Learning ikebana, the Japanese art of floral arrangement, on Long Island
In ikebana, the Japanese art of floral arrangement, the end product must be greater than the sum of its parts.
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Reserve a cabin or tent at these Long Island parks
Why rough it when you can get a furnished spot with bathrooms, hot water and heat.
Tammy Robinkoff, Riverhead Republican chairwoman, charged with DWI after allegedly hitting 5 parked cars
Tammy Robinkoff admitted drinking "about six Coors Light" at a local VFW hall, according to a police officer's statement.
Owner of Huntington's Golden Globe Diner, aka the Golden Dolphin, pledges to reopen
Huntington's Golden Globe Diner, formerly the Golden Dolphin, closed earlier this month amid a yearslong dispute with the landlord but owner Peter Tsadilas said he will fight to reopen the eatery.
Nick LaLota, Ed Wehrheim tout federal funding for public water hookups, road repairs in Smithtown
Roughly $1.1 million will go toward extending municipal water service to 26 single-family homes on Landing Avenue and Oakside Drive, with the rest going to townwide road repairs.
National Grid, after 3 years of hikes, says it will hold natural gas rates steady next year
National Grid plans to maintain current rates in 2027, following a cumulative $60 monthly increase over the past three years.
Long Island Knicks fans' patience rewarded with end to NBA Finals drought
Many Long Island fans of the Knicks go back to the 1990s and can recall the Knicks' previous trip to the Finals in 1999.
Affordable housing on Long Island is hard to find. Here's how the system works.
Renters searching affordable apartments on Long Island must navigate a fragmented system all while demand far outpaces supply. Here's how the lottery system works.
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The average 30-year mortgage rate climbed to 6.53%, adding pressure to Long Island buyers already navigating high prices, low inventory and bidding wars.
Mortgage rates hit 9-month high, raising costs for Long Island homebuyers
The average 30-year mortgage rate climbed to 6.53%, adding pressure to Long Island buyers already navigating high prices, low inventory and bidding wars.
Long Island home prices climb amid spring listings surge
The median sale price in Nassau County rose to $852,000 in April, while Suffolk's median climbed to $714,900.
Crispy Karma Indian fried chicken opens in New Hyde Park
It's a fast-casual concept from the owners of Sea Cliff's award-winning Onion Tree.
SoBoL expanding on Long Island with 4 new açaí bowl shops planned in 2026
The açai bowl and smoothie franchise, founded in Sayville, has 87 stores in 11 states and has plans to reach 100 locations by year's end.
Inside Long Island's most competitive housing markets, and why their homes typically sell above market price
Four of the five most competitive communities are clustered together in the middle of the Island.
Plan for express lane on Sunrise Hwy. for U.S. Open draws Shinnecock outrage
Shinnecock leaders express outrage over a traffic plan for the U.S. Open, citing lack of consultation and ongoing legal disputes with the state.
How a new drug shows promise as a 'functional cure' for Long Island's chronic hepatitis B patients
In about 20% of the drug's recipients, the virus remained undetectable for at least six months after all treatments were treatments.
Allergy seasons merge on Long Island causing 'double whammy'
"With particularly cold winters and an early spring, everything sort of pops at once," said one allergy specialist.
NYS budget includes utility rebates of up to $200, caps tax on tips
The spending plan keeps income taxes flat and does not include any new corporate taxes.
Latest NYS budget package includes pension boost, climate extension
Lawmakers are looking to finish voting this week on the roughly $268 billion state budget.
Takeaways from the new state budget: 8 weeks late, Hochul gets her way
New York's 2026-27 budget introduces significant policy changes, including climate law adjustments and auto insurance reforms, amid delayed negotiations and political tensions.
Here's what the newly passed $268B NYS budget may mean for you
New York State lawmakers approved a more than $268 billion budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year with the aim of making the state more affordable for residents.
LIRR workers strike, shutting down country's largest commuter rail
Picketers gather at the Ronkonkoma LIRR station early Saturday after five unions went on strike over a contract dispute. Credit: Newsday/Steve Pfost
How to get there now that the LIRR has shut down
About 270,000 daily riders will be scrambling for transportation alternatives if the strike persists.
Latest updates: LIRR unions strike, shutting down railroad
The first strike since 1994 shut down the Long Island Rail Road as the MTA and five labor unions remain locked in a contract standoff.