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While coyotes have been returning to Long Island over the last eight years, their numbers have remained stable at between 10 and 20 in the last few years.

Examining the coyote population in Nassau County

Coyotes, once absent from Long Island, have been gradually making a return. These elusive predators sparked both curiosity and concern among residents when they first began arriving, but in the near … more

By Will Sheeline | 6/21/24

Ed Lieberman, left, and Abraham Lincoln impersonator Donald Mullen attended the first Lincoln Plaza dedication.

Honoring Lincoln in the heart of S.C.

The Village of Sea Cliff will celebrate the rededication of Lincoln Plaza on July 4, following the traditional reading of the Declaration of Independence on the Village Green. The ceremony will renew … more

6/21/24

The upcoming Gold Coast Book Fair is the brainchild of former Congressman Steve Israel, the owner of Theodore’s Books.

The Gold Coast Book Fair is coming to Oyster Bay

The inaugural Gold Coast Book Fair is set to take place June 28 to 30, bringing a celebration of literature to Long Island University, in Brookville, and downtown Oyster Bay. With more than 50 … more

By Will Sheeline | 6/21/24

National Weather Service forecasters at the Climate Prediction Center expect an above-normal hurricane activity in the Atlantic basin this year.

Forecasters predict ‘extraordinary’ storm season

With at least 17 forecasted named storms, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration anticipates the most active hurricane season outlook ever. more

By Ben Fiebert | 6/19/24

Town Supervisor Don Clavin and Town Clerk Kate Murray with lifeguards at Veterans Memorial Park in East Meadow spoke about how residents can stay cool.

Consecutive days of abnormally high temperatures to scorch the Island

The potential for the first heatwave of the year is set to impact the area this week with temperatures nearing the mid 90s. more

By Ben Fiebert | 6/17/24

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman stands with Office of Emergency Management Commissioner Richard Corbett, Deputy Health Commissioner Andrew Knecht, Department of Social Services Commissioner Jose Lopez, and Director of Public Health Emergency Preparedness Nancy Fischer to announce county cooling centers and individual safety procedures for the public during the upcoming heat wave.

Where to be cool in Nassau County as Long Island heats up

It's expected to hot across Long Island this week and Nassau County is opening cooling centers. more

By Kelsie Radziski | 6/17/24

Acting Police Commissioner Rich DePalma and other city officials discussed Thursday evening's shooting and the steps that are being taken now as a result.

Long Beach addresses Thursday shooting, announces changes to beach season

Long Beach officials held a news conference Friday, announcing immediate changes to the beach season due to a shooting at the train station Thursday evening. Officials said a large group of … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 6/14/24

Taylor and Cody Crane make a special effort to thank the city’s sanitation workers as they make their way down Arizona Avenue.

This Long Beach family is offering some much-needed thank-yous

Sanitation workers are vital to any community. They keep streets and neighborhoods clean, and prevent trash from piling up. Most of the time, they do it without any thanks. That’s … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 6/14/24

Lt. Melisa Rosario, of the New York State Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services, offered tips to Long Beach residents.

Mount Sinai helps prepare Long Beach residents for natural disasters

With hurricane season here, Mount Sinai South Nassau hosted a hurricane-preparedness workshop on June 6 to make residents aware of the serious weather they could face in the coming months. The … more

By Joseph D'Andrea | 6/14/24

More than 100 students at Valley Stream South High School have not received state-mandated vaccinations, prompting urgent action from school officials and raising concerns about vaccine hesitancy and public health risks.

Experts say vaccines are vital. Over 100 Valley Stream South High School students went without.

Over 100 Valley Stream South High School students went to school this year without being fully vaccinated with “one, some, or all” state-mandated immunizations. Those were the … more

By Juan Lasso | 6/14/24

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