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Executives from three offshore wind development companies presented their plans for expansive wind farms in the Atlantic Ocean off Long Island to members of the Long Island Association on March 29. Above, a view of the five-turbine wind farm off Block Island, R.I., the nation’s first offshore wind farm, which is serving as a model for future development. The project was originally developed by Deepwater Wind, which was purchased for $510 million by Denmark-based Orsted, the company that is proposing a wind farm 35 miles off Montauk Point.

Wind farm, cable planned for South Shore

One offshore wind developer is proposing a wind farm that, if approved, would span 80,000 acres in the Atlantic Ocean off Long Island’s South Shore, with its closest point to land being 14 miles … more

By Scott Brinton | 3/31/19

LIRR President Phillip Eng argued that his agency had made marked improvements in reliability over the past few months.

LIRR officials defend their record at county public hearing

By most accounts, riders on the Long Island Rail Road have had a rough couple of years. In fact, in 2017 the transit agency saw its worst on-time performance in more than two decades, and 2018 was … more

By Peter Belfiore | 3/7/19

Nearly 1,600 people attended the inaugural Herald Kidz Zone Expo on March 3 at the Friedberg JCC in Oceanside.

Fun for all at the Herald's Kidz Zone Expo

Nearly 1,600 people filled the Friedberg JCC in Oceanside for Herald Community Newspapers’ inaugural Kidz Zone Expo on March 3. more

By Mike Smollins | 3/6/19

Amazon announced on Feb. 14 that it would not open its second headquarters in Long Island City, Queens.

Nassau upset over Amazon pullout

Nassau County elected officials expressed disappointment after Amazon announced Feb. 14 that it would drop its plan to open part of its second headquarters in Long Island City, Queens. Richard … more

By Anthony O'Reilly | 2/21/19

A featured property on the realty’s website is a waterview home in Sea Cliff.

Gilligan Realty, a top L.I. real estate firm

Eileen and Sarah Gilligan, co-owners of Sea Cliff’s boutique real estate firm Gilligan Realty, credit their success to two simple rules: the practice of treating people the way they would like to … more

By Laura Lane | 2/21/19

Nassau County officials upset over Amazon's decision to abandon Queens headquarters

Nassau County elected officials expressed disappointment after Amazon announced Feb. 14 that it would drop its plan to open a second headquarters in Long Island City, Queens. The tech giant’s … more

By Anthony O'Reilly | 2/14/19

Titan Golf acquired the club on Jan. 29 for approximately $15 million.

O’Shanter Club in Brookville sold for $15 million

Brookville’s Tam O’Shanter Country Club now has new ownership. Titan Golf LLC, a golf club operator based in New Brunswick, N.J., acquired the club for roughly $15 million on Jan. 29. The company … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 2/7/19

A home on Todd Drive East in Glen Head is advertised on Airbnb.

Locals lodge complaints against Airbnb in Glen Head

For $185 a night you can stay in a cozy Glen Head home with three bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms and a funky charm all its own. Despite its five-star rating on Airbnb, neighbors of the home, at … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 1/31/19

Allan Wright said he hopes to collaborate with local restaurants, like Metropolitan Bistro, to host social club events.

Diners come together over food and drink at new Sea Cliff social club

After managing a 1,600-member social club in Boulder, Colo., Allan Wright, who moved to Sea Cliff in November, is bringing his gastronomic expertise to the foodies of the North Shore. Earlier this … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 1/24/19

Francesca Carlow, president of the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce, center, announced a countywide initiative to encourage Long Islanders to “Shop Local” this holiday season.

Merchants say bricks, not clicks

The Nassau County Council of Chambers of Commerce has launched its “Main Street” and “Shop Local” initiatives to encourage Long Islanders to consider their own downtowns when deciding where to shop for the holidays. more

By Nadya Nataly | 11/29/18

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