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After a harsh winter, New York’s oyster supply faces uncertainty and $2M losses

This year’s harsh winter is expected to cost the industry more than $2 million

The Independent UK

Serial Killer Rex Heuermann Lived A Double Life: Architect By Day, Murderer By Night

Long Island architect Rex Heuermann has pleaded guilty to seven murders and admitted an eighth in a landmark 2026 courtroom confession. The Gilgo Beach serial killer used a secret 'blueprint' to target women before being caught via pizza crust DNA. He faces life in prison without parole when sentenced this…

International Business Times UK

Gilgo Beach serial killer’s ex-wife speaks out after husband pleads guilty

The ex-wife of the Gilgo Beach killer has broken her silence after her husband pleaded guilty to eight murders in the Long Island area.

The Independent UK

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Who is Rex Heuermann? Architect-turned Gilgo Beach serial killer admits to strangling 8 women

Rex Heuermann, a 62-year-old Long Island architect, admitted in court on Wednesday that he strangled eight women over nearly three decades, ending a chilling chapter in one of New York’s most notorious unsolved murder cases.

The Times of India

Celebrity Cruises apologizes after autistic man was kicked off ship in Mexico on Christmas Eve

Celebrity Cruises claims to have achieved ‘Autism Friendly Cruise Line status’

The Independent UK

‘Your heart is in the right place, unfortunately this is all junk’: Long Island woman shares Angel Tree gifts. Then people spot the off-brand Crayola

It’s angel tree season, which means many gifters are running around to figure out whether they’re buying the right items for kids in need of holiday presents. The initiative, which connects children to an “angel donor,” has gotten a lot of attention lately.

The Mary Sue

‘Common cuckoo’ sighting draws people from across the country as experts are left baffled over how bird got to US

Many people in other parts of the U.S. also have reported making special treks to the region in hopes of seeing it

The Independent UK

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Gilgo Beach serial killer case faces key test in use of new DNA techniques

Rex Heuermann’s lawyers argue that Astrea’s DNA methods haven't been subjected to enough scrutiny yet

The Independent UK

A timeline of the investigation of the Gilgo Beach killings

In 2010, police searching for a missing woman began finding human remains in the scrub along a barrier island parkway near New York’s Gilgo Beach

The Independent UK

Crews continue to battle wind-driven brush fire on New York’s Long Island

Three of the fires had been contained, while one was still burning in Westhampton, officials say

The Guardian - US

Firefighters seek to contain wind-driven brush fire on Long Island

Firefighters in New York continued to battle at least one brush fire in a wooded stretch of Long Island on Sunday

The Independent UK

Long Island by Colm Tóibín review – Jessie Buckley shines voicing the sequel to Brooklyn

The Irish actor’s nuanced narration captures the conflicting emotions in Tóibín’s tale of infidelity, homecoming and the roads not taken

The Guardian - UK

FBI Raids Home Of Former Aide To NY Governor

FBI raid at former aide Linda Sun's Long Island home, no arrests made. Allegations of misconduct and business focus highlighted.

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Want To Catch Serial Killers Faster? Listen to Sex Workers.

The cases of Joey the Player and the Long Island Serial Killer show how systemic neglect and the failure to pass an immunity bill have left violent criminals on the loose for far too long.

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The Independent UK

An NYPD cop getting her nails done for a wedding among 4 killed after driver crashed into Long Island salon

Police say Steven Schwally, 64, had been speeding through the parking lot when he drove through the window at the Hawaii Nail & Spa in Deer Park

The Times of India

India, Pakistan look to conquer new shores in biggest clash of T20 World Cup

NEW YORK: When the ball jumped up from a length and hit captain Rohit Sharma's thumb during a training session, there was suddenly a sense of apprehension that a beautiful day can turn stormy. But it only proved to be a strong gust - a regular feature along the Long…

The Independent UK

New charges for alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer cast scrutiny on another man's murder conviction

New charges brought against the man accused of a string of killings on New York's Long Island are raising questions about another man’s murder conviction

The Guardian - UK

Long Island by Colm Tóibín review – the sequel to Brooklyn is a masterclass in subtlety and intelligence

This follow-up, set 20 years on, kicks off with a marriage in crisis and skilfully conveys how blind we are to our own motivations

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The Guardian - UK

Long Island by Colm Tóibín review – happy ever after?

The Irish novelist is at the height of his powers with a sequel to Brooklyn, set twenty years later

The Guardian - UK

‘This is much more intimate’: Colm Tóibín on writing a sequel to Brooklyn, 15 years on

The Irish author on the follow-up to his bestselling novel, being blanked at the Oscars and the joys of giving up drinking

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Palestinian migrant charged in anti-Semitic attack on Long Island

This article highlights a hate crime incident involving a Palestinian migrant who assaulted a homeowner and expressed anti-Semitic views. The attacker now ...

The Guardian - US

Who will replace George Santos in New York swing district?

Local Democratic and Republican parties will choose their candidates for special election to fill vacant Long Island seat

Chicago Sun-Times

‘Leave the World Behind’: Effective thriller observes possible apocalypse from a Long Island vacation home

Julia Roberts a standout in impressively unnerving film with things to say about race, tech and conspiracy theories.

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