Parkway Saturday night, causing a six-vehicle pileup that killed a beloved church leader and his wife.

Reiffman Group's $8.2M project at 700 Old Country Road in Plainview advances with facade and interior upgrades. The 33,000-sq-ft facility aims to attract top healthcare providers.

East Hampton Town Board adopted the 2026 Capital Plan with 98 projects totaling $17.4 million. Key upgrades hit beaches, parks, roads in the Hamptons.[128 chars]

Town of Babylon board greenlights $2.5 million in bonds for park and rec improvements. Funds target turf fields, playgrounds, and Venetian Park dredging.

Smithtown's 2026 capital improvements bring full parking lot reconstruction and drainage fixes to Hoyt Farm Nature Preserve. These upgrades tackle longstanding stormwater issues for safer visitor access.

A key Huntington Station sewer maintenance closure on local streets has wrapped up ahead of schedule. Drivers now enjoy smoother commutes near New York Avenue and Whitman Shops.

Port Jefferson's median home sale price hits $894K with shrinking inventory in Suffolk County. Year-over-year, listings dropped 35%, fueling buyer competition.

Tonight, Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy: Chapter Two kicks off at Long Island Yacht Club in Babylon with four chilling tales and themed cocktails. Don't miss this immersive event at 307 Little East Neck Rd S starting at 8 PM.

Patchogue residents faced a serious week with two collision victims hospitalized, a Holbrook Road burglary, and a homicide investigation on Middle Country Road.

Town of Babylon pushes forward with downtown revitalization efforts in Wyandanch and beyond. Learn key initiatives boosting local businesses and transit access.

National Grid's South Commack Upgrade Project nears its final phase in Spring 2027, boosting energy reliability for Commack residents. Work on New Highway promises safer power without service interruptions.

Huntington's 8 town beaches offer something for every family this summer. Here's your complete guide to each beach, hours, lifeguard schedules, and 2026 permit pricing.

Greenport schools lag behind Suffolk County tops like Three Village and Mount Sinai in 2026 rankings. See math, reading scores and what it means for North Fork families.