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Long Island Nets Unveil New-Look Coaching Staff
The Long Island Nets have a new-look coaching staff heading into the 2026-27 season. After losing Mfon Udofia to the NBA, Shawn Swords is taking over, with four new additions joining him on the sidelines.
Windward Planning Commission approves permit for future Keaʻau health center
The $90 million health center promises comprehensive medical and behavioral health services, catering to growing community needs by 2028.
iPhone 18 Pro Teardown Reveals How Apple Shrunk the Dynamic Island
YouTube channel REWA Technology today shared one of the first iPhone 18 Pro teardown videos, offering a look inside the new device. iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max feature a smaller Dynamic Island, which Apple achieved by moving Face ID's infrared camera under the display in the top-left corner. The pixels above the infrared camera have a special pattern that lets infrared light pass through, yet the screen looks completely normal at typical viewing angles.
High-resolution dataset tracks health impacts of urban heat stress
Heat stress is a leading cause of weather-related deaths and can be especially dangerous in cities where phenomena like urban heat islands drive temperatures higher than surrounding rural areas.
Gorham planning board OKs Amazon distribution center proposal
The decision angered residents who have been objecting to the project for more than a year.
Fiji declares an HIV emergency and expands testing as cases surge
Officials said one in every 60 adults in the South Pacific island nation has HIV, compared with one in 167 five years ago. Among pregnant women, one in every 50 has HIV.
Early voting begins in US midterm elections that could flip control of Congress
In-person voting for this year’s midterm elections is beginning, ushering in the final six weeks for Americans to decide who they trust to lead Congress through a cost-of-living crisis, a prolonged war in Iran and other pressing issues | WBBM Newsradio 780 AM & 105.9 FM
Hot Ticket: Anchors aweigh for a weekend of island adventures
Anchors aweigh: Galveston will turn back the clock to the days of the Republic of Texas this weekend as Texian Navy Day 2026 celebrates the history and legacy of the
WECT NEWS NOW: Bald Head Island Conservancy lands $424K federal grant to train next generation of scientists
Representatives from the Bald Head Island Conservancy joined Randy Aldridge on WECT News Now to discuss the $424,582 grant recently awarded to the organization.
E-bike, scooter injuries among children are a public health crisis, doctors on Long Island say
$12.6M cardiology center opens in New Hyde Park
A $12.6 million cardiology center is now open in New Hyde Park and is designed to expand access to heart care in Nassau County and Queens.
iPhone 18 Pro Unboxing: New Colors, Better Photos, and Smaller Dynamic Island
The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are launching tomorrow, but we were able to get one early to share some initial impressions. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. Both the 18 Pro and Pro Max are heavier than the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max models they replace, and it's most noticeable when you pick up the Pro Max. It was a heavy phone to begin with, and now there's more weight (249 grams vs. 233 grams).
An emergent model of food and health
As more Islanders than ever seek food assistance, several local organizations have risen up to meet the demand in new ways. These emergent collaborative efforts have put the Vineyard on the map as a model for food systems that contribute to better health outcomes, according to experts in the field. The model is called “Food […]
Democrat in battleground district runs ad standing against ‘extremism’ as party reckons with DSA wing
Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-NY), a Long Island centrist, is running advertisements standing against extremism “on both sides” as the Democratic Party reckons with socialist candidates running in the party in 2026. Suozzi touted the ad on X on Thursday morning, sharing it while socialist Twitch streamer Hasan Piker, one of the faces of the leftist […]
After 54 years, Sterling Equities announces ownership split
Sterling Equities announces a split between founders Fred Wilpon and Saul Katz after 54 years, reshaping the Long Island real estate firm’s ownership.
Goldson: Why 9/11 is never over
The Academy Charter School gathered 6,000 students in Long Island to commemorate the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and preserve its legacy for new generations.
