Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine signs off on longer terms for lawmakers — now voters get to decide

Suffolk lawmakers could soon serve twice as long -- from two to four years -- under a new measure signed Friday by County Executive Ed Romaine.

Ichiro shows funny side, joins CC, Wagner in HOF
Ichiro Suzuki's sense of humor was on full display Sunday, when he joined CC Sabathia, Billy Wagner, Dave Parker and Dick Allen in baseball's Hall...
Thousands of New Yorkers — including ‘Orange is the New Black’ actor Matt McGorry — suffer from ‘Long COVID’
“My actual daily survival is based on understanding and navigating [it],” the 39-year-old actor said.
Delta Airlines pilot arrested by ICE agents moments after landing plane at San Francisco airport
“A group of people with badges, guns, and different agency vests/markings were pushing their way up through the aisle to the cockpit,” a shocked...
Americans spend nearly half their day online — whether it’s work or play — ‘eye-opening’ poll shows
Wired Americans spend more than 10 hours a day online -- watching videos or streaming TV shows, working, shopping or browsing, engaging in social...
Georgia boy, 5, accidentally gunned down by twin brother after mom allegedly left weapon lying around
Little Jeremiah's brother picked up the gun and accidentally shot him in the chest.
Pennsylvania mom dies at daughter’s softball camp after being crushed by falling tree branches
“To be so traumatic, and with the heavy load of the type of branch and limb, it was devastating. And I can tell you that she didn't die from her...