A former Suffolk County police officer has been sentenced to two years in jail for helping operate a brothel that was part of a years-long […]
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Tragic Holiday House Fire in Smithtown Claims Mother and Son, Police Say
A holiday-weekend house fire in Smithtown has claimed the lives of a mother and her son, Suffolk County Police confirmed Monday. Officials identified the victims […]
Nine Times Long Island Supplied the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree
Every year millions of people look forward to venturing to Manhattan to see the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree. Well, Long Islanders already take credit for […]
Black Friday Edition of 5 Geeky Things You Need To Know Today
Black Friday hits differently when you’re part of a community that treats pop culture like a second religion. While everyone else is chasing doorbusters and […]
Thanksgiving Eve Tragedy on Long Island: Nesconset Teen Kills Ex-Girlfriend, Then Shoots Himself
Suffolk County Police are investigating a deadly Thanksgiving Eve shooting in Nesconset after a 17-year-old boy allegedly shot his ex-girlfriend to death before turning the […]
Cold Case: 47 Years Later, Suffolk Investigators Renew Push to Identify “Montauk Mary”
Nearly half a century after a passerby discovered the body of an unidentified woman off Montauk Highway, Suffolk County investigators are renewing their effort to […]
Home Health Aide Indicted for Allegedly Stabbing 84-Year-Old Massapequa Patient in Her Sleep
MINEOLA, N.Y. — A Queens home health aide has been indicted on attempted murder and assault charges after allegedly stabbing an 84-year-old woman she was […]
5 Things to Know Today: Stranger Things Drops New Footage, Trek LI Adds a Star, and Long Island Gets a Black Friday Pop-Up With Attitude
Welcome back, Long Island geeks, it’s time for another fast-moving blast of the biggest sci-fi, pop-culture, and local-nerd news you should know today. From new […]
5 Things Long Island Geeks Need to Know Today (Lost Toys, Trooper Con & More)
Every weekday brings a fresh batch of geeky goodness across Long Island, but today’s lineup feels especially stacked. From nostalgic shop openings to holiday markets […]
New KPop Balloon Derpy Tiger Takes Flight Alongside Mario, Buzz and PAC MAN in the Thanksgiving Day Parade
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is leveling up for 2025 and pop culture fans across Long Island are getting some new sky sized heroes to […]