Boater Found by Rescuers, Billy Joel Announces New Shows

Rescuers Find Boater After Massive Night Search

Teams of emergency responders made a difficult night rescue of a boater Wednesday whose vessel was discovered dead in the water in Long Island Sound off Bayville. Click here for more.

North Shore Animal League Accepts Abused Dogs from County

The North Shore Animal League in Port Washington has agreed to rehabilitate several neglected pit bulls in an animal abuse case announced last week by Nassau County officials. Click here for more.

Nassau Approves Funds to Complete Bay Park Repairs

The Nassau County Legislature last week approved a plan to borrow about $465 million from a state agency to repair the stricken Bay Park Sewage Treatment Plant. Click here for more.

Billy Joel to Play Madison Square Garden Monthly

Oyster Bay's own Billy Joel has agreed to perform monthly at Madison Square Garden so long as there is a demand, MSG announced Tuesday. The legendary musical icon announced recently that he would play the Garden in January. Click here for more.

State Announces $80 Million in Security Grants

The governor's office on Tuesday said $80 million in grant money will be used to strengthen local emergency preparedness programs. The state and federal money will be distributed through the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services. Click here for more.