A densely populated island in southeastern New York, part of the New York metro area.
The former U.S. Open champion has not been granted a wild card for the hard-court Grand Slam in his final year on tour. Wawrinka, 41, missed the U.S. Open’s main-draw wild-card list, following a career that included three Grand Slam titles and a brutal inner drive to a career Grand Slam. Fellow veteran Gaël Monfils received a wild card while ranking details kept Wawrinka at 125th. The story tracks the emotional arc of a final major appearance and the debate over wild-card equity.
Researchers have been tagging great white sharks off Long Island to study nursery habitats and migratory patterns. The effort shows tropical species moving north as waters warm, with drones and acoustic tags tracking movements across the coast.
OpenAI has published a proposed solution to the Navier‑Stokes Millennium Prize problem after running roughly 10,000 internal AI agents for about 88 hours. Mathematicians Tristan Buckmaster and Levent Alpöge have said OpenAI accelerated work after learning of their AI‑assisted progress and raised questions about whether de‑identified product data influenced the models.
OpenAI has announced a solution to the Navier-Stokes existence and smoothness problem, one of the Millennium Prize Problems. The company says its latest model solved the complex equations describing fluid motion, a claim analysts are scrutinizing. OpenAI emphasizes that it did not train on user data to reach the solution, and notes that anonymized data could have been used to improve models.
Spencer Korwin, a 38-year-old Manhattan father of two, has died in a drowning incident near The Pridwin Hotel on Shelter Island. He was found underwater near the hotel dock after going missing while swimming with his family. Officials believe the death is an accidental drowning; a funeral is planned in Manhattan.
Kamran Hekmati, a 71-year-old Iranian-American jeweler detained in Iran since May 2025, has been released from Evin Prison but remains barred from leaving the country due to an exit travel ban. The release follows Iranian authorities’ handling of the case amid mounting calls from U.S. officials and human rights groups.
A slow-moving nor'easter has struck the Mid‑Atlantic and New England since late September, causing heavy rain, strong onshore winds and coastal flooding from New Jersey to southern New England. Utilities, flights and events have been disrupted, at least one person has died in New York City, and forecasters warn additional high‑tide flooding will persist into Monday and Tuesday.
A Long Island cat named Lola has been rescued after spending about five days upside-down behind a wall. Rescuers led by John DeBacker, known as “Catman,” used an electric saw and endoscopic camera to reach and pull Lola free. She has since been taken to an emergency vet. The team says the ordeal started when Lola slipped behind a floorboard during a move, before becoming trapped in a wall.
New York’s San Gennaro Feast is celebrating its 100th anniversary while facing space and regulatory constraints that limit how far the event can expand. Vendors and organizers are navigating permits, safety rules, and crowd-management as the festival grows more complex.
A slow-moving nor'easter has battered the US Northeast since Friday, bringing heavy rain, high winds and dangerous coastal flooding from New Jersey to New England. Officials have declared states of emergency, cancelled hundreds of flights and events, and reported multiple deaths, widespread power outages and severe coastal erosion risks through the weekend.
Developing contests across the U.S. see heavy spending from national committees and super PACs. Texas, North Carolina, Ohio, Iowa, and Kansas are among the states where ads and funding shifts aim to influence close races. The dynamic spending reflects a broader scramble to protect or seize Senate control as Election Day approaches.
A newly exposed beam section on Nantucket’s Miacomet Beach is believed to be part of the Warren Sawyer, an 1884 wooden schooner. Archaeologists are surveying the site as a nor’easter batters the Northeast, causing flooding and power outages. Officials caution that identification remains uncertain as storms reshape the coastline.
The White House has announced a one-time $90 payment to about 20.8 million Medicare Part B enrollees, paid from the Medicare Improvement Fund. Most eligible beneficiaries will receive direct deposits in early October; others will get mailed checks later in the month. Millions of Medicare Advantage enrollees and those with Medicaid premium assistance or IRMAA surcharges are not eligible.
Nassau County has densely wired roads with more than 330 public Flock Safety cameras across 3,200 miles, placing it among the nation’s top counties for camera density. Suffolk County trails with hundreds of cameras across about 7,100 miles. Officials defend privacy safeguards while critics warn of overreach, as lawmakers consider tighter regulation and potential federal funding consequences.
Israel marks three years since the Hamas-led attack of Oct. 7, 2023, with memorials, vigils and protests across the country. Activists demand a state commission of inquiry into security failures. The day features national ceremonies, regional gatherings, and a moment of silence at 6:29 a.m. as communities reflect on the war’s toll.
A Guardian Country Diary entry notes rosemary beetles spreading in UK herb borders amid warmer autumns, threatening rosemary, lavender and other Lamiaceae. RHS monitors sightings and urges hand-picking where possible as the invasive species establishes in the UK.
The Alexander brothers and Tal Alexander have been sentenced after a decade of alleged sexual assaults against dozens of women in high-end locations. Victims testified of drugging and rape; prosecutors say the brothers exploited wealth and status. Sentences are delivered in a Manhattan court.
Scientists warn striped bass populations along the East Coast have declined due to warming waters, drought, and overfishing. Regulators are considering tighter limits to protect the $8 billion industry and the livelihoods of thousands of anglers. Some fear a fishing moratorium could reemerge within a decade.
Caps win 3-2 in overtime after Jakob Chychrun’s hit on Nick Cousins leaves him out; major penalty rescinded after review, prompting Green’s surprise at call. Hellebuyck trade fallout continues with Jets fans booing in Winnipeg as Devils edge past.