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Fans and fellow Deadheads on Long Island reflect on Bob Weir's death, praising his rhythm guitar as the band's glue and noting the enduring Dead community, even as a local Half Step tribute group pressed on with a show minutes after the news.
An arrest was made in what is believed to be New York State's first murder of 2026, involving Stephen Primm who shot Joseph Fountain in New Cassel on New Year's Day, resulting in Fountain being struck four times.
A $13.9 million winning New York Lotto ticket was sold on Long Island, along with two $1 million Powerball tickets sold in New York, highlighting recent large lottery wins in the state.
A 12-year-old boy in Medford, Long Island, called police after witnessing a home invasion by Christian Garcia, who broke into the house through a window. Police responded quickly, arrested Garcia, and the boy was unharmed.
Lab-confirmed flu cases on Long Island more than doubled in a week, indicating a potentially severe influenza season with a significant increase expected in the coming days, driven by rising cases in Nassau and Suffolk counties.
The Golden Pear Cafe in Bridgehampton will close after nearly 30 years due to lease issues, with nine employees losing their jobs, while its other locations in Southampton and East Hampton remain open. The owner is exploring new spaces to reopen in the community.
A woman in Long Island was diagnosed with chikungunya, a mosquito-borne tropical disease rarely seen in the U.S., after experiencing severe fever and joint pain, raising concerns about the virus's spread in new regions.
Decades after wrongful convictions, DNA from a discarded straw has led to the indictment of Richard Bilodeau for the 1984 murder of Theresa Fusco in Long Island, highlighting advances in forensic science and persistent pursuit of justice.
A Long Island teenager's 1984 murder has been solved after 41 years, with Richard Bilodeau charged based on DNA evidence from a discarded smoothie cup, ending a long-standing cold case and wrongful convictions.
A state of emergency has been declared across NYC, Long Island, and Westchester County due to an approaching nor'easter, with warnings for coastal flooding and high winds, leading to preparations including utility readiness, travel restrictions, and subway flood prevention measures.
Health officials are investigating a suspected case of chikungunya, a mosquito-borne virus, in a woman on Long Island, marking a potential new public health concern in the region, although the risk remains very low.
A Long Island woman lost $20,000 in a check washing scheme after her checks were stolen from a mailbox and altered by thieves, highlighting a growing low-tech crime trend on Long Island. Police and postal inspectors advise paying electronically or in person to prevent mail theft.
A Spirit Airlines flight came dangerously close to Air Force One over Long Island, prompting urgent instructions from air traffic controllers to divert the plane, though no unsafe distance was ultimately reached.
A brave rescuer in Long Island frees a feisty squirrel trapped in a basketball net, highlighting the importance of animal rescue efforts and the joy of seeing wildlife return to freedom.
Metallica will perform an exclusive intimate concert on August 28 in Long Island to celebrate the launch of SiriusXM's new Metallica-focused channel, Maximum Metallica, which officially launches on August 29 and features a wide range of the band's music, interviews, and exclusive content.