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Nassau County could be on the verge of a financial meltdown.

💵 The 2025 budget, proposed by Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's administration, "threatens the county's long-term financial stability," according to a 28-page report by an oversight committee.

If adopted at today's vote 📆, the budget could land the county in a $345 million deficit in 3 years, the report says.

🔗 Read the full story to learn where the budget is going wrong, and what it means for you.

‘Major Risks’ in 2025 Nassau Budget, NIFA Report Says The 2025 Nassau County budget is full of structural holes that put the county’s fiscal well-being at risk, according to a 28-page report by NIFA.

The fires in Sayville on Friday devastated Main Street and destroyed several small businesses. Now, the community is stepping up to help their neighbors back on their feet 💪

Find out how Sayville is coming together — and how celebrity Michael Kors got involved.

🔗 Read the full story below

Community Rallies Around Sayville Businesses After Devastating Fire After a fire devastated several small businesses and shops in downtown Sayville, the community is joining together to help them back on their feet.

A Shirley man promised a homeless 18-year-old girl shelter — and then he forced her into prostitution to repay him.

🔗 Read the full story below.

Shirley Man Forced Homeless Teen Into S*x Acts For Shelter, DA Says A Shirley man offered shelter to an 18-year-old girl experiencing homelessness. Then he forced her to engage in s*x acts with others to "repay" him.

The doctors told her there was no treatment to save her son's life — so one mother took matters into her own hands 💪

💙 In 2022, Setauket mother Yiwei welcomed her baby boy, Leo, into the world. But it didn’t take long to realize that something was unsettling about Leo’s development.

At four months old, Leo was diagnosed with a severe and ultra-rare neurodevelopmental disease. Doctors told the family to take Leo home and make him as comfortable as possible, as nothing could be done to help his condition.

So Yiwei decided to change that herself.

Read about one mom's journey to find a lifesaving treatment for her son — and how her efforts could save the lives of countless babies in the future.

Super-mom Yiwei Fighting For Kids With Rare Diseases Yiwei is fighting so her son Leo — and every baby like him who has been diagnosed with a rare disease — gets the early treatment and care they deserve,

At a Madison Square Garden rally in February 1939, some 20,000 attendees raised N**i salutes to a George Washington portrait flanked by a picture of Hi**er.

Hi**er invaded Poland six months later.

This story looks at the forgotten history of how some Long Islanders became supporters of the politician's fascist rhetoric.

Camp Siegfried: Hi**er’s Long Island Rear View: Yaphank youth were taken on trips to Germany, including a 1936 trip to the Olympics, where Hi**er urged Siegfrieders to maintain the kampf, the struggle, in the states.

A fast-moving fire severely damaged multiple businesses in downtown Sayville on Friday evening — 12 hours after an early morning blaze burned a store and several apartments in downtown Westhampton Beach, officials said.

Fires Devastate Downtown Sayville, Westhampton Beach

👠🏙 Fans of S*x & the City, listen up!

Maybe you couldn't help but wonder... what's the true origin story of the iconic rom-com drama? Well, the real-life Carrie Bradshaw Candace Bushnell is here to answer all your questions about the show based on her life.

🔗👇 Read the exclusive interview to learn how S*x & the City went from a famous newspaper column to a TV staple, what the creator hopes women learned from it, and when you can see her at Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts.

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Candace Bushnell’s True Tales of S*x, Success and S*x And The City Internationally acclaimed novelist Candace Bushnell is coming to Patchogue Theatre with her show, True Tales of S*x, Success and S*x and the City.

📅 Mark your calendars — this Saturday is your chance to enjoy autumn scenery while walking for a good cause.

💜🎗 LUNG FORCE, an initiative by the American Lung Association, provides critical funds for lifesaving lung cancer research, early detection initiatives and awareness. Participants will march toward the fundraising goal of $120,000 this Saturday, Oct. 26 at Eisenhower Park.

Find out the details — and see adorable pics from last year's walk — in the story below! 🔗👇

‘Lung Force’ Walk Aims To Raise $120k For Cancer Research On Saturday Lung Force aims to raise $120,000 this Saturday, Oct. 26, at Eisenhower Park to provide critical funds for lifesaving lung cancer research and early detection.

Children with cancer or terminal illnesses need support — but so, too, do their siblings who are grappling with the situation. That’s where SIBSPlace comes in.

The 2024 Sibs Place Masquerade Gala and Silent Auction raises money for the children who are often overlooked amid a family crises.

🔗👇 See gorgeous photos of the masquerade gala and the cool items auctioned off!

SIBSPlace’s Masquerade Gala Helps Overlooked Siblings SIBSPlace supports the often-overlooked siblings of children with illnesses, and their annual masquerade gala and silent auction makes it possible.

💵 Flagstar Bank is laying off nearly 2,000 people and is taking a $20 million hit — a sudden shift for a company that had been growing consistently for decades.

