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The trio of Michael Pomerico, Gabriela Castillo and Eddie Gordon have been elected by Freeport voters to fill three board seats on the Freeport Public Schools Board of Education. Voters also voted to accept the current school board's adopted budget.
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By Andrew Francis
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5/19/26
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The proposed 2026-27 budget for the Locust Valley Central School District failed Tuesday, which could force austerity measures on the district next year if a second budget vote cannot be passed next …
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By Will Sheeline
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5/19/26
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Learn what caused the Long Island Rail Road strike, which unions are involved, how commuters are affected and what the MTA says comes next.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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5/17/26
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A strike by five Long Island Rail Road unions shut down service early Saturday morning after negotiations failed to produce a contract agreement before the deadline, disrupting travel for hundreds of thousands of daily commuters.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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5/16/26
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The MTA said it remains hopeful a deal can be reached with five Long Island Rail Road unions before a Friday night deadline, as negotiations continue over wages and contract terms and contingency plans are prepared in case of a possible strike Saturday.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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5/13/26
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Town of Hempstead is offering free boat safety checks and boater education courses ahead of National Safe Boating Week to help residents stay safe and comply with state law.
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By Melissa Berman
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5/13/26
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Free ticket registration has opened for the New York State United 2026 World Cup Watch Experience on Long Island, a large-scale public viewing event set for June 12 at Stony Brook University.
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By Jeff Bessen
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5/13/26
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Mercy Hospital in Rockville Centre was among four Catholic Health hospitals to receive a five-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the highest rating awarded by the federal agency.
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By Alyssa R. Griffin
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5/13/26
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Nassau County officials criticized New York’s bail law after they said a man charged in multiple arson cases across the county was released without bail and later taken into custody after a federal immigration detainer.
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By Alyssa R. Griffin
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5/12/26
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With less than a week before a possible May 16 strike, the MTA and a coalition of Long Island Rail Road unions remain at odds over wages, work rules, and contract terms, even as both sides continue negotiations and warn of growing urgency to reach a deal.
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By Brian Kacharaba
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5/11/26
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