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How AI is transforming entertainment
AI is reshaping Hollywood, from scriptwriting to acting, with generative AI models creating new opportunities and challenges for the entertainment industry.
NYU Langone Health plans to build new $1B teaching hospital, research center in Melville
The hospital would provide medical services to the Route 110 corridor, Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine said.
Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas residency due to health issues: 'Everything I have is treatable'
Dolly Parton has canceled her previously postponed Las Vegas residency due to health challenges.
Redistricting war accelerates winner-take-all political combat that's straining American democracy
The U.S. Supreme Court has escalated a nationwide redistricting war by removing one of the few remaining limits on partisan gerrymandering.
Ghana becomes the latest African country to reject a US health deal, citing data sharing concerns
Ghana has rejected a proposed health deal with the U.S. due to concerns over data privacy.
Business groups call LIRR union raise requests 'economically unsustainable'
The strike could begin on May 16, a week before Memorial Day and peak tourist season.
In our ugly politics, rhetoric matters
The latest attempt on Trump's life revives the question of political violence in America.
At 'We Are the Future' summit, students hear about careers in politics, clean energy and construction
Students listened to political leaders, clean energy company managers and construction firm owners at the event at Nassau Community College.
Democrat Josh Shapiro tests political muscle in swing-state Pennsylvania's midterms
Josh Shapiro may be heavily favored to win reelection as Pennsylvania governor, but that doesn't mean there isn't a lot on the line for him this year.
Thousands suffer nausea, delirium and other health issues from toxins in the Tijuana River
For decades, billions of gallons of sewage and industrial waste have been dumped into the Tijuana River.
How to file a claim in Northwell Health patient data sharing lawsuit settlement
The settlement offers cash and privacy monitoring to select Northwell Health patients. Those eligible need to submit a claim by April 20.
WTC Health Programs aims to fill vacant jobs after pressure from NY delegation
The WTCHP serves about 140,000 people dealing with a variety of health issues tied to the 9/11 attacks.
21 Long Island students win first place at science competition
The winners are eligible to compete at the International Science and Engineering Fair in Phoenix.
Zohran Mamdani touted socialist philosophy of 'pothole politics' while reviewing first 100 days as mayor
"I was elected as a Democratic socialist," he said in a speech on his first 100 days as mayor. "And I will govern as a Democratic socialist."
Green Eats healthy cafe opens in Glen Cove
The owners are bullish on vegetables and whole grains, organic wherever possible.
Colorado's Deion Sanders eager to be more hands-on heading into next season after health concerns
Colorado coach Deion Sanders was hands-on as he watched his team scrimmage Saturday at the spring game.
China's K-pop worries: The reasons why a ban on Korean entertainment has lasted a decade
BTS is back after a three-and-a-half year break, but their world tour is skipping China.
Riverhead moves to seize Long Island Science Center building by eminent domain
The center insists it has the resources to renovate the property and open soon.
A first for Michigan's $2.4B SOAR business incentive program: New jobs
Michigan's $2.4 billion business incentive program has created 1,846 jobs among 10 companies, despite controversy.
What it takes to rebuild a home, business on Long Island after a fire or flood
Businesses and homeowners impacted by fire, flood and other disasters say the path to rebuilding is challenging as they navigate insurance claims and bureaucracy.
Head of the Harbor nursery opens for business after fire engulfs storage trailer
The fire was located away from the family business' storefront and did not affect any people, its owner said.
Fire damages businesses, apartments on Rockaway Avenue in Valley Stream
The fire in a two-story building also displacing residents in second-floor apartments, police and business owners said.
A month of war in Iran prompts clashing political views on Long Island
Polls show that a majority of Americans disapprove of President Donald Trump's launching of a military operation against Iran.
Artemis science team recruits Stony Brook planetary geologist to help analyze moon's structure
Timothy Glotch is one of 10 scientists who will shape the research plan for upcoming Artemis moon exploration missions, including the one that will put U.S. astronauts on the moon for the first time since Apollo 17, in 1972.
Business sentiments in Japan improving despite Iran worries
A quarterly survey by the Bank of Japan shows business sentiment among major Japanese manufacturers improved slightly.