MDI Health Celebrates Community at 2026 Annual Meeting
BAR HARBOR—MDI Health celebrated the people and partnerships strengthening local healthcare during its 2026 Annual Meeting and Community Celebration, held September 15 at the Bar Harbor Club. The gathering brought together patients, medical staff, employees, trustees, volunteers, supporters, and community partners to recognize the year’s accomplishments and honor those whose contributions make a meaningful difference across the organization and the communities it serves. “This celebration is an opportunity to recognize the extraordinary people who make our work possible,” said Chrissi Maguire, president and CEO of MDI Health. “Their compassion, dedication, and belief in strong local healthcare can be felt throughout our hospital, health centers, Birch Bay Village, and the communities we serve.” During the celebration, MDI Health presented its 2026 Impact Award to Mount Desert Nursing Association (MDNA), recognizing the organization as Community Partner of the Year for providing compassionate, skilled in-home nursing care across Mount Desert Island, Trenton, and Lamoine. “MDNA extends care beyond our walls, helping people remain safely at home, surrounded by the people and places they know and love,” Maguire said. “Its work lies at the intersection of healthcare and community and strengthens our entire healthcare system.” “For 77 years, MDNA has helped our neighbors recover and remain safely at home,” said Amy McVety, MDNA Executive Director. “Our longstanding partnership with MDI Health helps ensure a seamless transition from hospital to home and the continued care patients need. We are grateful for this recognition and especially proud of our talented, hardworking team.” The evening marked a transition in Board leadership. Martha Wagner, PhD, was recognized as she concluded her term as chair of the MDI Health Board of Trustees. Madeleine Braun, PhD, MBA, was introduced as incoming chair. “It is an honor to build on Martha’s leadership and serve an organization so deeply connected to this community,” Braun said. Individual honorees recognized during the evening’s program included Nancy D’Agostino, MDI Health Volunteer of the Year; George Rossi, Birch Bay Village Volunteer of the Year; Marc Woolfolk, Birch Bay Village Employee of the Year; and Beth Applebee, MDI Hospital Employee of the Year. “These honorees represent the very best of who we are,” Maguire said. The program also highlighted new initiatives and honors from the past year. MDI Health launched a free Screening Mammogram Scholarship Program to remove financial barriers to early detection, supported by a generous grant from the Maine Cancer Foundation. An in-hospital food pantry has been opened to meet rising community need and address the link between nutrition and health. MDI Health earned CMS five-star ratings for Patient Experience and Nurse Communication, top marks in the 2026–2027 Lown Institute Hospitals Index, recognition from the American Hospital Association and American Heart Association, and a third consecutive Best Places to Work in Maine designation. The hospital will open its new Main Entrance this fall, as work advances on the expanded Emergency Department and other patient-care spaces. The Building Our Future Campaign has raised more than $56 million in capital and programmatic support to date. “Everything we have accomplished reflects the strength of this community,” Maguire said. “We are grateful to everyone who has contributed their time, talent, leadership, and support to help MDI Health continue meeting the evolving needs of the region.” Subscribe Share Leave a comment
Watch the USC Price School's nautical science class voyage to Catalina Island
The USC Price School is home to a unique nautical science program that teaches students navigation and seamanship.
Michael Dowling joins Adelphi University Board of Trustees
Michael Dowling, Northwell Health’s CEO emeritus, joins Adelphi University Board of Trustees on Long Island
Cape Cod High School Volleyball Player of the Week Vote
Vote for the Cape Cod and Islands high school girls volleyball player of the week from our list of top performers.
Islanders Training Camp News: Barzal health watch
The Islanders open training camp — which are now shorter than past camps per the new CBA — with news that Mathew Barzal will not skate for all of it “due to aggravation of a prior injury that has caused some inflammation.” So we are starting the season with Barzal out, and on Health Watch. […]
Across Minnesota, opposition to data centers is a political campaign season rallying cry
It's campaign season, and one issue is taking center stage: data centers. In Pine Island, a proposed hyperscale data center prompted a slate of first-time candidates to run for local office.
Kauai businesses feel tourism slowdown as island recovers from Hurricane Lowell
Kauai businesses say the drop in visitors following Hurricane Lowell is affecting sales and staffing as the island works to recover.
Barnstable freshman Logan Anderson leads boys golf win over Falmouth
Recapping Wednesday's Cape Cod and Islands high school sports action.
LIBN reveals 2026 Leaders in Law and Leaders in Business & Finance honorees
Long Island Business News has selected this year’s Leaders in Law and Leaders in Business & Finance. The Leaders in Law Awards recognize dedicated
Planning Dept. presents plan for moratorium exit
“We’re going to have as many meetings, and workshops, and public hearings, and public outreaches as the council feels is necessary and sufficient to work through this problem and to
Kora and guitar meet in cross-cultural collaboration
BAR HARBOR — Mandingue musician Ballaké Sissoko and British folk artist Piers Faccini share the College of the Atlantic Thomas S. Gates, Jr. Community Center stage in musical conversation and
Was Rhode Island denied $19M in aid as political retribution by Trump?
Rhode Island's congressional delegation is seeking answers from federal agencies on why the state was denied aid after February blizzard.
