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Dems: Blakeman Should Not Get Matching Funds - Long Island Life & Politics
By Hank Russell The New York State Democratic Committee has accused Nassau County Executive and GOP gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman of illegally trying to obtain matching funds with money he raised outside the state of [...]
Inside Larry Ellison's Wide Web of Power, Money and Politics, As Oracle's Data Centers Claim Force Majeure
The $200 billion software titan has suctioned himself to many hubs of influence—from data centers to TikTok to Hollywood studios to the Oval Office itself. Tom Dotan dives deep into Ellison’s kingdom, starting on the island enclave of Lanai.
This Photograph Might Not Look Like Much, But It Proved That "Island Universes" Really Do Exist
After months of searching with the Earth's most powerful telescope, a single star showed us the true scale of the universe.
‘The last five years have been terrible for business.’ Why this iconic Beaufort bar closed
Hemingway’s survived hurricanes and floods for 32 years, but suddenly closed Tuesday morning. Customers are asking why.
An Agricultural “Island” in the Saskatchewan River Delta
Surrounded by wetlands, Manitoba's northernmost farmland near The Pas turns from green to brown over the 2026 growing season.
Community Focus: Program helps Rhode Islanders make healthy, affordable meals
Carrie Bridges, vice president of the Community Health Institute at Brown University Health, joins 12 News to talk about “Food is Medicine.”
Trump cuts to climate science leave us all vulnerable
The Island always feels vulnerable when extreme weather conditions like last weekend’s early-season nor’easter start heading our way. This time was no different, especially as forecasts became more and more dramatic and television meteorologists breathlessly updated viewers from windblown shorelines, reciting scripts filled with dire warnings about heavy rain, high winds, and coastal flooding. The […]
Catalina Island business owner ordered to pay $1.5 million in unpaid wages to restaurant and hotel staff
Yueh Mei Tucey pleaded no contest to seven felony counts of filing false and fraudulent returns, six felony counts of failure to pay taxes and one felony count of conspiracy to commit wage theft.
U.S. tightens Cuba sanctions, restricts private business banking
The United States imposed new financial and travel restrictions on Cuba affecting U.S. banks and the island's access to the U.S. financial sustem.
Catalina Island business owner pays $1.5M in wage theft case
A Catalina Island business owner has paid $1.5 million in restitution to dozens of workers who prosecutors say were underpaid for years while working at her hotels and restaurants. Yueh Mei Tucey, …
Ray Romano, Rory Rosegarten to be inducted into LIMEHOF
Ray Romano and Rory Rosegarten will be inducted into the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame as the first non-musicians honored. The induction recognizes their contributions to entertainment, notably through the sitcom 'Everybody Loves Raymond,' which has strong Long Island ties and a popular exhibit running at LIMEHOF.
What's causing health insurance costs to increase more for 170K in RI
Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha calls for "bold" reform just after state announces new rate approvals.
CPS cited mother’s mental health as 'safety factor' before Mechanicville killings
WRGB CBS 6 provides local news, weather forecasts, traffic updates, notices of events and items of interest in the community, sports and entertainment programming for Albany, New York and nearby towns and communities in the Capital City area, including Cohoes, Watervliet, Colonie, Bethlehem, Guilderland, New Scotland, Coeymans, Green Island, Knox, Berne, Westerlo, Rensselaerville, Colonie, Menands, Green Island, Ravena, Altamont, Voorheesville.
Former Middleburg High behavioral health assistant arrested on 7 counts involving child sex abuse material
A 36-year-old Fleming Island man was arrested Tuesday on seven counts of knowingly possessing and/or intentionally viewing child sexual abuse material, according to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office.
Block pushes a two-way governor’s race, but Guckian says he’s not leaving
Early voting in Rhode Island starts Oct. 20
Healthcare author, leader in contemplative science to deliver URI College of Nursing’s Fall Distinguished Lecture
KINGSTON, R.I. — Sept. 29, 2026 — Susan Bauer-Wu, an internationally respected author and leader in healthcare and contemplative science will discuss mindful leadership in healthcare in the latest installment of the University of Rhode Island College of Nursing’s Distinguished Lecture series on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 6 p.m. at the Rhode Island Nursing Education Center […]
Healthcare author, leader in contemplative science to deliver URI College of Nursing’s Fall Distinguished Lecture
KINGSTON, R.I. — Sept. 29, 2026 — Susan Bauer-Wu, an internationally respected author and leader in healthcare and contemplative science will discuss mindful leadership in healthcare in the latest installment of the University of Rhode Island College of Nursing’s Distinguished Lecture series on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 6 p.m. at the Rhode Island Nursing Education Center […]
Jean Luc Smith scores winning goal for Falmouth against JPII
Recapping Monday's Cape Cod and Islands high school sports actio
Stony Brook Brings AI Expertise to Long Island Small Businesses
The inaugural class of the LIA-AI Growth Academy celebrate its graduation at Stony Brook’s Center of Excellence in Wireless and Information Technology.