Ernie Fazio, LI business owner, supporter and utility watchdog, dies at 85
The Centerport insurance broker had expansive opinions about energy, including wind power, and transportation
Brazil's Bolsonaro to continue his sentence at home because of poor health
Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro has been discharged from a hospital in the capital and will continue serving a 27-year sentence for a coup attempt at his residence in an upscale gated community.
Long Island Science Center faces renewed eminent domain threat from Riverhead
Town board members, exasperated at the lack of progress on renovations to the science center's Main Street facility, said they would give its leaders one more chance to make their pitch.
Nassau County business owner sues The Home Depot for allegedly interfering with window covering sales
Darren Zuckerman, owner of Custom Coverings Corp. headquartered in Plainview, filed a complaint in Nassau County Supreme Court last week for damages exceeding $5 million.
World Trade Center Health Program will start hiring, federal officials tell lawmakers
The program, which serves about 140,000 people sickened by exposure to the Sept. 11, 2001, attack sites, has been grappling with staff shortages.
Suffolk town supervisors, on business panel, discuss what lies ahead
Waste management, sewers, housing stock, and an expanded MacArthur airport all were topics of discussion Thursday at the HIA-LI event.
WTC health advocates point to delays in getting new conditions covered
Victim advocates are raising concerns about staffing shortages and leadership shake-ups.
Hochul running mate visits Long Island businesses struggling amid ICE raids
"Business is very, very bad," said the owner of Dulcemania II Saturday. "People are scared, afraid to come out."
Big money flows into state attorney general races as legal battles shape American politics
There are races in 30 states this year for attorney general, and groups that support those candidates prepared for the elections by raising record amounts in 2025.
Former Yankee Mark Teixeira says baseball prepared him for career in politics
Teixeira recently won the Republican primary for Texas' 21st Congressional district.
Ward Melville, Great Neck teams win LI Science Bowl
The contest tested teams' knowledge on science disciplines including biology, chemistry and physics.
Home businesses: How these Long Islanders maintain work-life balance, boundaries
Maintaining work-life balance can be a challenge, but these entrepreneurs say it's worth it to be able to run their shops from home.
ExxonMobil set to to move its legal home to Texas, citing business friendly environment
ExxonMobil is considering shifting its legal headquarters from New Jersey to Texas, as it looks for a friendlier business climate.
Jericho High contestant says everyone's a winner at Regeneron science finals
Jericho High School senior Ashka Shah was among the finalists at the Regeneron Science Talent Search in Washington D.C.
Main Event set to join battle for Long Islanders' entertainment dollar
Main Event offers bowling, laser tag, arcade games, billiards, gravity ropes courses and other activities, as well as food and drinks.
Paris Hilton launches recovery fund for women business owners after disasters
Paris Hilton has launched a new national fund to help women-owned small businesses recover after disasters.
Messi has long steered clear of politics. Does his visit to Trump's White House mark a change?
Assisted by a glittering, pink soccer ball, Lionel Messi crossed yet another frontier with his visit to the White House.
Experts see a wide data gap in women's sports science. This WNBA team owner wants to fix it
New York Liberty owner Clara Wu Tsai has a vested interest in getting the most out of female athletes.
3 Long Island high school teams win Science Olympiads
Approximately 150 local high school teams competed in the Nassau East, Nassau West and Eastern Long Island regional tournaments
What to know before asking an AI chatbot for health advice
Tech companies are pushing new health chatbots, but experts say you still need to talk to your doctor.
US to end health aid to Zimbabwe after funding talks collapse
The U.S. is to wind down health assistance to Zimbabwe after the African country withdrew from talks on a proposed $367 million bilateral funding deal.
Closed for business: Restaurants, childcare and others shutter shops amid major snowfall
Local economists said this year's winter has likely had a broader economic impact than in past years.
2 killed, 7 wounded in a street shooting after a fight in Richmond's entertainment district
Police in Richmond, Virginia, say an apparent fight on a street in an entertainment district has ended with a shooting that killed two people and wounded seven others.
