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A Long Island man was indicted for possessing over 8 ounces of fentanyl and cocaine and other related charges, the DA says.
A Mexican restaurant chain is opening five new locations on Long Island, according to a report by Long Island Business News.
A safe containing a large sum of money was stolen from a Long Island apartment last week, according to a report by News12.
A Utah man was airlifted to a hospital from Fire Island after getting hit by a boat propeller on Sunday, according to Suffolk County police.
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A hit-and-run crash killed a man on Long Island Friday night, according to Suffolk County police.
The Lookout, a laid-back sports bar with "amazing views," celebrated its grand opening on Friday with live music and drink specials.
A film director hailing from West Babylon will have his work featured at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame in June.
"Her lifelong dedication to helping others, through both her profession and tireless community work, left a lasting impact..."
"I guess I still just wanted to do it because I love my community. It gave back to me after what happened, and I wanted to give back."
A Mexican restaurant chain is opening five new locations on Long Island, according to a report by Long Island Business News.
A Jeep carrying 5 teens was involved in a rollover crash on Long Island's Southern State Parkway, according to the Daily Voice.
A group impersonating Mrs. Roper of the '70s TV show "Three's Company" took over a Long Island village for a nationwide weekend bar crawl.
A mother was arrested for leaving her toddler unattended in a running vehicle at a Long Island mall, according to Suffolk County police.
A man driving a Tesla was arrested after a DWI crash sent two young women to the hospital on Long Island, Suffolk County police told Patch.
A father was arrested for driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol with 2 toddlers in his car, according to Suffolk County police.
Firefighters battled a fire that broke out in a Long Island home early Thursday morning, officials say.
A Pennsylvania man was found guilty of murder after fatally shooting another man at a backyard party on Long Island, the DA says.
Suffolk County health officials have closed a Long Island beach for bathing due to excessive bacterial contamination.
The rallies coincide with a military parade commemorating the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary that falls on President Trump's 79th birthday.
