Federal Reserve could still cut interest rates this year, but for 'bad' reasons
Even as the economy undergoes what may be wrenching changes, the Federal Reserve on Wednesday is expected to signal it could cut its key interest rate twice this year — the same forecast it issued in ...
Island facing 'big trouble' as population ages
Surrounded by sea and golden sands, Alderney - the most northerly of the Channel Islands - is facing a challenge. With a ...
Jamaica’s nuclear gamble
What many Jamaicans may not realise is that their island has been operating nuclear technology for four decades. The SLOWPOKE ...
Confederate flag at Long Island St. Paddy’s Day parade sparks outrage days after local fire depts. settle suit over display of same symbol
The controversial display of a Confederate flag at a Long Island St. Patrick’s Day Parade Sunday has sparked outrage, drawing ...
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Gridlock Sam: Trucks Aren’t Rerouting into the Bronx or Staten Island to Avoid Congestion Pricing
"So far, there's no evidence that the forecasts that the MTA had for hundreds or even thousands of trucks diverting through ...
Scotland's shipyard workers deserve certainty as island ferries contract goes abroad
New vessels are always needed for our island communities, and there is no reason why they should not be produced here.
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Fair housing groups sue over grant terminations
Four member organizations of the National Fair Housing Alliance have filed a lawsuit seeking to stop the termination of more than $30 million in federal grants that was directed by the Department of ...
Parvati Shallow explains how real her “Deal or No Deal Island” relationship with David was
The reality TV legend also calls Dr. Will the most annoying contestant she has ever played with.Warning: This article ...
Long Island fire districts fined for Confederate flags
Three Long Island fire departments that displayed the Confederate flag have now reached a settlement over alleged ...
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L.I. Science Center: Town is obstructing museum plans, as Riverhead inches closer to taking Main Street building
The Long Island Science Center’s president says Riverhead officials are obstructing the organization’s plans to build a new museum on East Main Street, as the Town Board moves a step closer ...
Pirate’s Booty founder declares himself winner of Long Island village’s mayoral election — 30 minutes after polls open
Robert Ehrlich, 66, founder of the popular Pirate’s Booty snack, declared himself the winner of Sea Cliff’s mayoral election ...
Long Island acid attack survivor Nafiah Ikram says "every day is a challenge" 4 years after attack
It's been four years since an acid attack left a Long Island college student disfigured​. Nafiah Ikram was attacked in her ...