October 1 Vallejo/Vacaville Arts-Entertainment Source: Activities
Vallejo Hike Club’s Morning Hike is set for Friday at 7 a.m., at Mare Island Shoreline Heritage Preserve, 167 O’Hara Court, Vallejo.
Scouting America Long Island names first CEO
Scouting America Long Island has appointed Chris Coscia as its first CEO, overseeing the newly merged organization that serves more than 10,000 scouts and 5,000 volunteers across Long Island. Coscia brings extensive leadership experience and will focus on expanding scouting opportunities and strengthening community partnerships.
Major flooding leaves Jersey Shore businesses facing lengthy cleanup
Jersey Shore businesses are cleaning up after a nor'easter caused major flooding and widespread damage.
VA Moves Slowly on Pacific Veterans' Health Care
GAO report reveals VA slowly implementing health benefits for Micronesia, Marshall Islands veterans. Learn why Congress-authorized care remains incomplete.
Tybee Island Marine Science Center releases loggerhead sea turtle ‘Ossie’ back into ocean
Biologists at the Tybee Island Marine Science Center released resident loggerhead sea turtle “Ossie” into the Atlantic Ocean on Saturday morning.
Shelter Island Fall 5K Returns October 17 To Support Breast Health Organizations
The 27th annual Shelter Island Fall 5K Run/Walk will take place on October 17 at 11 a.m., supporting women affected by breast and women’s cancers on the East End. Participants can enjoy a USATF-certified 3.1-mile course with scenic waterfront views while raising funds for local cancer organizations.
Business Monday: Natural disasters devastated some Big Island business, while boosting income for others
Hawai‘i County Mayor Kimo Alameda said it’s an “unbelievable yin-yang story” as some businesses have been forced to shutter while others are thriving.
Meet Eba, the San Juan Island dog that excels at sniffing out orcas for science
The pup who was once abandoned on the steps of a shelter gets a new unique job.
New rates for state Health Department’s deposit beverage container program take effect Oct. 1
The most significant change is the adoption of a new single rate for plastic.
HECO activates PSPS outages in Pukalani following Hurricane Nolo
HECO has activated its PSPS program in Pukalani as crews work to repair Hurricane Nolo damage and restore power across Maui, Oahu, and Hawaii Island.
Our bodies react to microplastics in a way scientists never expected - Futura-Sciences
When Microplastics Go Straight to the Lungs Microplastics: the word alone might send your mind racing through images of floating trash islands or bottles bobbing in rivers. It’s now a scientific fact that microplastics are omnipresent in our environment. But while their presence is undeniable, much remains to be understood—especially...
Nightly drone shows, four days of live entertainment to be showcased at 99th Maui County Fair
The 99th Maui County Fair will bring four days of live entertainment to the main stage, featuring a mix of Hawaiian music, hula, local favorites and island contemporary performers. The much-anticipated fair is set for Oct. 1–4 at the County’s War Memorial Complex. This year, every night of the fair at 8:30 p.m., fairgoers can […]
Health advisory for fecal bacteria at Residents Beach no longer in effect
Beachgoers at Residents Beach on Marco Island have the all-clear to return to the water after an advisory against swimming due to enterococcus levels
Hawaiian business owner and resident describes challenges this season as Hurricane Nolo approaches
Brandon Lee, a local business owner, joins us to share firsthand how hurricane season is taking a toll on the Big Island.
Hawaiʻi Department of Health deposit beverage container program to update rates
Rates are periodically updated because beverage container sizes and weights change with time; all certified redemption centers are required to use the revised rates beginning Oct. 1.
In Kastellorizo, Science Becomes a Game of Questions
KASTELLORIZO – On Kastellorizo this October, you will not have to walk into a laboratory to find science. You may encounter it on a narrow island street, in a school classroom, at a workshop table, in the middle of a game — or in the sudden question of a child who wants to know why. For three days,
2026 Maker Faire in Vallejo intersects art, science and all things inquisitive
Now in its 20th year, Maker Faire returned Friday to Mare Island’s historic Naval Shipyard, bringing together artists, engineers, scientists, students and curious minds from across the region for a weekend of experimentation and creativity.
