The D.C.-born toast chain Toastique opened its first Long Island location in Woodbury on Feb. 28, replacing a longtime sandwich shop and serving gourmet toasts, bowls and cold-pressed juices.

An oil sheen on the Wallkill River prompted a DEC-supervised response in New Paltz. Crews deployed booms and officials say drinking water is not affected.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office sued the Town of Beekman, alleging officials used zoning and costly permit demands to block a 12‑bed sober home for veterans and first responders.

Rep. Yvette Clarke and House Haiti Caucus leaders demanded DHS explain how Emmanuel Damas died in ICE custody after a reported untreated tooth infection. The lawmakers want medical records and a timeline.

Gov. Kathy Hochul has tapped longtime DHSES deputy Terence O'Leary as acting commissioner while the State Senate weighs confirmation. He'll oversee cybersecurity, NG911 and other emergency programs.

A Smithtown Carrabba’s has been converted into The Chas steakhouse as Bloomin’ Brands shutters other locations, including a Willow Grove spot eyed by Texas Roadhouse.

Dutchess County lawmakers voted unanimously to oppose plans tied to an ICE processing center near Chester, demanding answers after conflicting federal statements about a warehouse purchase.

A 38-year-old man was found shot and killed in his car a few blocks from the Coney Island boardwalk early Sunday. Police say no arrests have been made and detectives are combing surveillance video.

311 reports of potholes have jumped this year — Queens is shouldering nearly half the calls and drivers are reporting costly damage. DOT says crews are working to keep up.

Amiee Lynn extended its lease at 366 Fifth Avenue, taking 29,000 square feet across the 10th and 11th floors in a five‑year, seven‑month deal.

A 46-year-old man was killed after his motorized scooter struck a pothole on Liberty Avenue in Ozone Park; crews patched the hole after police investigated.

JobLeads' analysis of nearly 900,000 U.S. jobseekers finds women set lower pay expectations and apply to lower‑paying roles, shaping the wage gap before offers.

A third‑alarm blaze ripped through the roof of West Side Elementary in Syosset early Tuesday; no students were on campus and crews from multiple departments battled heavy flames.