How LIRR riders can get to, from NYC during strike

It's day three of the LIRR strike – how exactly are commuters planning to get out of the city and into work tomorrow morning?

LIRR strike Day 3: No service for Tuesday morning even if deal is reached

Over the weekend, thousands of Long Island Railroad workers from five separate unions began a strike after weeks of negotiations failed to materialize into a new labor contract.

LIRR strike contingency plan: How to get to work on Monday

With the LIRR paralyzed by its first strike in 30 years, Monday morning's commute to New York City looks completely different.

LIRR strike: Gov. Hochul urges 'get a deal done' as historic strike threatens commuter chaos

In an urgent press conference on Sunday, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul warned New York City commuters to prepare for massive disruptions and called on all parties to immediately return to the negotiating table.

Arsonist arrested for Long Island vehicle fires starting nearly a year ago: police

A Long Island man has been arrested in connection with a nearly year-long arson spree, with authorities alleging he intentionally set vehicles ablaze on at least four separate occasions.

Man dead following officer-involved shooting in Riverhead

Authorities are investigating a fatal police-involved shooting that occurred Sunday afternoon on Topping Drive in Riverhead.

Measles case confirmed in Nassau County child under 5

The Nassau County Department of Health said the case involves an unvaccinated child under 5-years-old. Officials confirmed it is the first reported measles case in the county since 2024.

Man charged with stabbing 2 women to death on Long Island

Police discovered two women stabbed to death in Nassau County within hours of each other Friday morning.

Vigil for Jaden Pierre, teen killed in Queens shooting

The shooting happened near Merrick and Baisley boulevards, and investigators say no arrests have been made as the motive remains unclear.

Rex Heuermann pleads guilty to murdering 7 women, admits to killing another

Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty on Wednesday in the Gilgo Beach serial killings case, admitting to multiple counts of murder in exchange for consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole, according to FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg.

What to know about the lawsuit against Rex Heuermann and his family

The lawsuit alleges the family profited from a documentary and showed disregard for victims, claims their attorney strongly denies.

Long Island man charged with raping 13-year-old girl

Michael Liontonia is accused of picking up a 13-year-old girl at a Holtsville gas station, before he allegedly drove them somewhere secluded assaulted her.

2 killed, 10 injured in wrong-way crash on Southern State Parkway

Kutateladze was arrested and charged with aggravated vehicular homicide, vehicular manslaughter in the first degree, vehicular manslaughter in the second degree, second-degree assault, driving while intoxicated and reckless driving.

Massive early-morning electrical fire engulfs Long Island elementary school

An early-morning fire broke out at a Long Island elementary school as firefighters from multiple departments worked to control the flames. No injuries were reported.