Town officials say they plan to reconsider policy and will require senior appointees to submit financial disclosures before they can be added to the town payroll.
The Town of Hempstead on Wednesday unveiled new vending machines at Camp Anchor that replaces unhealthy foods with better alternatives, officials said.
The detention of an immigrant teen from Long Island is at the center of a new class-action lawsuit lodged against the federal government and a shelter contracted to hold minors in immigration cases.
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone on Wednesday signed legislation to mandate tracking of past and future sexual harassment complaints, lawsuits an settlements involving the county "to send a strong message" that Suffolk "has zero tolerance" for such behavior.
Southold town officials are considering reviving a town committee devoted to exploring alternative sources of energy that was disbanded nearly four years ago.
We met comedian and "Tonight Show" host Jimmy Fallon before he did a book signing in BookHampton in East Hampton recently for his books "Everything Is Mama" and "Your Baby's First Word Will Be Dada." We talked to him about his children's books but also found some time to ask him a few other questions as well. Jimmy was so funny and gracious with us, and the line was wrapped around the building as fans waited to greet him.
The bathroom update in Lupinacci's office in town hall includes a new shower, something that he said could come in handy in case of late nights, snowstorms or emergencies.
On Sunday, Feb. 11, we had an amazing experience meeting Sloane Stephens, who we think is the world's best female tennis player, at the Media Day at the NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum. Before meeting Sloane, we sat in on the news conference and even asked questions to some of the other tennis greats including Kevin Anderson, Ryan Harrison, Kei Nishikori, Sebastian Korda, James Blake and Genie Bouchard. We got the chance to ask all of them questions and take photos with them as well. Meeting all of them was an honor. It was amazing how super tall most of them were.
Systemwide delays on the LIRR have been reduced following a halt to train service during the Tuesday night rush hour, but trains trying to leave the Jamaica station hub were still backed up due to the disruption, the commuter rail said.
A judge ruled that the man facing murder charges in the August triple slaying in Hempstead of his mother, sister and a family friend needs psychiatric treatment and isn't fit to stand trial.
The village installed about 830 of the energy-saving bulbs to boost public safety and cut utility costs, officials said, but the nearly $1M lawsuit says the plaintiff can't enjoy her home.
The chancellor of the state Board of Regents voiced support for board member Roger Tilles, who represents Long Island on the policymaking panel and has been criticized by Hempstead school trustees for describing the district as "a zoo."