This Week in Oyster Bay NewsletterWhat’s happening in the Town of Oyster Bay? Newsday is keeping you up to date on the stories shaping the area. In this week's newsletter, you'll learn about how officials say villages in Nassau's North Shore are increasingly being overrun with deer, prompting calls to ease restrictions on killing the animals in the county. And if there’s a story you think we missed, email reporter Joe Ostapiuk at oysterbay@newsday.com - - #longisland #longislandny ...
Nassau Deer Population Is Growing. What Can Be Done?Deer are becoming an increasingly common sight across Nassau County’s North Shore, and officials say the growing population is bringing new concerns. State data shows deer strikes in Nassau rose from 11 in 2016 to nearly 70 in 2024. Officials and experts are also raising concerns about tick-borne diseases and damage to plant life. Unlike Suffolk, recreational deer hunting is prohibited in Nassau, prompting debate over whether the co...
Long Island nor'easter updateAfter days of debate about potential storm tracks, the National Weather Service is now certain an early-season nor'easter will impact Long Island this weekend, with strong winds and localized storm surge-related coastal flooding beginning Friday — and "a prolonged period of rainfall" expected to follow on its heels and continue straight through to Monday. Get the full story in here: https://nwsdy.li/47iiR1d and check back later for more updates. . . . #lo...
Powerful storm on the way | NewsdayTVPowerful storm on the way ... How LI is preparing ... LIers divided over ICE ban #longisland #noreaster #ice Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3jLQjUN Subscribe to Newsday.com: newsday.com/socialoffer ~ FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA ~ @newsday on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. @newsday.tv on TikTok.
Student barred from school over vaccine exemption fight | NewsdayTVEye on the impending storm ... Diesel prices hurting LI farmers ... Student barred from school over vaccine exemption fight ... Smith Haven Mall upgrades #longisland #longislandny #smithhavenmall #oceanside #vaccine Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3jLQjUN Subscribe to Newsday.com: newsday.com/socialoffer ~ FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA ~ @newsday on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. @newsday.tv on TikTok.
Are These Viral Blueberry Lemon Curd Pancakes Worth the Hype?Blueberry, lemon curd and a whole lot of hype. NewsdayTV’s Ken Buffa tried the lemon curd blueberry pancakes at Chefs Corner in Mineola that have been getting attention on social media to find out if they live up to the buzz. For more Long Island food finds, click the link in bio. #longisland #longislandny Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3jLQjUN Subscribe to Newsday.com: newsday.com/socialoffer ~ FOLLOW...
Long Island weather: Nor'easter packing 60 mph offshore winds; ferry cancels some serviceA "significant" late-week nor’easter was expected to impact Long Island by Friday, likely bringing strong wind, coastal flooding, hazardous rip currents, high surf and beach erosion, meteorologists said. By Thursday morning the system stretched off the Georgia coast to Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. It was expected to intensify and move north and east, reaching Long Island by Friday night, spinnin...
Nor'easter watch | NewsdayTVDiesel prices hurting farmers ... Nor'easter watch ... Poll: 77% of LIers want illicit spa crackdown #longisland #noreaster #gasprices Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3jLQjUN Subscribe to Newsday.com: newsday.com/socialoffer ~ FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA ~ @newsday on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. @newsday.tv on TikTok.
Edward Mangano resentenced | NewsdayTVNewsday/Siena poll: Blakeman within single digits of Hochul ... 2nd conviction in yacht club killing ... Plays of the week ... Eye on weekend storm #longisland #longislandny #edwardmangano #nassaucounty Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3jLQjUN Subscribe to Newsday.com: newsday.com/socialoffer ~ FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA ~ @newsday on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. @newsday.tv on TikTok.
Muslim school in Bay Shore at former Monfort Missionaries site can't board students, Islip Town saysA Muslim organization cannot board students at the site of a former Catholic boarding school in Bay Shore that it bought for $5 million, Islip Town officials said Wednesday. The Islip Zoning Board of Appeals voted 3-1 late Tuesday night that a boarding component at the property on Saxon Avenue is not permitted. The New Jersey-based Muslim Association bought the 13-acre property in June f...
Long Island woman with incurable disease considers Medical Aid in Dying law | NewsdayTVJoseph Willen wiped a tear, steadied himself and took a deep breath as he explained why Kim Willen, his wife of 36 years, diagnosed with progressive supranuclear palsy, a rare and untreatable neurological illness that's stripped her of the ability to walk, speak and care for herself, could potentially choose to end her own life. Kim Willen, now severely limited in her ability to speak, mostly uses han...
