Long island news

Here are some recent news stories from Long Island, New York:

Local News

• A 17-year-old boy was killed in a shooting in Hempstead on Saturday night. (Newsday)
• A fire broke out at a commercial building in Farmingdale on Sunday, causing significant damage. (Long Island Press)
• The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) is planning to increase service on the Ronkonkoma Branch, which serves parts of Suffolk County. (Newsday)

Crime

• A man was arrested and charged with murder in connection with the death of a 25-year-old woman found in a parking lot in Brentwood. (Newsday)
• A suspect was arrested and charged with robbery in connection with a string of convenience store robberies in Nassau County. (Long Island Press)
• A man was arrested and charged with DWI after a crash on the Long Island Expressway in Smithtown. (Newsday)

Education

• The Long Island University (LIU) Post campus in Brookville has been named one of the top 10 regional universities in the North by U.S. News & World Report. (LIU Post)
• The Farmingdale State College campus in Farmingdale has been recognized as one of the top 10 community colleges in the country by the Aspen Institute. (Farmingdale State College)
• The Long Island Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) has launched a new program to help students with autism spectrum disorder. (Long Island BOCES)

Business

• A new Wegmans supermarket is set to open in Garden City in 2024. (Newsday)
• The Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) has approved a new rate plan for customers. (LIPA)
• A new hotel is set to open in Huntington in 2023. (Long Island Business News)

Sports

• The New York Islanders have signed a new contract with their star player, Mathew Barzal. (Newsday)
• The Long Island Ducks have signed a new player, infielder Mike Miller. (Long Island Ducks)
• The Hofstra University Pride men's basketball team has won the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) tournament. (Hofstra University)

Weather

• A winter storm warning has been issued for Long Island, with snow and freezing rain expected to hit the area on Tuesday. (Newsday)
• The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Long Island, with heavy rain expected to hit the area on Wednesday. (Newsday)
• The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) has suspended service due to the weather. (LIRR)