Roslyn's former Samuel Dugan House, dating back to 1855, is on the market for $995,000.

We asked 112 fifth-graders in our school which book they would like turned into a movie. We came up with two very popular books and two popular book series. We did this because we wanted to see which of the four they would like the most. Here are our results:

During the summer, some families go on vacation, rest, visit family and much more. We go to a camp in Stony Brook at Stony Brook Christian Assembly. That is a church that offers a fun camp, called Mega Sports Camp, for one week where you can choose from basketball, flag football, baseball, soccer or cheerleading. You don't need to be a church member to attend the camp, but this is a faith-based camp.

Can you imagine living in a homeless shelter and not being able to get a birthday cake or presents? Well, this does happen. Somebody thought of the idea of giving homeless kids great birthdays. This organization is called Birthday Wishes, in Hicksville. Birthday Wishes gives birthday parties to kids in local homeless shelters.

Seller Megan Ryan, with parents Cathy and Terrance Ryan

Megan Ryan's home is 1,235 square feet and buyer-ready, she says.

Price tags have risen so much that some longtime homeowners would like to downsize or trade up, but they can't find an appealing house at the right price.

The senator advocated for legislation that would make it easier for companies to pursue employee stock ownership plans.

Three dogs died in a house fire Monday evening in Amityville, fire officials said.

A coalition of a mosque, three synagogues and two churches is using Ramadan, which starts Tuesday at sunset, to launch a program aimed at combating intolerance by targeting a group they feel can have a long-term impact: teenagers.

A motorist was charged with drunken driving after he crashed his car Tuesday morning into a gasoline pump in Huntington Station, triggering a fire, Suffolk County police said.

A homeless man was arrested Monday in connection with the fatal stabbing of a man outside a Hempstead residence, Nassau police said.

The Coast Guard is investigating the collision between a tanker and a commercial fishing vessel about 30 miles southeast of Bridgehampton.

The party's chairman, who has served for a record 35 years, has been nominated to be U.S. Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago.

"There's more than sufficient evidence for this case to go to the jury on all counts," U.S. District Judge Joan M. Azrack said of the indictment against Edward Mangano and John Venditto.

Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy Sini unveiled a program Monday aimed at educating high school students and their parents on the dangers of drunk, drugged and distracted driving.

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An East Hampton windmill house where Marilyn Monroe is believed to have stayed is available to rent this summer for $55,000, says the listing agent.

The eastbound lanes of Jericho Turnpike between Plainview Road and Juneau Boulevard in Woodbury reopened overnight Monday after an accident, Nassau County police said.

Southampton Town officials announced several road closures and traffic changes for the U.S. Open tournament set for June 11-17 at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club.