Nassau religious and political leaders -- aiming to counter a global online campaign that targeted Tuesday as "Punish a Muslim Day" -- have proposed a campaign of their own for Friday: "Greet a Muslim Day."

A Nesconset civic group is opposing plans for a convenience store at Smithtown Boulevard and Nichols Road, an area they say already has a glut of the businesses.

A promoter and ticket-broker who masterminded a Ponzi scheme that swindled investors out of $100 million and used some of the proceeds to buy a $3 million Hamptons mansion, was sentenced to 78 months in prison in Manhattan federal court Tuesday, officials said.

The anniversary comes at a time of heightened political divisiveness, and demonstrations over police shootings of unarmed black men.

Because the wind farm project wants to land its cable on land controlled by town trustees, the town has a say in how it makes its way under local waters, beach and roadways.

The Federal Aviation Administration has ruled that East Hampton can use airport revenue to fund a legal defense in a 2015 lawsuit filed against the town after passing local laws aimed at curbing noise at East Hampton Airport, according to a statement released by town officials.

Looking ahead to a string of cooler than normal days, Wednesday stands out as one that's set to be on the milder side, forecasters say.

Brookhaven Supervisor Edward P. Romaine said a tentative deal to settle a dispute with the Long Island Power Authority over tax assessments on the Port Jefferson power plant would save money for ratepayers who have been overpaying taxes on the little-used plant.

Horseback riding has returned to the stable of offerings from the Town of Huntington Parks and Recreation Department.

Greenport has added another boutique accommodation to its growing roster of hotels and B&Bs.

The new state budget will bring $16 million in new money to fight criminal gangs in Suffolk and Nassau counties, much of it targeted for Brentwood and Central Islip, aides to Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone said.

The new Amazon Prime series, "The Dangerous Book For Boys," is an amazing, adventure-filled show. It displays how even if you lose someone, they are always there for you afterward. After losing their father, Wyatt (played by Gabriel Bateman) and his two brothers, Dash (Drew Powell) and Liam (Kyan Zielinski), discover a book their dad created and left them. This extraordinary book, titled "The Dangerous Book for Boys," transports them to wild adventures from the coldest parts of Antarctica, to the incredible jungles, and even to a World Series of poker game. Still, with all of its wonders, Liam and Dash forget about it after a few days. This leaves Wyatt to explore this extraordinary book and go on breathtaking trips with his father. Meanwhile their mother, Beth (Erinn Hayes), tries to control their rambunctious grandma, Tiffany (Swoosie Kurtz) and their crazy uncle, Terry (Chris Diamantopoulos). All in all, "The Dangerous Book for Boys" is a comical, heartwarming series with exceptional actors that you don't want to miss.

Three armed men in ski masks robbed narcotics and cash from a pharmacy in Port Jefferson Station, and authorities are investigating whether the holdup might be related to similar robberies in Nassau, police said.

Two EMS workers and the driver of a pickup truck were injured when the pickup collided with a Brentwood Legion Ambulance on the Robert Moses Causeway, State Police said.

A Port Jefferson Victorian with many original details is on the market for $975,000.

It's the first live tour for the two 35-year-old best friends.

The Patchogue Village board of trustees adopted a $13.6 million budget that increases property taxes by 3.9 percent.

A Selden driver was drunk when she crashed into a tree Monday night in Ronkonkoma, Suffolk police said.

The deal would gradually reduce the $32.6 million in annual taxes Brookhaven charges the utility for the Port Jefferson power plant.

A Central Islip military veteran and his wife won their 12-year battle to save their home when the appellate division of the state Supreme Court threw out the foreclosure case against them.