Because they’re so much lighter than conventional batteries and can hold a lot of energy, lithium-ion batteries were a revelation for electric bikes, according to Mike Fritz, co-founder of Human Powered Solutions, a bicycle consulting firm. He... Read More
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The Air Force Academy has said that four seniors may not be allowed to graduate later this month because they have refused to get vaccinated against COVID-19. In addition, they may have to pay back thousands of dollars in tuition... Read More
After getting rejected twice by Spirit Airlines, JetBlue is appealing directly to stockholders as it launches a hostile takeover of the rival airline. In April, Spirit rebuffed a $33 per share offer and said it would instead continue moving forward... Read More
Nassau Coliseum stood as the state-of-the-art for indoor arenas back in 1972 when it first opened. Since then the building has become legendary, hosting iconic rock stars, presidents, and dynastic hockey teams. Below we gathered some historical facts... Read More
Step outside Sunday night and you’ll be able to catch a glimpse of the total lunar eclipse. Late in the evening, the full moon is slated to pass directly into Earth’s shadow cast by the sun, illuminating the moon a brilliant... Read More
Just in time for the sweltering days of summer, a well-known and yummy Nassau County ice cream shop has been voted the Best on Long Island. According to a poll from Bethpage Best of Long Islanders, Sweet Treats on the Wharf (Douglas & James... Read More
Homebuyers can’t catch a break. Mortgage rates advanced to their highest point since July 2009 this week. The rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage increased to 5.3%, up from 5.27% last week, according to Freddie Mac. Mortgage rates have jumped... Read More
Zavier Foster, a graduating senior at Baldwin High School, has been named one of 620 semifinalists in the 2022 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. The semifinalists were selected from a pool of over 5000 candidates chosen from nearly 3.6 million... Read More
Both Nassau and Suffolk counties were upgraded to a “high” COVID-19 community spread level, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data. Because of the designation, the CDC recommends precautions to Nassau and Suffolk... Read More
The prices for just about everything are continuing to go up, according to new numbers from the government. Inflation hit 8.3% in April, and even thought it has slowed from a 40-year-high, Long Islanders are still feeling a financial... Read More
We’re movin’ out – or so says a recent survey that put Long Island and the Hudson Valley among the top 10 areas with the most of move-outs in the country this year. The PODS survey, which ranked Los Angeles as the city with... Read More
Sure, air fryers achieve a satisfyingly crisp finish with just a fraction of the fat, putting a healthier spin on fried foods. But there’s another reason to love your air fryer: the mind-blowing array of exciting new dishes you can add to your... Read More
The pandemic sparked a wave of parents choosing homeschooling for their children – a decision that seems to be sticking. According to an analysis conducted by the Associated Press, the number of students being homeschooled increased by 63% in the... Read More
Kyrie Irving may have to show the Brooklyn Nets he’s more than a great basketball player if he wants a future with the team. General manager Sean Marks made clear that Irving will have to prove a commitment to being available to his team that... Read More
The number of deaths from drug overdoses increased by 15% in 2021 and set another record, according to provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC said that it recorded nearly 108,000 deaths due to drug overdoses... Read More