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.
12-year-old describes chaos on stalled Adventureland coaster: 'Snapping, crying, screaming'
A Friday night at an amusement park turned into a terrifying ordeal for several riders when a roller coaster malfunctioned at Adventureland on Long Island, leaving passengers stranded sideways in the air.
A Friday night at an amusement park turned into a terrifying ordeal for several riders when a roller coaster malfunctioned at Adventureland on Long Island, leaving passengers stranded sideways in the air.
Full: Gilgo serial killer Rex Heuermann's statement, judge's sentence, courtroom's cheers
"You're a disgusting and despicable small man," Judge Tim Mazzei told Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann before handing him a life sentence. The courtroom cheered as he was escorted away by police.
"You're a disgusting and despicable small man," Judge Tim Mazzei told Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann before handing him a life sentence. The courtroom cheered as he was escorted away by police.
Rex Heuermann sentenced to life in prison without parole for Gilgo Beach murders
Long Island architect Rex Heuermann will spend his life behind bars, bringing legal finality to a serial killer case that has haunted New York for over a decade.
Long Island architect Rex Heuermann will spend his life behind bars, bringing legal finality to a serial killer case that has haunted New York for over a decade.
Steven Schwally found guilty in Long Island nail salon crash that killed 4
Steven Schwally, the 66-year-old prosecutors said drove drunk and plowed into a Deer Park nail salon back in 2024, killing four people, was found guilty on Thursday.
Steven Schwally, the 66-year-old prosecutors said drove drunk and plowed into a Deer Park nail salon back in 2024, killing four people, was found guilty on Thursday.
Sag Harbor sixth grader dies after rafting accident on school trip to the Poconos
Cesar Albarracin Guncay, a student in the Sag Harbor Union Free School District, died after the accident that occurred during the annual sixth-grade class trip, according to a letter sent to families by district officials.
Cesar Albarracin Guncay, a student in the Sag Harbor Union Free School District, died after the accident that occurred during the annual sixth-grade class trip, according to a letter sent to families by district officials.