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1 week ago | 
newsday.com | Aidan Johnson
Two Long Island houses are among a group of 20 New York properties that have been nominated for the State and National Registers of Historic Places.
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2 weeks ago | 
newsday.com | Aidan Johnson
For Toni Concepcion, it's the white sands and gentle summerlike breezes that call her to Southampton’s Coopers Beach when the weather warms up. "The temperature is just different here," Concepcion said. When it gets too hot in town, the East Hampton resident said, relief can be found at Coopers, with its long stretch of towel- and umbrella-ready beachfront. "It always works out," she said of Coopers' welcoming summer weather, "and the cafe at the beach always [has] great food, always fresh.
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2 weeks ago | 
newsday.com | Dylan Murphy |Aidan Johnson
Suffolk County officials are sounding the alarm on illegal limousine, taxi and party bus services as Long Islanders prepare for the wedding season and other summer activities. In a news conference on Wednesday, Suffolk County Executive Edward P. Romaine explained how consumers can tell the difference between legitimate ride services and fraudulent drivers who may not have the right insurance and certifications.
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2 weeks ago | 
modernluxury.com | Aidan Johnson
The opulent chef's kitchen. Photo by Bartolotti Media The main-level primary suite provides privacy and elegance. The roomy walk-in closet includes abundant storage space and a central island. The en suite bathroom features a spa-style bath, steam shower and dual vanities. Pocket doors open to an attached office space, ensuring a space for focused productivity or quiet relaxation. The property features five additional en suite bedrooms, two on the lower level and three on the upper level.
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2 weeks ago | 
newsday.com | Aidan Johnson
A new nonprofit has been created by the Uniformed Firefighters Association of New York to help firefighters and their families in time of need and to help survivors who may not qualify for standard benefits from the FDNY.
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2 weeks ago | 
newsday.com | Aidan Johnson
During World War II, Ralph Panetta made the choice to help the United States and its allies defeat the Axis powers, his family said. His decision to enlist in the military proved to be consequential. According to the New York State Senate website, Panetta aided a wounded fellow soldier and helped to hold off the enemy during a battle, all while disregarding a commander’s warning and coming under heavy fire. These heroic actions earned him the Silver Star on Dec. 6, 1943. Cpl.
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3 weeks ago | 
newsday.com | Aidan Johnson
A Hempstead man has been convicted of murder in the death of a man who intervened during a robbery attempt at a Hempstead restaurant in 2022, Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced on Thursday. Deshawn Martin, 28, was found guilty of 12 felonies, including murder in the first degree and six counts of robbery in the first degree, along with menacing in the second degree, a misdemeanor.
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3 weeks ago | 
newsday.com | Aidan Johnson
A man was injured after he drove his pickup truck into the Locust Valley Fire Department's headquarters on Buckram Road Wednesday night, authorities said. The unidentified driver was pulled from the wreckage just after the crash about 6:35 p.m. by firefighters who had gathered at the department's fire house for a meeting, said 1st Deputy Chief James Bonislawski of the Locust Valley Fire Department. The driver had to be pulled from the vehicle as it caught fire, Bonislawski said.
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3 weeks ago | 
modernluxury.com | Aidan Johnson
Situated on one of the premier lots in the neighborhood, this Snowmass Village property is shaped by modern design and mountainous landscapes. Nestled in the iconic peaks of Aspen, 387 Branding Lane provides privacy and serenity with awe-inspiring surrounding topography and luxurious, contemporary design elements. Listed for $11.3 million by Layne Shea with Douglas Elliman, the residence was designed by Michael Fuller Architects and constructed in 2023 by Rutgers Construction.
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3 weeks ago | 
newsday.com | Aidan Johnson
While Long Island's air quality is in the moderate range, state officials issued an air quality health advisory on Wednesday for New York City and other nearby areas due to increased levels of ozone. The air quality advisory, in effect until 11 p.m. Wednesday, urges people to "limit strenuous outdoor activity in the afternoon and early evening when ozone levels are the highest," according to a news release from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
