Ted Phillips
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Thousands participate in NYC Tunnel to Towers 5k Run & Walk
Her FDNY firefighter husband from Commack had run in the event for many years before he was killed in a helicopter crash in Iraq in 2018 while serving in the Air Force, she said. → Read More
N. Bellport man returned to LI, charged in fatal shooting, police say
Shati Smith, 28, faces a second-degree murder charge in the June fatal shooting of a neighbor, according to Suffolk police. → Read More
From Ukraine with love: Girl, 8, arrives for heart surgery in Roslyn
Polina Shchepaniak, 8, and her mother, refugees from Russia's war in Ukraine, arrived from Poland Sunday, courtesy of a pair of Long Island-based Rotary International affiliated organizations. → Read More
Taxiing plane hits parked jet at MacArthur, no one hurt
A single-engine plane struck a parked jet while taxiing at Long Island MacArthur Airport on Wednesday morning, the Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement. Two people were onboard the sing → Read More
Golf club would-be owner says he has no plans to build any housing on course
A Florida businessman who wants to buy and upgrade the Peninsula Golf Club in East Massapequa told Newsday he will enter into an agreement with Oyster Bay to preserve the entire property as green spac → Read More
In 75th year, Farmingdale butcher puts its savory cuts online
Four million pounds of meat passed through a Main Street shop in Farmingdale last year. That was less than normal due to COVID-19, said Lee Seelig, president of Farmingdale Meat Market and Main Street → Read More
Studio taking steps to seat live audience for new Kevin James comedy
The Bethpage film studio where Long Island native Kevin James’ new Netflix comedy is being shot is seeking a special-use permit to allow for filming in front of live studio audiences when pandemic rul → Read More
Centre Island trustees to commission study on impact of horse manure in village
The Village of Centre Island plans to commission an engineering study to determine the potential environmental impact of animal waste as trustees consider adopting a law that would allow Billy Joel an → Read More
Former Syosset mobile home park site may house seniors
Senior housing and mixed-use development could rise from the former site of a mobile home park in Syosset. Woodbury developer Paul Laruccia has asked the Oyster Bay Town Board for a special-use permit → Read More
Landfill may get new life as recycling facility
The Old Bethpage landfill could be developed into a recycling management facility, according to Oyster Bay Town officials and town documents. Last month the town issued a request for proposals for con → Read More
Over 40 pets rescued from Dorian arrive at LI shelter
More than four dozen cats and dogs from the hurricane-soaked Carolinas arrived on Long Island on Sunday, awaiting new homes up here while making room for storm refugees down there. A mobile shelter — → Read More
Cops: Fatal stabbing in Hempstead
Hempstead and Nassau police are investigating a homicide reported early Sunday morning. Hempstead police responded to a call about a man lying on the ground on Thorne Avenue at approximately 6:50 a.m. → Read More
FAA: Small plane with two on board crashes on North Fork of Long Island
A small plane carrying two people crashed Saturday morning on the North Fork, federal officials said. The fate of the two people on board was not immediately known. The plane was a Beechcraft A36, and → Read More
Police: 3 hurt, one seriously, in crash
Three people were injured, one seriously, in an early Saturday morning crash that left one vehicle overturned in Smithtown, Suffolk County police said. Emily Loach, the driver of a 2017 Honda Accord t → Read More
Forecast: Easter Sunday starts with showers
Showers were set wrap up before the afternoon with light winds, the National Weather Service said. → Read More
Popular archery center closes after 13 years
The C&B Archery owner said the costs of town code compliance were more than the company could afford. → Read More
Pol apologizes for 'offensive' tweet after backlash
Labriola's weekend tweet criticized United Airlines' new gender-neutral booking policy. → Read More
Village studies ways to control helicopter noise
The village enacted a temporary moratorium on new helipads in 2017 and repeatedly extended it. → Read More
Cuomo directs State Police task force to assist swastika investigation
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Sunday directed State Police to assist the NYPD's investigation into Nazi graffiti at a school in Queens. "In New York, we have zero tolerance for such vile acts of anti-Semiti → Read More
Supporters, opposition gear up for hearing on proposed hotel development
Kimco Realty is seeking a special use permit to build a three-story Marriott Residence Inn in a rear parking lot of the Jericho Commons shopping center. → Read More