This Latte is Served in a Pumpkin!Coffee Barn is expanding to the North Shore after its original Merrick location became known for over-the-top coffee creations and desserts. The new Albertson location is now open, serving customizable lattes, milkshakes and dirty sodas, along with treats like its rainbow cookie and cinnamon bun lattes. This fall, customers can even order a pumpkin spice latte served inside an actual pumpkin. For more Long Island food finds, click the link in bio. (P...
New poll puts Hochul up by 9 points over Blakeman | NewsdayTVNew poll puts Hochul up by 9 points over Blakeman ... Schaffer wins reelection as Suffolk Dem chair ... Home oil prices surge #longisland #politics #economy Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3jLQjUN Subscribe to Newsday.com: newsday.com/socialoffer ~ FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA ~ @newsday on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. @newsday.tv on TikTok.
$5M Lawsuit Raises Questions About Nassau Jail OversightA $5 million lawsuit filed by a former Nassau County jail detainee is raising questions about oversight at the facility. Michelle Pettit alleges jail staff discriminated against and harassed her, interfered with her ability to practice Islam and denied her adequate medical care. The lawsuit also claims some of her grievances were refused or thrown away. Those complaints did not reach the jail’s Board of Visitors, which is tasked...
Man Sentenced in Deadly Yacht Club Stabbing | NewsdayTVQuestions over waterfront preservation program ... Man sentenced in deadly yacht club stabbing ... LI Works: Lighting up Long Island #longisland #longislandny Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3jLQjUN Subscribe to Newsday.com: newsday.com/socialoffer ~ FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA ~ @newsday on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. @newsday.tv on TikTok.
Navigating Long Island without a carToday marks the 14th annual Car Free Day. Each year, Alfonso makes something of an effort to go "car free" or at least "car light" on this day, which isn’t all that difficult on a day he’s working from home or has an assignment in Manhattan. To mark this year’s Car Free day, Alfonso decided to do something last week that he hasn't done in more than 20 years — travel from his house in Valley Stream to Newsday’s offices in Melville, and back, ...
Floyd's tennis twins Anabel and Lydia Van Cott are one of Suffolk's top doubles tandemsThey call it twin telepathy. For Anabel and Lydia Van Cott, it can look like a sixth sense on the tennis court. One moves left, the other knows to move right. One spots an opening, the other is already there. After 13 years of playing together, the Floyd seniors don’t need to say much to know what the other is thinking. It’s an asset that has made the twins one of the best doubles teams in Suffol...
U.S. News & World Report best colleges: See how Long Island colleges rankedCollege rankings used to be predictable. Not anymore. One of the biggest names in Best College lists, U.S. News & World Report, released new rankings that showed Rockville Centre's Molloy University leaping up 27 places to be named among the top 40 regional universities in the North, while the tiny, naval engineering-focused Webb Institute in Glen Cove made its debut at No. 3 among Northern regional colleges. Se...
Long Island colleges that are tops in nation | NewsdayTVVaccine fraud crackdown nets 9 LI care providers ... LI colleges that are tops in nation ... Nassau jail oversight dormant Use 3-4 hashtags here Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3jLQjUN Subscribe to Newsday.com: newsday.com/socialoffer ~ FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA ~ @newsday on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. @newsday.tv on TikTok.
Another driver crashes into Sunken Meadow toll both | NewsdayTVNassau's North Shore fights exploding deer population ... Chemistry experiment leads to apartment fire... Hochul announces steps to keep AI in check ... Waterfront preservation effort in Suffolk #longisland #longislandny #fire Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3jLQjUN Subscribe to Newsday.com: newsday.com/socialoffer ~ FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA ~ @newsday on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. @newsday.tv on T...
Fatal crash into Sunken Meadow toll plaza is 2nd in a week, park officials sayFor the second time in a week, a car has crashed into the toll booths at Sunken Meadow State Park in Kings Park, police said. Park officials said the driver was killed in the crash, which was reported in a 911 call at 1:04 p.m. The park was closed while police investigated. . . . #longisland #longislandny #suffolkcounty #sunkenmeadow #fire
Week 2 Long Island high school football recapYour Week 2 Long Island high school football recap is here.
NYU Langone Health will end gender-affirming care for minors and pay $8.5M fineNYU Langone Health has agreed to pay an $8.5 million fine and formally no longer offer gender-affirming care to minors, the U.S. Department of Justice announced recently, as the Trump administration continues using threats of legal action and stiff fines to pressure doctors and hospitals from offering such services to families and patients who request it. The announcement came two weeks after the Justice Depa...
Sentencing in mom's death expected | NewsdayTVNassau's North Shore fights exploding deer population ... Sentencing in mom's death expected ... Suffolk Dems' leadership vote #longisland #court #politics Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3jLQjUN Subscribe to Newsday.com: newsday.com/socialoffer ~ FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA ~ @newsday on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. @newsday.tv on TikTok.
