By greaterlongisland.com | Andrew Rappaport | 6/17/2026 8:53 PM

At 4 a.m., while Shinnecock Hills is still dark and silent, grills are firing up, eggs are hitting … Continued The post Inside the massive operation feeding thousands at the U.S. Open appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Brian Harmon | 6/17/2026 4:22 PM

Funeral services have been set for Jordan Nasir St. Fort Colin, the 23-year-old Patchogue man known on the independent wrestling circuit as "Black Flash" Jordan Saint, who was killed in a head-on crash on the Bethpage State Parkway. The post Services for Patchogue’s Jordan Saint, aspiring pro wrestler killed in Bethpage Parkway crash appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Brian Harmon | 6/17/2026 11:36 AM

Rex Heuermann was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison without parole for the Gilgo Beach killings, closing out a case that haunted Long Island for over a decade. The post ‘Horrendous’ Heuermann sentenced to life without parole in Gilgo Beach killings appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Staff | 6/17/2026 10:13 AM

Greater Long Island was recognized in 2026 for excellence in social media, local reporting, photography and video storytelling. The post Greater Long Island wins awards for Instagram, journalism and video storytelling appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Jose Martinez | 6/17/2026 12:40 AM

With the U.S. Open returning to Southampton, Anthony Montañez has the same goal as the 156 golfers competing … Continued The post Long Island barber returns to U.S. Open with golf’s biggest names in his chair appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Brian Harmon | 6/17/2026 12:03 AM

The dad saw Attia enter the vehicle and sprinted back to the car, said police, who a added that a store employee ran to the vehicle with the father. The post Ronkonkoma man tries to steal running car with 2 kids inside in Brentwood, police say appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Andrew Rappaport | 6/16/2026 11:37 PM

“You get this type of opportunity, you do what you have to do to make it happen.” That’s … Continued The post West Hempstead bakery lands sweet role at Knicks’ championship party appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Andrew Rappaport | 6/16/2026 11:21 PM

Baklava cheesecake. Pistachio tiramisu. Fresh-fruit bubble teas. House-made nut milks. Ice cream. Empanadas. Avocado toast. And soon, espresso … Continued The post Dolcino Caffé brings global flavors and late-night drinks to Farmingdale appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Mike White | 6/16/2026 11:09 PM

For job seekers, it would be an opportunity to get in on the ground floor of one of Long Island's fastest-growing family-owned businesses. The post Uncle Giuseppe’s seeks hundreds of workers as Greenvale debut nears appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Brian Harmon | 6/16/2026 6:16 PM

Wine Enthusiast named the best Long Island wineries to visit this summer, from North Fork classics to the Hamptons' buzziest estate. Here's the full list. The post Wine Enthusiast names the best Long Island wineries to visit this summer — here’s their list appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By Nassau County | | 6/16/2026 4:50 PM

Minority Leader DeRiggi-Whitton Celebrates Success of Sea Cliff’s First Film Festival ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Brian Harmon | 6/16/2026 4:43 PM

Joseph Armenti of Farmingdale won $1 million on New York Lottery's VIP Millions scratch-off — taking home $651,010 after withholdings. The post Farmingdale man claims $1M scratch-off prize on ticket he bought at local grocery appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By Nassau County | | 6/16/2026 4:22 PM

“A heartfelt thank you to a team that exemplifies the very best of New York. You have given us so much more than a championship—you have brought New Yorkers from all walks of life together and reminded us that our greatest strength is unity. Through your ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Brian Harmon | 6/16/2026 2:43 PM

A Selden man pleaded guilty in connection with a November midday hit-and-run crash on Boyle Road that killed a 37-year-old New York City Department of Homeless Services peace officer as she walked along the roadway. The post Selden driver admits guilt in hit-and-run that killed New York City peace officer appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By Nassau County | | 6/16/2026 12:06 PM

Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Delia DeRiggi-Whitton (D – Glen Cove) congratulated the leaders and organizers of the Sea Cliff Film Festival on the success of their inaugural event. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Brian Harmon | 6/16/2026 11:11 AM

The West Marine in Port Washington is in liquidation mode, an employee confirmed, as the boating supply chain closes 59 stores nationwide under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The post West Marine closing Long Island location as chain shuts 59 stores nationwide appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Brian Harmon | 6/16/2026 10:14 AM

Montauk ranked 7th in the country for dolphin watching in a new national study — the only Long Island location to crack the top 20. The post Montauk ranks 7th in US for dolphin watching, new national study finds appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Brian Harmon | 6/16/2026 3:32 AM

Two people are facing gang assault charges after a Shirley man died following a fight at a Hounslow Road home Monday night. The post Two jailed after man dies in fight at Shirley home appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Brian Harmon | 6/15/2026 7:56 PM

A Hempstead mother is suing the school district and a French teacher who she says grabbed her son by the neck in class — then tanked his grade after the family went to authorities. The post Hempstead teacher grabbed student by neck, then tanked his grade, lawsuit says appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By Nassau County | | 6/15/2026 5:54 PM

Road resurfacing work on Beacon Hill Road in Port Washington has been completed, Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Delia DeRiggi-Whitton (D – Glen Cove) confirmed. ... Read full Story