Nassau University Medical Center on the brink as losses top $560M
The future of Nassau County's only public hospital is in jeopardy, as according to a recent report, Nassau University Medical Center is at risk of running out of money by the end of the month.
New York AG says Nassau County must must rescind ban on female transgender athletes
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman responded on social media, saying his Executive Order 'stops the bullying of women by transgender males.'
Nassau County Exec. signs executive order banning trans athletes from girls' sports
A Long Island lawmaker issued an executive order banning transgender athletes from girls' sports.
Long Island bus crash: 7 kids injured on their way to Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf
Seven children were injured after the school bus they were riding in hit an ice patch and crashed off the side of the road in Mill Neck, Long Island.
Man accused of hoarding over 100 exotic animals at Nassau County home
A man in Nassau County is facing charges after being accused of hoarding over 100 exotic animals inside his home's basement and backyard.
Long Island community rallies behind gay teacher fired at Catholic school: 'God loves Mr. Califano'
A Long Island community is rallying behind Maria Regina School teacher Michael Califano, after claims that he was fired for being gay. The local diocese denies this.
Dog found stabbed 17 times on Long Island
A male dog named Cornell was found stabbed 17 times in Freeport, Long Island – and officials announced a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the case.
Power restored for more than 18,000 homes on Long Island
A brief power outage in Long Beach saw over 18,000 homes left in the dark for a brief period on Tuesday evening.
Long Island dog daycare worker accused of swinging them above head using leash
According to police in Nassau County, Andrew Laurendi was seen on video at Pawllywood dog daycare swinging multiple dogs above his head by the leash attached to the animal's neck, and then letting the leash go, causing the dogs to fall to the ground.
Tom Suozzi makes political revival in America's first suburb
After two failed runs for governor, Suozzi thought his political career was done. If Suozzi wins, he says he will run again in November for a full term.
Long Island man sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for death of gas station manager
Joshua Roston, 37, was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for running over and killing 59-year-old Cemal Dagdeviren in January 2019.
Long Island man charged in Woodbury standoff, alleged rape of 14-year-old
The suspect, Adrees Omar, 25, then barricaded himself inside the house on Roseanne Drive in Woodbury and refused to allow officers inside, the Nassau County Police Department said.
Nassau County police officers honored for quick-thinking actions to stop gun-toting suspect
The Nassau County Police officers who stopped a gun-toting suspect in the middle of the street this summer were honored for their heroism by the county on Monday.
Tis the porch pirate season: Police on Long Island report pattern of package theft
The incidents happened in towns across Nassau County, including Massapequa Park, Massapequa and Wantagh.
New York, New Jersey vigils call for release of Israeli hostages
There was a sense of grief, sadness and anger in the air in Plainview. In Montclair, New Jersey – the organization, Bring Them Home, decorated a large table, set for dinner, with no guests attending the metaphorical dinner party.
LI man points gun at 6-year-old taking part in Halloween 'booing' tradition
Michael Wen is accused of pointing a gun at the 6-year-old’s head as he was taking part in the Halloween tradition of booing in the Manhasset neighborhood.
Long Island pizzerias raising funds for victims of Farmingdale bus crash
Over 100 pizzerias on Long Island are raising funds for the victims of the Farmingdale High School bus tragedy.
Farmingdale bus tragedy survivor's journey of strength and hope
A month after the tragic bus crash that claimed two lives, Audrina Crocitto is back on her feet, walking again and determined to come back even stronger.
Long Island rabbi's children 'step up' to defend Israel
A Long Island rabbi talked to FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg about his children's deployment in Israel.
Nassau County Legislator Mazi Pilip raising funds for Israel
Mazi Pilip, who was born in Ethiopia and migrated to Israel when she was 12, says her support for Israel is stronger now than ever.