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Breeze Airways is now offering flights from Long Island MacArthur Airport to Fort Myers, Florida, the Town of Islip announced Tuesday.
Suffolk police have teamed up with Autism Communities to enhance safety and support for autistic adults living independently on Long Island.
The Sayville Fire Department is warning drivers about "traffic interruptions and road closures" during its 5K run/walk on Saturday.
The Bay Shore UFSD has settled a lawsuit filed by a former student who said teacher Thomas Bernagozzi sexually abused him, Newsday reports.
Crown Communications has a proposed a 102-foot monopole on state land to support Verizon Wireless and T-Mobile in Islip, officials announce.
Beach permits for Town of Babylon beaches are no longer available at Geiger Park, officials announced Friday.
A tree fell onto PSEG wires and caused a brush fire at St. John's University Monday morning, the West Sayville Fire Department says.
Tremayne Winfield faces up to life in prison after his 3rd felony conviction for possession of a loaded 9mm handgun, Suffolk County DA says.
Suffolk County Police Department Marine Bureau is auctioning off a 28-foot 1978 Neptune 24BC sailboat on Wednesday, police announce.
A Freeport mom driving drunk during a rollover crash in North Amityville was charged with Leandra's Law and other infractions, police said.
A North Amityville man was found dead by strangling on the side of the road in East Farmingdale Saturday morning, Suffolk police say.
Lindenhurst roads may be congested during weekend events.
Lindenhurst roads may be congested during weekend events.
Suffolk County health officials have closed 2 beaches in the Town of Islip for bathing due to bacteria contamination, officials announce.
"We are hoping Diesel finds his people soon. He is so deserving of his happy ending." - Christine Franke, Babylon Animal Shelter.
Lindenhurst roads may be congested during weekend events.
Lindenhurst High School honored graduates for a variety of categories including their academic, artistic, athletic and community service.
A street renaming honored fallen FDNY fireman Billy Moon will take place in Islip on Sunday.
Lindenhurst roads may be congested during weekend events.
The Juneteenth Soulful Freedom concert comes to Tanner Park on Friday, thanks to Black Long Island, Empact Inc. and the Town of Babylon.