Arrest in 'barbaric' machete killing | NewsdayTVMan's inspiring cancer story ... SCPD officers not following body cam policies ... LI's top 50 restaurants ... Belmont Park reopens ... Giants Week 2 preview #longisland #longislandny #suffolkcounty #nassaucounty Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3jLQjUN Subscribe to Newsday.com: newsday.com/socialoffer ~ FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA ~ @newsday on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. @newsday.tv on TikTok.
Jorge Alexander Huezo Villatoro charged in machete killing of man in UniondaleA man from El Salvador pleaded not guilty at an arraignment, and was charged with second-degree murder in connection with a brutal machete killing after a bar fight in Uniondale, according to police and court records. Nassau County police said Jorge Alexander Huezo Villatoro was arrested following an investigation, charged with the death of Tadeo Alvarado-Chavez, of Roosevelt. Police said the two were "acquain...
This house cost $2,000 in the 1930s. Now it's on the market for $1.125M.There was a time when Long Islanders could pick their dream home out of a catalog and build it themselves for no more than about $5,000. That was between 1908 and 1940, when Sears, Roebuck and Co. offered mail-order homes and shipped about 100,000 of them all over the country by rail. The orders included blueprints and all that someone would need to build it, including roofing, flooring, wiring, cabinetry, paint a...
Man's inspiring cancer story | NewsdayTVMan's inspiring cancer story ... Off to races at Belmont today ... Giants Week 2 preview #longisland #giants #belmont Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3jLQjUN Subscribe to Newsday.com: newsday.com/socialoffer ~ FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA ~ @newsday on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. @newsday.tv on TikTok.
A family's heartbreaking choice: Aid in Dying law | NewsdayTVHouse hunting gets even harder ... Former childcare employee charged with sexual abuse ... Meet the LIers who caught Alonso's HR #longisland #longislandny #mets #realestate Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3jLQjUN Subscribe to Newsday.com: newsday.com/socialoffer ~ FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA ~ @newsday on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. @newsday.tv on TikTok.
Deportations are disrupting these 7 key industries on Long IslandImmigrants, some of them undocumented, form the backbone of many of the region’s key industries, from healthcare and tourism to construction and small business. They make up a large part of the workforce in seven industries that together represent nearly 35% of the region's annual economic output of more than $250 billion, based on federal data. Roughly 3,000 Long Islanders have been apprehended by U.S. Immigration and...
=Suffolk politicians call for third lane on part of Sunrise HighwayFew things unite Long Islanders more than a shared hatred of traffic, though opinions vary on how to solve it. This week, a group of Suffolk politicians gathered in Patchogue to call on the state to fix what they say is a bottleneck along Sunrise Highway between Exits 53 and 59, from Patchogue to Center Moriches. Their proposed solution: add a third lane in each direction to that roughly 10-mile stretch of road. What do...
Nesconset Teen Accused of Killing Ex-Girlfriend Ruled Fit for TrialA Nesconset teen accused of fatally shooting his former girlfriend has been ruled competent to stand trial. Austin Lynch, 18, faces a second-degree murder charge in the death of Emily Finn, 18, who prosecutors said was shot while returning belongings to his home following their breakup. The ruling comes after Lynch had previously been found incompetent to stand trial in January and underwent another mental health evalua...
50 best restaurants on Long Island - MainstaysOur list of the 50 best restaurants on Long Island is out now! And the list has never been more diverse, celebrating cuisines as far flung as Peruvian, Egyptian and Korean alongside our considered — and much-debated — picks for best Italian, Chinese, steakhouses and other competitive categories. Geographically, the restaurants extend from Great Neck to East Hampton — with stops in towns not generally regarded as hotbeds of culinary exc...
A family's heartbreaking choice: Aid in Dying law | NewsdayTVA family's heartbreaking choice: Aid in Dying law ... Town set to pierce tax cap ... Update on Fire Island fire #longisland #fireisland #law Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3jLQjUN Subscribe to Newsday.com: newsday.com/socialoffer ~ FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA ~ @newsday on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. @newsday.tv on TikTok.
Deportations disrupting key Long Island industries | NewsdayTVFire Island house fire ... Plan to install Flock gunfire detection tech delayed ... Hearing draws debate over Melville Town Center plan ... #longisland #longislandny #deportations #ice #immigration Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3jLQjUN Subscribe to Newsday.com: newsday.com/socialoffer ~ FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA ~ @newsday on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. @newsday.tv on TikTok.
At 105, WWII Veteran Still Honors the Fallen Through MusicAt 105 years old, World War II veteran Dominick Critelli is still sharing his story through music.
