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New No. 1 Crowned In Best Colleges Rankings: 12 NY Schools Make Top 100 New No. 1 Crowned In Best Colleges Rankings: 12 NY Schools Make Top 100 New No. 1 Crowned In Best Colleges Rankings: 12 NY Schools Make Top 100
New No. 1 Crowned In Best Colleges Rankings: 12 NY Schools Make Top 100 Nearly 50 colleges across the Northeast have been recognized as some of the best in the nation. U.S. News released its 2027 Best Colleges rankings on Tuesday, Sept. 22. Massachusetts Institute of Technology took the No. 1 position on the national list, followed by Princeton University and Harvard University. MIT replaced Princeton at the top after the New Jersey university held the No. 1 spot for 15 straight editions beginning in 2012. The 42nd edition of the rankings evaluates nearly 1,700 colleges using up to 17 measures of academic quality and success. Student outcomes make up more…

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Belmont Park Reopens After $555M Overhaul — With Year-Round Racing Coming To Long Island Belmont Park Reopens After $555M Overhaul — With Year-Round Racing Coming To Long Island Belmont Park Reopens After $555M Overhaul — With Year-Round Racing Coming To Long Island
Belmont Park Reopens After $555M Overhaul — With Year-Round Racing Coming To Long Island Belmont Park horse track has reopened following a $555 million renovation. The Elmont track hosted its first races in three years on Friday, Sept. 18 and will welcome the Belmont Stakes back home in 2027, along with next year’s Breeders’ Cup. “Here on Long Island, the new Belmont Park is a state-of-the-art, world-class facility with brand new fan amenities and huge expansions in accessible green space,” Gov. Kathy Hochul said. Belmont had been closed for reconstruction since 2023, and the massive renovation was part of a deal with state leaders for an upgraded facility — with substantial c…

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by Joe Wilkinson
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Nor'easter Postpones Suffolk County Police Vehicle Auction Nor'easter Postpones Suffolk County Police Vehicle Auction Nor'easter Postpones Suffolk County Police Vehicle Auction
Nor'easter Postpones Suffolk County Police Vehicle Auction Long Islanders will have the chance to buy 80 vehicles for as little as $500 each at an upcoming police auction — but not this weekend. The Suffolk County Police Department's auction set for at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26 has been postponed due to the impending nor'easter, police said Friday, Sept. 25. "A new date will be announced in the future," police said. All 80 cars will start with a minimum $500 bid and will be sold “as is,” the department announced Monday, Sept. 21. The auction will take place at the police impound lot at 100 Old Country Road in Westhampton. The newest car…

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by Joe Wilkinson
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House Destroyed In Fire Island Blaze Was One-Of-A-Kind Example Of ‘Architectural Daring’ House Destroyed In Fire Island Blaze Was One-Of-A-Kind Example Of ‘Architectural Daring’ House Destroyed In Fire Island Blaze Was One-Of-A-Kind Example Of ‘Architectural Daring’
House Destroyed In Fire Island Blaze Was One-Of-a-kind Example Of ‘Architectural Daring’ The home destroyed in a devastating house fire on Fire Island was a pioneering environmentally friendly house built in 1976, officials said. Flames erupted from 141 Ocean Walk in Fire Island Pines around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, prompting numerous departments to respond to the scene, the Bayport Fire Department said. Crews extinguished the fire before it could spread to adjacent buildings, but the house was destroyed, according to the Fair Harbor Fire Department. The blaze started with an accidental grill fire, according to the Pines Historical Society, which shared additional detail…

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Police Surge At LI Synagogues For Yom Kippur After Canada Shooting Police Surge At LI Synagogues For Yom Kippur After Canada Shooting Police Surge At LI Synagogues For Yom Kippur After Canada Shooting
Police Surge At LI Synagogues For Yom Kippur After Canada Shooting Police beefed up security at Long Island synagogues on Monday, Sept. 21 for observance of Yom Kippur. “As Jewish New Yorkers prepare for the High Holidays, we’re continuing our record investments to protect sensitive sites and surging State Police resources to keep communities safe across our state,” Gov. Kathy Hochul previously said. Security was on especially high alert following a shooting in Ontario, Canada, outside a synagogue Sunday evening, Sept. 20. A police officer — hired by the congregation in Belleville — exchanged fire with an armed suspect, CNN reported. The officer was in an…

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Best Airports Ranked In New Traveler Satisfaction Study: How JFK, LaGuardia Fared Best Airports Ranked In New Traveler Satisfaction Study: How JFK, LaGuardia Fared Best Airports Ranked In New Traveler Satisfaction Study: How JFK, LaGuardia Fared
Best Airports Ranked In New Traveler Satisfaction Study: How JFK, LaGuardia Fared The nation's best airports for traveler satisfaction have been revealed in a new ranking. JD Power released its 2026 North America Airport Satisfaction Study on Wednesday, Sept. 16. The study was based on 24,710 surveys from US and Canadian residents who traveled through at least one airport in either country. The consumer intelligence company ranked airports based on seven factors, including ease of travel, trust, terminal facilities, staff, departure and travel-to-airport experience, food, beverage and retail, and arrival and travel-from-airport experience. "For the better part of t…

