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The Lemon Twigs blend 60s pop with modern anxiety

In this edition of our arts24 music show, Jennifer Ben Brahim chats with sibling duo The Lemon Twigs. The Long Island natives could easily be mistaken for a British Invasion band, thanks to their unmistakable harmonies and retro blend of pop, folk and psychedelic rock.

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'The Perfect Victim': How a Stranger Turned a Woman's Facebook Post Into a Multi-Year Stalking Nightmare

A Long Island nurse's attempt to sell an iPhone on Facebook Marketplace led to a three-year stalking ordeal, culminating in the arrest of her tormentor.

International Business Times UK

Busiest US commuter rail system to resume operations as deal reached to end strike

Trains are set to start rolling again on the Long Island Rail Road after a deal was reached to end a strike that had shut down the busiest commuter rail system in the country

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LIRR Service to Resume Tuesday After MTA, Unions Agree on Salary Deal

The Long Island Rail Road strike has officially come to an end after the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and labor unions representing LIRR employees reached a deal late Monday, according to officials.

Latin Times

Watch LIRR Strike Alter New Yorkers' Commute; Long Lines, Scheduled Shuttle Buses Fill Up on Third Day

Monday's commute for Long Island Rail Road riders was defined by long waits, crowded shuttle buses, and an overall sense of uncertainty as the strike entered another weekday and thousands of New Yorkers scrambled to get to work.

Latin Times

Strike on nation’s largest rail system causes chaos on first workday

The disruption has significantly impacted daily routines, with roads already experiencing increased congestion

The Independent UK

Huelga de LIRR Acciona Servicio de "Shuttle Bus": Consulta el Mapa de Rutas y la Guía Práctica Para el Lunes

Con el servicio de Long Island Rail Road completamente suspendido debido a la huelga, la MTA está operando autobuses lanzadera (shuttle buses) limitados y orientando a los usuarios hacia autobuses, metros y opciones alternativas para llegar a la ciudad de Nueva York. Aquí tienes una guía rápida para el trayecto…

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Swatch Mob Stampedes Long Island Mall For Special AP Release As Cop Pepper-Sprays Crowd

A crowd surged into a Long Island mall during a high-demand Swatch and Audemars Piguet release, prompting police intervention. Authorities used pepper spray to disperse the gathering as concerns grow over retail crowd safety.

International Business Times UK

LIRR Strike Prompts Shuttle Bus Service: See the Route Map and Cheat Sheet for Monday's Commute

With Long Island Rail Road service fully suspended due to the strike, the MTA is running limited shuttle buses and pointing riders to buses, subways and low‑cost options to reach New York City. Here's a quick guide for Monday's commute.

Latin Times

With North America’s largest commuter rail system shut down, NY governor begs unions to resume talks

New York's governor is pleading with unions whose workers serve North America’s largest commuter rail system to return to the negotiating table, saying she'll provide refreshments if they'll work to end a 2-day-old strike

The Independent UK

No Talks Scheduled As LIRR Strike Drags On, Riders Told To Brace For Monday New York City Commute

With the Long Island Rail Road still shut down and no new bargaining sessions on the calendar, Gov. Kathy Hochul and top MTA officials are warning that Monday's rush hour could turn into a "crushing catastrophe" for hundreds of thousands of commuters

Latin Times

LIRR Strike Update: No New Progress as Shutdown Enters Evening Hours

A sudden strike on the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) has shut down the nation's busiest commuter rail line, stranding hundreds of thousands of riders who typically travel between Long Island and New York City—and many of them are Latino workers who keep the city running. With no trains running,…

Latin Times

New York rail strike leaves 2,50,000 commuters scrambling for alternatives

Long Island Rail Road workers are on strike. This has halted New York's busiest commuter rail system. About half of the system's 7,000 workers are involved. Negotiations for a new contract failed. Commuters face significant disruption. Many will seek alternative transport. Some may work from home. The dispute centers on…

The Economic Times

Two women stabbed to death in back-to-back incidents on Long Island, including one outside her Wendy’s workplace

A suspect is in custody and charges are pending

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The purr-fect shot: New book celebrates legendary cat photographer Walter Chandoha

Before there were cat memes, there was Walter Chandoha. The legendary feline photographer's earliest images are homaged in a new book, "Family Cats: From the Archive 1949-1968".

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‘20% chance of dying within just 48 hours’: Scientists issue a dire warning to Long Island residents as its waters become deadly

Global warming is exacerbating existing dangers.

International Business Times UK

Long Island Serial Killings Update: Rex Heuermann Admits 8 Murders as FBI Prepares Mind-Probe Interrogation

Rex Heuermann has confessed to eight murders in the Gilgo Beach case, but FBI behavioural analysis aims to uncover further victims and deeper insights into his crimes.

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Long Island dad saved his 14-year-old daughter from a trafficking ring. Then her treatment at state-run psych ward turned into the bigger nightmare

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“Is it a cop?”: Long Island feared to find a serial killer wearing the badge, but the truth was much worse

Hiding in plain sight.

International Business Times UK

Who Is Rex Heuermann? Architect Linked to Gilgo Beach Murders Pleads Guilty to Eight Killings After Years Denying

Rex Heuermann, Long Island architect, pleads guilty to eight Gilgo Beach murders, ending decades of denial and shocking authorities.

The Independent UK

Takeaways from the Gilgo Beach case as Rex Heuermann pleads guilty to 7 murders and admits to an 8th

A Long Island man who carried out a series of murders known as the Gilgo Beach killings has pleaded guilty to murder charges

The Independent UK

Victims say ‘guilty plea brings solace’ after Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann admits to killing 8 women

Rex Heuermann admitted he strangled all eight victims on Long Island

The Independent UK

Timeline of horror traces the Gilgo Beach serial killings from first victim to final confession

The serial killer’s wife and daughter were in court as he confessed to killing eight women

The Guardian - US

Gilgo Beach serial killer suspect Rex Heuermann pleads guilty

New York architect admits to murdering eight women, whose remains were mostly found along Long Island’s coast

The Independent UK

Rex Heuermann to plead guilty in the Gilgo Beach killings, ending long search for a serial killer

A Long Island architect accused in a string of long-unsolved slayings known as the Gilgo Beach killings is expected to plead guilty, closing a case that bedeviled investigators, agonized victims’ relatives and tantalized a true-crime obsessed public for years

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