Long Island charity aims to give away 14,000 turkeys for the holidays
The Island Harvest annual Bethpage Turkey Drive is aiming to distribute 14,000 turkeys to Long Islanders this year.
Northwell Health unveils new, increased-capacity COVID test
Northwell Health is trying out an alternative for COVID-19 testing that they say can get three times as many patients screened at once.
Maloney reelected; Gordon concedes to GOP's Garbarino
U.S. Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney is returning to Congress for his fifth term after winning reelection in a battleground district in New York’s Hudson Valley.
Rep. Thomas Suozzi wins reelection bid in tight race
Democratic U.S. Rep. Thomas Suozzi has survived a tough challenge to win a third term representing a district that includes Long Island’s wealthy north shore.
Long Island non-profit helps autistic adults find homes
Finding a place to live can be difficult for people on the autism spectrum, but an organization on Long Island is trying to make the process a little easier.
‘I strongly disagree’ - Nassau County Exec. slams NYC school closures
Nassau County Executive Laura Curran has said that she 'strongly disagrees' with NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio's decision to close schools in New York City.
PSEG management wasn't prepared for Isaias, task force says
A LIPA task force blamed PSEG management for not adequately preparing for the storm and failing to test computer and telephone systems.
Elderly man struck and killed by school bus on Long Island
A 78-year-old man was fatally struck by a school bus on Long Island, police said.
Nassau County police arrest gang members, seize guns
Police confiscated a so-called street sweeper gun, which can hold up to 100 rounds of ammunition.
Long Island violin shop hosts livestreamed shows
Kolstein's Violin Shop has put musicians back on a stage. Their performances are streamed for free every Friday night.
COVID-19 vaccine trial underway at NYU Langone
NYU Langone Health started enrolling participants at its new vaccine center in Mineola.
Long Island newlyweds drown on Caribbean honeymoon
A newly married couple from New York drowned on their honeymoon at a Caribbean resort, family members said.
Feds: NYPD cop was a lookout for a cocaine ring
A New York City police officer has been charged with aiding drug traffickers who smuggled hundreds of kilograms of cocaine into the United States.
Trump supporters rally on Long Island for 'Stop The Steal' protest
Supporters of President Donald Trump gathered on Long Island on November 8, to protest against the election results predicting Joe Biden’s win.
Earthquake in Massachusetts felt across Northeast
An earthquake struck southern New England on Sunday morning but there were no immediate reports of damage.
Peconic Bay scallops are scarce again this season
Another scallop season has arrived. For a second year in a row, the seafood is in short supply.
Shinnecock protesters camp out in the cold
Members of the Shinnecock Indian Nation who are protesting in an encampment hope that the state government will get the message and ease up on what they believe are roadblocks to the tribe's economic advancement.
Several homes catch fire after possible gas explosion on Long Island
Several fire departments battled fires in several homes in Meadowmere, Long Island Sunday morning after a possible gas explosion.
3rd suspected MS-13 member indicted in killing of LI teen
A third suspected MS-13 gang member has been indicted in the death of a teenager who was found mutilated with his hands nearly severed in a Long Island park.
Zeldin, Goroff face off in tight race for NY 1st District congressional seat
It's a dead heat between Rep. Lee Zeldin and his challenger, Nancy Goroff in the race for the 1st District congressional seat on Long Island.