Will Netflix’s Latest Horror Film Save Its Summer? And Introducing a New Data Source...
(Welcome to my weekly streaming ratings report, the single best guide to what’s popular in streaming TV and what isn’t. I’m the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a former streaming executive who now analyzes business strategy in the entertainment industry. If you were forwarded this email, please subscribe to get these insights each week.) All month, I’ve been polling you, my readers, on how we think the summer’s biggest blockbusters will do when they eventually land on streaming, and I wanted to share the results. First up, how readers think The Odyssey will perform when it comes to Peacock... People are pretty bullish that The Odyssey will smash it for Peacock. I don’t know that it will have as much rewatchability as Wicked did for kids, but we’ll see. It is now Universal’s highest-grossing film of all time. One note: almost half of Christopher Nolan’s films weren’t available for streaming the week The Odyssey came to theaters, including some of his biggest films like Inception, Dunkirk, Tenet, Oppenheimer and Insomnia. If you did want to watch the others, Prime Video had Memento and The Dark Knight trilogy, HBO Max only had The Dark Knight trilogy (even though Warner Bros. produced most of Nolan’s films), Hulu had The Prestige and Interstellar, and Paramount+ had Interstellar. So you needed at least two streaming subscriptions to catch the rest. Warner Bros. whiffed right here. I know they have long term licensing deals, but they should have tried to get as many Nolan films on HBO Max for launch as possible. Here are the results for Spider-Man: Brand New Day: The audience is a bit more mixed on this one, with everyone agreeing Spider-Man will swing to a big opening, but not necessarily elite or best all time. On to this week’s issue. Netflix continues searching for a hit straight-to-streaming summer film and Lioness and Ted Lasso allow me to look at the difference between a “hit” and a ‘hit for them”. All that, plus new YA/teen melodramas on Prime Video and Netflix, the House of the Dragon finale, USA Network claims a big opening, more big NFL ratings, all the flops, bombs and misses, and a whole lot more. But we start with a fun new data announcement. Let’s dive right in! (Reminder: The streaming ratings report focuses on the U.S. market and compiles data from Nielsen’s weekly top ten viewership ranks, Luminate’s Top Ten Data, JustWatch and Reelgood interest data, Samba TV household viewership, company datecdotes, Netflix hours viewed data, Google Trends, and IMDb to determine the most popular content. While most data points are current, Nielsen’s data covers the weeks of August 3rd to August 9th, 2026. You can find a link to my terminology here.) Subscribe A New Data Source: Reelgood’s Data on Content Libraries Here’s a fun new treat for you. Reelgood—an online service and app that lets users track where shows or films are streaming—is providing data every month for the Streaming Ratings Report on the size of each streamer’s catalogue, along with the new shows and films for each streamer. Yay! Previously, I had pulled “new shows on streamers premiering on the first of the month”: While I liked that data cut, it was a big wonky since it didn’t show all of the new shows or movies that came to a streamer each month. Instead, I would have preferred something like this from Reelgood’s annual report: And now we have it! I’m going to feature Reelgood’s data monthly, showing both total catalogue size and new shows and films appearing on the charts. That’s going to make these two cool new charts. First, here’s the size of various streamers’ film catalogues… (By the way, Reelgood offered to make the charts for me, but I like doing that task by hand to understand the data better.) They also provided data back to last year. Here’s the number of films timeline: And here are the new films on each streamer for the month prior to Aug: As I get used to this data, I plan to keep tinkering with how I display it, but I’m excited to feature it monthly. Today, I’m sharing the film charts; next issue, I’m going to feature TV shows by streamer. Now, in full disclosure, Reelgood is a sponsor of this little-newsletter-that-could. But in my constant quest to figure out what streamer various shows and films are on, I was already a Reelgood user before this sponsorship. I go to their website all the time, and their data is very accurate on where shows are (or have been). Plus, I’ve been sharing their weekly top ten lists for years now, pre-sponsorship. For me, this is a great win-win, since I get to amplify a service I love, and I get a cool new data source to play with. Now, normally folks don’t usually mention their sponsors directly, but as I wrote before, as I start featuring ads in my newsletter, I plan to be extremely open about who is sponsoring my writing so you can trust what I write. Television - Two Big Returning Shows Look Set to Take Over The Charts One key question when it comes to judging streaming shows is whether a show is a “hit” or a “hit for them”. To be clear, the former means a show that’s one of the top shows on streaming, no questions asked. The latter means a show is one of the biggest, for a given streamer. That distinction makes a big difference! It’s really good to be one of the biggest shows on a streamer; it’s much better to be the biggest on streaming, despite the size of a streamer. Because, as we’ve seen now, nearly every streamer—while lacking the number