HISTORICAL FACTS: 6 | History Defined

In the Spotlight: Nick LaLota - Roll Call

The Long Islander has teamed with fellow blue-state Republicans in calling for a higher SALT cap in the budget measure.

Roll Call · May 19, 2025

A Remarkable Woman’s Quest Over The Ocean: The First American Woman To Sail Around The World Solo

Cole Brauer, a 29-year-old girl from Long Island, New York, made history on the 7th of March when she became the first American woman to race solo around the world.

Bored Panda · May 14, 2025

Moment ‘inexperienced driver’ has miracle escape after launching off Long Island pier

This is the dramatic moment an “inexperienced driver” accidentally launched her Jeep off the end of a pier but miraculously escaped by landing on a floating dock.

The Independent UK · May 13, 2025

Remains of ‘Peaches’ and ‘Baby Doe’ found near Gilgo Beach identified after 27 years as army vet and her toddler

Police said they had no evidence at this time to suggest the unsolved killings were linked to Rex Heuermann, who has been charged in the deaths of seven women whose remains were discovered elsewhere on Long Island — but noted that they might be.

The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2025

Tragic Long Island animal sanctuary fire killing owner and 160 cats deemed not suspicious, authorities say

The blaze may have been caused by portable heaters

PetsRadar · Apr 16, 2025

After decades of sex abuse complaints, a NY pediatrician is ordered to pay $1.6B to over 100 women

A New York court has awarded $1.6 billion to more than 100 women who say they were sexually abused by a former pediatrician on Long Island

The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2025

Rep. Laura Gillen on congestion pricing, campus protests and early days in Congress

Her race in Long Island’s swingy Nassau County was a rare bright spot for Democrats last fall. Now Gillen is charting her path in Congress.

Roll Call · Apr 7, 2025

Netflix's new No. 1 show is a tense crime thriller — what to know about ‘Gone Girls: The Long Island Serial Killer’

The true-crime thriller 'Gone Girls' chronicles the hunt for the Long Island serial killer — and it's leading the Netflix top 10 list

Tom’s Guide · Apr 3, 2025

Netflix's Gone Girls: Where is the suspected Long Island serial killer now?

Viewers tuning into Netflix's Gone Girls have been left horrified by the case, and want to find out more about what happened and where the alleged killer is now

Woman & Home · Apr 1, 2025

A fire at a New York cat sanctuary kills its founder and dozens of cats

Authorities say a fire burned down a Long Island cat shelter, killing its founder, who lived there, and at least 59 of the felines he rescued

The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2025