Long Island

The exams will be held in June for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Students will only need a 50 or above to be potentially eligible for graduation.

Long Island Republicans are declaring a win after a special master redrew New York’s congressional and state Senate district maps that had heavily favored Democrats.

The airport in Wainscott was planned to transition from public to private-only use to address years of complaints from residents about traffic, noise and pollution.

The general consensus from residents is that they want a balance — allow for some more cars, but not an unlimited amount, according to officials.

Republicans want the county executive, comptroller and legislators to be capped at 12 years total.

The search for Shannan Gilbert, who is heard in the 911 call, led to the discovery of 10 sets of human remains along Ocean Parkway in what has become nationally known as the “Long Island Serial Killer” investigation.

The Shinnecock and Unkechaug tribes want lawmakers in New York to pass the Unmarked Burial Site Protection Act before the legislative session ends next month.

Veterans Place, a 23-bed shelter for homeless veterans in Yaphank, is closing after 26 years.

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) wants to add $3.2 billion to the National Drug Control program. This will bring the total funding to $42.5 billion to help reduce opioid overdoses in vulnerable communities, including Long Island.

Suffolk County Water Authority customers will pay about 4% more per month on average, or just over $20 per year. That is in addition to the $80 annual water quality treatment fee, which remains unchanged.