Long Island Press

10/31/2025

What better way to get in the Halloween spirit than by checking out some of the most haunted places on Long Island?

Some are famous; others are underground gems. All of them are home to mysterious ghost sightings and stories that'll send shivers down your spine

For the full list — and their legends — read the story: https://www.longislandpress.com/2016/10/28/long-island-haunts-13-creepiest-haunted-places-on-long-island/

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10/23/2025

Thomas Mascia, 27, of West Hempstead, was sentenced to six months in jail and ordered to pay $289,511 after shooting himself and lying about it.

The former state trooper shot himself in the leg last year, called in shots fired and told his fellow officers he was shot by a "dark-skinned man" who fled near Malverne, according to the Nassau District Attorney's office. The lie resulted in a multi-state manhunt for a man who didn't exist.

Read the full story: https://www.longislandpress.com/2025/10/23/state-trooper-sentenced/

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10/20/2025

The smell of saltwater and sizzling seafood filled the air this weekend as tens of thousands gathered Oyster Fest 2025.

Here are the highlights: https://www.longislandpress.com/2025/10/20/42nd-oyster-fest/

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10/17/2025

Theresa Fusco, 16, was last seen alive on Nov. 10, 1984 in Lynbrook. The teen's body, strangled and buried in leaves, was found a month later.

The person responsible was never found — until an unexpected breakthrough 40 years later.

This is the story of how a smoothie solved a cold case murder: https://www.longislandpress.com/2025/10/15/theresa-fusco-lynbrook-cold-case/

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10/16/2025

Ex-NYPD officer Stanley Cadet, 27, of North Babylon, was indicted on manslaughter, assault and more for his involvement in a high-speed crash that killed 22-year-old Anna Wilson last year.

Read the full story: https://www.longislandpress.com/2025/10/14/nypd-crash-cadet-anna-wilson/

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06/17/2025

Nassau judge to resign after repeated misconduct allegations

A Nassau County District Court judge and Port Washington resident accused of repeatedly making offensive and inappropriate comments to prosecutors and court

06/16/2025

Louie’s Prime Steak and Seafood reopens with new renovations

Owner Jerry Sbarro, a Port Washington native, saw an opportunity to transform Louie's from a season favorite into a year-round destination. The restaurant

04/17/2025

Long Island toy company feels impacts of tariffs on China

Top Trenz pays the 145% tariff on imports from China to preserve the relationships the family business has fostered with its customers for 25 years.

03/06/2025

The NYCLU filed an appeal challenging a state court decision upholding Nassau County's trans athlete restriction.

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman defended the county's law.

"As usual, the NYCLU is on the wrong side of this important issue and it's tragic that they oppose fairness and safety in women's sports," Blakeman said.

Full story: https://www.longislandpress.com/2025/03/06/nyclu-nassau-trans-athlete-ban/

The New York Civil Liberties Union filed an appeal on March 3 to challenge a state court decision upholding Nassau County’s trans athlete restriction.

02/22/2025

Can't make it to New Orleans in time for Mardi Gras? Here are some stellar Cajun restaurants where you can get a taste of the holiday👇

Long Island is home to some stellar Cajun restaurants where you can get a taste of Mardi Gras.

02/22/2025

Top 5 stories in Long Island Press this week: Congestion pricing, murder-suicide and more

Here are the top 5 stories of Long Island Press this week.

02/17/2025

Eugenics research was not just in N**i Germany. Its HQ was a nondescript building in Cold Spring Harbor.

The pseudoscience — which aimed to "improve genetics" by eliminating Jews, disabled people and other minorities — has a sordid history on Long Island, revealed "Long Island and the Legacy of Eugenics" by Mark A. Torres.

👇 Read more about LI's dark history with a philosophy at the center of N**i Germany's "Final Solution."

Eugenics research was not only in N**i Germany. Its HQ was in Cold Spring Harbor, reveals 'Long Island and the Legacy of Eugenics: Station of Intolerance.'