of subscribers or usage of Netflix—can make hit TV shows: Paramount released Landman, whose first and second seasons were among the top two TV shows the year they came out. HBO Max’s The Pitt’s second season is the biggest show of the year so far. Love Island USA was the top show in 2025 for Peacock. And, crucially for today’s discussion: Wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy back in 2023, Ted Lasso was actually the top streaming show of the year according to Nielsen! So even Apple TV (formerly +) can make hit shows. It just doesn’t make them that often. And looking at the Nielsen charts this week, we have two prime candidates for this discussion: That’s right: Ted Lasso returned to Apple TV for its fourth season. Did it return in all its expected glory? Sure, though right now it’s still just a “hit for Apple TV”, but we’ll see how long it lasts on the charts. Its ten episodes are coming out weekly. (Smart choice, Apple!) Ted Lasso started out strong, actually making the Nielsen charts the week before new episodes dropped, which is a rare feat. (Shows like Stranger Things or Bridgerton have pulled that off. That’s terrific company to join!) On Nielsen, it opened to 14.4 million hours in its first week, and 16.6 million the week of 10-Aug. Here’s how that compares to previous seasons: Apple put out that this is their biggest TV launch through two days ever, and looking at the chart and Apple TV’s viewership history, I’d believe it. Here’s Apple’s top shows for season two and beyond: Other data tells a (mostly) similar story. Ted Lasso made Samba TV and it has elite IMDb scores, an insane 8.7 on 465K reviews. The only outlier is Luminate, where the latest season only had 7.4 million hours, and no other seasons made the top ten. As you’ll see below, that’s well below some other solid, but not spectacular shows like Sterling Point, Ride or Die or Furious. I’d be surprised if Ted Lasso isn’t bigger than those other shows, but it’s fine for different data sources to occasionally disagree. And while it’s sucky to bring this up, given that Warner Bros. produced this show, I do wonder how the streaming wars may have been different if Ted Lasso landed on HBO Max initially instead of Apple. I don’t think one show can make or break a streamer, but given HBO’s brand, it could have helped bring people to that streamer much earlier in its lifespan. (Though yeah, I don’t love calling out executives for passing on hit shows, since that’s just the nature of the job. Even the absolute best execs will pass on lots of successful shows. The key is not greenlighting the under-performers/misses.) The other show I’m thinking about in the “hit or hit for them” category is Lioness from Paramount+. Like Ted Lasso, its first season missed the charts, but it’s grown its audience since then. Here’s how season three opened: We’re just getting started with this issue, but the rest is for paid subscribers of the Entertainment Strategy Guy, so if you’d like to find out… How Lioness did on streaming... Two new melodramas for Netflix and Prime Video... Whether Netflix’s latest horror film saved its summer... Hulu’s Furious and Prime Video’s Ride or Die continuing their strong runs... The latest high profile showrunner to flop on streaming... All the flops, bombs and misses... And a whole lot more... ...please subscribe! We can only keep doing this great work with your support. Next week, we’ve got a double issue—since the week of 17-Aug had very few notable new shows or films—so I’ll look at HBO’s Lanterns, Prime Video’s Reacher, Netflix’s Tires, Outer Banks (which posted up huge numbers four years ago), an Aussie romance, and another baseball event (that didn’t resonate). And a bunch of movies like the latest dramedy from an Adam Sandler daughter, Don’t Say Good Luck, Camp Rock 3 on Disney Channel and Disney+, Michael on Starz, and more. Later this month, we’ve got a ton of shows and films to analyze! Movies will be the big story, featuring a box office bomb (Supergirl on HBO Max) and an “underperformer” (The Mandalorian and Grogu on Disney+) contending with a bunch of star-studded straight-to-streaming films like Netflix’s The Whisper Man (Adam Scott, Michelle Monaghan and De Niro!), Mayday on Apple TV+ (Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh!), The Runner (Gal Gadot) and The Last Sunrise (Eva Longoria and Maia Reficco) on Prime Video. Plus, a ton of TV shows have sophomore seasons coming out. Will The Gentleman put up big numbers on Netflix or suffer from a sophomore slump? Leanne and Beauty in Black on Netflix seem small, but they both might be bigger than you think. Hulu has a bunch of shows: a new season of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives (the first after all the controversy last year) and the second season of Chad Powers (from Peyton Manning’s production company and starring Glen Powell). This one flopped last year; can it score a touchdown this year? Same goes for FX’s Adults, which I didn’t track last year; will it hit this year? Peacock’s The Office spinoff, The Paper and Apple TV’s Dark Matter also return for second seasons. And Netflix has more Untold specials featuring Vince Young, Raygun (that horrible breakdancer) and Mr. T. Long term, Paramount+ is rebooting yet another franchise, Clueless, and I’m somewhat bullish on this new show. The talent attached (Alicia Silverstone) and creative Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage (of The O.C. and Gossip Girl) also feel solid...if they make it funny like the original.
