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Sheriff Toulon, Fellow Elected Reps Break Bread with 'Fox & Friends' at Bethpage Diner
Lawrence Jones reported live on the scene from the beloved Embassy Diner as part of a regular remote series on the national morning program.
BUSTED! A Nationwide Narcotics Ring Centered Around a Centereach-Set Dark Web Den
DA Tierney announced a big-time drug trafficking bust - a 109-count indictment that spawned 21 arrests - on Friday, April 11th.
State of Suffolk: Cybersecurity, Sewerage Discussed in County Exec Romaine's Address
The longtime legislator spoke before the Suffolk County Legislature in Riverhead on Tuesday.
Money Talks: Chipotle CEO Says ‘Yes’ to Extra Guac, Earns Billionaire Status
Forbes added Chipotle founder and former CEO Steve Ells and 287 others to its updated "World Billionaires List" published at the tail-end of March.
Beauty in the Breakdown: An SSP Play-by-Play of Dave’s Hot Chicken’s LI Debut
Long Island’s first “Dave’s Hot Chicken” is situated at 207 Glen Gove Road Carle Place, and grand-opened last week.
So It Goes: Upcoming Billy Joel HBO Doc to World-Premiere at Tribeca
The screening will take place at the Beacon Theatre on June 4. The festival runs through June 15. Additional programming has yet to be announced.
Readmission Season: DA’s Office to Regain Federable Equitable Sharing Program Funding
Congressmen Garbarino and LaLota assisted on the approx. $13 million victory for DA Tierney.
UPDATE: Foul Play Not Suspected in Happy Cat Sanctuary Fire
"We lost the best man on the face of the planet," said Lisa Jaeger, of Strong Island Animal Rescue and Jaeger's Run Animal Rescue.
Three Reckless Drivers Cited in Mt. Sinai Car Meet
Dezarae Manzanares, 19, of Rocky Point, Anthony Rojas, 18, of Coram; and an unnamed 17-year-old male were issued a total of 23 summonses, including “Trespass and Loitering.”
What's New at ESM Elementary Schools? Good Deeds and Greater History Appreciation
South Street School students of the Eastport-South Manor Central School District displayed kindness through a pair of noble collections last month.
April Rules: David Fincher—not Tarantino—May Shepherd a ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ Sequel
Quentin Tarantino’s long-rumored “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” follow-up may see the light of day yet—and with a Red Apple-branded twist, of course.
Sheriff Toulon Honors Student Ambassador Program Grads at Central Islip HS
The program's mission is to stress public safety, promote trust for local law enforcement, and to warn adolescents against falling susceptible to bad influences.
Local Irish Americans Honored by Suffolk County Legislature
Deputy Presiding Officer Steven J. Flotteron organized the midday event, which took place at the H. Lee Dennison Building in Hauppauge on Wednesday, March 26.
Centereach Welcomes LI's First Bonchon Korean
The hottest new Korean Fried Chicken joint on the block is located at 141 Centereach Mall in the Walmart shopping center.
No Joke: A Family Camped Out at Midnight for Selden Chick-fil-A's Grand Open
The chain's latest restaurant to hit Long Island is located at 949 Middle Country Road.
Netflix No. 1 ‘Adolescence’ – A Gripping Four-Part Depiction of Teenage Rage
The British crime drama tackles the influence of anti-feminisit resistant figures like Andrew Tate on molding “incel” label-fearing boys with hyper-masculine rhetoric.
BREAKING NEWS: Fatal Fire at Animal Sanctuary Kills Owner and 100-Plus Cats
Suffolk County Police Chief of Detectives William Doherty announced at midday on Monday, March 31st they are actively investigating the Medford blaze that took the lives of the beloved owner of Happy Cat Sanctuary and at least 100 cats.
Advanced DNA Steals the Show in Alleged Gilgo Beach Killer Court Appearance
Though the 61-year-old Massapequa native charged with killing seven women was in attendance, the star of these proceedings was expert witness Kelley Davis, an associate professor of genome sciences at the University of Washington.
From Stagefright to Bright Lights: Homecoming for Trump-Tabbed Opera Man at the Paramount
The Long Island native who memorably belted the National Anthem at President Donald J. Trump's second inauguration will play the Paramount Theater in Huntington this Saturday—not too far from his humble Holbrook beginnings.
Just Dick’s: Sunrise in Massapequa the Latest Ghost Mall
The sight of a vacant Sunrise Mall in Massapequa—save for the still open for business “Dick’s Sporting Goods”—makes any hour “Dour Hour” for all those driving by.
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The King is Back in the South Shore Press
The legendary Long Island journalist Karl Grossman’s latest column.
Don't Expect Bregman to Pay Off
This week, one of the bigger names in the free agency cycle signed with the Chicago Cubs, and fantasy managers everywhere sighed. Usually, anyone heading to Wrigley Field is viewed as a positive, but for Alex Bregman, more information has emerged suggesting this move could spell trouble for his fantasy outlook. Bregman is a right-handed pull hitter who previously played in two of the more favorable home parks for that profile in Houston and Boston. Both parks feature short left-field dimensions that reward pulled fly balls and help inflate power numbers.
Futures Bettors Will Be Smiling
The College Football Championship is set, and it pits two of the more unlikely teams against each other. Indiana may have the largest living alumni base in the country, with more than 800,000 graduates, but few expected the Hoosiers to reach this stage. They feature zero five-star recruits and have instead relied on depth, discipline, and consistency while dominating all season long.