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.
Meet Milo, Long Island's first educational robot
Milo is an "E-student" who helps his classmates with special-needs strive for A's by teaching social-emotional skills and cues.
Man arrested in Hempstead after alleged stabbing of elderly woman
It happened around 6 p.m. on Monday on Greenwich Street.
Charges filed against suspect seen in 'shocking' video waving gun in street
Police in Nassau County say Kiber Calderon was the person seen on video waving a gun at passing traffic before being hit by an officer's SUV.
Belmont Park cancels thoroughbred racing Friday due to poor air quality
Belmont Park canceled its thoroughbred racing card on Friday due to poor air quality caused by wildfires in Canada.
Long Island man sentenced for sharing deepfake porn of underage women
Patrick Carey, 22, pleaded guilty to sharing sexually explicit "deepfake" images of over a dozen underage women on a pornographic website.
Drunk driver beat other motorist to death after crash, Nassau police say
Patrick Destine was allegedly unregistered, uninsured, and drunk when he blew a stop sign and crashed into the side of David McKenzie’s van on Saturday night. It got more violent from there, police say.
Long Island acid attack victim Nafiah Ikram still seeking justice
Lawmakers joined Ikram and her family to continue pushing for the suspect in the 2021 attack to be brought to Justice.
Advocates seek raises for those who help state's most vulnerable
Nassau activists believe the governor’s 2024 budget ignores the needs of individuals with disabilities and the workforce they rely on. But her office says they’re working on a budget that meets the needs of all New Yorkers.
2 Hempstead schools improve academic performance
The graduation rates have gone up from below 40% to 86%.
Tyler Flach sentenced for stabbing death of Long Island teen
A Long Island man convicted of fatally stabbing a 16-year-old high school student in Hempstead has been sentenced, authorities announced.
Long Island street honoring KKK leader renamed after student-led effort
Lindner Place in Malverne, which was named after Paul Lindner, a banker who served as great titan of the New York State Ku Klux Klan, is now named Acorn Way.
Tunnel to Towers unveils upgraded home for injured NYPD detective
In 2017, Detective Dalsh Veve endured a traumatic brain injury in the line of duty. On Tuesday, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation revealed several crucial improvements to Veve's house, including a physical therapy room and an ADA-compliant bathroom.
Long Island school teaching students with disabilities important life skills
John Street Elementary School i Franklin Square has opened its new daily living skills center, aimed at teaching students with disabilities basic life skills to help them live independently one day.
Tyler Flach murder trial begins on Long Island
Tyler Flach was charged with murder in the 2019 stabbing death of Khaseen Morris on Long Island.
Hofstra field hockey revels in Hail Mary victory
The Hofstra Pride field hockey team pulled off the most improbable play in all of sports.
Long Island academy training the next generation of teachers
Some high school students on Long Island are starting their college education early thanks to a unique program that's meant to help aspiring teachers.
Long Island leaders call for support after fatal McDonald's shooting
Community leaders in Hempstead are asking for support from Nassau County to keep the areas surrounding their schools safe after a deadly shooting at a McDonald's on Wednesday.
Teen killed outside Long Island McDonald's
Nassau County Police are investigating the killing of a teenager outside a McDonald's in Hempstead.
Long Islanders remember 9/11 victims at sunrise ceremony
Hundreds of people gathered for the annual September 11 ceremony at Point Lookout, Long Island on Sunday.