J&R Discount, a neighborhood five-and-dime store in Massapequa Park that neighbors said could always be counted on for a last-minute purchase, will close at the end of January, its owner said.
Joe Fiorello, the store’s 91-year-old owner, and his daughter Karen Joscher said the builthe store wasn’t offered a new lease.
Customers shopping in the store said they were deeply upset to lose the community staple, which opened in 1994. Click here for more information: nwsdy.li/4ioxsxp (Photo credit: Jonathan LaMantia)
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Joe Fiorello, the store’s 91-year-old owner, and his daughter Karen Joscher said the builthe store wasn’t offered a new lease.
Customers shopping in the store said they were deeply upset to lose the community staple, which opened in 1994. Click here for more information: nwsdy.li/4ioxsxp (Photo credit: Jonathan LaMantia)
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A nonprofit developer is seeking tax breaks and tax-exempt bonds from Nassau County to aid in the construction of an 84-bed Oceanside assisted living facility. nwsdy.li/3WRAPpk
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Long Beach could join the handful of Long Island municipalities that allow dogs on their beaches in the offseason, under a pilot program, the outlines of which have yet to be determined. nwsdy.li/4swN9ay
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From the Queens border to Riverhead, police are waging an aggressive enforcement campaign against the booming illegal sex trade across Long Island. They have raided more than 250 spas and arrested at least 400 women — a twelvefold increase in raids since 2021. But there’s one e trade seems to be thriving unchecked, despite repeated community complaints: Islip.
In the state’s third-largest town, authorities raided only three spas in the past five years, according to available records. One took place earlier this month after Newsday reporters began asking questions about illicit activity there. After Newsday inquired Monday about another illicit spa, Islip fire officials shut down that one the next day, citing code violations.
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In the state’s third-largest town, authorities raided only three spas in the past five years, according to available records. One took place earlier this month after Newsday reporters began asking questions about illicit activity there. After Newsday inquired Monday about another illicit spa, Islip fire officials shut down that one the next day, citing code violations.
Watch the full story here: nwsdy.li/4yK0DRP
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A Farmingville fire commissioner who is at the center of a lawsuit filed by the daughter of a woman allegedly hit by an SUV in the agency’s parking lot last year does not live in the district as required by state law, Town of Brookhaven property tax records show. nwsdy.li/4f1eZ99
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The first power from the Empire Wind wind array off Long Island's South Shore will be delayed "by a few months" into next year because of late-arriving construction support vessels, officials said. nwsdy.li/4f0lTvk
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J&R Discount, a neighborhood five-and-dime store in Massapequa Park that neighbors said could always be counted on for a last-minute purchase, will close at the end of January, its owner said. nwsdy.li/4ioxsxp
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New York hotels and motels could face fines of up to $1,000 for failing to display required human trafficking hotline and resource information in guest rooms.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the legislation Tuesday, establishing a $500 fine for a first offense and $1,000 for subsequent s fail to comply within 30 days of being notified.
The law follows a Newsday investigation that identified nearly 60 Long Island motels where at least one incident involving sex trafficking, prostitution or sex with a minor had occurred.
The legislation aims to help trafficking victims access information about available support and resources.
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Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the legislation Tuesday, establishing a $500 fine for a first offense and $1,000 for subsequent s fail to comply within 30 days of being notified.
The law follows a Newsday investigation that identified nearly 60 Long Island motels where at least one incident involving sex trafficking, prostitution or sex with a minor had occurred.
The legislation aims to help trafficking victims access information about available support and resources.
Read more here: nwsdy.li/4zUOgmF
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Gov. Kathy Hochul has nearly 10 times more campaign cash on hand than Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman heading into the final week of New York's governor's race.
According to the latest campaign finance reports, Hochul had $12.3 million remaining, compared with $1.2 million xecutive.
Both candidates have spent millions on advertising and received significant financial support from their party committees.
With Election Day approaching on Nov. 3, both campaigns are focusing on reaching voters in the final stretch.
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According to the latest campaign finance reports, Hochul had $12.3 million remaining, compared with $1.2 million xecutive.
Both candidates have spent millions on advertising and received significant financial support from their party committees.
With Election Day approaching on Nov. 3, both campaigns are focusing on reaching voters in the final stretch.
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Starting next year, high schoolers across New York could see pilot programs roll out in more classrooms, as the state phases out Regents exams as a requirement for graduation.
Under the proposed vision of a yearslong initiative known as New York Inspires, seniors in the Class of sked to demonstrate proficiency in ways beyond standardized tests — including, possibly, capstone projects, industry-recognized credentials, work-based learning experiences and Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate courses.
