Water safety experts are urging families to take simple precautions to prevent drownings as communities observe World Drowning Prevention Day following the death of a three-year-old in a Central Islip pool.

World Drowning Prevention Day: Experts stress safety following child’s pool death in Central Islip 

Danielle LaScala, owner of Mattituck Florist, says the incident happened on Sunday, July 12, outside the shop where customers can purchase items even when the store is closed using an honor-system cash box.

Mattituck florist asks for accountability, not charges, after driftwood goes missing

A frustrated East Northport homeowner is urging officials to improve safety at a crash-prone intersection after more than 20 accidents have occurred outside her home since 2018.

East Northport homeowner calls for safety changes at crash-prone intersection

Southold proposes a new down payment assistance program offering up to $135,000 to help qualified buyers overcome rising home prices and make homeownership more attainable.

As housing costs rise, down payment support programs expand options for buyers

Long Island boaters say soaring marina fuel prices are forcing some to scale back their time on the water this summer.

Long Island boaters feeling the pinch as marina fuel prices climb

Twelve vehicles were seized and impounded. The nine suspects involved were issued a total of 46 tickets.

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