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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
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
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…
Michelle Trachtenberg, ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ and ‘Harriet the Spy’ star, dies at 39
NEW YORK (AP) — Michelle Trachtenberg, a former child star who appeared in the 1996 “Harriet the Spy” hit movie and went on to co-star in two buzzy millennial-era TV shows — “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Gossip Girl” — has died. She was 39.Police responded to a 911 call shortly after 8 a.m. at…
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…
13th person has been arrested in the case of the teen from Patchogue who went missing
A 13th person has been arrested in the case of the teen from Patchogue who went missing in December and was found nearly a month later on a boat in Islip. The 13 defendants are facing numerus charges including sex trafficking and endangering the welfare of a child.
On The Border closes Long Island locations
On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina has closed its two Long Island restaurants located in Hicksville and Holtsville.On The Border has yet to release a statement about the closures.
Heuermann was back in court on Tuesday
Alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann was back in court on Tuesday for a hearing on whether some of the DNA evidence in the case can be used in his trial. In addition his defense attorney is trying to get the trial split up into five different trials.
Wegmans in Lake Grove opens Wednesday
Wegmans supermarket location in Lake Grove has its grand opening at 9 a.m. Wednesday. Wegmans had 111 stores in eight states But the Lake Grove store is their first location on Long Island. The regular store hours will be from 6 a.m. to midnight daily.
Blakeman kicks off reelection campaign
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman officially kicked off his reelection campaign Monday at a campaign event in Massapequa. Blakman says he is running on a platform that includes cutting taxes and lowering crime. Blakeman defeated former County Executive Laura Curran, a Democrat, by about 2,100 votes in 2021.
9/11 memorial wall in Oyster Bay vandalized with graffiti
Two men have been arrested for vandalism after they spray painted a 9/11 memorial wall, two restaurants, a concession stand, bathhouse, and bathrooms at Tobay Beach.Police say the suspects have been accused of causing about $3,500 in damages. Detectives say cameras captured the vandals on the property.
Craft supplies store Joann to close all locations in 49 states and go out of business
(AP) Fabric and crafts retailer Joann Inc., which has been a destination for generations of quilters, knitters and lovers of crafts projects for more than 80 years, is going out of business and shuttering all its stores.The announcement comes after the Hudson, Ohio-based retailer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in January, the second time…