2024

Dylan Miles was held at the George R. Vierno Center on Rikers Island from June to July 2022. Miles, a self-identified transgender Muslim woman, is fights for her rights after facing alleged discrimination and physical inappropriate…
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The entrance to the Rikers Island Correctional Facility in the Queens borough of New York where recent deaths have stirred up calls for the Mayor and the Department of Correction to intervene. File photo: Rblfmr, ShutterStock.com,…
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Former mayor Rudy Giuliani attending annual Columbus Day parade on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan on October 10, 2022. His debt amounting to a staggering $148 million has come due, among other financial suits he faces. File photo: Lev Radin,…
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 Guns confiscated from gang members on display during Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez press conference in District Attorney office. New York, NY - January 4, 2022. File photo: Lev Radin, ShutterStock.com, licensed. ALBANY, NY…
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A report by State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli has spotlighted that nearly $14 million directed towards causes like breast cancer research and veteran homelessness through state tax return checkoffs has remained unspent. File photo: Lev…
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During the December congressional investigation of the House Committee on Education & the Workforce, the sharp line of questioning by Congresswoman Elise Stefanik exposed the evil and moral rot on the campuses of these elite…
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A Town of Babylon snowplow clears a residential street during the winter of 2022 on Long Island New York. This past Monday, the extraordinary drought concluded its 700th day without any significant snowfall. File photo: WoodysPhotos,…
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, Meta is championing for federal-level legislation, bringing all the states under a unified set of rules. Based on a proposal Meta developed in collaboration with organizations, parents, and policymakers, the company is advocating for a…
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Former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Attorney General Letitia James as they attended the Celebrate Israel on 5th Avenue. Cuomo, former governor of New York, has filed a complaint against the office of state Attorney General Letitia James. New…
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The iconic company is a significant cultural marker, widely recognized for sponsoring the Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City and serving as the backdrop for the holiday film favorite, “Miracle on 34th Street.” File photo: TD Dolci,…
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A niqab is a veil that covers the face, worn by some Muslim women as a part of their Islamic faith. It typically covers the lower part of the face, leaving only the eyes exposed. The niqab is often worn along with other clothing, such as a…
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Wioleta Murawski, was rushed to Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip, where she was pronounced dead. At just 38, her life was cruelly cut short, leaving behind two sons and a void that will never be filled. Photo:…
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The actor, known for his prominent roles in 30 Rock and other popular TV shows, reminisces about having a home in Long Island since his early 20s. File photo: Lev Radin, ShutterStock.com, licensed. EAST HAMPTON, NY - Hollywood actor…
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 Gov. Kathy Hochul visited Long Island on Thursday as the first place in the state to tout her budget proposals.  File photo: Lev Radin, ShutterStock.com, licensed. GLEN COVE, NY - Earlier this week, Governor Kathy Hochul presented her…
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Award-winning projects in the competition cover topics in the sciences, engineering, social sciences and mathematics. Each scholar will receive a scholarship of $2,000, and to further reinforce their efforts, their respective schools will…
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The suspect has been charged with one count of Aggravated Cruelty to Animals, a Class E felony, and three counts of Neglect of an Impounded Animal, Unclassified Misdemeanors. During his arraignment, Judge Sean Walter, ordered him held…
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Former Rep. Tom Suozzi, a democrat, wants to reclaim his seat in New York's 3rd Congressional District, representing parts of Nassau County and Queens. File photo: Ron Adar, ShutterStock.com, licensed. LONG ISLAND, NY - On February 13,…
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Throughout the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, the military commonly used open-air burn pits to dispose of military waste including everything from plastics and metals to biohazardous material, all doused in jet fuel and set alight. File photo:…
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Governor Kathy Hochul announced that San Francisco-based workforce management platform, Rippling, is expanding its operations in the city. File photo: Lev Radin, ShutterStock.com, licensed. NEW YORK, NY - An important milestone in the…
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The Republican Party successfully flipped the Suffolk County executive office which had been firmly gripped in Democratic hands for over two decades. This marks a notable addition to the GOP’s victories list, following several wins in the…
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Adan Canto, Known for riveting performances in shows like Designated Survivor and famous films including X-Men, dieD of cancer at 42. File photo: Kathy Hutchins, ShutterStock.com, licensed. NEW YORK, NY - The world of entertainment has…
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Especially on Long Island, medical experts have acknowledged the struggle of finding general internists to fill in the void left by retiring physicians. File photo: Ground Picture, ShutterStock.com, licensed. LONG ISLAND, NY - A ticking…
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Michael Califano, a third-grade teacher at Maria Regina and a graduate of the same school, was fired after anonymous images of him kissing his boyfriend made their way into the hands of the local bishop. SEAFORD, NY - In the leafy…
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Rex Heuermann, an architect in his late 50s who lived a 20-minute drive from Gilgo Beach in Massapequa Park, appears in a jail booking photo provided by the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office in Yaphank, New York, U.S. July 14, 2023. Suffolk…
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According to police, Jeffrey Almanzar, a resident of 50th Street in Sunset Park, was placed under arrest on the evening of Sunday, January 7. Almanzar was expected to return to court January 12 for further proceedings. Photo: NYPD Crime…
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The integrity of recreational infrastructure and the looming threat of another coastal storm have prompted urgent pleas to the federal government for assistance. File photo: JaysonPhotography, ShutterStock.com, licensed. BABYLON, N.Y.…
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As alleged, these defendants brazenly began a physical brawl in the middle of Sunrise Highway, putting their family and the public at serious risk of harm,” District Attorney Ray Tierney said. File photo: Leonard Zhukovsky,…
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