Nantucket Businesses Impacted By Drought Now Eligible For Federal…
Nantucket Current is the island's leading online news source. We deliver the news, stories, and people of Nantucket, unbiased and unfiltered.
FarmScout app connects Long Island farmers with consumers
FarmScout app, co-founded by Heather Spinelli, helps connect Long Island farmers with consumers to find fresh produce and local farm events in real time.
Islanders Name Horvat Team Captain
The New York Islanders have named forward Bo Horvat their next captain. He’s the 16th captain in team history and the first since Anders Lee. New York lost Lee to free agency this summer. He opted to continue his career elsewhere with the Utah Mammoth. Lee signed a 3-year deal worth $5.3 million annually. Only […] The post Islanders Name Horvat Team Captain appeared first on HEAVY.
Tourism task force closes in on draft of management strategy
“The bottom line is tourism’s here to stay, and the residents are here to stay,” said J.E. Austin’s president, Joe Lowther, who led the discussion in person at the meeting.
PDO Chios Mastiha: Ancient Greek Tradition Meets Modern Science
From a legendary ingredient collected since ancient times to a versatile addition to the modern kitchen, PDO Chios Mastiha is bringing a distinctive taste of Greece to Canadian consumers. Produced exclusively in Mastichohora, in the southern part of Chios island, Mastiha owes its unique character to the region's particular soil and climate conditions, while its complex natural composition continues to attract scientific interest. Featured through the "Premium European Products: Better Knowledge,
Department of Health: Avoid Lower Melville Pond due to algae blooms
The Rhode Island Department of Health has recommended the public avoid contact with Lower Melville Pond in Portsmouth due to the presence of an algae bloom.
Houthis seize 2 strategic Red Sea islands
The move bolsters the Iranian-backed rebels’ ability to control a key maritime shipping route.
Panama looks to science, fishers, and the law to protect its sharks and rays
PUERTO CAIMITO, Panama — It’s a late April morning and the Tabor, an industrial fishing boat, is sailing around Chepillo Island in Panama Bay. Under the eyes of the crew, Yehudi Rodríguez, a marine biologist specializing in sharks, and sailor Joel Cordoba free a large black devil ray from a purse seine net and launch […]
Greek business appeals fine for fish being 'too fresh'
Tax inspectors fined a catering business on the Greek island of Syros €500 ($580) because its fish was too fresh, media reported on Monday. The newspaper Proto Thema reported that the officials had in...
The new CEO of the R.I. Life Science Hub looks to the future
“Rhode Island has done this many times,” said Bob Cormier. “We’ve reinvented ourselves with the defense industry, with the Jewelry District, and I do think life sciences is the next part for us.”
Business Monday: Hilo Pizza Co. serving up New York-style pies and slices that patrons can customize
Hilo Pizza Company has become a small staple of the Puainako Center since 2023, offering Hilo residents a taste of thin-crust pizza with a menu that features dough made from scratch with locally sourced ingredients.
Go and Know: Department of Health offers free breast, cervical cancer screenings for eligible women
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in Hawaiʻi; an average of 1,287 women are diagnosed with breast cancer and 172 die from the disease each year in the islands.
Somalis rethink trade routes as Houthis disrupt established shipping channels
Somali businesses are seeking alternative shipping routes due to disruptions and security concerns around the Bab al-Mandab Strait and the Strait of Hormuz after Iran-backed Houthis captured a key port city and an island, sending thousands of Yemenis fleeing to...
In 1971, scientists moved just five pairs of Italian wall lizards onto a small Croatian island; 36 years later their descendants had larger heads, stronger bites and altered digestive tracts suited to eating far more vegetation than the original population
A forgotten experiment in island translocation became an accidental demonstration of evolution in real time, reshaping an entire species in just over three decades.
