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Suspicion about LIRR rider slows Ronkonkoma line
A complaint about a suspicious passenger resulted in a police investigation that delayed a Manhattan-bound Long Island Rail Road train for 30 minutes Thursday in Bethpage, railroad officials said.
Oyster Bay 'Newlyweds' couple, Kathryn Bougadis and John Lagoudes, expecting first child
John Lagoudes and Kathryn Bougadis, who run a tanning salon in Oyster Bay, star as one of four recently married couples featured in Bravo's "Newlyweds:The First Year" reality show.
Judge sets DNA test deadline in John Grega case
A Vermont judge has given prosecutors planning to retry John Grega -- the Lake Ronkonkoma man accused of killing his wife in 1994 -- a three-month deadline to complete new DNA testing of crime scene evidence.
Cleared by DNA, John Grega to be arraigned again in '94 slaying
Motorists are advised that the northbound Wantagh State Parkway will be closed each day between 6:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. beginning Wednesday May 15, through Friday May 17, between Ocean Parkway and Merrick Road, weather permitting.
JVC Broadcasting acquires 5 Florida radio stations
Ronkonkoma-based radio broadcaster JVC Broadcasting has agreed to purchase five FM stations in Florida, including two currently featuring all-talk formats.
New Jersey music festival raising funds for Ronkonkoma special needs school
Maria LaMon was about to head out one Saturday night in late April, when the phone rang in her Oakdale home.
LI's defense industries battle federal cuts
In East Northport accident cleared on NY Rt-25 at Larkfield Rd. Moving just under the speed limit from Daly Rd In East Islip road construction.
LIRR: Driver of car hit by train dies
The driver of a car struck late Friday afternoon by a westbound non-passenger Long Island Rail Road train died of his injuries, an LIRR spokesman said.
LIRR: Service suspended on Ronkonkoma line after train hits car
In Central Islip closed due to accident on Rt 111 / Wheeler Rd NB between Cinnamon St and CR-100/Suffolk Ave.
Stony Brook student set for Forbes summit
Stony Brook University freshman Ruchi Shah will take the stage at the Forbes Women's Summit in Manhattan Thursday as its youngest participant, representing a younger generation of women passionate about STEM -- science, technology, engineering and math.
Well wishers from the police department, neighboring police districts and elected officials attended the very moving ceremony for Port Washington Police Chief William Kilfoil on April 29, marking his last day on the job.
What we're reading: Run a marathon on a runway, Boeing to...
If running a marathon on an operating airport runway while airplanes fly overhead thrills you, then you may want to sign up for one of these upcoming marathons A Long Island 9-1-1 Veterans 5K Run at MacArthur Airport Where: Ronkonkoma, NY.
Charles Schumer: 3-D printer's plastic guns can fire real bullets, pass metal detectors
In Holbrook reopened on The L.I.E .Service Rd WB between I 495/Patchogue Holbrook Rd and I 495/Long Island Expy/Hawkins Ave in Lake Ronkonkoma.
Poll Finds That 42 Percent Of Americans Unaware Obama Is Still President
Ronkonkoma, NY: Following a recent Kaiser Family Foundation poll that revealed 42 percent of Americans did not know that Obamacare had become law, a new poll revealed today that 42 percent likewise do not know that Barack Obama is still President of the United States.
Retlif's Poggi Receives IEEE Wheeler Award
Walter A. Poggi, President and CEO of Retlif Testing Laboratories, Inc., was recognized with IEEE's Harold Wheeler Award for his contributions to the industry and to Long Island during his 35 years at the helm of the independent testing organization.
Ms. New York Senior America pageant
In fact, the competition for the pageant's New York State crown will be held here on Long Island , just as it has been for nearly 30 years.
Electromotive Designs, Watt Fuel split $500G grant
Electromotive Designs LLC of Ronkonkoma will use its grant from the state Energy Research and Development Authority for work on a hybrid engine for buses and trucks.