Med school or content creator? How this Long Islander's career change led to a six figure businessAbby Fridman, of Suffolk County, 26, was originally planning on being a doctor. She was attending Stony Brook University when she started posting on social media. It didn’t take long for her to gain a following and start making money using the different platforms. After graduating, she gave herself an ultimatum: If in three months she didn’t start making money on social media, she woul...
Med school or content creator? How this Long Islander's career change led to a six figure businessAbby Fridman, of Suffolk County, 26, was originally planning on being a doctor. She was attending Stony Brook University when she started posting on social media. It didn’t take long for her to gain a following and start making money using the different platforms. After graduating, she gave herself an ultimatum: If in three months she didn’t start making money on social media, she would ...
How deportations are disrupting 7 key LI industries that rely on immigrant workersImmigrants, some of them undocumented, form the backbone of many of the region’s key industries, from healthcare and tourism to construction and small business. They make up a large part of the workforce in seven industries that together represent nearly 35% of the region's annual economic output of more than $250 billion, based on federal data. Roughly 3,000 Long Islanders have been apprehended by U.S...
Assault Charge Dismissed After Smithtown Council Meeting AltercationAn assault charge against Smithtown Councilman Thomas Lohmann has been dismissed following an alleged altercation with fellow Councilman Thomas J. McCarthy during a closed-door Town Board meeting in April. Lohmann had been accused of striking McCarthy in the shoulder and jaw during a disagreement. Both councilmen said the dismissal allows them to move forward and focus on their work in town government. For more on thi...
MS-13 Leader Gets 60 Years for 7 Long Island MurdersA high-ranking MS-13 leader was sentenced to 60 years in prison for his role in seven murders, including the 2016 killings of Brentwood High School students Kayla Cuevas, 16, and Nisa Mickens, 15. Jairo Saenz, 30, pleaded guilty last year to racketeering charges tied to the seven killings, along with drug trafficking and a firearms charge. Saenz was the No. 2 leader of MS-13’s Sailors clique in the Brentwood and Islip area, prosecuto...
Suffolk County delays plan to install Flock gunfire detection technology for a yearSuffolk County will delay installing new gunshot detection technology from Flock Safety for a year and instead continue using ShotSpotter, due to an "unforeseen circumstance." The county will spend as much as $1.2 million on a one-year contract with SoundThinking, the company that operates ShotSpotter, for a deal that started Sept. 6 and runs through Sept. 5, 2027, records show. . . . #longisland #longisl...
How deportations are hitting Long Island industries | NewsdayTVHow deportations are hitting LI industries ... Man found dead in Nassau identified ... Eying Sunrise Highway expansion ... Islip bans battery storage #longisland #longislandnews #sunrisehighway Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3jLQjUN Subscribe to Newsday.com: newsday.com/socialoffer ~ FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA ~ @newsday on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. @newsday.tv on TikTok.
How to end mad dash for trains at Penn Station? Some see hope in through-runningFrustration is shared by thousands of LIRR commuters who regularly endure the chaos at Penn when tracks are announced close to departure times. Now, momentum is building for a long-debated strategy to alleviate the mad dash to track level by no longer treating Penn as a dead end. Under a through-running operation, as it’s known in the transit industry, trains that today end their runs at Penn Station would...
MS-13 Leader Gets 60 Years for 7 Long Island Murders | NewsdayTVSurveillance or safety? License plate camera debate ... Home prices hit record highs ... LI Works: Ken "Batman" Buffa sells comic books #longisland #longislandny Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3jLQjUN Subscribe to Newsday.com: newsday.com/socialoffer ~ FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA ~ @newsday on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. @newsday.tv on TikTok.
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Surveillance or safety? License plate camera debate | NewsdayTVSurveillance or safety? License plate camera debate ... Progress in 'Asian Doe' case ... Belmont gets ready to race #longisland #crime #belmont Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3jLQjUN Subscribe to Newsday.com: newsday.com/socialoffer ~ FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA ~ @newsday on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. @newsday.tv on TikTok.
Fiery toll booth crash | NewsdayTVHousing subsidies draw criticism ... ID'ing 'Asian Doe' ... NYS utility rebate checks #longisland #longislandny #fire #crash Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3jLQjUN Subscribe to Newsday.com: newsday.com/socialoffer ~ FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA ~ @newsday on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. @newsday.tv on TikTok.
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Man killed after driving into Sunken Meadow Park toll plaza, igniting fireThe driver of a vehicle that crashed into the toll plaza of Sunken Meadow State Park, engulfing the vehicle in flames, was killed, state park officials and state police said. The crash sent the vehicle up in flames and partially damaged the left side of the toll structure, closing the park. . . . #longisland #longislandny #suffolkcounty #kingspark #sunkenmeadow #fire
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