Long Beach City Council members unanimously approved a proposed nearly $95 million budget Wednesday night that carries an 8.35 percent tax hike for homeowners.

A Coram man stabbed his mother to death during a fight, Suffolk County police said.

One of Steven Pagartanis' alleged victims lost more than $3 million, Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy Sini said.

St. Joseph's College held its 99th commencement Wednesday at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum.

Eighth-grader Ryan Himmelsbach is knocked out of third round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee after incorrectly spelling "dominium."

The U.S. Golf Association is close to an agreement with the Shinnecock Indian Nation on the tribe's participation in the upcoming U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, a USGA spokesman said Wednesday.

The seven women and five men of the jury did not reach a verdict before court adjourned for the day, and they will convene again Thursday for the ninth day of their deliberations.

A banned gasoline additive has been detected above allowable levels in the water at a building that houses Shelter Island's senior center and its only two medical practices.

Officials say they want to review zoning options for the mixed-use area to encourage development that complements the new Blue Point Brewery.

A $130 million construction project has begun on problem intersections of the Nassau Expressway to prevent flooding and ease congestion along the roadway, a 6.35-mile evacuation route that runs from the Atlantic Beach Bridge to Howard Beach.

A centerhall Colonial built on the site of Suffolk's first courthouse is for sale in Southold.

A centerhall Colonial built on the site of Suffolk's first courthouse is for sale in Southold.

The Baos' property represents comfortable living both indoors and out.

A group of Wyandanch students is getting a taste of the college life while still in high school.

These Long Islanders used various methods -- calling management companies and working with agents -- to score their dream rentals. Here are their stories. 

These Long Islanders used various methods -- calling management companies and working with agents -- to score their dream rentals. Here are their stories. 

There is one thing you probably have and love if you are reading this article: sneakers. But I can tell you one thing, you probably don't have as many sneakers as I have.

Do you have seashells? I do! Living near the water makes it easy for me to collect them. I also like to make things out of the shells.

"Following Baxter" by Barbara Kerley sends Jordie on an adventure with her neighbor's magical dog, Baxter.

It will be cloudy Wednesday over Long Island with temperatures hitting a high of 70 degrees, about 10 degrees lower than Tuesday, forecasters said.