For the first time, Bourbon virus has been confirmed in New York. The disease, which has only ever been confirmed six times, sent a 67-year-old Suffolk County man to the hospital and has killed two others. Experts say there are likely more cases of the tick-borne virus that haven’t been identified. Lone star tick adult … Read more
For the first time, a rare tick-borne infection has been confirmed in New York. Michael Larkin, 67, was working outdoors in Suffolk county when he was bitten by two lone star ticks, infecting him with Bourbon virus. There is no vaccine to prevent this disease, no commercial test to identify it — and no treatments … Read more
It was a real heart-stopper. Brookhaven Deputy Supervisor Neil Foley is thankful to be alive – and even more grateful to the staff at South Shore University Hospital on Long Island for bringing him back from the dead when his cardiovascular system gave out in March. “I watched him die in front of us,” emergency-room … Read more
A well-traveled Long Island man is on a mission to make jet lag a thing of the past — and his NASA-used technology is so popular that even World Cup teams such as England and France have relied on the app to stay energized. Mickey Beyer-Clausen, the son of a flight attendant, built his Timeshifter … Read more
Vito wants back in the thin club. “Sopranos” actor Joe Gannascoli is mirroring the healthy lifestyle his hefty mobster alter ego ended up embracing on the show — doing everything he can to whack his current extra pounds with a special fitness regimen and strict diet featuring made meals to get fit for an upcoming … Read more
It’s scenes from an Italian living room. Long Island rockstar and Billy Joel collaborator Mike DelGuidice opened a concert hall that’s become a home away from home, featuring his family piano, furniture, and a touching section dedicated to his late dog and “best friend,” Max. “I really wanted this to be a family,” DelGuidice told … Read more
It hit all the high notes. President Trump moved hell and high water to ensure Long Islander opera star Christopher Macchio got his moment to shine in storm-battered DC for the nation’s 250th birthday, the touted tenor told The Post. Macchio, known as “America’s Tenor,” was set to perform on the National Mall on July … Read more
These are some MVP puppies. Five rescue pups coming to Long Island this weekend to be placed with foster families were named after the NBA World Champion Knicks starters. Jalen, KAT, OG, Josh and Bridges were given their Knicks names by the animal rescue Ollie’s Angels in Greenlawn, which got news of their births the … Read more
There’s no crying in baseball — when you root for the Yankees. Mets fans are in even more despair this week as the team got swept by the Cubs and fired their manager. But a 5-year-old Long Islander saw the writing on the wall months ago — when he went viral for sobbing about being … Read more
They cover shipping. A Long Island family that recently dipped into the ice cream business is seasing the day by hand- delivering their delicious homemade product by boat to folks out on the south shore’s waters in need of a quick cool-down. “Anyone on Long Island will tell you that we all look forward to … Read more
Seeing the New York Knicks become world champions for the first time since 1973 with my own eyes was easily the most chaotic 24 hours of my life — and perhaps the best. The drama absolutely wasn’t limited to the San Antonio Spurs hardwood as New York’s orange and blue heroes pulled away in the … Read more
It’s a Knicks-travaganza. A Knicks superfan on Long Island is celebrating the team’s historic NBA Finals run with a lavish, 10,000 LED light display that cost $5,000 and took 40 hours to install. James Hentschel, who is known for his elaborate light displays outside his Deer Park home, has had the Knicks-themed blaze of blue … Read more
Chaminade’s Thomas Gamba is one high Flyer. Getting cut from the Catholic school’s crew team as a freshman four years ago was the greatest thing to happen for the Syracuse-bound grad, as he instead found a talent calling games from the sidelines and earned what few high schoolers have. Gamba was honored at the 2026 … Read more
He’s a Knicks-tradamus. A Long Islander went viral this week for predicting the Knicks’ NBA Finals run in his 2020 high school yearbook. Evan Pfeufer of Kings Park shared a photo Thursday of his quote in Smithtown High School West’s yearbook, “Knicks in 6. 2026 NBA Finals” — and it racked up more than 5 million … Read more
He’s a big shot thanks to their big shots. A Long Island rooted diehard Knicks fan living in the heart of Celtics territory is going viral for turning New York playoff wins into clever Billy Joel lyrics — and it might just be a good luck charm for the NBA Finals vs. the Spurs. “When … Read more
The boss of Philadelphia’s Pat’s King of Steaks wore a “Philly Sucks” T-shirt and worked at a Long Island eatery Wednesday after betting against the red-hot New York Knicks. Pat’s owner Frank Olivieri worked at cheesesteak joint Dario’s in West Hempstead to make good on a wager he made as the Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers … Read more
Competitive eater Joey Chestnut declared Long Island’s bagels “might be the best” after chowing down on a sampling of local bacon, egg and cheese sandwiches — which he washed down with 26 bowls of soft-serve ice cream. The perennial Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest champ’s frank admission could spark some red-hot debate in the Big … Read more
Over two dozen NYC-area hospitals earned strong patient safety grades in a new watchdog report card, while a few failed to make the mark. Hospitals overseen by Catholic Health, Mount Sinai, NewYork-Presbyterian, Northwell Health and NYU Langone Health garnered “As” from the Leapfrog Group on Wednesday. Over 2,300 US hospitals were rated “A” through “F” … Read more
This breakfast will break you. Hundreds have tried, but fewer than 50 succeeded in scarfing down an epic stack of deep-dish pizza-sized pancakes at Nappi’s Nook in Nesconset as one of Long Island’s most popular – and deceptively difficult – eating challenges making rounds on social media. “Everybody comes in, ‘oh that’s easy, I could … Read more
About 100,000 Americans have sickle cell disease (SCD), the most common inherited blood disorder in the US. Roughly 10% of patients reside in New York State, with the majority living in NYC, researchers at NYU School of Global Public Health found. Using data from 42,200 SCD hospitalizations in the state between 2009 and 2022, researchers … Read more