Human Remains Found On Long Island Believed To Be MS-13 Victim
Investigators believe the victim was murdered by MS-13 gang members sometime in 2016 or 2017.
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Investigators believe the victim was murdered by MS-13 gang members sometime in 2016 or 2017.
The governor is urging faith leaders to keep strict guidelines in place over the coming holiday weekend to stop the spread.
After years of putrid odors and some of the worst nitrogen pollution in the country, the Bay Park Wastewater Treatment Plant, which serves half-a-million residents in Nassau County, has a long-awaited fix.
Sean McCarthy, of Massapequa, will have to pay $11,000 more in property taxes than his neighbors on his newly built home.
Nassau County got a perfect score in "per capita spending for health and emergency services."
A new report says traffic on Long Island wastes billion of dollars and millions of hours every year.
The new Fight the Flu 2020 campaign emphasizes the importance of being immunized, especially during the pandemic.
A demographics lesson is apparently needed in Washington, where the smaller town within the county got more COVID relief funds.
It was supposed to fix a flawed, decade old tax assessment system, but some homeowners in Nassau County said the fix is even worse.
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A little girl on Long Island who saved a bird's life has become inspired to rescue more animals in the future.
New studies show sheltering in place has pushed many people struggling with anxiety, loneliness and grief to self-medicate with drugs.
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Residents say the project was approved in secret and in violation of zoning codes.
The suspect complained the camp was in violation of social-distancing laws.
Legislators will review whether they did an adequate job in preparing for outages and communicating with customers about the timeline to restore.
With more than 400,000 outages, Long Island suffered more power failures than any other region in the state.
A spokesperson for Nassau County says the shelter is needed "in order to provide these important services for our neighbors in need, especially during these difficult times."
Together, Nassau and Suffolk counties had more than 300,000 outages late Wednesday morning.
Doctors say the child, who was supposed to be soon starting middle school, will instead have months of recuperation ahead.
Jorge Soto joined friends for a day of boating, but was killed when the boat he was on was ripped in two.
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The New York Knicks rallied to beat the Utah Jazz 134-117 on Wednesday night to snap a two-game losing streak.
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Three men were arrested Wednesday in connection to the 2023 shooting death of a teenage girl in Queens.
President Trump ordered the release of 172 million barrels of oil from the U.S.'s Strategic Petroleum Reserve on Wednesday, after oil prices rocketed to their highest levels in years amid the U.S.'s war with Iran.
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Three men were arrested Wednesday in connection to the 2023 shooting death of a teenage girl in Queens.
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It was an emotional day in Queens Criminal Court as Det. Jonathan Diller's family and NYPD colleagues watched police-worn body camera footage of his shooting.
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New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, on the job for a little over a month, called for major cuts during her first budget address Tuesday.
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New York City's minimum wage could climb to $30 per hour in the coming years. The proposal in the City Council stands to benefit of a lot of people, but there has also been significant pushback.
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The Albany budget battle that could test whether New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has to raise property taxes began Tuesday with the state Senate and Assembly unveiling their initial wish lists.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Failed contract agreements between Mount Sinai and Anthem have caused thousands of New York patients to lose in-network care.
New York Attorney General Letitia James' office has ordered NYU Langone Health to resume its Transgender Youth Health Program.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Actress Daryl Hannah explains why the depiction of herself in the FX miniseries "Love Story" is unacceptable in an op-ed in Friday's New York Times.
Justin Timberlake is suing Sag Harbor to prevent the release of bodycam video of his 2024 arrest for driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
Brian Anthony Moreland is a Tony Award-nominated producer who has worked on numerous hit shows and joins a short list of Black producers working on Broadway.
Pokémon fans across New York City waited in live for special events marking the franchise's 30th anniversary.
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The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
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A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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