Great Neck Man Charged in NYC Buildings Dept Bribery Scheme
Mike Hwang, owner of a Brooklyn construction firm, was indicted for allegedly bribing a NYC Buildings Department supervisor to fast-track over 300 projects.
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Mike covers breaking news, crime, and public safety across Nassau and Suffolk counties. A former police reporter, he's on the scanner 24/7 and writes fast, factual reports on the stories that matter most.
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North Hempstead Exempts Disabled Veterans From Property Taxes
North Hempstead unanimously voted to exempt seriously disabled veterans from town property taxes, with officials urging school districts to adopt similar relief.
Driver Charged in Fatal Hit-and-Run Involving Cyclist
A Long Beach woman faces charges after fleeing a fatal crash that killed cyclist Tony Thomas, 59, in Atlantic Beach, Nassau County, New York.
Glen Cove Council to Hold Immigration Roundtable
Glen Cove's city council will meet with residents over immigration enforcement concerns after the Glen Cove Rapid Response Network reported double-digit ICE encounters.
Dowling College Shirley Campus Demolished for Redevelopment
The former Dowling College aviation campus in Shirley has been demolished, making way for warehouses, a $25M ice rink center, and 45 acres donated to Brookhaven.
Austin Lynch Charged with Conspiracy to Commit Burglary
Austin Lynch, charged with murdering Emily Finn, now faces an additional conspiracy to commit burglary charge after allegedly plotting a break-in from jail.
New Hyde Park Tentative Budget 2026-2027 Explained
New Hyde Park trustees proposed an $8.15M budget for FY 2026/2027, a 2.46% increase, with a tentative tax hike of $35–$37 per household.
2026 International Women's Conference at Hofstra University
The 2026 International Women's Conference at Hofstra University united global leaders, royalty and media figures for a day of empowerment and leadership.
Top Long Island Stories: Vet Torture, Pedestrian DEAths
Two women killed in Roslyn pedestrian crashes, a vet convicted of animal torture, and a doctor sentenced for oxycodone fraud top Long Island news.
New Charges Filed in Crash That Killed Nassau Cop Espinosa
Matthew Smith, 20, faces 19 charges including aggravated vehicular homicide in the drunk driving crash that killed Nassau County Officer Patricia Espinosa.
Glen Cove Residents Demand Protection From ICE Enforcement
Glen Cove residents packed a city council meeting urging local officials to protect the community from ICE enforcement operations rattling the area.
Williston Park & Mineola Officials Run Unopposed in March
Incumbents in Mineola and Williston Park seek reelection unopposed on March 18, with Mayor Paul Pereira focusing on downtown development and grants.
Janine Sartori: From L'Oréal to Mineola Deputy Mayor
Janine Sartori went from marketing and finance to serving as Mineola's deputy mayor, now facing reelection on March 18 alongside Mayor Paul Pereira.