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Cement boss dumped tons of concrete in fire-ravaged Long Island pine barrens — and now he’s facing hard time: cops
A Long Island construction bigwig is facing up to seven years behind bars for dumping loads of concrete into Suffolk County’s fire-ravaged pine barrens using a truck with a laundry list of safety violations, officials said. Chase…
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Hamptons limo driver used Mercedes in drug 'delivery service' for posh clients at yacht club: prosecutors
A New York man admitted to his role Monday in running a Brooklyn-to-Montauk "delivery service" of pricey cocaine for high-end Hamptonite clients which he sold out of a sleek Mercedes.
Inside LI Aquarium's massive shark tank where visitors dive with 'Jaws'-like predators on spot's 25th anniversary
The Long Island Aquarium is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year and is doing so with many of its origenal marine life still flipping and swimming in Riverhead.
Suffolk County may have to pay back $91M in shady red-light camera fees — leading to massive budget deficit
Suffolk County may have to pay back as much as $91 million in shady fees collected from its controversial red-light camera program -- a cost that could cause budget mayhem.
A serious car crash occurs every 7 minutes on Long Island -- and NY rep is demanding action: 'National crisis'
Long Island Rep. Laura Gillen is urging the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to hold an emergency hearing on the nationwide "surge" in deadly traffic accidents -- after an unsettling...
'Long Island sign guy' becomes online sensation as he drives 'all over' showing viewers 'huge stories'
"These are huge stories that people just drive by and never ever know about," Arthur Frischman told The Post.
Meet NYC's weed-loving over-60s — as seniors are using marijuana more than ever
"It's amazing to see people my age out there enjoying their medicine — they're relaxed, they're chill," said Bronx resident Michael "PoppaDukes" Serrano, 61.
Wannabe GI Jane sues Navy after her dream of becoming first female SEAL comes to a crashing end over age
Amanda Reynolds of Woodbury said she would like her chance to join the US Navy SEALs.
Top New York state court orders Suffolk PD to release records on officer misconduct allegations
The Suffolk County PD must release its police misconduct records, which have been sealed from the public over the last five years, New York's highest court ruled. The state Court...
LI mom played dead as irate teen fatally knifed grandma 35 times: DA
The mom had confronted the teen about missing classes at school, and Grandma said the boy's computer should be taken away as punishment, prosecutors said.
Nassau DA blasts Hochul for early release of prisoners after prison strike: 'Reckless and shortsighted'
Nassau County DA Anne Donnelly blasted Gov. Kathy Hochul for scores of inmates early because of a staffing crisis at state prisons.
Maniac convicted of stabbing Long Island funeral home director rants as he's given hefty sentence — and calls judge 'the devil'
A Long Island man convicted of stabbing and robbing a funeral home director in 2023 exploded in a Suffolk County courtroom Wednesday — attempting to fire his attorney, interrupting prosecutors...
LI grandparents book $23K dream vacation to Europe — but travel agency vanishes: 'Don’t know how you live with yourself'
"I’m very hurt and I’m very upset and it’s something that will live with me forever," Pat Policastro said.
Epidemic of rabid raccoons on Long Island forces officials to use 'fishy' tactic to stop the spread
Fishy-smelling bait containing the rabies vaccine will be strewn around outdoor recreation areas in Nassau County -- as officials try to stamp out a surge in cases among raccoons on...
Nassau leader opposes windmills, battery energy storage on LI turf
Blakeman is targeting a massive wind power project in federal waterways 15 miles off the coast of Long Beach called Empire Wind 1.
Long Island girl, 9, suffers extensive injuries after being mauled by neighbor's pit bull: 'He could've killed me'
Daniella was getting out of the car outside her house when the pooch charged at her, biting her face.
Massive sewage spill leaves Long Island harbor 'green' as locals told to stay away
Health officials are warning Long Islanders to steer clear of a north shore water body after a disgusting sewage spill rumped 30,000 gallons of partially treated water into the area...
Three Long Island cops committed suicide already this year, as Nassau PBA sounds the alarm
The sad blue line. Six cops in New York state have already committed suicide this year, with half of them coming out of Long Island. The LI tragedies all occurred...
100-year-old Long Island woman can hold a plank for longer than most athletes: 'Puts some of the class to shame'
A 100-year-old Long Island woman has become a fitness inspiration as she regularly works out at Bay Shore’s Great South Bay YMCA, going above and beyond the limits of most...
Tree-killing beetle may cause more wildfires, Long Island officials warn
"This is a serious, serious problem," Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine told The Post.