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Lost Sculpture Crafted By American Trailblazer Turns Up In English Home Lost Sculpture Crafted By American Trailblazer Turns Up In English Home Lost Sculpture Crafted By American Trailblazer Turns Up In English Home
Lost Sculpture Crafted By American Trailblazer Turns Up In English Home A rare marble bust found left outside in a British garden designed by renowned artists from Massachusetts more than 170 years ago failed to sell at auction, the BBC reported.  Chorley’s Auctioneers offered the 1854 sculpture for sale in Gloucester on Tuesday, Sept. 15. It was expected to bring $24,000 (£18,000), but no one bought it. The bust shows Daphne, known in Greek mythology as Apollo’s first love. Its Latin inscription reads, "Harriet Hosmer me fecit Romae." That means, "Harriet Hosmer made me in Rome". An undated photo of Harriet Goodhue Hosmer. The acclaimed sculptor l…

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NY Among 10 Most Diverse States In New Study: Here's Why NY Among 10 Most Diverse States In New Study: Here's Why NY Among 10 Most Diverse States In New Study: Here's Why
NY Among 10 Most Diverse States In New Study: Here's Why Several Northeast states are among the places with the most diversity in the US, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 Most & Least Diverse States in America list on Tuesday, Sept. 15. The study ranked all 50 states using 14 measures across socioeconomic, cultural, economic, household, religious, and political diversity. Chip Lupo, a WalletHub analyst, said diversity goes beyond race and gender. "The most diverse states have above-average variety when it comes to people's ages, birthplaces, languages, jobs, family structures, and more," said Lupo. "Moving to a diverse s…

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Young Whale Gets Fighting Chance After Cape Cod Rescuers Cut Away Heavy Fishing Rope Young Whale Gets Fighting Chance After Cape Cod Rescuers Cut Away Heavy Fishing Rope Young Whale Gets Fighting Chance After Cape Cod Rescuers Cut Away Heavy Fishing Rope
Young Whale Gets Fighting Chance After Cape Cod Rescuers Cut Away Heavy Fishing Rope A young whale whose life was in severe danger after it became tangled in heavy fishing rope is swimming normally again thanks to quick-acting rescuers. Fishermen first reported the roughly 18-foot whale near Cape Cod Bay on Sept. 6. It was wrapped in ropes and other fishing gear, preventing it from eating or swimming normally.  A rescue crew searched near Provincetown and Truro the next morning but could not find it. The break came two days later when a Northeast Fisheries Science Center aircraft spotted the whale off Nauset Inlet in Eastham. It was more than 40 miles from the first s…

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Here's How Much You Need To Afford Retirement In NY, New Study Says Here's How Much You Need To Afford Retirement In NY, New Study Says Here's How Much You Need To Afford Retirement In NY, New Study Says
Here's How Much You Need To Afford Retirement In NY, New Study Says Retirees in many Northeast states need some of the most savings in the country to cover their living expenses, according to a new study. Coin Insider released a report on how much money retirees need beyond Social Security to cover 30 years of living costs. The August rankings looked at all 50 states based on annual spending for households ages 65 and older, local price levels, housing costs, average Social Security benefits, and whether seniors rent or own their homes. The cryptocurrency news outlet calculated the yearly gap between estimated living expenses and Social …

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Inside The $9.9M Mansion That Was Too Big For Mike Tyson And 50 Cent Inside The $9.9M Mansion That Was Too Big For Mike Tyson And 50 Cent Inside The $9.9M Mansion That Was Too Big For Mike Tyson And 50 Cent
Inside The $9.9M Mansion That Was Too Big For Mike Tyson And 50 Cent At 51,000 square feet, this lavish Connecticut mansion was too big for even Mike Tyson and 50 Cent. Now listed for $9.9 million, the home is 18 times the size of a regulation tennis court. The property has one of those, too. Tyson bought the Farmington estate for about $3 million in 1996, according to The New York Post. He sold it to Curtis Jackson, better known as 50 Cent, for $4.1 million in 2003. The foyer with its elaborate double staircase and elevator. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Both celebrities left their marks on the mansion, which has enough amenities to ri…

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by Josh Lanier
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Community-Favorite LI Coffee Shop Closing Doors — But Not Shutting Down For Good Community-Favorite LI Coffee Shop Closing Doors — But Not Shutting Down For Good Community-Favorite LI Coffee Shop Closing Doors — But Not Shutting Down For Good
Community-Favorite LI Coffee Shop Closing Doors — But Not Shutting Down For Good A Long Island coffee and doughnut shop is shutting down its permanent location — but it’s not closing entirely. Vice Doughnuts & Coffee will stop running its store at 314 Main Street in Farmingdale, but the owners will continue slinging breakfast fare from a food truck, the business announced Tuesday, Sept. 15 on Instagram. “The last few months have brought a season of change for Vice Doughnuts and Coffee,” the company wrote. “With change brings opportunity to refresh our focus and ultimately that led to our decision to pivot our operations solely to the Vice Truck.” Joe and Gina O’Bri…

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by Joe Wilkinson