Parrot Island theft investigation ongoing, management company to end contract
On the same day Sebastian County Prosecuting Attorney Dan Shue said he is seeking a special prosecutor to investigate a Parrot Island Waterpark employee over theft allegations, it was learned...
TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for Sept. 25, 2026
An early signal of how RI moved in a more progressive direction
Islander’s interest in Japan turns into business
Damasius collects antiques, vintage objects and more in Japan.
‘Forgotten Island’ review: A mythical memory worth making
Staying out all night and partying with your childhood best friend is a surefire way to savor the fragility of youth. But a send-off party that turns into a night
Earth is tearing apart beneath the Pacific Northwest
Scientists have captured a subduction zone off Vancouver Island in the process of tearing itself apart, revealing that these massive tectonic systems may die piece by piece rather than all at once. The discovery could help explain ancient plate fragments, volcanic activity, and how hidden breaks beneath Cascadia may influence future earthquakes.
Mayor Kawakami honors forensics team for National Forensic Science Week
The Kaua’i Police Department (KPD), in partnership with the Consortium of Forensic Science Organizations, announces National Forensic Science Week runs from Sept. 20-26.
On This Mexican Island, Raccoons Make and Play With Toys (and Also Sip Margaritas)
Scientists observed a family of pygmy raccoons near a Cozumel beach club learning from one another how to craft balls from paper, an indication that the animals have a culture.
Merritt Island pulls away from Titusville, Satellite wins Beach Bowl
Merritt Island remained undefeated with a 39-16 win over Titusville while Satellite defeated Cocoa Beach in the Beach Bowl.
‘Tone deaf’: Rep. Moore backs Sen. Curtis’ call to investigate Trump Jr. gift from Russian oligarch
Utah Rep. Blake Moore said on Thursday that he “absolutely agrees” with Sen. John Curtis’ call to investigate Donald Trump Jr.’s lavish, private-island wedding after-party that was bankrolled by a Rus...
Meyer and Bar lead Sandwich girls soccer past Monomoy
Recapping Thursday's Cape Cod and Islands high school sports action.
Greater Wausau Chamber holds open house for new Business Innovation Center
WAUSAU, WI (WJFW) - This is the WPS Powerhouse on Clarke Island, right on the shore of the Wisconsin River in Wausau. Built in 1904, this building has its fair
‘Forgotten Island’ review: A mythical memory worth making
Stunning animations and a stellar cast uplift a DreamWorks film steeped in Filipino mythology that explores the importance of memories and friendship.
Hot Ticket: Shrimp, hobbits and hot rods take over the weekend
Shrimply irresistible: Bring your appetite downtown this weekend as the 17th Annual Galveston Island Shrimp Festival serves up two days of Gulf Coast flavor, gumbo, live music and plenty of
Housing geared toward low-income families opens in Detroit
A group of developers and city officials on Thursday celebrated the opening of Preston Townhomes, a $14 million affordable housing project in the Islandview neighborhood.
Two Long Island businesses score $20K grants
Two small businesses on Long Island received $20,000 grants through the L.O.C.A.L. Small Business Grant Program, supported by Optimum Business and the LIA Foundation, to help expand operations and enhance community impact. The program also provides advertising support and has awarded nearly $750,000 to LOCAL businesses since 2024.
Is 'Forgotten Island' OK for little kids? A parent's guide
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'Forgotten Island,' 'Primetime,' 'Heart of the Beast' top new films
'Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty,' 'Deep in the Heart 2: Texas Rivers,' and 'Charlie Harper' are also being released
MDI Historical Society sees continued growth, according to annual report
MOUNT DESERT — Another fiscal year is in the books for the Mount Desert Island Historical Society, with the organization once again reporting robust growth in almost every measurable area.
'Forgotten Island' review: DreamWorks delivers an epic adventure for weirdos
Plus, Dave Franco in the oddball role he was born to play.
30-year-old sweet family business celebrates new Hilo home
Family and employees of Big Island Delights gathered on Monday for a traditional blessing of the new space.
Rhode Island rural health projects take shape with $156M federal award
With $156 million in federal funding, Rhode Island is developing plans to transform healthcare in its rural communities.
Inside John Summit’s massive Experts Only Festival takeover at Randall’s Island
John Summit came back for year two of Experts Only Festival this weekend, taking over Randall’s Island for two days of dance music, packed crowds and
New grades show encouraging signs for Long Island Sound health
Save the Sound has released its report card grading the health of spots around Long Island Sound.
