76ers' VJ Edgecombe, a former star at Long Island Lutheran, living dream of rookie starter in playoffs
He became the first rookie in playoff history to score more than 20 points and record at least five rebounds and five three-pointers in a Game 7.
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Long Island Mother's Day brunches for $50 and under
Two- and three-course prix fixe menus help make celebrating our mothers a little easier on the wallet.
Why the food subsidy SNAP is going to more Long Island families, and not just those in poverty
SNAP benefits have grown robustly since 2020, as experts say the region faces a cost-of-living crisis that has made housing unaffordable and often made food an afterthought.
Long Island parents are paying nearly $30 per hour for a babysitter as rates climb
The going rate is at least $20 per hour, with local sitters charging as much as $29 per hour.
12 Long Island hospitals score A grade for patient safety
A nonprofit watchdog organization rated 23 Long Island hospitals.
ICE deports illegal immigrant convicted of attempting to kill newborn after blue state prison release
DHS confirms deportation of illegal immigrant woman convicted of attempting to murder her newborn on Long Island after serving eight years in prison.
ICE deports illegal immigrant convicted of attempting to kill newborn after blue state prison release
Illegal immigrant Soili Xiomara Aparicio-Santos, convicted of attempting to murder her newborn in Long Island, has been deported, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
Complete coverage: ICE arrests and deportations on LI
The Trump administration has launched a wide-scale campaign to arrest and deport immigrants who are in the country illegally, including those living on Long Island.
Newsday Live Author Series: Jennie Garth
Newsday Live and Long Island LitFest present an evening with "Beverly Hills 90210" actress, podcaster and author Jennie Garth. Newsday's Elisa DiStefano hosts an in-depth discussion about Jennie's life, care...
Christie Brinkley, Ralph Macchio, Susan Lucci coming to Broadway
Christie Brinkley, Susan Lucci, Ralph Macchio and Alan Zweibel are the Long Islanders in Broadway's "Celebrity Autobiography."
Former NY news anchor Amy McGorry to get life-saving liver donation from longtime viewer
Ex-News 12 reporter Amy McGorry discovered the organ donation on Monday while teaching her class at Long Island University, leading to a tear-jerking moment with her students.
4-H camp in Riverhead must be preserved
The quixotic nature of the land makes this the epitome of land preservation on Long Island.
Protecting our water, horseshoe crabs, ICE, IRA program
On Long Island, protecting our water isn't an option: It is the difference between a sustainable future and an avoidable crisis.
New Amazon Headquarters Headed to LIC Sparks Protests in New York Community
Dozens of people took to the streets Wednesday in protest of what they believe was a back door deal involving the new Amazon headquarters in Long Island City...
Best sushi on Long Island
Fresh fish, outstanding omakase and beyond are in store at these top spots.
ICE deports deranged illegal immigrant — let loose by Obama admin — who tried to murder her newborn son...
Soili Xiomara Aparicio-Santos was convicted in 2018 of second-degree attempted murder, first- and second-degree attempted assault and endangering the welfare of a child.
Long Island TV reporter Amy McGorry to get new liver after live donor comes forward
McGorry has been diagnosed with two autoimmune diseases since she was in college and in February, she was told she needed a new liver.
Long Island coach tells The Post how VJ Edgecombe grew from hidden gem to Knicks playoff threat
VJ Edgecombe was flying under-the-radar in the high school basketball world. But it wouldn’t be long until he became a household name – by way of Long Island.
VIDEO: From Long Island To The Big Stage, Ali Berke Nears Historic MLB Goal
LI Singer Ali Berke has performed at major venues from New York to California as she chases a one-of-a-kind goal.
Long Island pizzeria owners prepare for NYS bromate ban
Potassium bromate is a flour "improver" or "conditioner" that helps dough develop the gluten structure it needs to rise.
'50 Years of Apple' is a juicy exhibit at Long Island Museum
Macs, phones and more are among the choice bytes in the "50 Years of Apple" exhibit at the Long Island Museum in Stony Brook through May 24.
3 Long Island choose-your-own pasta and sauce places to try
These Long Island eateries are turning out quick, fresh meals that won't break the bank.
Chronic absenteeism on Long Island: See your school district's rate for 2024-25
Chronic absenteeism in Long Island schools remained stubbornly high, despite effo rts to get students back into the classroom following a surge in absences during the pandemic.
One in 6 Long Island students were chronically absent in 2023-24 school year, Newsday analysis finds
More than 100 out of LI's 124 districts had fewer chronically absent students in 2023-24 than the year prior, with the rate dropping from 19.4% to 17.6%.