Long Island measles outbreak unlikely after child tests positive, health officials say
The measles vaccination rate on Long Island should help keep the spread of the disease at bay, health officials say. This ...
After Suffolk fires, 'vibrant regeneration' predicted for burned Long Island pine barrens, experts say
The section of the pine barrens that burned in the Westhampton brush fire on Saturday is expected to recover with new plant ...
Long Island population grows modestly, U.S. Census Bureau data shows
The biggest drivers of the gains were international migration and births outpacing deaths, according to U.S. Census Bureau ...
Kathy Hochul to impose statewide burn ban March 16 after wildfires on Long Island
The Lower Hudson Valley and other parts of New York are under an early burn ban ahead of a statewide ban that starts Sunday, ...
Long Island reports first measles case of 2025, health officials say
New York’s first case of measles outside of New York City this year has been confirmed, according to the state Department of ...
Liz Garbus Ties ‘Lost Girls' to Arrested Suspect in ‘Gone Girls: The Long Island Serial Killer' Trailer
The Emmy-winning filmmaker returns to focus on a corrupt criminal system and families seeking justice after a Gilgo Beach ...
Long Island baby positive for measles, at least 12 people potentially exposed
At least 12 people were potentially exposed to measles on Long Island after a baby too young to be vaccinated tested positive ...
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First Measles Case Reported on Long Island in 2025, Unvaccinated Suffolk County Child Identified as Patient
New York confirms a measles case in an unvaccinated Suffolk County child, prompting health warnings and calls for ...
Long Island baby tests positive for measles — and 12 more may have been exposed, officials warn
A Long Island baby tested positive for measles as health officials issued an ominous warning Wednesday that at least 12 more ...
Boy, 12, busted for threat of ‘mass harm,’ at LI middle school, posting photo of gun on Instagram: cops
The pre-teen posted the disturbing photo on Instagram, drawing Suffolk County cops to Copiague Middle School on Great Neck ...
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Long Island measles case reported, possible public exposure at Queens hospital
A measles case in an unvaccinated child has been confirmed on Long Island. The announcement follows two cases of measles ...
On the Hunt for a Monster: How Police Unraveled the Long Island Serial Killer Mystery After Years of Terror
Police also discovered the remains of 34-year-old Karen Vergata, who went missing in 1996. Some of Vergata’s remains were found on Long Island's Fire Island on April 20, 1996. More body parts were ...