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Small Business Owner Facing 100k Landlord Lawsuit Pleads for Reopening Plan
The Antoniou family owns three children's play centers that have been closed due to the coronavirus pandemic since March.
New York Sweet 16 Party Deemed COVID Superspreader, Linked to 37 Cases
"The investigation identified 37 positive cases of COVID-19 connected to that party, 28 students, nine adults," Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone said, adding that when contract tracing was employed, 334 people interacted with party guests after they were exposed to the virus.
Two Men Found Dead in New York Motel Jacuzzi, Police Investigating
The duo were found at the Hollywood Motor Inn, in Farmingdale, Long Island, on Monday afternoon.
Man Camps Outside House for 60 Days After Homeowner Says She Was Harassed
Anthony Herron has slept outside Jennifer McLeggan's house in Valley Stream, New York for 60 nights after learning she had been racially harassed, allegedly by her neighbors.
'Let The Shooting Sprees Begin': NY Bar Investigated for Gun Violence Game
The Cliffton, a bar in Patchogue, posted a Super Bowl-esque betting box on its Instagram account last week. In it, patrons could purchase four boxes, each with a number predicting the city's shooting-death totals over Labor Day weekend.
Hundreds of Boats Join Pro-Trump Parade Off Long Island Ahead of RNC
Hundreds of boats decorated with "Blue Lives Matter" and "Make Liberals Cry" flags gathered in Long Island's Shinnecock Bay Sunday ahead of the Republican National Convention in which President Donald Trump is set to be re-nominated.
Billy Joel Plays Street Piano and Tells Owners Not to Throw It Out
The "Piano Man" played a quick tune and told the owners that the piano was fine and just needed a tuning. He advised them to donate it rather than chuck it.
AOC Throws Shade at Critics After Amazon Agrees to Open NYC Office
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez clapped back at her critics on Twitter after Amazon said it would be opening a New York office in 2021.
Don Jr., Lara Trump Could Win Congressional Seat, Says GOP Congressman
Lara Trump could win or "at the very least it would be very competitive," retiring Republican Congressman Peter King said.
New York Pizza Restaurant Customer's Racial Tirade Caught on Film
The man who launched a racist rant at the restaurant worker was told to "get out" by other customers.
Teacher Allegedly Asked Students to 'Write Something Funny' About Slavery
A student's grandmother, who posted the images to social media, said the teacher should be "removed for her blatant insensitivity and racism towards teaching this lesson on slavery to our children."
Professor Allegedly Stole $200k From Cancer Research Fund
Geoffrey Girnun was taken into custody Thursday on charges of stealing state and federal government funds, wire fraud and money laundering.
Differently Abled Drum Corps Makes History at World Championships
The FREE Players Drum and Bugle Corps, the first differently abled drum and bugle corps in the world, played at the world championships Labor Day weekend.
How a Devout Muslim is Keeping Only Kosher Restaurant in the Hamptons Alive
"Now they have a chance to come out and hang out under one roof," says Rashid Sulehri, new owner of the Beach Bakery and Grand Cafe in Westhampton Beach.
Viral Video Shows Short-Tempered Bachelor Blowing His Top in Bagel Shop
A Long Island viral video shows a man ranting against women who call him short on dating websites in a bizarre exchange which ultimately led to him being tackled inside a bagel shop.
How Did One MTA Worker Earn More Than New York Mayor and Governor Combined?
Federal prosecutors have opened an investigation into employee timekeeping in the nation's largest transit system.
Hofstra Professor Apologizes for Student Attraction
"Such feelings from a teacher toward a student–while inevitable given that we're only human–are usually toxic to all involved when expressed openly."
Sean Hannity Attacks Alec Baldwin for Nearly 10 Minutes
Hannity hit back at comments Baldwin made on "The Howard Stern Show," detailing a feud between the pair that has lasted for over a decade.
New York Man Allegedly Gouged Grandmother's Eyes
The pair were arguing about money before the grandson attacked his 78-year-old grandmother.
Three Dead After LIRR Train Crashes Into Truck, Derails
The LIRR urged customers to find alternate routes after service was suspended on the Ronkonkoma and Huntington/Port Jefferson branches.
Teachers Allegedly Showed 'Racist' Nooses in Classroom
The collage included the words "ha ha" alongside two nooses and a smiley face.
Uber Driver Charged After Teen He Let 'Car Surf' Dies
"This defendant is an adult who was contracted to safely bring those boys home and he failed to do that," said district attorney Timothy Sini.
'Fortnite' Player Arrested for Threatening to Kill Boy
"It kind of gives a new definition of sore loser," police said following the arrest of 45-year-old Michael Aliperti.
Search Resumes for Missing Teen After Mysterious Tip
The 19-year-old went missing on June 28 and is believed to have been heading to Roosevelt Street in West Hempstead, New York.
Small Plane Crashes Off Long Island, Bodies Recovered
Four people were on board the plane when it crashed off Indian Wells Beach.
ICE Blames New York's Sanctuary Policies for Arrests
"ICE continues to face significant obstacles with policies created by local officials," Field Officer Director for ICE's Enforcement and Removal Operations team Thomas R. Decker said.
Up to 1,400 Sharks Gathering off North American Coast
Scientists are trying to understand why the generally solitary creatures are grouping together.
Judge Caught Stealing Neighbor's Used Panties
A Long Island judge was removed from the bench and is facing 15 years in prison after admitting to repeatedly breaking into his neighbor's home to steal her used underwear.
Before Video Killed the Radio Star: The Legacy of WLIR
A new documentary explores the role of Long Island's WLIR in introducing new wave music to American audiences.
What Is MS-13? And What Is Trump Doing About It?
The Mara Salvatrucha originated in Los Angeles in the 1980s.