By greaterlongisland.com | Brian Harmon | 6/11/2026 6:20 PM

A powerful line of severe thunderstorms has triggered emergency alerts across Suffolk County, bringing destructive 80 mph winds, torrential rain, and relentless lightning. Local officials are urging all residents to seek shelter immediately as dangerous conditions and potential power outages sweep through the area. The post BREAKING: 80 MPH winds, torrential rain slam Suffolk; severe storm warning in effect appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By Nassau County | | 6/11/2026 5:16 PM

Nassau County Legislator Cynthia Nuñez announced that she has secured $238,993 in County capital funding for the Incorporated Village of Valley Stream to support the purchase of a new Caterpillar Model 930 Front Wheel Loader and related equipment. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Brian Harmon | 6/11/2026 5:13 PM

Matthew Smith, the Hauppauge man accused of causing the drunken-driving crash that killed Nassau County Police Officer Patricia Espinosa in St. James, pleaded guilty Thursday to aggravated vehicular homicide and related charges. The post Hauppauge man pleads guilty in DWI crash that killed Nassau police officer appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Brian Harmon | 6/11/2026 4:20 PM

A Smithtown man was indicted after allegedly breaking into a family member's St. James home, stabbing the victim multiple times with a makeshift weapon, and threatening their child, who was hiding in a closet. The post Smithtown man stabs relative with makeshift spear, threatens to hurt child hiding in closet, DA says appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Julianne Mosher | 6/11/2026 2:50 PM

After nearly a decade serving customers from a food truck, Better Burger has officially opened its first brick-and-mortar … Continued The post After years on the road, Better Burger debuts Selden restaurant appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Brian Harmon | 6/11/2026 2:18 PM

Knicks captain Jalen Brunson adopted his Instagram-famous dog Stevie from Jake's Rescue Ranch in Manhasset — a family-run shelter whose owners have been naming dogs after Knicks players for years. The post Jalen Brunson adopted Stevie from Long Island superfans who name their rescues after Knicks appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Mike White | 6/11/2026 1:15 PM

For more than a century, the rumble of hooves, the buzz of bettors and the dreams of horseplayers have echoed through Aqueduct Racetrack in Queens. The post After 132 years, Aqueduct Racetrack prepares for its final race appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Andrew Rappaport | 6/11/2026 12:35 PM

Former Commack basketball standout and WNBA point guard Sammy Prahalis is about to take on a challenge unlike any she has faced before. The post Former WNBA guard Sammy Prahalis named head coach at Stony Brook School appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Brian Harmon | 6/11/2026 8:14 AM

Emily Finn's parents sued Austin Lynch's parents and maternal grandparents in Suffolk County Supreme Court, alleging negligence over an unsecured firearm, prior knowledge of Austin's violent behavior toward Emily, and a fraudulent property transfer made two weeks after the killing. The post Lynch parents invited Emily Finn over to console son over breakup the day he killed her, lawsuit says appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Julianne Mosher | 6/10/2026 6:03 PM

Guests can expect a sophisticated aesthetic featuring dark green tones, black accents and floral elements throughout the space. The post Lola’s heads to Eastport, where owner saw a gap in the dining scene appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Nick Esposito | 6/10/2026 3:39 PM

The Pizzeria has fired up the ovens in Yaphank. The fast-growing Long Island pizza brand opened its eighth … Continued The post The Pizzeria opens new location at The Boulevard in Yaphank appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Brian Harmon | 6/10/2026 2:22 PM

A 700-square-foot one-bedroom cottage in West Islip has hit the market for $499,999, pairing a compact interior with a surprisingly large lot on Paprocki Avenue. The post 700-square-foot West Islip cottage hits market for $499,999; room to grow on large lot appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Andrew Rappaport | 6/10/2026 2:12 PM

When the game's biggest stars hit the ice at UBS Arena in Elmont on Feb. 5 and Feb. 6, they'll be competing in a completely new tournament. The post UBS Arena set for global stage as NHL reinvents All-Star Weekend appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Mike White | 6/10/2026 2:01 PM

The 10-day celebration of independent cinema will feature premieres, filmmaker Q&As, after-parties and stories from around the world. The post Stony Brook Film Festival returns with 36 films from 23 countries this July appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Brian Harmon | 6/10/2026 8:41 AM

A Brentwood pastor was sentenced to more than 17 years in federal prison after admitting he sexually exploited multiple children, coercing them online and raping a minor at a Long Island park. The post Brentwood pastor sentenced to 17-plus years for sexually exploiting children appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Brian Harmon | 6/9/2026 8:54 PM

Kings Park's Main Street was closed Tuesday after the fire-gutted shell of the Main Street Pub partially collapsed during demolition work. The owner plans to rebuild — with apartments added above. The post Main Street Pub collapses during demo work in Kings Park, town shuts down road appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Nick Esposito | 6/9/2026 6:57 PM

The next piece of Ronkonkoma’s fast-rising Station Yards neighborhood is now complete. TRITEC Real Estate Company celebrated the … Continued The post The Core at Station Yards opens next major phase in Ronkonkoma appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Brian Harmon | 6/9/2026 3:35 PM

Multiple fire departments responded to a Tuesday afternoon fire in a trailer connected to the loading docks behind Home Depot in Riverhead. The post Fire erupts in trailer behind Home Depot in Riverhead appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Andrew Rappaport | 6/9/2026 2:48 PM

The 34,000-square-foot tent will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and is stocked with more than 500,000 items. The post Giant pavilion for U.S. Open merch opens to the public at Shinnecock Hills appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story

By greaterlongisland.com | Staff | 6/9/2026 2:15 PM

The parade is organized by the nonprofit Babylon Village Pride, which produces the annual event and also funds LGBTQ+ scholarships and community grants. The post Pride shines in Babylon as parade returns for 2026 celebration appeared first on Greater Long Island. ... Read full Story