Nassau County gears up for ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup
For the first time ever, the United States will host the ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup at a new, 34,000-seat stadium in East Meadow, Nassau County.
Judge strikes down Nassau County's ban on female transgender athletes after roller derby league sues
A New York judge has struck down a Long Island county’s order banning female transgender athletes after a local women’s roller derby league challenged it.
Accused international jewel thief arraigned on Long Island
Yaorong Wan was charged with grand larceny Tuesday after allegedly stealing a watch worth more than $17,000 from a jeweler in Nassau County. Police have linked him to multiple other jewel thefts across the world.
Long Island man pleads guilty to drugged driving crash that killed father, 3 kids
A Long Island man pleaded guilty Wednesday to aggravated vehicular homicide charges after a drugged-driving crash killed a father and his three children last year.
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."
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.
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.