Long Island News

Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip now has its $500M Patient Care Pavilion open, featuring a 75-bed emergency department and 16 operating rooms. This boosts emergency care for South Shore residents.

Syosset saw no major incidents this week. Nearby arrests in Lawrence and Oceanside highlight Nassau County police action, plus a new missing adult case.

Brookhaven Town Board unanimously greenlit rezoning a 12-acre lot in East Patchogue for a 64-unit senior community with clubhouse and pool. Neighbors worry about traffic off Sunrise Highway South Service Road.

Massapequa homes sold at a median $825K in January 2026, up 4.1% year-over-year. Quick sales in 25 days signal hot market near Park Avenue shops.

Massapequa spots like Danny's Chinese Kitchen and Level Up Lacrosse Academy could score $5,000 or more from Optimum and LIA's L.O.C.A.L. grants. Apply by March 28 to grow your business and lift the community.

East Hampton Town Board approves $17.4 million capital plan with 98 projects for roads, safety, and infrastructure. New luxury homes in Wainscott and Bridgehampton set for 2026 completion amid development surge.

Riverhead Central School District approved a $211.4 million budget for 2025-26, cutting three admin roles amid rising costs. No program cuts or layoffs hit classrooms at Riverhead High School on Osborn Avenue.

State police extend closures on Round Swamp Road, Quaker Meeting House Road, and Clubhouse Road in Farmingdale for Ryder Cup practice rounds. Drivers face heavy delays near Bethpage Black through late September.

Amazon is building a major distribution center at Massapequa's Sunrise Mall while new retailers move in. Here's what's happening to Long Island's iconic shopping destination.

Fish Fry Fridays celebrated its grand opening at 296 Greenwich St in Hempstead Village with a Nassau County Legislature Citation. Legislator Scott M. Davis praised the new Jamaican spot as a boost to local business.

Town of Islip officials broke ground on the $65M One Carleton Green project in Central Islip, delivering 96 affordable apartments and retail near the LIRR. The development includes supportive units for residents with disabilities.[137 chars]

Town of Babylon board voted unanimously to rescind a demolition contract for 361 Eastern Parkway in East Farmingdale. The 4-0 decision came during the February 25 meeting.

The East Broadway retaining wall replacement project in Port Jefferson started February 6, closing the road between Grant Street and Cliff Road weekdays. This upgrade replaces 100 linear feet of old wall with 150 linear feet of stronger steel sheet pile for better safety.

Discover Huntington's pivotal role in the Revolutionary War through historic sites and 2026 events marking America's 250th anniversary. Relive British occupation tales and patriot heroism right here on Long Island.

Fresh 2026 Niche rankings spotlight East Hampton, Sag Harbor, and Southampton school districts in the Hamptons. See how they compare in Suffolk County and statewide.

The Amazon Fresh at 50 Manetto Hill Rd in Plainview shut its doors Sept. 28, 2025, just months after its October 2024 debut. This closure signals Amazon's full retreat from physical grocery stores nationwide by Feb. 1, 2026.

A tragic murder-suicide on Wyoming Court in Syosset killed five family members over an inheritance dispute. Police also report a DWI arrest with a gun and cocaine on the LIE near Syosset.