Johan Zapata, 19, is a senior at Freeport High School and has faced challenges that not a lot of kids face, including homelessness and starting over.

Freeport teen who faced homelessness writes moving college essay honoring teacher

Inflation has surged to 4.2%, marking it the highest level seen in three years. For many Long Islanders, the rising costs of everything are taking a toll.


Rising costs take a toll on Long Islanders as inflation reaches 3‑year peak

Eighteen people are now facing felony charges, ranging from robbery and burglary to grand larceny for stealing from multiple retailers.

18 people arrested after 80 larcenies across multiple retailers

Stony Brook Medicine offers a clinical trial to test the safety and effectiveness of a tumor vaccine given to HER2-positive breast cancer patients with residual disease after preoperative chemotherapy. 

New clinical trial at Stony Brook Medicine could redefine treatment certain breast cancer patients

Authorities say Steven Schwally was speeding at over 78 mph when he barreled into a nail salon two years ago. 

Driver found guilty on all charges in fatal Deer Park nail salon crash

Recipients will lose access to SNAP if they're not working at least 80 hours a month.

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