Long Island families fight for cure for their kids' rare genetic disorder
Eli Reich has an incredibly rare genetic condition called FOXG1 syndrome, which is caused by a mutation in a gene in the brain. Unless treatment is found, Eli will never be able to speak, walk, or eat on his own.
IHOP responds to Adam Sandler with free milkshakes on Long Island
I-HOP locations across Long Island are dedicating an entire day to actor and comedian Adam Sandler in response to his viral clap-back for being told to wait for a table.
National Nurses Week honors pandemic heroes
National Nurses Week is a time to publicly recognize healthcare heroes, with an extra special emphasis this year because of their work on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic.
Massive fire at garbage facility disrupts LIRR service
Firefighters continued to put out hotspots of a five-alarm fire at a garbage facility on Long Island that disrupted LIRR service for several hours.
Woman who survived Holocaust, two pandemics celebrates 100th birthday
A Long Island woman, who was born as the world was recovering from the last pandemic in the 1920s and escaped Nazi Germany, is now celebrating her 100th birthday.
Nassau County launches initiative to vaccinate high school students
The program will aim to vaccinate 500 teens between the ages of 16 and 18 each day using the Pfizer vaccine, which is currently authorized for those aged 16 and up.
Hundreds attend funeral for fallen NYPD cop Anastasios Tsakos
Hundreds of men and women in blue stood outside the funeral service for Anastasios Tsakos to show their unwavering support for the fallen NYPD officer.
Looking to rebound, beach businesses seek willing workers
Bars and restaurants on Long Island are eagerly awaiting the high season as pandemic restrictions are lifted. But some spots are having trouble hiring help.
IHOP hostess doesn't recognize Adam Sandler, comedian reacts on Twitter
Long Islanders say that Adam Sandler has been casually showing up in public without much fanfare.
Long Island man goes 20 years without paying mortgage, evading evictions
A man has been avoiding eviction from his Long Island home for more than two decades after making only one mortgage payment and repeatedly battling banks and realtors in court, according to court documents.
Chlorine shortage looms for pool owners ahead of summer
In some parts of the U.S., pool supply stores have already imposed quantity restrictions on chlorine tablets.
Baby dies after hit-and-run crash
Police on Long Island are on the hunt for a hit-and-run driver who critically injured an 8-month-old baby who later died.
2 women get in knife fight at Long Island bar, cops say
Two women are under arrest after police say they got into a knife fight at a Long Island bar.
Many parents eager to get their children vaccinated
Richard Brewer of Long Island said he and his wife are counting down the days until their kids, ages 7 and 10, can get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Woman wanted for killing emotional support animal
Police on Long Island are looking for a woman accused of killing an emotional support dog in a hit-and-run incident.
Long Island wants its beaches fully open this summer
Under current New York state rules, beaches are capped at 50% capacity. Officials in Nassau County want that cap removed because the risk of COVID-19 transmission outdoors is very low.
Suspect indicted in near-fatal stabbing of Long Island cop
A Long Island man faced a judge on charges that he stabbed a police officer after
Septic system replacement program on Long Island
Nassau County residents and small business owners will be able to apply to have their failing cesspools or septic systems replaced.
Cop who almost died in stabbing released from hospital
Police Officer Christopher Racioppo left the hospital on Monday, more than two weeks after he was stabbed in the line of duty.
Man stabbed in head at Long Island 7-Eleven
A man was stabbed in the head outside of a Suffolk County 7-Eleven store on Sunday night.