How did this Long Island-based company go from a meteoric rise to a multi-million dollar downfall?

🔗👇 Read the full story for a deep dive on the company's change in leadership, and the financial troubles that followed.

Flagstar Laying Off Nearly 2,000, Taking $20M Hit: A Closer Look At The LI Bank’s Decline Flagstar Bank is laying off nearly 2,000 people and taking a $20 million hit in the latest chapter of one of the region’s biggest and oldest banks.

🚨Feds may be investigating Nassau County for corruption.🚨

An investigation of a county contract with Baymen Industries revealed significant connections to a company that bribed town officials $1.2 million.

How did the contract get this far?

🔗👇 Read to find out how Nassau County officials deviated in procedure, and Baymen's significant shortcomings that cast suspicion on why its bid was chosen in the first place.

Nassau Pols Urge Feds to Probe Baymen Industries Contact Flagged by IG A report has cast suspicion on a potentially corrupt contract between Nassau County and Baymen Industries, a company tied to a bribery scandal.

🍎🥦🍞 Been noticing more grocery stores lately? You're not the only one.

Big names and small businesses alike have been targeting Long Island and opening dozens of new locations in an effort to become the brand of choice — the grocery store gold rush is a battle of the brands.

Read the full story 🔗👇

Grocery Store Gold Rush As Chains Target Long Island Notice new grocery stores lately? It's part of an increasingly diverse battle of the brands for Long Islanders’ grocery dollars.

⭐️🎵 While she and her siblings and Mom, Sheila were living in the Samuel Pierce apartments in Glen Cove, Shye Roberts would sing all the time as a little kid.

"And I was terrible!" the 18-year-old declared. "Seriously, really, really bad. My Mom and everyone would put on a brave face and tell me I was good, because I was a little kid.

“But I was really, really bad."

Roberts tried hard to be convincing about this, but after recent events this reporter and millions of others would most likely not buy it.

That's because Shye Roberts has become an overnight star. After auditioning and beating out thousands of other entrants, the Glen Cove kid has become a big part of this season's storylines on the hit NBC show "The Voice."

🔗 Read the full story about this Long Island teen's amazing rise to stardom at the link in our bio!

Shye Roberts Of Glen Cove Wows “The Voice” Judges Glen Cove's Shye Roberts has become an overnight star after becoming a big part of this season's storylines on the hit NBC show "The Voice."

🍁 Fall is well underway — and there are so many festivals and fairs across Long Island still waiting for you!

🍎 Apple cider donuts, anyone? Try some delicious autumn treats, pick apples or pumpkins, or check out hundreds of local vendors at one of these upcoming festivals. It's the perfect day spent with friends!

Check out the full list below! 🔗👇

It’s Fall, Y’All! Long Island Fall Festivals and Fairs for 2024 As summer comes to a close, Long Island begins its transformation into a vibrant autumnal landscape. With the changing of the seasons comes a delightful array of festivals that celebrate the harvest and the spirit of fall.

Rex Heuermann, the Gilgo Beach serial killer suspect charged with murdering six women over the past three decades, appeared in court Wednesday, where it was announced a hearing will be held to determine the admissibility of some DNA evidence in court.

Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Suspect Rex Heuermann’s Defense Questions Admissibility of DNA Evidence Rex Heuermann, the Gilgo Beach serial killer suspect charged with murdering six women over a 31-year span, is scheduled to appear Wednesday in Suffolk County court for his latest pretrial hearing.

BREAKING: A cop and a teacher were indicted for allegedly running a s*x trafficking ring in Suffolk County.

Steven Arrey, a P.E. teacher in the Islip school district, and George Trimigliozzi, an 18-year veteran of the Suffolk County Police Department, were two of the four individuals charged in association with an alleged s*x trafficking ring that ran in two Suffolk locations.

🔗 Read the full story to learn about the three-year-long undercover investigation that revealed the operation, and how Trimigliozzi allegedly abused his power as a cop to cover up the s*x trafficking ring.

Cop, Teacher Accused of Running Suffolk S*x Trafficking Ring An Islip teacher and a Suffolk County police officer were among the four people that a grand jury indicted on charges of allegedly running a s*x trafficking ring, prosecutors revealed Tuesday.

It takes about two mg of fentanyl — around the weight of two grains of sand — to kill an average-sized adult. And about 15 pounds of it were seized in a single Suffolk County home.

“There was enough fentanyl here to kill every man, woman, and child on Long Island," Suffolk County Defense Attorney Raymond Tierney said.

🔗 Read the full story below to learn what exactly the investigators found — and where.

Enough Fentanyl To Kill Everyone On Long Island Seized In Suffolk County, DA Says It takes around 2mg of fentanyl — the weight of two grains of sand — to kill an adult. And about 15 pounds of it were seized in a single Suffolk County home.

🎃 Get a taste of the spooky season at one of these 6 eateries across Long Island.