State officials have said high-stakes exams like the Regents block students who may not be good test-takers from graduating. They argued the change is about creating a system that is more equitable and relevant to what students will need to succeed after high school.
Read more here: nwsdy.li/4yMbXwu
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Under the proposed vision of a yearslong initiative known as New York Inspires, seniors in the Class of sked to demonstrate proficiency in ways beyond standardized tests — including, possibly, capstone projects, industry-recognized credentials, work-based learning experiences and Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate courses.
State officials have said high-stakes exams like the Regents block students who may not be good test-takers from graduating. They argued the change is about creating a system that is more equitable and relevant to what students will need to succeed after high school.
Read more here: nwsdy.li/4yMbXwu
(Photo: James Carbone)
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A Farmingville fire commissioner does not live in the district he serves, as required by New York State law, according to property tax records reviewed by Newsday.
Edward Stewart III has claimed volunteer firefighter property tax exemptions on a Holtsville home since the 2018-19 quires fire commissioners to reside in the districts they represent.
Stewart is also named in a lawsuit alleging Farmingville fire officials altered surveillance footage to cover up an incident involving a woman who was allegedly struck by an SUV in the department's parking lot.
Stewart and other fire officials did not respond to Newsday's requests for comment.
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Edward Stewart III has claimed volunteer firefighter property tax exemptions on a Holtsville home since the 2018-19 quires fire commissioners to reside in the districts they represent.
Stewart is also named in a lawsuit alleging Farmingville fire officials altered surveillance footage to cover up an incident involving a woman who was allegedly struck by an SUV in the department's parking lot.
Stewart and other fire officials did not respond to Newsday's requests for comment.
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Three of the 10 best school districts nationwide are on Long Island, and the region dominated a list of the top 10 in New York State, according to the Niche 2027 Best School Districts rankings.
The Roslyn, Syosset and Jericho school districts are listed as the second, third and ly in the United States as part of the annual rankings by Niche, a company that offers reviews and ranks of districts, public and private schools, and colleges.
All three Nassau districts in the national top 10 earned Niche’s top mark — an A+ — for myriad factors, including state test scores, student-to- teacher ratios and how well they prepare students for college.
Read more here: nwsdy.li/4sC9CTG
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The Roslyn, Syosset and Jericho school districts are listed as the second, third and ly in the United States as part of the annual rankings by Niche, a company that offers reviews and ranks of districts, public and private schools, and colleges.
All three Nassau districts in the national top 10 earned Niche’s top mark — an A+ — for myriad factors, including state test scores, student-to- teacher ratios and how well they prepare students for college.
Read more here: nwsdy.li/4sC9CTG
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Sag Harbor has a new year-round sandwich shop, Cruust.
The co-owners opened this summer in the Main Street space that housed the popular Italian sandwich shop Espresso da Asporto, which closed earlier this year.
One owner said it was a hectic opening, with only about 30 days to t and transform the space. Three staff members from Espresso’s stayed on during the change, he said.
Read more here: nwsdy.li/4icxsSq
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The co-owners opened this summer in the Main Street space that housed the popular Italian sandwich shop Espresso da Asporto, which closed earlier this year.
One owner said it was a hectic opening, with only about 30 days to t and transform the space. Three staff members from Espresso’s stayed on during the change, he said.
Read more here: nwsdy.li/4icxsSq
(Photo: Melissa Azofeifa)
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What happens when you try to experience nearly every form of Long Island transportation in a single day? 🚌🚆⛴️
Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo took on the challenge, traveling for more than 13 hours using trains, buses, taxis, a ferry, a bicycle and even a ong the way, he encountered missed connections, long waits and unexpected surprises while meeting Long Islanders who rely on public transportation every day.
The journey cost $229.04 for Castillo and a photographer and revealed both the strengths and challenges of getting around Long Island.
Watch the full journey here: nwsdy.li/4yMcm28
(Video Credit: Randee Daddona,)
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Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo took on the challenge, traveling for more than 13 hours using trains, buses, taxis, a ferry, a bicycle and even a ong the way, he encountered missed connections, long waits and unexpected surprises while meeting Long Islanders who rely on public transportation every day.
The journey cost $229.04 for Castillo and a photographer and revealed both the strengths and challenges of getting around Long Island.
Watch the full journey here: nwsdy.li/4yMcm28
(Video Credit: Randee Daddona,)
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A Brentwood man was arrested and charged for allegedly sex trafficking an underage teenage girl for two years, the Suffolk County Police Department said.
Luis Parada allegedly raped the girl and "arranged for other local men" to pay him money in exchange for sex with her, the ws release. The girl, now 17, was 15 when the alleged sex trafficking began.
