Identifying World Trade Center remains continues 20 years after 9/11
New York City's medical examiner's office is continuing the difficult task of identifying remains recovered from the rubble of the World Trade Center. Just days before the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, officials say they have identified the remains of two more people.
Fiddler at the supermarket brings joy to shoppers
John Chainey has been playing the violin outside stores on Long Island for five years.
Kids back in class at one Long Island school district, precautions in place
Jericho is the first district on Long Island to start classes. Most local schools don't begin until at least next week. The district is also 100% in-person learning.
Henri aftermath: Long Island mostly spared
While Henri at one point had the potential to cause tremendous damage across Long Island, officials told us it was kept to a minimum.
Never Forget Concert to honor 9/11 victims
The Never Forget Concert will be held at Jones Beach on Saturday to honor the thousands of innocent people who lost their lives on 9/11.
Another shark spotted near beach in Nassau County
Lifeguards spotted a shark around 10:45 a.m. at Lido Beach West, prompting them to close the beach to swimming.
Long Island man's conviction in 1990 murder of Hofstra coach tossed
Christopher Ellis spent nearly three decades in prison for the murder of a Hofstra University coach. But on Monday, a judge tossed his conviction and released him.
BTW bar on Long Island welcomes LGBTQ clientele
A bar called BTW in Nassau County serves as a safe space that aims to be a judgment-free place for everyone to interact.
Newly certified lifeguard proves determination matters
Sean McGowan practices lifeguard drills in the water with ease. Despite living with Down syndrome, Sean refuses to let it slow him down.
More sharks spotted at Nassau County beaches
All Town of Hempstead beaches are closed to swimming after several sharks were spotted in the water on Wednesday afternoon.
Possible shark attack on Jones Beach lifeguard
An EMT treated a lifeguard for what appears to be a bite on his calf. The lifeguard is expected to be OK, officials said.
Four Long Island first-generation graduates heading to the Ivy League
Four high school students on Long Island are making family history as the first in their families to go to college. And they're headed off to the Ivy League as well!
Bethpage Air Show takes flight on Memorial Day
This is the first time the Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach State Park was held on Memorial Day.
Bethpage Air Show preview could be the only show this weekend
The official events for the Bethpage Air Show are scheduled for Saturday and Sunday but the weather forecast isn't looking promising.
Woman indicted in hit-and-run death of NYPD cop
A Long Island woman accused of the hit-and-run death of a veteran NYPD officer was indicted on multiple charges on Tuesday, including homicide and manslaughter.
Park renamed in honor of Luis Alvarez, Ground Zero hero
Luis Alvarez, a retired NYPD Bomb Squad detective, died in June 2019 after a long battle with cancer stemming from his heroic work at Ground Zero after 9/11.
Paddleboarder drowns in Hempstead Lake; kids survive
A paddleboard capsized, sending a dad and his kids into the water at Hempstead Lake on Sunday.
2 women get in knife fight at Long Island bar, cops say
Two women are under arrest after police say they got into a knife fight at a Long Island bar.
Attacker threw acid in woman's face in Nassau County
Police released images from security cameras showing what they say is a red Nissan Altima driving away from the scene.
1 dead, 2 hurt in shooting at Long Island Stop & Shop; suspect arrested
One person was killed and two others injured in a shooting at a Stop & Shop supermarket on Long Island on Tuesday.