Long Beach enforcing new boardwalk rules following teen shooting
Officials and law enforcement from Long Beach are already making changes after a gathering of thousands of teens in Long Beach ended with one person being injured in a shooting.
1 shot near Long Beach LIRR station after large gathering on beach
Police are investigating after one person was shot near the Long Beach LIRR station on Thursday evening.
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.
New medical facility opens in Long Beach, after being destroyed by Superstorm Sandy
A 15,000-square-foot medical facility opened its doors on Tuesday in Long Island.
Limited lifeguard coverage in Long Beach raises safety concerns
For now, until June 24th lifeguards are only on duty on the weekends in Long Beach.
10 years after Superstorm Sandy, Long Island communities rebuild
A decade after the storm, Long Beach has rebuilt and prepared for the next potential natural disaster to hit the area.
Good beach weather means good business
Labor Day was one of the summer's sunniest days on record, which is fantastic for the beach and for businesses nearby.
Remembering Casey Skudin: Widow grieves firefighter killed by falling tree
Firefighter Casey Skudin was on vacation with his family when a tree limb fell on their minivan, killing him. His widow, Angela Skudin, told FOX 5 NY she doesn't know how she and her sons survived the freak accident.
Ex-NYPD cop who fired gun into Atlantic Ocean gets prison
David Afanador will spend up to four years in prison in connection with firing a 9mm Beretta he wasn't authorized to carry into the ocean off Long Beach.
Long Island boy dies during Little League game
A boy who had just celebrated his 10th birthday unexpectedly died on Friday after suffering a medical episode on the baseball field.
Teen wrestling champion credits his recovery from tragedy
Eight years before Dunia Sibomana became Long Beach's 17th state wrestling champ, a pack of chimpanzees attacked him in his native Congo. Dunia's facial injuries left him struggling to swallow or speak.
How Jewish delis are evolving with the times
Classic Jewish delis may be a dying breed nationwide, the ones that are still alive say they're here to stay.
Shortage of vaccinated nurses prompts closure of ER on Long Island
Mount Sinai South Nassau said the decision to close the Long Beach Emergency Room came after all options were exhausted.
Nassau police search beach for stolen Torahs that are still missing
Police divers searched the waters near a beach with metal detectors Tuesday to try to locate missing artifacts that were stolen from a Jewish temple in August, including two handwritten Torahs.
Long Island lawmaker: Coastal high-rises need mandatory inspections
Some elected officials who represent communities along the coastline from Coney Island to Nassau County have been fielding calls from constituents wondering if their buildings are safe.
Police cracking down after wild beach party on Long Island
Last weekend, an impromptu party in Long Beach featured over 2,500 people, dancing, music, illegal fireworks and afterwards, gunshots.
NY pools and beaches set to open
"We want our beaches opened up as much as possible as soon as possible."
Looking to rebound, beach businesses seek willing workers
Bars and restaurants on Long Island are eagerly awaiting the high season as pandemic restrictions are lifted. But some spots are having trouble hiring help.
Off-duty NYPD cop fired gun at Atlantic Ocean, police say
A cop who has been arrested twice for alleged brutality was arrested again. He is accused of firing a handgun into the Atlantic Ocean while off duty.
Teenagers volunteer to help rebuild home for Superstorm Sandy victim
Volunteers with Orthodox Union and Habitat for Humanity are building a new house for a Long Island man who lost his home in Superstorm Sandy.