UAlbany football rebounds strongly in dominant win over Long Island
Colon threw a 20-yard touchdown pass to sophomore wide receiver BJ Norman on a well-timed screen and then connected with junior wide receiver Jordan Rae on a 33-yard scoring pass.
A Worrying New Trait Has Appeared in an Isolated Cat Species on a Japanese Island
Scientists aren't sure what's behind it.
Health officials provide warning after possibly rabid bat found at New England zoo
Rhode Island health officials are warning the public that a bat at a local zoo may have been infected with rabies.
In 1996, NOAA scientists pumped 2 dyes beneath Key Largo to learn where groundwater went; 18 days later, 2 bay-side wells showed it flowed toward the Atlantic
By the mid-1990s, seagrass die-offs and deteriorating water quality had caused coral reefs throughout the Florida Keys to show signs of decline for years, leading scientists to search for explanations other than the apparent ones like boat traffic and coastal development. One notion that kept coming up among academics investigating the region was that contaminants and nutrients could be carried directly into the reef tract by groundwater seeping silently beneath the islands, where no one could witness it.
Puck Drop Preview: 2026-27 New York Islanders
Last Word On Hockey's Puck Drop Previews are back for the 2026-27 season! As the regular season approaches, Last Word will preview each team. We will look into the team's current outlook and stories to watch for the upcoming year. We’ll also do our best to project how each team will fare throughout the campaign. …
Bat at Providence zoo prompts rabies warning from RI health officials
A bat showed signs of having rabies at a Providence, Rhode Island, zoo last month, health officials said Friday.
TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for Sept. 11, 2026
New forces in RI politics: Foulkes, Morales and Greenman
URI’s Graduate School of Oceanography to host Science Saturday
KINGSTON, R.I. – Sept. 11, 2026 – The public is invited to a family-friendly day on Saturday, Sept. 26 at the University of Rhode Island’s Narragansett Bay Campus, home of the Graduate School of Oceanography, Department of Ocean Engineering, and numerous other organizations, which together create a world-renowned community of coastal and ocean scientists, engineers, […]
9/11 Firefighter on Rudy's Mamdani Attack: 'Leave Politics Out of It'
In the National Geographic docuseries, Bill Spade, the sole survivor of Staten Island’s Rescue Company 5 crew, finally tells an NYPD officer’s sons about their father’s last moments.
Kazeminy: On 9/11, embracing a nation of immigrants
Nasser Kazeminy reflects on 9/11 and Ellis Island as symbols of america’s immigrant heritage and unity in new york.
Ana C. Shields
The managing principal of Jackson Lewis’ Long Island office in Melville, Ana C. Shields is also co-leader of the firm’s employment litigation practice group nationally and serves on the firm’s board of directors.
Mark J. Lesko
Mark J. Lesko is a partner at La Pinta Lesko, a Long Island law firm with offices in Hauppauge and Mineola.
Anthony Bagnuola
Anthony Bagnuola is a shareholder in Greenberg Traurig’s Long Island office.
Thomas J. Garry
Thomas J. Garry, chair of Harris Beach Murtha’s management committee, is an attorney leader in economic development and public finance on Long Island and across downstate New York.
Hot Ticket: Science, sounds and Spanish culture take center stage
From Galveston to Málaga: Galveston will celebrate its cultural connection to Spain with art, music and a new tribute to one of the island’s namesakes during Galveston Loves Málaga: International
Hot Ticket: Science, sounds and Spanish culture take center stage
From Galveston to Málaga: Galveston will celebrate its cultural connection to Spain with art, music and a new tribute to one of the island’s namesakes during Galveston Loves Málaga: International
Exclusive | Dem Long Island House members bragged about 9/11 health program -- then voted against it: GOP
Conservative business group’s multi-PAC strategy flops as General Assembly incumbents prevail
Every Rhode Island lawmaker seeking reelection won their primary Wednesday, despite an effort by The League of RI Businesses to oust progressive incumbents with more moderate Democratic challengers.
This Week In Politics: Renewed Conflict With Iran
Following a month-long pause in conflict, American and Iranian forces resumed hostilities this week when U.S. strikes hit Iranian territory on Sunday, Aug. 30. The U.S. struck Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island, a critical strategic island along the Strait of Hormuz, and the attack is reported to have killed two people and wounded others....
