Boy with rare blood disorder receives new life-changing gene therapy treatment
Yusuf Saeed, an 8-year-old born with a rare genetic blood disorder called thalassemia, received a new and transformative gene therapy treatment at Cohen Children’s Medical Center on Long Island.
Long Island casino doubles in size with $210M expansion project
The project includes twice as many slot machines and more than triple the number of parking spots.
Student run cafe at Patchogue-Medford High School empowers special needs pupils
A group of special education students on Long Island are learning new career skills as their school is now home to a commercial kitchen which helps them prepare for jobs in the culinary field.
Uncertain future looms for Amityville elementary school as district eyes cuts
There are growing concerns over the possible closure of an elementary school in Amityville, Long Island. The district says their hand may be forced by budget deficits.
Nassau County Exec. Bruce Blakeman pitches deputizing private citizens
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has pitched a plan to deputize private citizens for emergency situations drawing criticism that he is creating a "militia."
Long Island doctor killed in moving trailer incident during eclipse journey
Authorities say a Long Island doctor who was headed to upstate New York to see the solar eclipse with her family fell out of a moving trailer on a highway and died.
Meet Captain Kirk: The 94-year-old DJ rocking the senior center on Long Island
The 94-year-old is the self-proclaimed oldest DJ in the world, but he’s newer to the hobby
Two alleged gang members indicted in shooting that injured 8-year-old boy in Suffolk County
Two alleged gang members have been indicted on charges related to a shooting that injured a sleeping 8-year-old boy in Suffolk County last year.
Grand jury blames Suffolk County CPS in Thomas Valva's death
A grand jury report into the death of 8-year-old Thomas Valva has concluded that Suffolk County CPS failed to protect the boy who ultimately froze to death after being forced to sleep outside in a garage on a cold January night in 2020.
Nearly 50 animals found living in urine, feces-filled cages of LI home: 'Worse case we've ever had'
Dozens of animals were rescued from a Suffolk County, Long Island home after they were found living in deplorable conditions, including cages "filled with feces" and "soaked in urine."
Long Island couple indicted over 14-month-old son's overdose death
A Long Island couple has been indicted in connection with the overdose death of their 14-month-old son.
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul leaves NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller’s wake abruptly after 10 minutes; bystanders clap
The incident came a day after the NYPD Sergeants Benevolent Association President Vincent Vallelong called on anti-police politicians to stay away.
Wake for slain NYPD officer Jonathan Diller continues today; funeral Saturday
The wake for slain NYPD officer Jonathan Diller continues Friday at the Massapequa Funeral Home on Long Island ahead of his funeral on Saturday.
Wake for slain NYPD officer Jonathan Diller; Trump attends
The wake for NYPD officer Jonathan Diller was held at the Massapequa Funeral Home, while his funeral is set for Saturday at St. Rose of Lima Roman Catholic Church. Former President Donald Trump attended the wake on Thursday.
Candlelight vigil held for fallen NYPD officer Jonathan Diller on Long Island
A candlelight vigil was held in Massapequa Park on Wednesday to honor the life of NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller, who was shot and killed during a traffic stop in Queens on Monday.
Measles exposure alert for recent visitors to Long Island Children’s Medical Center
Officials at Cohen Children’s Medical Center in New Hyde Park alerted patients who were in the emergency department last week that they could have potentially been exposed to measles after a patient under 5 tested positive.
19-year-old man killed, 17-year-old shot during party on Long Island
A 19-year-old man was shot and killed, and another person was wounded during a party on Long Island on Friday night.
Riverhead schools plan cuts to staff, class offerings
The Riverhead School District will see significant cuts to class offerings, programs, teaching assistants, and support staff as a result of cutbacks proposed in the administration’s budget for the coming school year.
Stony Brook University Hospital launches DoorDash style app
A DoorDash-style app for patients to order their meals is now being used at Stony Brook University Hospital.
Long Island 'Hot Dog Hooker' Catherine Scalia arrested for stalking
Catherine Scalia, the so-called Long Island 'Hot Dog Hooker,' has been arrested for stalking after allegedly repeatedly screaming at and exposing herself to a man at a business in East Rockaway.