
Why measles is on the rise in the U.S.: What Long Islanders need to know
By Nicholas Piretto and Matthew FisherEditor’s note: Part four in an investigative series on the recent measles outbreak in the United States. The federal Centers

By Nicholas Piretto and Matthew FisherEditor’s note: Part four in an investigative series on the recent measles outbreak in the United States. The federal Centers

By Jonathan Padilla American journalist Jared Goyette has barely slept for the past 24 hours because of more than nine hours of air sirens in

By Scott Brinton and Christina Arlotta Editor’s note: The following is part of an ongoing investigative series into immigration on Long Island. The “No Kings”

By Phil Ramos, New York State Assemblyman This past weekend, the United States—and the world—witnessed what we had long feared: the unchecked abuse of presidential

By Adriana Lisa Editor’s note: Part three in an investigative series on the recent measles outbreak in the United States. Concern has grown in recent

By Melinda Rolls In early April, Suffolk County experienced the most extensive wave of Immigration and Customs Enforcement sightings since the start of the Trump

The Long Island Advocate earned 12 honors in the 2025 Press Club of Long Island Media Awards, including first-place honors for College Reporter of the

By Sahana Shastry, Qingxuan Bao, Hannah Mudry and Cristopher Caba The Village of Westbury has undergone significant infrastructure and community upgrades since receiving a $10 million grant through the

By Qingxuan Bao Editor’s note: Part two in an investigative series on the recent measles outbreak in the United States. Long Island school officials are

By Christina Arlotta New York State Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages and Nassau County Legislators Olena Nicks and Scott Davis, all Democrats, joined other Long Island leaders

By Camryn Bowden Editor’s note: Part one in an investigative series on the recent measles outbreak in the United States. “My child who has had

By Denivia Rivera On a warm Monday evening in late April, elementary students gathered behind the Westbury Recreation Center to enjoy the village park. After