URI study reveals how waist size and body mass index are associated with mortality in older adults
KINGSTON, R.I. – Sept. 10, 2026 – A longitudinal study led by University of Rhode Island researchers found that waist circumference and body mass index (BMI) provide distinct and complementary information about mortality risk among older adults. Previous studies examining BMI among older adults have produced seemingly conflicting findings regarding mortality risk. This study used […]
ZE Creative taps Stuart Rabinowitz as senior strategic adviser
ZE Creative Communications appoints Stuart Rabinowitz, former Hofstra University president, as senior strategic adviser to leverage his Long Island expertise.
In Rhode Island, new political leaders emerge as the old guard is swept out
Helena Foulkes won every city and town in Rhode Island’s Democratic primary for governor, and Democratic Socialist David Morales unseated Providence Mayor Brett Smiley
CHI Health St. Francis Hosts Free Low Carb Cooking Session Sept. 17
CHI Health St. Francis hosts a free community session on low-carb living for busy families in Grand Island, Nebraska on Thursday, Sept. 17 at 6:30 p.m.
New leaders emerge in Rhode Island as old guard falls in primary upsets
Taken together, the results amounted to a seismic shift in Rhode Island politics – a rejection of some of the state’s most established political figures and a striking signal that the electorate is ready for something new.
Foulkes defeats Rhode Island's McKee, 1st governor in 8 years to lose a primary
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee was dogged by questions about his administration’s work to replace a critical bridge in the state capital that was abruptly closed due to safety problems in 2023.
iPhone 17 Pro vs. iPhone 18 Pro: 35+ Upgrades Compared
Apple yesterday announced the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, succeeding the iPhone 17 Pro that launched last September. The new models are built around the A20 Pro chip, a 48-megapixel Fusion Main camera with variable aperture, a redesigned vapor chamber, and a smaller Dynamic Island. Last year's iPhone 17 Pro brought one of the biggest design changes to the lineup in years, switching from a titanium frame and glass back to an aluminum unibody with Ceramic Shield 2.
Trump threat to Taiwan’s Washington office sparks debate over island’s US policy
Ahead of expected Xi-Trump summit, some in Taiwan question whether Taipei’s funding of American think tanks has become a political liability.
Scientists uncover 149 species new to science on ancient Indian Ocean seamounts near Australia
"People had been around the islands in shallow water before, but no one had looked at life in the deep."
Q&A: 12 News political analyst breaks down RI primary results
12 News political analyst Joe Fleming was in studio to discuss the outcomes and major takeaways of the Rhode Island Democratic primaries.
Democratic socialist wins primary for mayor of Providence, Rhode Island
David Morales, a state lawmaker backed by the Democratic Socialists of America, defeated incumbent Mayor Brett P. Smiley.
NYU Grossman’s next psychiatry chair on expanding mental health services at Langone
This month, NYU Langone Health tapped William Gordon Frankle to chair the Department of Psychiatry at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. With experience leading psychiatry care at NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn, Frankle is now slated to lead services across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Long Island. In his new role, he described plans to increase NYU Langone’s suicide prevention...
US sanctions are preventing Cuban businesses from growing
Cuban business owner Oscar Fernández's dream to one day sell his dried fruit in the U.S. is being stymied by sanctions on the island.
Businesswoman Helena Foulkes defeats Gov. Daniel McKee in Rhode Island Democratic governor primary
NBC News projects that Foulkes won the Democratic nomination in the blue state, making McKee the first incumbent governor to fall in a primary in eight years.
Helena Foulkes will defeat Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee, CNN projects, marking a rare incumbent primary loss
Former CVS executive Helena Foulkes will win the Democratic nomination for governor of Rhode Island, CNN’s Decision Desk projects, defeating incumbent Gov. Dan McKee as she capitalized on voter frustration over the partial closure of a key bridge and the ensuing traffic chaos.
Rhode Island could see a political wipeout next week
If Governor Dan McKee, Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos, and Mayor Brett Smiley all were to fall, it would amount to an unprecedented upending of Rhode Island’s political establishment, and a massive rebuke that could signal a significant shift in the state’s political landscape.
Dem incumbent becomes first sitting governor to lose primary since 2018
Costco board member, former CVS exec avenges narrow 2022 loss to Gov. Dan McKee in high-stakes Rhode Island rematch, causing sitting governor to become first to lose party primary in several years. OR Rhode Island Democrat Gov. Dan McKee fends off challenger Helena Foulkes for second time, avoiding first primary loss by sitting governor since 2018.
iPhone 18 Pro is eSIM-Only in These Countries
Apple has been phasing out the SIM card tray on iPhones, with the latest models relying solely on eSIM technology in select countries. According to Apple, the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max support eSIMs only in these countries and regions: Bahrain Canada Guam Japan Kuwait Mexico Oman Qatar Saudi Arabia United Arab Emirates United States U.S. Virgin Islands iPhone 17 Pro models are eSIM-only in the same countries, so there is no change this year.