More here: nwsdy.li/4Brg8Rf
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Luis Parada allegedly raped the girl and "arranged for other local men" to pay him money in exchange for sex with her, the ws release. The girl, now 17, was 15 when the alleged sex trafficking began.
More here: nwsdy.li/4Brg8Rf
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Stuck in traffic? Waiting for your train? Catching a flight?
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Newsday's In Transit newsletter keeps you informed about the latest transportation news across Long Island.
Every Tuesday, get travel updates, helpful tips and expert insights to make getting around Long Island k here to learn more: bit.ly/4i9hQPv
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Newsday's In Transit newsletter keeps you informed about the latest transportation news across Long Island.
Every Tuesday, get travel updates, helpful tips and expert insights to make getting around Long Island k here to learn more: bit.ly/4i9hQPv
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A student at Smithtown High School West was arrested after a gun, a magazine and a knife were found in his backpack, according to police and the district's superintendent.
Building administrators were investigating a conflict between the student and another schoolmate when they y have recently posted a picture of a handgun on social media," according to a letter Superintendent Mark Secaur shared with families Tuesday.
Read the full story here: nwsdy.li/4sw74X4. (Photo credit: Randee Daddona)
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Building administrators were investigating a conflict between the student and another schoolmate when they y have recently posted a picture of a handgun on social media," according to a letter Superintendent Mark Secaur shared with families Tuesday.
Read the full story here: nwsdy.li/4sw74X4. (Photo credit: Randee Daddona)
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A former North Babylon assistant principal is suing the district for allegedly exiling him to “dungeon-like working conditions" after he publicly criticized the then-superintendent, causing him “physical, emotional, and reputational damage,” per the complaint.
Richard Del Gaudio pal at Robert Moses Middle School in 2022 when he took aim at Glen Eschbach during a school board meeting amid “protracted and contentious labor negotiations,” according to the complaint recently filed against Eschbach and the district in Suffolk County Supreme Court.
After briefly placing him on administrative leave, Eschbach banished Del Gaudio to a "series of makeshift storage closets containing mold and other environmental hazards" for about two years, the lawsuit states.
Read the full story here: nwsdy.li/47M4xhT. (Photo credit: John Roca and Attorney Robert Sullivan)
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Richard Del Gaudio pal at Robert Moses Middle School in 2022 when he took aim at Glen Eschbach during a school board meeting amid “protracted and contentious labor negotiations,” according to the complaint recently filed against Eschbach and the district in Suffolk County Supreme Court.
After briefly placing him on administrative leave, Eschbach banished Del Gaudio to a "series of makeshift storage closets containing mold and other environmental hazards" for about two years, the lawsuit states.
Read the full story here: nwsdy.li/47M4xhT. (Photo credit: John Roca and Attorney Robert Sullivan)
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A retired FDNY captain has been sentenced to five years of probation after a fatal altercation outside a Bay Shore church.
James Rogers, a 22-year FDNY veteran, punched Mark Iacono, 65, multiple times during an argument following an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in February 2025, ffered a heart attack and later died at a hospital.
Rogers pleaded guilty to criminally negligent homicide in July. Prosecutors said the evidence did not support the original manslaughter charge.
His probation also includes drug, alcohol and anger management conditions.
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James Rogers, a 22-year FDNY veteran, punched Mark Iacono, 65, multiple times during an argument following an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in February 2025, ffered a heart attack and later died at a hospital.
Rogers pleaded guilty to criminally negligent homicide in July. Prosecutors said the evidence did not support the original manslaughter charge.
His probation also includes drug, alcohol and anger management conditions.
Read more here: nwsdy.li/4sqagU0
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Oheka Castle has a new buyer after receiving a winning bid of $72 million at a private auction Tuesday.
Gold Coast Property & Estate Management LLC, led by developers Ronald Browning and Paul Alflen, outbid six other bidders for the iconic Huntington mansion.
Longtime co-owner Garythe property in 1984, said he will continue living at the castle and managing operations.
The new owners also plan to develop portions of the property, with rights for up to 95 condominiums.
The sale is pending approval from a federal bankruptcy court.
Read more here: nwsdy.li/3Wv0jsw
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Gold Coast Property & Estate Management LLC, led by developers Ronald Browning and Paul Alflen, outbid six other bidders for the iconic Huntington mansion.
Longtime co-owner Garythe property in 1984, said he will continue living at the castle and managing operations.
The new owners also plan to develop portions of the property, with rights for up to 95 condominiums.
The sale is pending approval from a federal bankruptcy court.
Read more here: nwsdy.li/3Wv0jsw
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