By greaterlongisland.com | Brian Harmon | 8/1/2025 8:42 PM

A loaded handgun was discovered at Splish Splash after a disturbance involving juveniles, Riverhead police said. Detectives are investigating who brought the weapon. The post Loaded handgun found at Splish Splash in Calverton appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Mike White | 8/1/2025 7:27 PM

It’s was a pita party in Merrick! Pita Bowl, the Greek fast-casual restaurant that started in Lindenhurst in … Continued The post Pita Bowl opens its second Long Island spot with a third on the way appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Mike White | 8/1/2025 5:43 PM

Ronkonkoma’s growing Station Yards development just got a whole lot toastier. Toast Coffee + Kitchen officially opened its … Continued The post Toast celebrates its 5th Long Island location, this time in Ronkonkoma appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Brian Harmon | 8/1/2025 5:10 PM

Friends and family have rallied around Amanda Egan after the sudden death of her husband, Joseph John Egan, … Continued The post Community stepping up for young Shirley widow after husband’s fatal car wreck appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Brian Harmon | 8/1/2025 4:53 PM

Howard Hanna Coach Realtors host its annual charity golf outing on Monday, Sept. 29, at St. George's Golf and Country Club in Setauket. The event benefits the Stony Brook Children's Free Care Fund with multiple sponsorship levels available. The post Local realtors rally for Stony Brook children’s care with Sept. 29 golf event appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Brian Harmon | 8/1/2025 3:47 PM

A Suffolk County Police Department K‑9 escaped its vehicle and bit a bystander during the funeral procession for … Continued The post Suffolk Police K‑9 attacks bystander at funeral for slain NYPD detective appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Mike White | 8/1/2025 2:53 PM

Unknown vandals have been going around western Suffolk destroying cars parked on roadways and driveways under the cover … Continued The post Vandals target ‘at least’ 10 cars in crime spree, mostly in Deer Park appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By Nassau County | | 8/1/2025 1:49 PM

Nassau County Legislator Seth I. Koslow (D – Merrick) had the honor of attending the New York Eastern Third Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction & Zion Cathedral Church of God in Christ’s Grand Inaugural Celebration at the Crest Hollow Country Club on Monday ... Read full Story

By Nassau County | | 8/1/2025 1:43 PM

Nassau County Legislature Alternate Deputy Minority Leader Debra Mulé (D - Freeport) and Legislator Seth I. Koslow (D – Merrick) partnered with the Nassau County Department of Assessment to bring the Homeowner Exemption Liaison Program (HELP) to the ... Read full Story

By Nassau County | | 8/1/2025 1:43 PM

Nassau County Legislature Alternate Deputy Minority Leader Debra Mulé (D - Freeport) and Legislator Seth I. Koslow (D – Merrick) partnered with the Nassau County Department of Assessment to bring the Homeowner Exemption Liaison Program (HELP) to the ... Read full Story

By Nassau County | | 8/1/2025 1:30 PM

On a celebratory morning, leaders of the Mid Island Y JCC, community residents and supporters gathered on Thursday, July 31 to celebrate a $950,000 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant that was secured and delivered by Legislator Arnold W. Drucker. ... Read full Story

By Nassau County | | 8/1/2025 1:23 PM

Due to heavy rainfall, the Nassau County Department of Health is issuing an advisory against bathing at 16 beaches, effective today, August 1, 2025. This advisory is issued as a precautionary measure for beaches known to be impacted by stormwater runoff ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Andrew Rappaport | 8/1/2025 12:17 PM

Welcome back to The White Whale. After nearly six years adrift, the restaurant once considered a staple of … Continued The post The landmark White Whale restaurant returns to Seaford after nearly six years appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By Nassau County | | 8/1/2025 12:05 PM

My first five months as a Nassau County Legislator have been an eye-opening lesson in the operations of government, and it has reinforced my belief in how necessary bipartisanship is for a strong government to function effectively and equitably. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Nick Esposito | 8/1/2025 11:47 AM

After walking away from a successful corporate career in media and backpacking across the globe, Jules Ryan came … Continued The post He quit corporate life, traveled the world — now he’s helping Long Islanders move pain-free appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Brian Harmon | 8/1/2025 10:12 AM

Police are asking for the public’s help after an emaciated Rhodesian Ridgeback was found in Mastic and later died. A reward is being offered for information that leads to an arrest. The post Starving Rhodesian Ridgeback found in Mastic dies; cops seek info appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Brian Harmon | 7/31/2025 5:21 PM

A Lake Ronkonkoma father is fighting for his life after being struck by an allegedly impaired driver in … Continued The post Lake Ronkonkoma father, 44, fights to live after Medford DWAI accident appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Staff | 7/31/2025 4:16 PM

One of Long Island’s biggest summer carnivals is rolling back into Sayville this weekend. The Sayville Summerfest, presented … Continued The post Sayville Summerfest returns with rides, food, live music and more appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Brian Harmon | 7/31/2025 3:56 PM

Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency Thursday afternoon for Long Island, New York City and more … Continued The post Governor declares state of emergency as storms slam Long Island appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Nick Esposito | 7/31/2025 2:35 PM

Jonathan Mendoza, a former Westhampton Beach High School football star, is officially headed to the NFL. The 6-foot-9, … Continued The post Westhampton Beach native signs with the New Orleans Saints appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story