Part of what makes the island unique is its place on the map. More than 25 miles ... and they soon surpassed their whaling rivals on the mainland and Long Island. By 1760, the Nantucketers had ...

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Long Island wildlife experts have employed the help of citizen scientists in their three-year survey of the island’s terrestrial and semi-aquatic mammals.

The project, called Empire Wind 1, which is located about 14 miles from Jones Beach State Park, is slated to begin commercial ...

The Bellmore BWW GO is the third GO concept location to open on Long Island, following others in Shirley and Patchogue. The ...

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The Mattapoisett Museum is housed in an 1821 church and a carriage house built to fit the period. The collection at the ...

Follow crime and courts news in Nassau and Suffolk, including incidents reported in your neighborhood, trial coverage, sentencings and more. City Council sues to stop ICE from returning to Rikers ...

It’s that time of year again—boats are being prepped for launch. Shrink-wrap is being peeled off, boat bottoms are being painted, decks are being cleaned and polished, and teak is being spruced up for ...

Maps have determined the outcome of battles, inspired the founding of empires, sent pathbreakers on wild-goose chases. In The Island of Lost Maps, journalist Miles Harvey embarks on a journey ...

Cloudy with a high of 66 °F (18.9 °C). Winds variable at 3 to 10 mph (4.8 to 16.1 kph). Night - Partly cloudy. Winds from WSW to W at 4 to 9 mph (6.4 to 14.5 kph). The overnight low will be 56 ...