Nassau County man dies shoveling snow after winter storm
The man is one of several fatalities that occurred on Long Island during the storm, including an elderly man who fell into a swimming pool in Cutchogue and drowned while shoveling snow.
The man is one of several fatalities that occurred on Long Island during the storm, including an elderly man who fell into a swimming pool in Cutchogue and drowned while shoveling snow.
NY indoor mask mandate stays in place after confusing day
An appeals judge in New York is leaving the state's indoor mask mandate in place while state officials appeal another court's ruling that the mandate is unconstitutional.
An appeals judge in New York is leaving the state's indoor mask mandate in place while state officials appeal another court's ruling that the mandate is unconstitutional.
COVID Pandemic: Hopeful signs emerge as infections slow
While coronavirus numbers in the Northeast U.S. have started to level off, other parts of the country are still seeing a surge. Dr. Anthony Fauci hopes the level of infections will continue to drop below what he calls an area of control.
While coronavirus numbers in the Northeast U.S. have started to level off, other parts of the country are still seeing a surge. Dr. Anthony Fauci hopes the level of infections will continue to drop below what he calls an area of control.
Teacher gives COVID vaccine to teen, Long Island prosecutors say
A Long Island teacher was arraigned on a felony charge after she was accused of illegally giving a coronavirus vaccine to a teenager.
A Long Island teacher was arraigned on a felony charge after she was accused of illegally giving a coronavirus vaccine to a teenager.
NY COVID positivity rate hits single digits, school mask mandate stays
Despite the positivity rate dropping, Hochul said she is not willing to commit to lifting the state's school mask mandate on February 21, when it is set to expire.
Despite the positivity rate dropping, Hochul said she is not willing to commit to lifting the state's school mask mandate on February 21, when it is set to expire.
Shoplifter attacks Long Island liquor store owner with wine bottle
A Long Island liquor store worker was attacked with a wine bottle when he confronted a pair of shoplifters.
A Long Island liquor store worker was attacked with a wine bottle when he confronted a pair of shoplifters.
Firefighter with 9/11 cancer has new hope after bone marrow transplant
Brian Kevan is in the fight of his life. Like many firefighters who responded to the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, Kevan was diagnosed with cancer. Thanks to treatments and a bone marrow transplant, he has renewed hope and is living each day as it comes.
Brian Kevan is in the fight of his life. Like many firefighters who responded to the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, Kevan was diagnosed with cancer. Thanks to treatments and a bone marrow transplant, he has renewed hope and is living each day as it comes.
Nassau health commissioner criticized for flip-flopping on masks
Some Democratic lawmakers are criticizing the Nassau County health commissioner for what they say is a flip-flop about the importance of wearing masks.
Some Democratic lawmakers are criticizing the Nassau County health commissioner for what they say is a flip-flop about the importance of wearing masks.
Nassau County executive cannot tell schools to defy mask mandate, group says
The head of the Nassau-Suffolk School Boards Association called on the Nassau County executive to withdraw his executive order directing school boards to vote on whether masks should be mandatory for children in school.
The head of the Nassau-Suffolk School Boards Association called on the Nassau County executive to withdraw his executive order directing school boards to vote on whether masks should be mandatory for children in school.
Nassau County Executive signs order leaving mask decision to schools
New Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed an executive offer Thursday that allows school districts to end mask mandates if they so choose.
New Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed an executive offer Thursday that allows school districts to end mask mandates if they so choose.
At-home COVID tests flying off the shelves at pharmacies
While they're nearly impossible to find in stock, there are a number of COVID at-home tests on the market. So how do they work and what's the best option for reliable results?
While they're nearly impossible to find in stock, there are a number of COVID at-home tests on the market. So how do they work and what's the best option for reliable results?
Ousted Long Island Democrat slams her own party
Former Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, a Democrat, has been highly critical of her party and its progressive policies. She called the party "weak" and said President Biden has a "hard time putting a sentence together."
Former Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, a Democrat, has been highly critical of her party and its progressive policies. She called the party "weak" and said President Biden has a "hard time putting a sentence together."
Long Island teacher accused of illegally vaccinating teen
A Long Island teacher is accused of illegally giving a coronavirus vaccine to a teenager.
A Long Island teacher is accused of illegally giving a coronavirus vaccine to a teenager.
Miles-long line for COVID test kits on Long Island
A line wrapped around for miles as people patiently waited inside their cars to get up to three free COVID test kits in Nassau County. Long Island has been hit hard by this latest surge of coronavirus cases fueled by the omicron variant.
A line wrapped around for miles as people patiently waited inside their cars to get up to three free COVID test kits in Nassau County. Long Island has been hit hard by this latest surge of coronavirus cases fueled by the omicron variant.
VIDEO: Man steals small dog from outside shop
Nassau County cops are looking for information about the Grinch who dognapped a Pomeranian mix from outside a bodega on Christmas Eve.
Nassau County cops are looking for information about the Grinch who dognapped a Pomeranian mix from outside a bodega on Christmas Eve.
Suspect arrested after Christmas Day double shooting inside Long Island home
Officials say they arrested a 29-year-old man in New Jersey in connection to the shooting of a 64-year-old woman and a 65-year-old man on Christmas Day.
Officials say they arrested a 29-year-old man in New Jersey in connection to the shooting of a 64-year-old woman and a 65-year-old man on Christmas Day.
Andrew Cuomo won't be charged for touching trooper at racetrack
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo won't face criminal charges after a female state trooper said she felt “completely violated” by his unwanted touching at an event at Belmont Park.
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo won't face criminal charges after a female state trooper said she felt “completely violated” by his unwanted touching at an event at Belmont Park.
Seafood inflation means a pricier Feast of the Seven Fishes
Fish markets such as Syosset Seafood have had to raise prices this year to reflect higher costs from suppliers. That means some families are scaling back their holiday meals.
Fish markets such as Syosset Seafood have had to raise prices this year to reflect higher costs from suppliers. That means some families are scaling back their holiday meals.
COVID cases soaring on Long Island
As the COVID positivity rate rises on Long Island, hospitalizations are expected to increase, too. Mount Sinai South Nassau and other hospitals are implementing plans to deal with the influx of patients.
As the COVID positivity rate rises on Long Island, hospitalizations are expected to increase, too. Mount Sinai South Nassau and other hospitals are implementing plans to deal with the influx of patients.
Police warn of Tik Tok challenge threatening school shootings
Posts circulating on TikTok threaten shootings and bombings at schools across the United States on Friday, December 17.
Posts circulating on TikTok threaten shootings and bombings at schools across the United States on Friday, December 17.