How Mamdani's warning to city health clubs could help Long Island members
An executive order requires New York City heath clubs "to monitor, investigate, and enforce violations related to subscription tricks and traps."
Home health aides play a vital role
Lawmakers must ensure home care receives its fair share, a reader writes.
Derek Dooley didn't vote for years. Now he wants Georgia voters to send him to Washington
Former football coach Derek Dooley says Georgia voters should send him to the Senate because he's a political outsider.
Northwell Health lays off 'under 4%' of IT staff
The job cuts were made in an effort to reduce spending, a spokesperson for Northwell Health said Friday.
Garbarino's long efforts pay off on 9/11 health funding
"We owe it to them," says Rep. Andrew Garbarino, who reached an elusive deal.
Bhumjaithai Party's election victory signals shift in Thailand's politics
Thailand's political scene is shifting as the conservative Bhumjaithai Party wins a decisive election victory.
US figure skater Amber Glenn faces backlash over politics, copyright issues after Olympic gold
Amber Glenn wins Olympic gold in the team event but faces backlash over her political and LGBTQ+ comments.
Health costs are fueling voter stress and powering Democratic campaigns
Democrats are focusing on health care in the November elections and making it a key issue.
Winter's low humidity and your health: How dry air leads to chapped lips, flaky skin and helps germs grow
Besides the bone-chilling cold, it's been unusually, uncomfortably dry this winter, boosting the misery index even more.
Spending package signed by Trump includes money to shore up WTC Health Program
A bipartisan deal was ushered by Rep. Andrew Garbarino in the House and Democrats Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand in the Senate.
In the face of aid cuts, Gates Foundation narrows its priorities and defends global health funding
The CEO of the Gates Foundation said it will not change course in the face of the collapse of the foreign aid system but instead continue focusing on its main priorities.
Another strike sends 31,000 Kaiser Permanente health care workers to picket lines
An estimated 31,000 registered nurses and other front-line Kaiser Permanente health care workers launched an open-ended strike this week in California and Hawaii to demand better wages and staffing.
WTC Health advocates say funding fix will still leave more work to stabilize program
A spending bill would ensure the financial future of the Health Program, but the measure must still pass the U.S. Senate.
Floods push crocodiles into Mozambican towns as health concerns rise
Floods in Mozambique have led to a new threat.
House passes measure to fully fund 9/11 WTC health program through 2040
The U.S. House approves a measure to ensure the 9/11 World Trade Center Health Program remains fully funded, addressing a $3 billion shortfall.
The Market, Greenport health food store and cafe, to close Jan. 31 after 38 years on Front Street
Since 1989, The Market has carried organic and specialty foods including prepared dishes, plus home goods and cleaning items.
Health advisory lifted after sewage leak into Peconic River in Riverhead
A sewage leak in Peconic River, Riverhead, has been resolved. Health officials confirm the area is now safe for recreational activities.
Jericho High School student Ashka Shah named Regeneron Science Talent Search finalist
The Nassau County student was one of 40 winners announced Wednesday.
The current US political climate is spurring a 'reclaim' and rallying on the MLK holiday
As communities across the country prepare Monday to host parades, panels and service projects for the 40th anniversary of when the federal government officially began observing Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the current political climate has left some feeling more fraught than festive when it comes to how to honor the slain civil rights icon.
When Texas Republican John Cornyn became a senator, Bush was president. Will he survive Trump's GOP?
Four-term Texas Sen. John Cornyn is in the political fight of his career.
Showing new optimism, Schumer says Democrats have a path to take back Senate majority this year
The upbeat take on the November Senate elections flies against past results in some states and skepticism from some non-partisan political analysts.
Federal funding package includes $17 million for projects on Long Island
The funding reflects the work of Long Island's four House members and New York's two senators, mostly in joint efforts.
Confusion erupts in mental health and substance abuse programs as HHS cuts, then reinstates grants
Providers, state health agencies and others are feeling whiplash and confusion after the Trump administration eliminated and then abruptly reinstated grants that support substance abuse and mental health programs nationwide.
Athletes Unlimited announces star-studded roster for fifth season of women's basketball
Athletes Unlimited has announced a final roster featuring 20 returning players and 20 newcomers for its fifth season of women's basketball starting Feb. 4 in Nashville.
