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James Carbone/NewsdayValerie Mack’s partial remains were discovered over 20 years ago. She is the 7th victim alleged to have been killed by Rex Heuermann of Massapequa Park. -
Molly Ingram/WSHUFederal authorities have maintained that drones spotted over military bases and residential areas don’t pose a threat. But U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) said the agencies should be more forthcoming about what they’re doing to study them—he wants drone-specific radar in the region.
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After a New York state court ruled that administrative fees for red-light camera violations are unlawful, Nassau County legislators are pushing a bill to refund residents' money. -
The Small Business Administration opened two Disaster Loan Outreach Centers in Suffolk County to aid businesses and residents impacted by the August storms. The centers will provide individual assistance relating to disaster relief loan applications. -
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and Long Island Sound Study announced more than $25 million in grants for 31 projects. -
New York and Connecticut Sea Grants award 15 Long Island Sound coastal communities with $1 million to support climate resilience projects. This is the first round of grant money in the new Long Island Sound Resilience Planning Support Program. -
The state passed a sweeping wetland protection law in 2022. Now, regulations are being finalized before taking effect on Jan. 1. The New York-based advocacy group Nature Conservancy is pushing the governor to limit development in wetlands due to the critical roles they play. -
U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), a member of the Senate Special Committee on Aging and the Senate Committee on Agriculture, wants Congress to spend more than $1.8 billion on food for elderly Americans this winter. -
Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney announced a series of shoplifting arrests under the Retail Protection Partnership. -
Israeli officials confirmed the death of Omer Neutra, a former Long Island resident, on Monday. The 21-year-old IDF soldier was previously believed to be still alive and held hostage in Gaza. -
Thanks to state conservation efforts that began in the 1990s, Long Island is now home to thousands of native wild turkeys. -
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a bill Friday legalizing adultery. The anti-cheating law had been on the books since 1907.