Marijuana business eyes Oak Bluffs zoning amid legal disputes
A cannabis entrepreneur group’s plans to set up a dispensary on the Island fell through last year, and assets in 90 Dr. Fisher Road in West Tisbury, the former location of the Island’s only marijuana-growing facility, are being liquidated. But representatives of Black Harbor Group, which had rented the West Tisbury location, said they’re making […]
Bar Harbor businesses report another strong summer tourist season in 2026
“Anecdotally, I've heard that this year has been pretty comparable to last year,” said Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce Director Everal Eaton. “The unique positioning of holidays, with the Fourth
Islanders Preseason News: Varlamov returns in comeback win
The Islanders had their second preseason outing Tuesday night in Manhattan, and though it meant nothing, it’s still fun to see the Smurfs blow a 3-0 lead to the Islanders, who prevailed, 4-3, on the back of three power play goals. Elsewhere
Historic Island Park mural reemerges 43 years after its Brattleboro unveiling
BRATTLEBORO — Forty-three years after its original unveiling, portions of a large mural depicting Brattleboro’s long-lost Island Park have emerged from storage at a moment when renewed public interest is
UK to review Chagos Islands deal after Trump called it 'terrible'
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has confirmed the review after US president told Andy Burnham the deal was "terrible".
Brown Health axes multiple execs after $13M operating loss
Rhode Island’s largest health system has been trying to get its operations back in the black this year.
Rhode Island health officials urge tick precautions after third Powassan case
A Washington County man in his 60s has been diagnosed with Powassan virus disease, the Rhode Island Department of Health announced Monday.
Long Island small businesses receive $20,000 grants from Optimum Business & LIA Foundation
This year's grand prize winners are Balance Mental Health Counseling in Huntington and the Barber & Beauty Institute of New York in Hempstead.
Trump says he can do business with Burnham but criticises 'terrible' Chagos deal
The UK has proposed handing the Chagos Islands to Mauritius and paying to lease back an important military base.
iPhone 18 Pro’s best Dynamic Island feature is one Apple barely mentioned
iPhone 18 Pro is here, and its Dynamic Island is better than ever. Here’s my personal favorite Dynamic Island upgrade.
Republican calls for Senate investigation of Trump Jr wedding paid for by Russian oligarch
Putin ally helped cover cost of renting private island in the Bahamas for wedding of Trump Jr and Bettina Anderson
Lanier Islands concert series raises $28,000 for North Georgia nonprofits
The 2026 Concerts for a Cause series at Lanier Islands Resort raised $28,000 for two North Georgia nonprofits, with proceeds split evenly between the Georgia Mountain Food Bank and the
The Club That Connects Hawai‘i
For 175 years, The Pacific Club has helped shape the Islands by bringing together generations of business, civic and community leaders
Mobile boat clinics bring healthcare to India's remote islands
An infant lets out a feeble cry as a doctor administers a routine but vital injection aboard a mobile boat clinic, part of a network serving remote riverine communities in northeastern India.But the n...
Boo! Halloween Haunt begins at Kings Island soon. Here's when
Clawing its way out of the grave and returning for another year of shrieks and thrills is Kings Island's annual Halloween Haunt.
Scientists found 9 new sea sponge species in Alaska
Two studies published this summer describe the new species, which were found in the Gulf of Alaska and Aleutian Islands.
UAlbany men's basketball opens preseason embracing 'fight' to improve
UAlbany opens its 2026-27 season Nov. 2 at home against Rhode Island College.
September 24 Vallejo/Vacaville Arts-Entertainment Source: Faces and Places
he Vallejo Navy League will hold a $75 per person Sunset Cruise Fundraiser on the Angel Island Ferry, Friday at 6:30 p.m.
Department of Health confirms case of Powassan virus in Rhode Island
A 60-year-old Washington County man, according to the Rhode Island Department of Health, has been diagnosed with Powassan virus- a rare tick-borne disease.
Business Monday: Once a popular food truck, Bite the Eye now serves up ahi in converted shipping containers
The one-of-a-kind restaurant for Puna residents and visitors has become a local gathering spot known for its creative island-inspired menu, relaxed vibe and live local entertainment booked every weekend.
URI College of Nursing hosts International Nursing Network for HIV Research conference
KINGSTON, R.I. — Sept. 21, 2026 — Supporting a long-standing international collaboration in HIV nursing research, the University of Rhode Island College of Nursing hosted the leadership of the International Nursing Network for HIV Research semiannual meeting on Thursday, Sept. 10, at the Rhode Island Nursing Education Center in Providence. Dean Danny Willis and the […]
Contest: Pick the winners in the Rhode Island's general election
Believe it or not, early voting in Rhode Island’s general election begins 23 days, and Election Day itself is just six weeks away.
