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Steven Spielberg production to affect Huntington parking 

Steven Spielberg production to affect Huntington parking 

Huntington Village and Huntington LIRR Parking Lot Closures and On-Street Parking Bans Supervisor Ed Smyth and the Town of Huntington are informing the Huntington Village area of important parking lot closures and on-street parking bans due to a film production in Huntington Village.  The Huntington Village parking lots that will be closed include the New Street Parking Lot…

David Johansen, singer from the seminal punk band the New York Dolls, dies at 75

David Johansen, singer from the seminal punk band the New York Dolls, dies at 75

NEW YORK (AP) — David Johansen, the wiry, gravelly-voiced singer and last surviving member of the glam and protopunk band the New York Dolls who later performed as his campy, pompadoured alter ego, Buster Poindexter, has died. He was 75.Johansen died Friday at his home in New York City, Jeff Kilgour, a family spokesperson told…

Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo launches political comeback with a run for New York City mayor

Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo launches political comeback with a run for New York City mayor

NEW YORK (AP) — Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Saturday that he is running for mayor of New York City, relaunching his political career following a years long exile over a barrage of sexual harassment accusations.In a 17-minute video announcing his campaign, Cuomo pitched himself as an accomplished moderate who could save a…

Two LI girls won wrestling championships

Two LI girls won wrestling championships

Two LI girls won championships at the first New York State girls wrestling championships in Albany on Thursday. Haley Gonzales Hicksville junior won 120-pound state championship. Julianna Hernandez who wrestles for Rocky Point, captured the 126-pound title. 

Discover Long Island Unveils New Microsite, App, Golf Commercial, and Marketing Strategy for 2025 Ryder Cup

Discover Long Island Unveils New Microsite, App, Golf Commercial, and Marketing Strategy for 2025 Ryder Cup

Tournament expected to generate more than $10 million in hotel revenue, at least $150 million in overall economic impact for the region. LONG ISLAND, NY (February 25, 2025) — With the countdown now underway until the prestigious 2025 Ryder Cup tees off at Bethpage Black Golf Course, Discover Long Island (DLI), the region’s only accredited destination marketing organization,…

Trump administration sets March 21 deadline for New York to end traffic congestion pricing

Trump administration sets March 21 deadline for New York to end traffic congestion pricing

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration has given New York until next month to comply with its order to halt Manhattan’s new congestion pricing system, but state officials on Wednesday vowed to continue the tolling program, which is meant to thin traffic and pump new revenue into the nation’s busiest transit system.The Federal…

Egg prices could jump another 41% this year, USDA says

Egg prices could jump another 41% this year, USDA says

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Agriculture Department predicts the current record prices for eggs could soar more than 40% in 2025, as the Trump administration offered the first new details Wednesday about its plan to battle bird flu and ease the cost of eggs.With an emphasis on tightening up biosecurity on farms, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins…

Rangers beat Islanders 5-1

Rangers beat Islanders 5-1

NEW YORK (AP) — Jonny Brodzinski scored twice, Urho Vaakanainen had a goal and two assists and the New York Rangers beat the crosstown-rival Islanders 5-1 on Tuesday night.J.T. Miller and Matt Rempe also scored for the Rangers, who won their second straight. Igor Shesterkin finished with 36 saves.Alexander Romanov scored for the Islanders, who…