Long Island lawyer stole $1.5M inheritance from child
A Long Island lawyer stole $1.5 million in inheritance money from a girl to buy luxury cars and investment properties
Missing child alert for Suffolk County teen canceled
Police have canceled the Missing Child Alert for a Suffolk County teen who went missing for the second time this week.
Suffolk County police to wear body cameras as part of police reform plan
The new plan also enhances civilian oversight of the department, with a human rights commission taking all complaints regarding police misconduct.
Suffolk PD: Man posing as ride-share driver sexually abused women
Suffolk County cops are sharing the mugshot of a man accused of sexually abusing unconscious women because they want any other possible victims who recognize him to come forward. Cops say the construction worker posed as a ride-share driver.
Missing Child Alert canceled for 19-year-old from Long Island
Authorities have canceled the Missing Child Alert for Jacob Sanchez, 19, of Brentwood, New York. No further information was released.
Suffolk cops investigating explosion that left crater on beach
An explosion on a tiny island in Great South Bay shook several homes miles away and prompted dozens of worried phone calls to police. Cops are investigating the mysterious blast.
Rep. Tom Suozzi says he's running for New York governor
Democratic U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi said Monday that he is running for New York governor in next year's election, joining a competitive primary race that became wide open when former Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigned.
Two Islanders games postponed amid COVID-19 outbreak
The New York Islanders' upcoming games Sunday at the Rangers and Tuesday at the Philadelphia Flyers were postponed after an additional Islanders player went into the NHL's COVID-19 protocol on Saturday.
Nassau County ER to reopen after resolving staffing shortages
A Nassau County emergency room will reopen after resolving staffing shortages related to the state’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health care workers.
French bulldog stolen from Suffolk County home on Thanksgiving
Stella, a 4-year-old French Bulldog, was stolen from her family's home in Huntington during a burglary.
Many wedding venues are booked into 2023
The Piermont, a waterfront wedding venue on Long Island, is swamped with newly engaged couples looking to book plus nearly two years' worth of postponed weddings from the pandemic.
How Jewish delis are evolving with the times
Classic Jewish delis may be a dying breed nationwide, the ones that are still alive say they're here to stay.
Babylon HS alumni accuse teachers of sexual misconduct
New York Attorney General Letitia James has launched a civil investigation into the Babylon School District over allegations of widespread sexual abuse and misconduct.
Gabby Petito’s family attorney hints at charges against ‘additional individuals’
Gabby Petito’s family attorney floated the notion that "additional individuals" could face charges in connection with her strangling in Wyoming more than two months ago.
Shortage of vaccinated nurses prompts closure of ER on Long Island
Mount Sinai South Nassau said the decision to close the Long Beach Emergency Room came after all options were exhausted.
Driver crashes into Long Island Taco Bell
A car crashed through the window of a Long Island Taco Bell.
Home at last: Islanders play opener at new UBS Arena
The Islanders play their first home game this season is against the Calgary Flames after spending the first 6 1/2 weeks of the season on the road playing 13 games.
Officials, NY Islanders host ribbon-cutting ceremony to open UBS Arena in Elmont
The new arena will host New York Islanders games, along with concerts and other live entertainment events throughout the year.
Mushroom-laced candy bars, 26 pounds of marijuana seized in Nassau County drug bust
Police say they confiscated over two-dozen of the candy bars that were laced with psilocybin mushrooms, along with 26 pounds of marijuana and 1,000 cartridges of THC.
Long Island 15-year-old collapses, dies at basketball tryouts
Carmyne Payton died Wednesday after collapsing during tryouts for his high school's basketball team in Copiague.