#long-island

#long-island

Pat LaFontaine has waited long enough - and New York Islanders fans have waited right along with him. On Saturday afternoon at UBS Arena, one of the most electrifying, beloved, and downright iconic players ever to wear the Islanders crest will finally take his rightful place in the Islanders Hall of Fame. And let's be honest: this honor is long overdue. Hall of Famer. Franchise pillar. Face of an era. Pat LaFontaine has been all of that and more.

Typically I avoid telling people where I'm from. Especially now that I live on the West Coast, the perception of the Hamptons is so different from my childhood and young adult experience that I'd rather just tell people I'm from Long Island than explain the reality of growing up in an area notorious for its status as a playground for the rich and famous with sky-high real estate prices and club entry fees in the hundreds of dollars.

Long Island has always been its own world - close enough to feel the New York pulse, but far enough to move at its own pace. From Nassau's neighborhoods to Suffolk's coastlines, this region is a mix of beachside chill, suburban comfort, and entrepreneurial grind. It's where hustle meets harmony, and lately, that energy has been flowing straight into one of New York's fastest-growing passions: fire weed.

An investigation suggests that the individual likely contracted the virus following a bite from an infected mosquito," officials said. "While the case is classified as locally acquired based on current information, the precise source of exposure is not known.

Chip City is offering a free cookie today, September 4, in celebration of back-to-school season. Chip City, founded by two childhood friends in Astoria in 2017, rotates more than 100 cookie flavors throughout the year. This week, featured flavors include S'mores, Confetti, Cookies N Cream, Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter, Chocolate Lava Cookie, Lemon Berry, Dairy-Free Cookie Butter, Mixed Berry Tart, Biscoff Cookie Butter Crookie and more.

CCTV footage from Montauk Yacht Club reveals Martha Nolan-O'Slatarra walking with a male companion shortly before she was found unconscious on a boat.

"Her mom just came in and started beating me with the cup. I took my head because I saw blood dripping. I took my head and I saw blood all over my hands."

The popular national grocery chain Trader Joe's is opening a new store on Long Island soon, joining several others in Nassau and Suffolk.

Traveling to Southold takes over two to three hours from New York City or can be reached by public transit via the Long Island Rail Road with transfers.

Amityville's new Barbara Rabinowitz Education & Resource Center includes even a special transit-focused room to teach families how to travel with their affected loved ones - using items such as real LIRR train seats and an airplane row.

Kevin Cuevas Del Cid, a member of MS-13, pleaded guilty to racketeering related to the murders of Kerin Pineda and Javier Castillo.

Long Island's accent, characterized by distinct pronunciations like 'caw-fee' instead of 'coffee', has been rated as the second most attractive accent in America, with 27.8% positive mentions in a study.

Police stated that during an altercation involving five juveniles, a 14-year-old shot a 17-year-old multiple times, also injuring himself in the process.

"I feel great. This is for a good cause, so I feel great. This is a test to my energy to see how far I can go."

The recycling plant in Calverton was destroyed in a large fire, which was nearly 80% contained by 8 a.m. with 30 fire departments responding.

Billy Joel has placed the main residence of his Long Island estate on the market for $29.9 million after deciding to sell the expansive property in pieces and slashing its total price tag.

Celebrate Pride all month on Long Island with a variety of family-friendly events ranging from parades to crafts, fostering love and acceptance in the community.

NYU Langone is investing $650 million to expand the Long Island hospital in Patchogue, transforming it into a modern regional healthcare hub.

I worked my whole life in this shop. My father put his whole life into this shop, it's internationally well-respected and in almost five and a half years the shop is no more.