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Authorities investigate possibility of arson as origin of Long Island fires

Arson could be the cause of several wind-driven brush fires that burned on New York’s Long Island over the weekend, injuring two firefighters and sending large smoke plumes into the air, officials said.

The Associated Press on MSN · 18h

Firefighters knock down wind-driven brush fire on Long Island but risk remains with high winds

Firefighters in New York have knocked down a dwindling brush fire in a wooded stretch of Long Island but officials say high wind gusts could leave the region vulnerable to additional blazes.

ABC News on MSN · 13h

State of emergency declared as brush fires shut down roads in Long Island, New York

Towns and communities in Long Island, New York, were on alert Saturday after brush fires spewed thick smoke into the air. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency in Suffolk County as the fires raged on -- with gusty conditions expected to last through Sunday evening.

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Wildfires break out on Long Island, NY Gov. Kathy Hochul declares state of emergency

At least two commercial structures have burned down, Suffolk County officials said. One firefighter suffered second-degree ...

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Gov. Hochul expands burn ban as Long Island wildfires highlight growing fire risk

Gov. Kathy Hochul expanded emergency measures as firefighters continued battling the aftermath of weekend brush fires in ...

Long Islanders priced out by high rents move out of state

More than a third of Long Island renters and homeowners are "cost-burdened," which means they pay more than 30% of their ...

Long Island Wildfire Is Under Control, Officials Say

The last of four blazes that began in Suffolk County on Saturday has been put out, but Long Island and the Hudson Valley ...

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New York Wildfires: What to Know as Evacuations Underway

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has made state resources available as multiple fire departments respond to a major wildfire in ...

3 castles to visit on and near Long Island

The weather is warming, and the days are growing longer, so now is the perfect time to plan quick and easy outdoor trips. A ...

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Two hospitals with two different paths

Two aging Manhattan hospitals need renovations to deliver modern medical care. Which hospital should get a makeover and expansion? Which should close? Astoundingly, our de-regulated health care ...

It's the 100th anniversary of The Great Gatsby and New York is ready to party, old sport

A hundred years after The Great Gatsby shone a light on extravagant Long Island mansions and secret speakeasies, the spirit ...

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