Experts say more money in the state budget for mental health services is a welcome relief as the need for community programs and in-patient hospital beds has spiked on Long Island. buff.ly/3waVTKI

“I didn’t even know what a laptop looked like,” Kirk Johnson of Farmingdale said when he began DJing at age 91.

Now, at 94 and known as 'Captain Kirk,' he hopes to set the Guinness World Record for oldest DJ. buff.ly/4bcI2T1

John Imhof served as Nassau commissioner from 2006 until 2019 and has worked in private practice as a therapist for more than 40 years. buff.ly/3QmKnD0

With Gosman's Ice Co. listed for sale, locals involved in commercial fishing fear they could lose their lone source of ice, a situation they described as approaching a crisis point. buff.ly/4aKyhLX

Have a margherita pie with a margarita at The Pizzeria's newest location in Babylon. buff.ly/3UgBU5q

Several people were honored for their life-saving efforts in cardiac rescues with The Louis J. Acompora Heart Saver Award on Saturday buff.ly/4aOtrgG

Suffolk chapter of LI Blue Star Moms hosts Veterans Conference to encourage collaboration among orgs that can help vets returning to civilian life buff.ly/3y3gsZW

Gilgo case: Police expand Manorville search deeper into woods buff.ly/3xXqZ9d

The first full-fledged week of former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial revolved around the testimony of David Pecker, a self-described Trump confidant and former tabloid media executive.
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While the 1964 World's Fair was a notable achievement for its time, the structures it left behind — towering and ultramodern in their day — are now rusted and worn after decades of neglect. buff.ly/3JAOUhh

Starting last week, contractors excavated 16 drums from three concrete layers embedded in the ground at the site. Tests showed the first six drums contained waste petroleum and chlorinated solvents including trichloroethylene (TCE), a known carcinogen. buff.ly/3UxWfo3

Cunningham was with the Giants for parts of the 2021 and 2022 seasons, appearing in 13 games. He played in 31 career games with six starts in his career for the three NFL teams. buff.ly/44jHlot

Long Islanders identified by name and address in filings of the presidential principal campaigns fund and top joint fundraising committees have given about $3 million to Biden and $2.3 to Trump, according to OpenSecrets and FEC data. buff.ly/44mgI2j

David Pecker's testimony is crucial for prosecutors, who allege the effort was a way to illegally influence the 2016 election. buff.ly/3JydrDH

One year after Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed a tentative agreement giving Las Vegas Sands control of the Coliseum property for a proposed $6 billion casino resort, county officials plan to redo the approvals process. buff.ly/49TvmPW

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Mestheneas was credited with saving the lives of the two firefighters, as 150 firefighters from 26 volunteer departments battled a five-alarm fire. buff.ly/49Z3euy

Paduch, 56, is charged with 13 felonies for allegedly sexually abusing and assaulting six minors and two adults. He could spend life in prison if convicted. buff.ly/3Uxtmsa

The district still plans to eliminate a high school dean, middle school dean, assistant principal, attendance teacher, music teacher and a director of English as a New Language. buff.ly/44fGR2O

Judge Conrad Singer previously shut down the motel temporarily, but granted a stipulation that allowed the motel to continue housing people sent there by the Department of Social Services, which accounted for about 80% of the motel’s business. buff.ly/3U7UAEg