Long Island mom-and-pop hardware stores closing amid online competition, lack of family succession plans
Germany sharply rejects RFK Jr.'s claims that it prosecutes doctors for vaccine exemptions
The German government has sharply rejected claims by U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that it sidelined patient autonomy during COVID-19.
Josh Shapiro to run for 2nd term as Pennsylvania governor, trailed by talk of a 2028 White House bid
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro will run for a second term in the pivotal battleground state after a first term that put him on the Democratic Party's radar as a potential presidential contender in 2028.
Dose of uncertainty: Experts wary of AI health gadgets at CES
Gadgets promoting a wide array of health benefits are on display at the annual CES trade show in Las Vegas.
33 LI students named Regeneron Science Talent Search semifinalists
Regeneron Science Talent Search: 33 Long Island students named semifinalists
The number of winners is an historic low for the Island but still higher than any other region in the United States.
Leonardo DiCaprio on the importance of creating cinema over content at Palm Springs Film Festival
Leonardo DiCaprio emphasizes the importance of creating cinema over content at the Palm Springs Film Festival's 37th annual International Film Awards.
Seattle Torrent beat the Toronto Sceptres 3-2 in a shootout
Hannah Bilka and Anna Wilgren scored in a shootout to lift the Seattle Torrent to a 3-2 victory over the Toronto Sceptres.
Hochul proposes eliminating state taxes on tips of up to $25,000 a year
Gov. Kathy Hochul said she would include the measure, which affects tips earned in the 2026 tax year, in her fiscal year 2027 budget proposal.
Trying to improve your health and wellness in 2026? Keep it simple
If you want to improve your health in 2026, experts say keep it simple.
Mamdani needs rapport with Trump to continue as he seeks federal support for New York City
The administration has targeted Democrat-led cities with large-scale immigration raids and troop deployments.
Foods with healthy-sounding buzzwords could be hiding added sugar in plain sight
People probably don't know how much sugar they're eating.
Anonymous money fuels $5 million in attacks on Georgia's Lt. Gov. Burt Jones
A mysterious group called Georgians for Integrity has spent around $5 million on television ads, mailers and texts attacking Lt. Gov. Burt Jones since November.
High school girls hockey All-Star game highlights growth of the sport on Long Island
"It's such a great thing for women's hockey," Zoe Varkaris said. "It's taken a while to get this far."
Nicki Minaj surprises conservatives with praise for Trump, Vance at Arizona event
Female rapper Nicki Minaj has made a surprise appearance at a gathering of conservatives in Arizona.
Mamdani to host 'inauguration of a new era,' with block party
The mayor-elect will be sworn in on the steps of City Hall on Jan. 1.
GOP politicians are starting to do what once would have seemed unthinkable: defy President Trump
The push to release the Epstein files over his opposition is part of a broader pattern.
Trump's 'A+++++' economy collides with the reality in a Pennsylvania city critical to the midterms
Idalia Bisbal moved from New York City to Allentown, Pennsylvania, hoping for a cheaper life.
Young Democrat launches primary challenge against U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson in Mississippi
A 33-year-old antitrust lawyer with ties to major Democratic politicians is challenging U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson to represent Mississippi's 2nd congressional district.
New entertainment venue coming to Tanger Outlets in 2026
Main Event will take over a 46,189 square-foot storefront next to Off 5th Saks Fifth Avenue and Regal Cinemas.
Faith-based entertainment sees a revival in Hollywood. Defining what it is can be a challenge
Faith-based films are gaining traction in Hollywood, with recent successes sparking renewed interest.
Farmers and politics threaten to put EU's free-trade deal with South America on ice
France is creating a last-minute hurdle for a major trade deal between the European Union and the Mercosur bloc.
Health insurance costs rising in 2026: What to know
Whether you have insurance through work, Medicare, or the exchange, you are likely paying more next year.
Ruben Gallego emerges as key Democratic figure in Latino voter outreach
U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego is emerging as a key figure for the Democratic Party as they aim to regain Latino support lost in 2024.