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Christine Amitrano considers herself lucky that her breast cancer was discovered at the age of 35. So after two years of aggressive treatment, she enrolled in a clinical trial of an experimental vaccine doctors hope will reduce the risk of her cancer's recurrence. nwsdy.li/4mNcRoc

Ferry rides across Long Island Sound are getting more expensive as operators raise prices due to rising fuel costs. The Cross Sound Ferry, Bridgeport & Port Jefferson Ferry have added fuel surcharges and increased fares. Adult walk-on tickets and vehicle prices are going up, with some changes taking effect May 1. For more on this story, click here: nwsdy.li/4mNgt9Q (Photos: John Paraskevas) - - #longisland #longislandny #ferry

Alan Pollack spends Friday nights waking up every two hours to add firewood to his massive meat smoker so his signature brisket will be ready Saturdays to feed hungry Long Islanders visiting his food truck. But over the past few months, Pollack, who runs Land and Sea Smokehouse, said the cost of fueling his truck and powering his grill jumped by about 50%, as the price of diesel and gas have risen amid the U.S. war with Iran. nwsdy.li/4t08g3J

While running his nostalgia marketplace, the owner of Emerald City had an idea to combine a pop culture-based flea market with live music. Thus, Music Con was born. More than 40 music or pop culture-related booths will be spread throughout the venue for attendees to shop all day. Read more on the event: nwsd.li/0fa81f (Photos: Rich Balter Photography and Bill Linss) - - #longislandny #suffolkcountyny #musiccon

An audit conducted by DOT last year claimed that of a sample of 200 commercial driver's licenses issued to foreign-born drivers by the state, 53% were to drivers without legal immigration status. newsday.com/long-island/po…

If convicted, Kutateladze could face up to 8 1/3 to 25 years in prison. newsday.com/long-island/cr…

In 2025, Tanger Inc. reported a revenue total of $581,562,000 — an 11% increase from 2024 — the annual report showed. newsday.com/business/tange…

The run-in with officers left Barbato with severe emotional and physical pain, including a broken rib and a torn meniscus, the complaint said. newsday.com/long-island/cr…

A Northport day care facility, facing allegations of child abuse and mistreatment, is at risk of having its license to continue operating revoked while the state is no longer referring families to the center, records show. The actions center on the Learning Experience, a day care for children age 6 weeks through kindergarten. For the full story: nwsd.li/426de1 (Photo: Barry Sloan) - - #longislandny #daycare #northportny

Barry Manilow is ready to take a chance again with Elmont's UBS Arena. The Grammy-winning performer has rescheduled nine of his recently postponed concerts, including "Manilow: The Last Long Island Concert," which is now set for June 27 at the venue, according to BarryManilow.com. Manilow, 82, was forced to postpone his April concerts on the orders of his doctor. It was the third time in the past few months that he has had to pause shows following his diagnosis with lung cancer. Read more: nwsd.li/672026 (Photos: Getty Images / Ethan Miller and Jeff Bachner) - - #longislandny #ubsarena #elmontny #barrymanilow

Babylon Village’s Café Il Villaggio has been a neighborhood staple serving Italian American classics for 31 years. Tonight will be the restaurant's last dinner service. Full story: nwsd.li/f6e613 (Photo: Erica Marcus) - - #longislandny #suffolkcountyny #babylonny

Local health food preparation chain Hummus Fit is planning to open a $19 million production facility, town officials announced, signaling growing interest from Long Island households in ready-made meals. More details: nwsd.li/5d88f3 (Photo: Howard Simmons) - - #longislandny #suffolkcountyny #mealprep

A lapse by the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office to retrieve a Freeport rapist from federal detention amid the Trump administration's immigration crackdown could allow the man to vacate his conviction. The attorney for Alex Morales-Dominguez, 33, a Honduran man who admitted having sex with a 16-year-old Hicksville girl he met at a local gym, asked a Nassau judge to dismiss the case against his client because the county sheriff failed to bring him back to court for his sentence. Read the full story: nwsd.li/953260 (Photo: Howard Schnapp) - - #longislandny #nassaucountyny #immigration #trumpadminstration #crime

Looking for a new eatery to check out at this week? Here’s your weekly roundup of Long Island spots that opened recently. All of the details are here: nwsdy.li/42rDqpz (Photo credit: Erica Marcus, Melissa Azofeifa, and Andi Berlin) . . . #longisland #lieats #lifood #lifoodie

What's it like spending a day in Northport? This charming waterfront village is packed with local shops, great food, and small-town vibes. Our travel reporter, Carissa Kellman visited the The Northport Hotel, checked out unique items at Hydrangea Home, and made a stop at Salt City Bar. From harbor views to hidden gems, it’s easy to see why this spot is a Long Island favorite. ⛵ (Video Credit Randee Daddona, Anthony Wagers) - - #longisland #longislandny #eastnorthport #waterfront

Get your Memorial Day whites ready: Claudio’s Marina in Greenport reopens for the 2026 season with the return of its main property, Claudio’s Waterfront, this weekend. Also new this year is the revival of Claudio’s Tavern and Grill — now called Claudio’s Restaurant — alongside a Saylor Beach House pop-up. Get more info here: nwsdy.li/41SN6t6. (Photo credit: Randee Daddona) . . . #longisland #memorialday #summer #summer2026 #lieats #lifood #lifoodie

A Hempstead woman has been arrested and charged in an alleged attack on her toddler daughter in which she repeatedly swung the child, striking her head against a concrete wall, Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly said. Chantel Barnes, 28, committed the alleged "violent and chaotic attack" inside a Hempstead apartment complex last month, Donnelly’s office said in a news release. Read the full story here: nwsdy.li/3QsrK3k. (Photo credit: Howard Schnapp) . . . #longisland #liny #nassau #suffolk #crime #arrest #longislandnews

The lawyer for a 33-year-old Honduran man who admitted having sex with a 16-year-old Hicksville girl asked a Nassau judge to dismiss the case against his client because the county sheriff failed to bring him back to court for his sentence. newsday.com/long-island/cr…

His contract will run from July 2026 through June 2031, the school board announced at a meeting. newsday.com/long-island/ed…

Aircraft noise complaints fell for four straight years — from 47,096 in 2021 to 18,169 in 2025. newsday.com/long-island/to…