Top 5 Long Island Stories This Week: Stalker Killed & More
From a Billie Eilish stalker's death on the LIRR to Bruce Blakeman's funding setback, here are Long Island's biggest stories this week.
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Queens Man Indicted for Fatal Drugged Driving Crash in Merrick
Joshua Alvarado faces manslaughter charges after prosecutors say he drove impaired and struck Nassau County crossing guard John Miro, 70, in Merrick.
Oyster Bay Harbor Reimagined After Oil Tank Demolition
Oyster Bay officials plan a mixed-use waterfront destination after removing decades-old oil tanks from a brownfield site with a complex industrial history.
18 Indicted in Suffolk County 48 Gang Takedown
Suffolk County prosecutors indicted 18 alleged members of the Riverhead-based 48 Gang on charges including two murders, shootings, and armed robberies.
Nassau County Communities Take Steps to Address Housing Crisis
Manorhaven and North Hempstead launch comprehensive planning updates, offering hope for communities struggling with housing shortages and development pressure.
Uniondale Firm Turns Tariff Refund Claims Into Fast Cash
Asset Enhancement Solutions helps businesses monetize disputed tariff refund claims by selling them or using them as loan collateral for immediate liquidity.
Long Beach Man Pleads Guilty to Axe Attack on Ex-Coworker
Anthony Calvo, 35, pleaded guilty to second-degree attempted murder for ambushing a former coworker with an axe in Long Beach, facing 22 years in prison.
2026 L.O.C.A.L. Small Business Grant Program Opens on Long Island
Optimum Business and the LIA Foundation are awarding $5,000 and $25,000 grants to 40 Long Island small businesses in Nassau and Suffolk counties.
Martins Withdraws Kings Point Park Land Swap Bill
State Sen. Jack Martins withdraws a bill allowing Kings Point to swap parkland after a court ruling and sustained community opposition.
Saddle Rock Incumbents Disqualified from March Election
Four Saddle Rock officials, including Mayor Dan Levy, were barred from the ballot after petition signatures failed to meet state election law requirements.
Westbury Taco Bell Now Closing at 10 PM Temporarily
Westbury's Board of Trustees confirmed the Old Country Road Taco Bell will close at 10 p.m. after its special use permit expired and conditions were ignored.
Floral Park Wins Nassau Class A Basketball Championship
Floral Park Memorial's boys varsity basketball team won its second straight Nassau Class A title, defeating Friends Academy 70-53 and going 21-2.