Billie Eilish Stalker Killed by LIRR Train in Westbury
Prenell Rousseau, 30, who had a restraining order filed against him by Billie Eilish, was struck and killed by a Long Island Rail Road train in Westbury.
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Inwood Man Pleads Guilty to Murdering Two-Month-Old Daughter
Marlon Rabanales Pretzantzin, 21, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the death of his infant daughter Liseyda and faces 21 years to life in prison.
Blakeman Ruled Ineligible for Matching Funds in 2026 Governor's Race
The NY Public Campaign Finance Board voted 4-3 to disqualify Bruce Blakeman from matching funds in the 2026 gubernatorial race over paperwork issues.
Oyster Bay Settlement Preserves Peninsula Golf Course
Oyster Bay reached a settlement permanently blocking development on Peninsula Golf Course, rezoning the 50-acre East Massapequa property for recreational use only.
Sexual Assault Survivor: Legislation That Could Have Protected Me
A survivor shares how New York's Adult Survivors Act helped her seek justice after assault, retaliation, and career loss following a workplace attack.
Roslyn BOE Reviews $140.9M Budget and Student Wins
Roslyn's Board of Education reviewed a $140.9M budget for 2026-27 and celebrated student achievements, including a Nassau County fencing championship.
AG Reviews Saddle Rock Election After Voter Roll Tampering
New York's Attorney General is reviewing the Saddle Rock village election after the outgoing mayor admitted crossing out names on the official voter roll.
Oyster Bay Eyes Extended Battery Storage Moratorium
Oyster Bay residents voice strong opposition as the town board considers extending its battery energy storage system moratorium through April 2027.
Driver Charged with Manslaughter in Fatal Merrick Crossing Guard Crash
Joshua Alvarado faces upgraded manslaughter charges after crossing guard John Miro, 64, died from injuries sustained in a drug-impaired driving crash in Merrick.
Cleveland Sterling Sentenced 44 Years for Queens Sex Trafficking
Long Island man Cleveland Sterling, 38, sentenced to over 44 years for sex trafficking three women across southeast Queens between 2019 and 2022.
Ex-NYPD Officers Plead Not Guilty in Queens Brothel Robbery Case
Two former Long Island NYPD officers plead not guilty to federal civil rights charges for allegedly robbing and groping a woman during a 2024 brothel call.
Port Washington Villages Hold Uncontested Elections
Baxter Estates, Port Washington North, and Flower Hill held uncontested village elections on March 18, filling trustee and mayoral seats.
Plandome Manor Incumbents Win, Manhasset Villages Reelect
Incumbent trustees Patricia O'Neill and Peter Kulka defeated challengers in Plandome Manor's only contested Manhasset-area village election this cycle.
Westbury Drug Maker Loses $400K in Tax Breaks Over Job Shortfall
P&L Development forfeits $400K in tax incentives after falling 134 jobs short of its employment pledge to the Nassau County IDA.
Oyster Bay Honors Island Park Pastor for Women's History Month
Pastor Debra Valentin Spagnoletti was honored by the Town of Oyster Bay for decades of ministry, advocacy, and anti-human trafficking work on Long Island.
Munsey Park Raises Taxes 3.5%, Waives Tax Cap
Munsey Park's Village Board voted to raise taxes 3.5% and waive its tax cap for the first time since 2020, citing declining ticket and permit revenue.
PFAS Filtration: How Grassroots Advocates Changed Hempstead
A grandmother's door-to-door campaign helped secure a $60M water plant upgrade in Hempstead, spotlighting PFAS contamination on Long Island.
TikTok Star Puts Levittown's Tri-County Bazaar Back on the Map
Kim Schindler's TikTok account @tiktoktricounty has amassed 19,000 followers and 685,000 likes, bringing new life to Levittown's beloved indoor market.
Long Island Jewish Film Festival Returns to Huntington 2026
The 4th Annual Long Island Jewish Film Festival runs April 16–21 at Cinema Arts Centre in Huntington, featuring films, Q&As, and a live silent film score.
Lauren Archer Runs Unopposed for Roslyn Harbor Trustee
Financial professional Lauren Archer, a Goldman Sachs veteran, runs unopposed for Roslyn Harbor Village Board of Trustees seat vacated by Abby Kurlender.