If you’re looking for treasure in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, visit Terceira island of the Azores. You’ll discover breathtaking scenery, geological marvels, inspiring UNESCO Heritage Sites, and ...

Government employees in the US aren’t the only ones enduring the longest shutdown in the country’s history. At military bases across the world, locals employed by the US have seen their pay suspended.

Make a wish — shooting stars will be visible from Long Island this week. The Orionids will light up the night sky on Oct. 21 and 22, creating a dazzling display of astronomical proportions. Here’s ...

It may be the darkest night of the month, but in Hindu, Jain and Sikh homes around Long Island, the evening of Oct. 20 will be full of light. It marks the third night of Diwali, a five-day annual ...

The National Photographic Art Society of Sri Lanka (NPAS) has announced that applications are now open for its annual photography course for the year 2026. The course, designed for both aspiring and ...

The massive Olympus Mons volcano on Mars—one of the solar system’s highest peaks—may have towered above a Martian ocean in the distant past, a new study suggests. The research identifies an escarpment ...

Thousands of protesters at more than a dozen locations from Port Washington to East Hampton rallied Saturday to denounce what they view as an increasingly authoritarian regime under the Trump ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Catholic Charities of Staten Island has expanded its Fall Festival at The Mount from two to three days this weekend, adding the island’s newest haunted attraction to the lineup ...

On Oct. 27, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said her department lacks the amount of money needed to cover SNAP benefits in November. Rhode Island receives $29 million for SNAP ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Featured in this week’s “Staten Island’s Best Dressed” are photos from Sacred Heart Church’s 150th anniversary celebration on Oct. 18, 2025. The milestone event was commemorated ...