Earlier this year, the Babylon Herald Beacon joined more than 200 other local newspapers in New York State to launch the Empire State Local News Coalition, which successfully advocated for a state ...

The Village of Lindenhurst boasts a rich history that dates to when it was home to the Secatogue and Massapequa Native American tribes. Originally called Neguntatogue, meaning “forsaken land,” the ...

Sports often provide the most visible examples of overcoming the odds. Take, for example, the New York Mets, who, in late May, suffered a crushing loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, leaving them 11 ...

For many young boys, growing up to be a professional basketball player is a cherished dream. Copiague’s Rigaud Destime recently took a significant step toward that goal by trying out for the Long ...

This time of year, dog lovers commemorating Indigenous Peoples Day may want to learn about a North American indigenous breed that was developed and revered by the Aztecs. “Happiness is a warm puppy.” ...