Court: Landlords can be liable for racially harassed tenants
Landlords can be held liable in limited circumstances under federal law when a tenant racially harasses another tenant, a federal appeals court said Friday.
Calls for investigation into video of arrest on Long Island
A viral video of a handful of Freeport police officers arresting an alleged fugitive has caught the attention of local officials and people across the nation.
Rally held for victim of alleged excessive police force in Freeport
Community leaders showed up in full force to rally behind Akbar Rogers, the man whose arrest was caught on video, spurring a dispute over use of force by police.
Video of man's arrest in Freeport brings calls for investigation
Viral video of a man being arrested by a group of police officers in Freeport is bringing calls for investigation.
School bus driver accused of sexually abusing child
A man who drives a school bus on Long Island is under arrest. Authorities say that he sexually abused a child and also had sexual imagery of a child on his phone.
Alanis Morissette announces 'Jagged Little Pill' 25th anniversary tour
When Alanis Morissette's breakthrough album 'Jagged Little Pill' came out in 1995, it took the U.S. and the world by storm. It sold more than 33 million copies. The record turns 25 in 2020. To celebrate, Morissette is going on tour.
Deaf-blind actor breaks barriers
Robert Tarango was born deaf and has lost nearly all his eyesight over the past 30 years. Despite his difficulty communicating, Tarango, 55, is proving dreams do come true. Tarango was cast in the lead role in the film Feeling Through. Reported by Jodi Goldberg
Hidden cellphone found in women’s bathroom, teen arrested
Police say a teen employee at a Long Island restaurant is facing charges of unlawful surveillance after an 8-year-old girl discovered a concealed phone aimed at her when she went into the bathroom.
Police say 15-year-old bike rider fatally struck by SUV on Long Island
Police say a 15-year-old bicycle rider was fatally struck by a sport utility vehicle on Long Island.
91-year-old Long Island woman reported missing has been found
UPDATE: Police say that she has been found and was being transported to a hospital for evaluation.
Man bound cats with duct tape and dumped them in chute: Cops
Police on Long Island arrested a man who bound cats and kittens with duct tape, placed them in cardboard boxes and bedsheets and then dumped them down a trash chute, according to cops.
National Grid to pay fines and connect customers
National Grid, a utility company, has reached a deal with New York to pay penalities and connect customers.
Renovation underway on historic Long Island mansion
The Westbury House mansion in Old Westbury Gardens has been under renovation for over a year.
Renovation of historic Long Island mansion underway
Westbury House, a Georgian revival mansion on Long Island is being renovated.
Thanksgiving open house: LI woman welcomes strangers for the holidays
Many people find themselves alone on Thanksgiving, Christmas and other holidays. One woman from Long Island decided she didn't want to be alone so she invited strangers to join her for a holiday meal. It was the start of a tradition.
Navy vet, 51, found in Texas apartment, presumed dead for three years, medical examiner says
A Navy veteran living in Texas was found dead in his apartment last week after vanishing about three years ago, and the medical examiner’s office is now saying he’s been dead the whole time.
Shop owner personally delivers lost keys
Diana Chong stopped at Bagels 101 in Middle Island on Saturday morning before she and her family headed to a Friendsgiving celebration in Pennsylvania. But they made the 185-mile trip in a 2016 Kia Sorento—without the car key. She called the bagel store and spoke to the manager, Vinny Proscia. Someone had turned in the keys. He offered to ship the fob but couldn't find a service that would get it there in time. Vinny didn't think twice about personally delivering the keys. He humbly accepted a thank you and a raincheck for a future Friendsgiving. Reported by Jodi Goldberg
Man overcomes decade-long heroin addiction, reaches millions with viral blog posts
The man behind one of social media’s most widely circulated addiction and recovery blogs has a backstory that resonates with many of his followers.
LI bagel shop manager drives 185 miles to return customer's car key fob
A bagel shop manager in New York drove to Pennsylvania to return a key fob that a customer had left in his shop on Long Island.
A portrait of a lasting friendship on Long Island
Rosie Zona and Mary Ann Romano have been friends since their college days. Rosie offered Mary Ann her home as a place to live while she was getting her degree. The two, 30 years apart in age, never parted ways. Mary Ann, now 77, is paying it forward by taking care of Rosie, now 107.