CES principal discusses rationale behind lack of sixth-grade science
BAR HARBOR — In June, a group of 13 families first raised doubts about the way the Connors Emerson School administers its science instruction in the higher grades — providing
Britain’s Burnham is set to meet Trump for the first time at the UN in New York
Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump for the first time. The meeting will take place on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Burnham plans to discuss ways to bolster Ukraine's defenses and ease fuel prices that have soared since the US-Israeli war with Iran blocked ships from moving freely through the Strait of Hormuz. Burnham, once critical of Trump, now says he wants to seek common ground. Trump has called Burnham “a nice guy,” but has also concerned U.K. officials by expressing support for Irish unification and musing about the future of the Falkland Islands.
Islanders Preseason News: Kids’ first look
The Islanders opened the preseason schedule Sunday afternoon vs. the Devils with a lineup largely made of prospects and AHLers who mostly know they will not make the opening roster. But Cal Ritchie — the only NHL regular from last year — and Victor Eklund impressed Pete DeBoer, according to his post-game scrum, and Cole […]
I-5 Rose Quarter closure puts pressure on local businesses
Week 2 of Portland’s southbound I-5 Rose Quarter closure is lengthening commutes and hurting nearby businesses. Hayden Island’s Island Cafe reports sales down 40%, while I-5-area restaurants hope customers still come.
Vitek Vanecek making case to be third goalie as Islanders weigh Semyon Varlamov's health risk
Nobody knows what the demands of an 84-game season — the travel, the practices, the 25 to 30 games the Islanders hope to get from their backup spot — will do to Varlamov’s knees.
Crowne Plaza Phu Quoc Starbay Brings Business Events and Island Experiences Together in Northern Phu Quoc
/PRNewswire/ -- As organisations place greater value on meaningful connections, event planners are increasingly seeking destinations that combine convenience,...
Island Health to pay severance, bonus to outgoing CEO
Island Health has agreed to pay outgoing CEO Elise Cutter a year’s worth of severance as well as an incentive bonus in exchange for her release of any and all
UH gets $3.6M grant to study health risks from state’s plantation-era contamination
A University of Hawaii at Manoa-led research team has received a five-year, $3.6 million National Institutes of Health grant to investigate whether pollutants left behind by Hawaii’s plantation era still could be affecting residents’ health — and whether wildfires and other natural disasters can bring those contaminants back into the environment.
In March 2025, a baby colossal squid was filmed alive in its natural habitat for the first time, a translucent animal about a foot long drifting 1,968 feet down near the South Sandwich Islands. The species was named a century earlier from two arm crowns recovered from a sperm whale's stomach.
A century after scientists named this deep-sea giant from whale stomach contents, a camera finally captured one alive—and it looked nothing like expected.
Frustration grows as Houthis widen Middle East conflict with US unwilling to intervene
Dramatic recent advances by the Iran-backed Houthis, including the seizure of a strategically important island in the Red Sea, have dealt another blow to a region reeling from the US war with Iran and exacerbated an already severe global energy crisis. But neither the US nor its key ally Saudi Arabia has a clear plan to beat back the group, multiple sources told CNN, leading many in the region to ask where the counteroffensive will come from.
Scientists have found 9 new sea sponge species in Alaska
Two studies published this summer describe the new species, which were found in the Gulf of Alaska and Aleutian Islands.
Trump says US reached Greenland security deal
President Donald Trump said Friday that the United States has reached an agreement with Denmark and Greenland that gives the United States “permanent control” over Greenland’s security and bars any US adversary from having a military presence on the island.
Trump says he has a deal to bolster U.S. military presence in Greenland
The announcement comes after months of threatening to take island by force from the NATO ally
Trump says he has a deal to bolster U.S. military presence in Greenland
The announcement comes after months of threatening to take island by force from the NATO ally
Trump says he has a deal to bolster U.S. military presence in Greenland
The announcement comes after months of threatening to take island by force from the NATO ally
Trump declares victory in historic deal with Greenland as he secures 'permanent' US military rights
President Donald Trump's Greenland deal bars China and Russia from the Arctic island and grants permanent U.S. military basing with no expiration.
Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for Sept. 18, 2026
Can Ken Block win the governor’s race as an independent?
Faropoint adds another Long Island property to its portfolio
Faropoint purchased a 33,500-square-foot industrial building in Farmingdale for $6.35 million, expanding its Long Island portfolio.