🕷 From haunted hamburgers to cauldron-concocted beverages, these restaurants and cafes simply scream Halloween!

🔗 below for the full list!

6 Halloween Eateries to Take a Bite Out of Spooky Season These thrilling Halloween restaurants are eager to satisfy your howling stomachs.

A Suffolk County Corrections Officer has been arrested for allegedly using threats to force a jailed inmate to perform a s*x act on him while he was on duty, prosecutors said.

🔗 Read the full story here.

Suffolk Corrections Officer Forced Jail Inmate to Perform S*x Act, DA Says A Suffolk corrections officer has been arrested for allegedly using threats to force an inmate to perform a s*x act on him in jail while on duty, Suffolk County prosecutors said.

✨ Last night's sky was awash in the pinks and greens of the aurora borealis, or northern lights.

🌈 It's exceptionally rare to see the phenomenon so far south — but thanks to a geomagnetic storm, Long Island was graced with a sight so beautiful that ancient cultures believed it a goddess.

📸 Got some stellar (no pun intended) pics of your own? Send it our way for a chance to be included!

See Photos: Gorgeous Aurora Borealis Descends On Long Island The aurora borealis graced Long Island skies last night. Here are some of the best pictures.

⚡️ Harry Potter fans, grab your brooms — this new restaurant is right up your Diagon Alley.

🎃 Wizardry, a magically interactive Harry Potter-inspired restaurant, will open in Long Beach just in time for the Halloween season. With custom set designs, immersive music, videos, décor and photo ops, this pop-up will be out-of-this-wizarding-world.

🔮 Whether you're in the mood for brunch or dinner, the festive food and drink options are downright magical! Enjoy colorful drinks served with dry ice, or get a taste of the classic Butterbeer.

✨ Are you smarter than a Fifth-Year? Put it to the test at their trivia night for a chance to win prizes!

🔗 Read to find out more!

Harry Potter Pop-Up Restaurant ‘Wizardry’ Coming To Long Beach Wizardry, a magically interactive Harry Potter-inspired restaurant, will open in Long Beach just in time for Halloween season.

📢 These Nassau residents are calling for accountability from U.S. Rep Anthony D'Esposito.

D'Esposito (R-Island Park) reportedly used $29,000 in taxpayer money to employ both his fiancée's daughter and his mistress. The group rallied in front of D’Esposito’s office, demanding an expedited investigation into his alleged ethics violations.

The investigation is critical so voters can be informed when they cast their ballot on Nov. 5, rallygoers said — they don't want "another Santos in the house."

🔗 Find out more about the rally and what’s at stake in this closely-watched race!

Critics Urge ‘Expedited Investigation’ of D’Esposito Nassau Residents for Good Government rallied Wednesday in front of U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito’s (R-Island Park) Garden City office, where he allegedly broke House ethics rules.

🚀 Around 1 billion tons of plasma is expected to collide with earth's magnetic sphere tomorrow night.

☀️ A severe geomagnetic storm watch has been issued by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

⭐️ These storms may disrupt technology, but also have another enchanting effect — the aurora borealis, or northern lights.

✨ The nights of Oct. 10 and Oct 11., this astrological phenomenon may be visible from Long Island.

🔗 Full story to learn what exactly is causing this geomagnetic storm, and what to expect when it hits tomorrow.

Massive Geomagnetic Storm May Bring Aurora-Filled Skies, Disrupted Tech The aurora borealis may be visible on Long Island tomorrow night. Here's everything you need to know about the geomagnetic storm causing it.

Yesterday marked one year since the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks against Israel. An estimated 10,000 people joined together last night to remember the lives lost.

Omer Neutra, a 22-year-old from Plainview, was among the hostages taken that day. A year later, he remains in Hamas captivity. It is unknown if he is living or dead. His longtime friend Ira Kohler, a fellow Plainview native and IDF soldier, shared his story.

“We will either have the opportunity to watch his mother, Orna, give him a huge hug, or we will watch his mother bury him in the ground and say her final goodbyes,” Kohler said.

🔗 Read the full story.

10,000 People Mourn On Anniversary Of Oct. 7 Terrorist Attacks An estimated 10,000 people gathered in Eisenhower Park yesterday to commemorate the one-year anniversary of Hamas' Oct. 7 terrorist attacks against Israel.

🎸 Country-Pop royalty Elle King is coming to The Paramount this week!

🎵The four-time GRAMMY award winner took a break from her busy tour schedule to give us an exclusive interview.

🔗 Read the full story to learn how she overcame her stage fright, her relationship with her father, comedian Rob Schnieder, and the story of how she teamed up with country royalty Miranda Lambert.

Country-Pop Royalty Elle King Gives Exclusive Interview Before Thursday’s Show Elle King, currently on her Baby Daddy’s Weekend Tour, coming to The Paramount on Oct. 10, took a break from her busy schedule to give this exclusive interview.