Bald Head Island Conservancy lands $424K grant for coastal science training
A Brunswick County conservation group is getting nearly half a million dollars in federal funding to expand hands-on coastal conservation training for dozens of local students.
Gov. McKee faces tough challenge from Foulkes in Rhode Island Democratic primary
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee is hoping to avoid becoming the first incumbent governor in any state to lose a primary since 2018 as he tries to fend off an intraparty challenge from former CVS executive Helena Foulkes in Wednesday's state primary.
25 years later, 9/11 health crisis continues on Long Island
The 9/11 health crisis on Long Island persists with rising cancer cases and ongoing mental health impacts among responders and families; an online oral history project preserves their stories
Acadia Chamber opens new visitor center
SOUTHWEST HARBOR — Despite steady rain, more than 70 residents, business owners and town officials turned out for an open house hosted by the Acadia Chamber of Commerce at its
No. 16 Penn State vs. Temple Preview & Prediction
New-look Penn State began the 2026 season with a commanding 45-0 shutout win over Marshall last week. Now, the Nittany Lions will make their first road trip to in-state foe Temple. The Owls also had a commanding 38-14 win over FCS Rhoad Island in Week 1. Penn State had 487 yards and held Marshall to …
In 1971, researchers moved 10 wall lizards onto a small Croatian island — 36 years later, their descendants had stronger bites and a plant-heavy diet, with valves in their intestines that the scientists could not find in the population on their original island.
Ten transplanted wall lizards founded a population with a different diet, stronger bites and distinctive gut anatomy. Follow-up studies examine the roles of plasticity and genetic change.
Town Hill VIS welcomes new governing board
The new board's first official meeting will be held next Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Town Hill Community Hall, next to the
Leaked Video Shows iPhone 18 Pro's 3-in-1 Dynamic Island in Action
A leaker has activated Apple's upcoming three-item Dynamic Island mode inside the iOS 27 simulator, offering the first video demonstration of the new iPhone 18 Pro feature. The leaker, known as pdfu, posted a video showing the Dynamic Island toggling between three simultaneous Live Activities, matching what Bloomberg's Mark Gurman described in his report earlier today. "The new Dynamic Island with 3 items is already supported in iOS 27," pdfu wrote.
Rhode Island's governor faces formidable primary opponent and more to watch today
A rare thing in American politics may happen in Rhode Island on Wednesday
Gov. Dan McKee barely beat Helena Foulkes in 2022. For Wednesday’s rematch, the former CVS executive has outraised him and appears well positioned to win.
A little stardust, a little magic: Hyla senior takes science to the stage
There are plenty of reasons to spend a Saturday night looking up. On Sept. 12, Bainbridge Island has another one: a local high school senior who thinks quantum mechanics might go down a little easier with a dose of magic.
Southwest Harbor's newest Select Board member resigns
SOUTHWEST HARBOR — Kalie Hess has announced her resignation from the Southwest Harbor Select Board, stepping down less than a year after being elected.
State Department of Health to conduct emergency preparedness survey this month
The survey helped guide Hurricane Lala recovery efforts in Hilo, Puna and Kaʻū and this year it will seek vital insights to enhance local emergency response strategies in Kona, Kohala and Hāmākua.
Hurricane Lowell forces bank closures across Kauai, parts of Oahu and Maui
All major Hawaii banks closed Kauai branches Tuesday as Hurricane Lowell brought high winds, heavy rain and widespread power outages to the islands.
Live results: Rhode Island primary election
See Rhode Island election results and maps for the 2026 primaries.
US targets multiple Iranian tankers near Kharg Island
The US targeted multiple Iranian tankers near Kharg Island in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, according to two US officials.
Can the Mamdani model travel?
David Morales, a 27-year-old democratic socialist, is trying to knock off the mayor of Providence, Rhode Island.
Solomon Islands domestic political squabbles could frustrate diplomatic engagement
No confidence motion withdrawn, but experts say volatility could undermine PM Wale’s pivot to Canberra, Washington
This Russian River Home on the Market Was Built for Entertainment
Built in 1994 and rooted in traditional style, the home includes a pool, outdoor kitchen, island-style bar, wine cellar and vineyard.