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.
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.
Long Island doctor bought $1.7M yacht in COVID loan fraud scam
Federal officials say Dr. Konstantinos Zarkadas fraudulently obtained more than $3 million in COVID emergency loans, using the money to buy a $1.7M yacht, lease luxury automobiles and buy luxury wristwatches.
Federal officials say Dr. Konstantinos Zarkadas fraudulently obtained more than $3 million in COVID emergency loans, using the money to buy a $1.7M yacht, lease luxury automobiles and buy luxury wristwatches.
Cupcake business empowers young adults with autism
Patty Castrogiovanni came out of retirement to run a nonprofit cupcake business out of her kitchen with the help of young adults with autism and other special needs.
Patty Castrogiovanni came out of retirement to run a nonprofit cupcake business out of her kitchen with the help of young adults with autism and other special needs.
Man and woman dead, another injured in Long Island murder-suicide attempt
Two people are dead and one in critical condition after a murder-suicide on Long Island.
Two people are dead and one in critical condition after a murder-suicide on Long Island.
Hofstra hosts first in-person job fair since beginning of pandemic
More than 400 Hofstra students registered for Wednesday's career fair, numbers university officials say they haven’t seen even before the pandemic.
More than 400 Hofstra students registered for Wednesday's career fair, numbers university officials say they haven’t seen even before the pandemic.
Long Island couple helping Ukrainian refugees
For six days, Pastor Justin Vetrano and Neina Vetrano, his wife, were part of a hospitality team in Romania welcoming refugees from Ukraine. For 15 hours a day, volunteers bundled up and braved the cold to give back to those who need it the most.
For six days, Pastor Justin Vetrano and Neina Vetrano, his wife, were part of a hospitality team in Romania welcoming refugees from Ukraine. For 15 hours a day, volunteers bundled up and braved the cold to give back to those who need it the most.
Russia-Ukraine war: Adelphi faculty, students discuss unfolding events
Students at Adelphi University attended a teach-in discussion in person and on Zoom about the unfolding events of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Students at Adelphi University attended a teach-in discussion in person and on Zoom about the unfolding events of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Green Acres Mall shooting: Man struck in leg inside Famous Footwear
A gunman opened fire on a man inside A store inside the Green Acres Mall on Long Island.
A gunman opened fire on a man inside A store inside the Green Acres Mall on Long Island.
Long Island store worker shot during robbery
A Long Island store clerk was shot during a robbery on Sunday afternoon.
A Long Island store clerk was shot during a robbery on Sunday afternoon.
Summer camps see early surge in enrollment
If you haven't signed your child up for summer camp yet, you may want to do it soon as demand is soaring for the programs and some are already sold out.
If you haven't signed your child up for summer camp yet, you may want to do it soon as demand is soaring for the programs and some are already sold out.
2022 Election: NY GOP backs Lee Zeldin in primary for governor
Rep. Lee Zeldin will have the Republican Party's backing going into the GOP primary in the race for governor of New York.
Rep. Lee Zeldin will have the Republican Party's backing going into the GOP primary in the race for governor of New York.
Former congressman opens bookshop on Long Island
Steve Israel, who served in Congress for 16 years, knows that opening a bookstore in this day and age is a huge risk. But he says the biggest risks are worth taking. Israel named the store Theodore's Books in honor of his hero, President Teddy Roosevelt.
Steve Israel, who served in Congress for 16 years, knows that opening a bookstore in this day and age is a huge risk. But he says the biggest risks are worth taking. Israel named the store Theodore's Books in honor of his hero, President Teddy Roosevelt.
Long Island man wins $10M lottery... again!
A Long Island man who says he's "still trying to spend the $10M I won in '19" has won a $10M lottery for the second time.
A Long Island man who says he's "still trying to spend the $10M I won in '19" has won a $10M lottery for the second time.
Long Island street named after KKK leader, advocates want it renamed
Advocates of all ages are pushing to rename a street in Malverne that was named after a developer and Ku Klux Klan leader in the early 1900s.
Advocates of all ages are pushing to rename a street in Malverne that was named after a developer and Ku Klux Klan leader in the early 1900s.
Former NYPD union president pleads not guilty to criminal charge
Ed Mullins, the former New York City police union president who clashed with city officials over his bombastic tweets and hardline tactics, surrendered Wednesday to face a criminal charge of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from his union.
Ed Mullins, the former New York City police union president who clashed with city officials over his bombastic tweets and hardline tactics, surrendered Wednesday to face a criminal charge of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from his union.
Fake vaccine card scam: Marine reservist, LI nurse charged
A U.S. Marine reservist and a Long Island nurse have been charged with selling fake COVID vaccination cards.
A U.S. Marine reservist and a Long Island nurse have been charged with selling fake COVID vaccination cards.
Long Island tanker truck crashes into Rockville Centre store
A La-Z Boy furniture store went up in flames Wednesday after a gasoline tanker truck slammed into the location in Rockville Centre, Long Island.
A La-Z Boy furniture store went up in flames Wednesday after a gasoline tanker truck slammed into the location in Rockville Centre, Long Island.
Rep. Kathleen Rice to become 30th House Democrat to retire
Rep. Kathleen Rice said Tuesday she will not seek reelection this fall, making the New Yorker the 30th Democrat to announce they're leaving the House before November elections.
Rep. Kathleen Rice said Tuesday she will not seek reelection this fall, making the New Yorker the 30th Democrat to announce they're leaving the House before November elections.
'LET'S GO': NY man accused of opening door, letting in Capitol rioters
Eric Gerwatowski of New Hyde Park yanked open a door that cops had shut and then led rioters inside the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, prosecutors said. The FBI credited information gathered and posted by a network of online sleuths for helping agents find Gerwatowski.
Eric Gerwatowski of New Hyde Park yanked open a door that cops had shut and then led rioters inside the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, prosecutors said. The FBI credited information gathered and posted by a network of online sleuths for helping agents find Gerwatowski.
NY mask mandate remains in place for now, judges say
An appellate panel ruled Gov. Kathy Hochul's indoor mask mandate will stay in place until March when the court will hear arguments in the case.
An appellate panel ruled Gov. Kathy Hochul's indoor mask mandate will stay in place until March when the court will hear arguments in the case.