New Long Island vs. New York City high school football all-star game at Hofstra replaces Empire Challenge
The game ostensibly replaces the Empire Challenge, an event that was organized, funded and run by the Boomer Esiason ...
New high school football all-star game to pit New York City stars against Long Island's best
A new high school football all-star game is coming to New York state’s downstate area. Gregg Sarra of Newsday reported on ...
New crime analysis center on Long Island is a game changer, officials say
There are new tools to fight crime in New York with a major expansion of a crime analysis center on Long Island. CBS News New ...
Former NYPD sergeant dies while surfing in frigid Long Island water
A former New York City police sergeant died from an apparent drowning while surfing in Long Island’s frigid waters on Sunday.
100,000 Ducks to Be Killed After Bird Flu Strikes Long Island Farm
The highly infectious H5N1 strain has caused outbreaks across the country. Now, Long Island’s last duck farm must kill its ...
New York City to get another new area code
The New York metro area will soon welcome a new area code. The Public Service Commission approved a petition on Thursday to add a new three-digit code to the area, as existing area codes and their ...
State transit funding for Long Island hits skids, enraging critics: ‘Shortchanged’
Long Island is getting a mere 7.8% of the state’s next annual transportation budget — a third of what it typically nets — and ...
Bird flu isn't an immediate health threat in New York, but preparations have begun
As more cases of bird flu emerge across the country, public health leaders in New York City are watching warily -- and making ...
Helicopter company Blade offers $95-a-ride to NYC for commuters from Long Island, NJ
Blade, known for its helicopter services to New York’s major airports, is expanding its routes to include daily $95 commuter ...