Small plane makes emergency landing at Robert Moses Beach after mechanical issues
A small plane made an emergency landing at Robert Moses Beach with no reported injuries, NYS Parks tells FOX 5 NY.
A small plane made an emergency landing at Robert Moses Beach with no reported injuries, NYS Parks tells FOX 5 NY.
Bullets sent to New York school in severe shipping error, superintendent says
A teacher at Eastport South Manor Junior-Senior High School found bullets while unpacking newly-delivered classroom supplies. Officials blamed a shipping error.
A teacher at Eastport South Manor Junior-Senior High School found bullets while unpacking newly-delivered classroom supplies. Officials blamed a shipping error.
Police seek additional victims in widespread Long Island home rental scam
Nassau County authorities are urging the public to come forward if they suspect they were targeted in an ongoing, multi-town residential rental scam.
Nassau County authorities are urging the public to come forward if they suspect they were targeted in an ongoing, multi-town residential rental scam.
Woman seriously injured after SUV rolls backward and hits her in Huntington Station driveway
A Huntington Station woman was seriously injured after her SUV rolled backward and struck her in her driveway, Suffolk County police said.
A Huntington Station woman was seriously injured after her SUV rolled backward and struck her in her driveway, Suffolk County police said.
Long Island beach club reopens 9 days after tornado rips through
Nine days after an EF-1 tornado ripped through a Long Island beach club, the facility has partially reopened.
Nine days after an EF-1 tornado ripped through a Long Island beach club, the facility has partially reopened.
Pit bull attacks terrify Long Island neighbors; pet owners insist dogs aren't vicious
Several residents in one Long Island neighborhood are raising concerns over two pit bulls, claiming the animals have repeatedly attacked people on their street. But the dog's owners insist their pets aren't vicious, and they say the whole situation is being blown out of proportion.
Several residents in one Long Island neighborhood are raising concerns over two pit bulls, claiming the animals have repeatedly attacked people on their street. But the dog's owners insist their pets aren't vicious, and they say the whole situation is being blown out of proportion.
NWS confirms Long Island tornado; extensive damage in Atlantic Beach, Blakeman says
A tornado touched down at around 7:11 p.m. Thursday in Atlantic Beach and ripped through the Sun and Surf Beach Club, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman said.
A tornado touched down at around 7:11 p.m. Thursday in Atlantic Beach and ripped through the Sun and Surf Beach Club, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman said.
Suffolk leaders condemn anti-Islamic graffiti at future mosque in Mastic-Shirley
Suffolk County police are investigating a hate crime after the future Islamic center in Mastic-Shirley was vandalized.
Suffolk County police are investigating a hate crime after the future Islamic center in Mastic-Shirley was vandalized.
Nassau County issues 4 beach alerts after heavy rainfall
Nassau County issued an alert at four beaches Monday due to the possibility of elevated bacteria levels after heavy rainfall.
Nassau County issued an alert at four beaches Monday due to the possibility of elevated bacteria levels after heavy rainfall.
Trump on Long Island backs Blakeman in heated New York governor's race
President Trump delivered remarks at the Nassau County Police Academy in Garden City.
President Trump delivered remarks at the Nassau County Police Academy in Garden City.
Steven Schwally sentenced to 25 years to life for deadly Deer Park nail salon crash
Steven Schwally was sentenced for drunkenly crashing an SUV into a Long Island nail salon and killing four people, including an off-duty NYPD officer.
Steven Schwally was sentenced for drunkenly crashing an SUV into a Long Island nail salon and killing four people, including an off-duty NYPD officer.
Construction worker killed, 2 hurt in Nesconset crash, Suffolk County PD says
A construction worker was killed and two were injured during a crash in Nesconset at the intersection of Townline Road and Terry Road.
A construction worker was killed and two were injured during a crash in Nesconset at the intersection of Townline Road and Terry Road.
4 cases of 'rabbit fever' confirmed on Long Island, health department says
The Suffolk County Department of Health Services said it was investigating four cases of tularemia, a tick-borne disease that can spread through small dead animals, like rabbits.
The Suffolk County Department of Health Services said it was investigating four cases of tularemia, a tick-borne disease that can spread through small dead animals, like rabbits.
Long Island police shoot knife-wielding man in face during encounter in Westbury
A Columbia University medical student was shot in the face and injured by Nassau County officers after he allegedly lunged at them with a large knife.
A Columbia University medical student was shot in the face and injured by Nassau County officers after he allegedly lunged at them with a large knife.
3 arrests, 10 vehicles seized after massive street takeover on Long Island, police say
Three people were arrested, and 10 vehicles were seized after a massive street takeover was caught on camera on Long Island.
Three people were arrested, and 10 vehicles were seized after a massive street takeover was caught on camera on Long Island.
FourLeaf Air Show weather forecast: Heat builds before Jones Beach events
Visitors on Long Island should prepare for heat, sun exposure, beach crowds and long periods outdoors.
Visitors on Long Island should prepare for heat, sun exposure, beach crowds and long periods outdoors.
FourLeaf Air Show at Jones Beach to feature Blue Angels for America’s 250th birthday
The FourLeaf Air Show at Jones Beach State Park returns in 2026 with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels headlining as part of America’s 250th birthday celebration on Long Island.
The FourLeaf Air Show at Jones Beach State Park returns in 2026 with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels headlining as part of America’s 250th birthday celebration on Long Island.
Long Island fireworks guide 2026: Best places to see July 4th shows
Long Island is preparing for Fourth of July fireworks shows across Nassau and Suffolk counties as the U.S. marks America’s 250th birthday in 2026.
Long Island is preparing for Fourth of July fireworks shows across Nassau and Suffolk counties as the U.S. marks America’s 250th birthday in 2026.
Swimmer bitten by shark at Jones Beach on Long Island
A swimmer was bitten by a shark on Friday afternoon at Jones Beach, according to FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg.
A swimmer was bitten by a shark on Friday afternoon at Jones Beach, according to FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg.
Long Island fireworks guide 2026: Best places to see July 4th shows
Long Island is preparing for Fourth of July fireworks shows across Nassau and Suffolk counties as the U.S. marks America’s 250th birthday in 2026.
Long Island is preparing for Fourth of July fireworks shows across Nassau and Suffolk counties as the U.S. marks America’s 250th birthday in 2026.