Looking to stay up to date about all of the news stories and local headlines that are important to Long Islanders? We’ve rounded up the top coverage for all of the important topics from multiple sources around Long Island, so you can be sure you’ve got the most recent update on the top stories for Long Island. Have an idea for a news story? Email us at news@longisland.com
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Wildcat, Possibly a Lynx, Still on the Loose on Long Island
By Ls Cohen
July 27, 2022
The exotic cat was first seen outside a West Islip home.
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70-Year-Old Woman Killed by Family Pit Bull in Gruesome Attack on Long Island
By Long Island
July 27, 2022
A 70-year-old Long Island woman was killed after she was viciously attacked by her family’s pit bull in Albertson on Wednesday afternoon, according to Nassau police.
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Own the Home Where Wolf of Wall Street was Filmed for $9.95M
By Long Island
July 27, 2022
This Long Island estate is home to an unreal amount of Hollywood history
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Habitat For Humanity Builds Home for Family in East Patchogue
By Ls Cohen
July 27, 2022
Mother and her children received their new home recently in a dedication ceremony.
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Former Gov. Cuomo Staffer Killed After Being Ordered Out of Lyft
By Long Island
July 27, 2022
A former senior policy advisor for ex-New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, died Sunday after being ordered out of a Lyft vehicle on an active highway in Dewey Beach, Delaware.
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Off-Duty NYPD Officer Arrested for Taking Out Gun During Road Rage Incident in Selden
By Long Island
July 27, 2022
An off-duty NYPD officer has been charged in an alleged road-rage incident in Selden, Long Island at approximately 11: 20 a.m. Saturday, July 23.
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Governor Hochul Announces New York’s Third Offshore Wind Solicitation To Accelerate Clean Energy Development
By Long Island
July 27, 2022
Seeks to Procure at Least 2,000 Megawatts of Renewable Energy, Enough to Power 1.5 Million Homes.
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3 New Pickleball Courts Opening Today in East Northport
By Long Island
July 27, 2022
Supervisor Ed Smyth and local officials will hold a ribbon-cutting for three (3) newly built pickleball courts at Veterans Park on Bellerose Avenue in East Northport on Wednesday, July 27 at 11:00 AM.
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2 Men Rob Ulta Beauty in Commack
By Long Island
July 27, 2022
Two men stole approximately $4,200 worth of fragrances, from Ulta Beauty in Commack.
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Suffolk County Legislator Rob Trotta Congratulates Three New Eagle Scouts from Smithtown’s Troop 888
By Chris Boyle
July 27, 2022
“I extend my congratulations to all of them and thank them for what they have done for the community,” said Suffolk County Legislator Rob Trotta.
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Governor Hochul Announces Filing of Binding Consent Decree to Further Advance Full Containment of Navy-Grumman Plume
By Chris Boyle
July 27, 2022
Northrop Grumman and U.S. Navy Both Formally Committed to Implement Historic Cleanup that Prevents Further Spread of Contamination.
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Osprey Persistence Pays Off As PSEGLI Builds Lovebirds a Place to Nest
By Ls Cohen
July 27, 2022
Platform disc was constructed at West Meadow Beach for birds who refused to give up their home atop a utility pole.
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Two Men With Ski Masks Rob Woman in her Driveway at Gun Point
By Long Island
July 26, 2022
Suffolk County Police Fourth Squad detectives are investigating an incident during which a Smithtown woman was confronted outside her home this morning by two men
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Members Of Bronx Street Gang And Their Hitman Charged With Racketeering, Firearms Offenses, And Murder
By Long Island
July 26, 2022
FBI and DEA announced additional charges against six alleged members of a street gang known as the “Young Bronx Money Getters” or “YBMG” in the Bronx
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Mount Vernon Man Charged With Sex Trafficking Of A Minor
By Long Island
July 26, 2022
Rai Thomas Arrested for Sex Trafficking of a Female Minor Victim at Hotels in the Bronx and Brooklyn
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Bayport Beach and Tanner Park Beach Closed to Bathing
By Long Island
July 26, 2022
Bayport Beach in Bayport and Tanner Park Beach in Copiague are closed to bathing
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Upcoming Book Release Event for “Below the Ocean: Keeping Our Sea Friends Safe”
By Long Island
July 26, 2022
Meet the Author, Sarah Anker! The first 25 copies of the book will be free with limited supplies available!
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Wanted for Huntington Station Grand Larceny
By Long Island
July 26, 2022
A man used a stolen credit card to make purchases at Venom X, a tobacco shop on July 10.
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Aegean Pizza in Sun Vet Mall Closing
By Long Island News & PR
July 26, 2022
Final slice will be served on August 6, 2022.
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El Turco Opens in East Hampton Serving Authentic Turkish Cuisine
By Ls Cohen
July 26, 2022
Restaurateurs bring Michelin-rated restaurant concept from Miami.
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Chelsea attended St. Joseph’s College with a Major in English and a concentration in Journalism, and plans on returning …