Can light therapy help with pregnancy-related depression?

Doctors have found a correlation between perinatal or postpartum depression and a disrupted sleep cycle. The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research is exploring whether light therapy and a prescribed sleep schedule in addition to usual treatment for depression can speed recovery and prevent postpartum depression.

Catalytic converter thieves busted on Long Island

Two men were arrested for allegedly stealing catalytic converters from cars on Long Island. Police say a father and son helped get them apprehended.

Asian grocery chain 99 Ranch Market debuts in New York

99 Ranch Market is one of the latest tenants to open its doors at the new Samanea New York Mall in Westbury, formerly known as the Mall at the Source. The national grocery store chain specializes in a full range of Asian ingredients and foods.

Karine Jean-Pierre, next White House press secretary, grew up in NY

Karine Jean-Pierre will be the next White House press secretary. She grew up in Queens and Long Island, and graduated from Kellenberg Memorial High School in Uniondale.

Rash of catalytic converter thefts in Nassau County

Nassau County Police Department is investigating the theft of nearly a dozen catalytic converters from cars in a span of four days — a prime illustration of the nationwide spike in thefts of the vehicle component, which can fetch big bucks on the scrap market.

Long Island woman who chained herself to tree loses fight to save it

Denise Casares spent nine hours a day for a week chained to a huge oak on the street outside her family's home to try to save it from being removed. But in the end, the village cut down the tree.

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.

Large fight causes panic at Roosevelt Field Mall

Shoppers scrambled out of the Roosevelt Field Mall on Sunday after a large fight broke out, causing a panic.

Long Island teacher indicted for fake vaccine card

A Nassau County teacher has been indicted on charges she allegedly submitted a forged COVID-19 vaccination car to her school in a scheme to get around her district's mandatory testing rules.

Long Island woman chains herself to tree to save it

A Long Island woman has chained herself to a tree outside her home to keep the local government from cutting it down.

Long Island sanitation workers attacked

A Long Island man is under arrest for an attack on a municipal sanitation crew.

Former Nassau Exec. Ed Mangano sentenced to 12 years

Former Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for bribery.

Police: Queens man stalked ex-girlfriend before murdering her on Long Island

Police say Quay-Sean Renard Hines, 30 of Queens was arrested and charged with second-degree murder for the death of his ex-girlfriend, 33-year-old Amelia Laguerre.

Russia-Ukraine war: NY couple continues mission to help refugees

Justin and Neina Vetrano, of Long Island, founded the nonprofit LIFE for Ukraine to provide transportation and accommodations for refugees fleeing the war. Justin and Neina call it their new purpose.

Long Island man faces 2 attempted murder charges after stabbings

A Long Island man faces 2 attempted murder charges in connection with the stabbing of a 38-year-old woman and her 18-month-old baby.

KKK leader's name to be replaced on Long Island street

A village on Long Island has voted to give a new identity to Lindner Place — a street that was named for a KKK leader who was involved in cross burnings.

7-year-old girl shot on Long Island

Police on Long Island are still looking for the gunman responsible for shooting a 7-year-old girl who was playing in the backyard of her house.

Long Island students' invention helps children with prosthetics

A group of sixth-graders in the Oceanside School District has earned a spot in a national STEM competition thanks to their invention to help children with prosthetics ride a bike.