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.
NYPD officer returns home after long COVID battle
Officer Haresh Seepersad was hospitalized with COVID-19 in September. He was finally released from Long Island Jewish Medical Center on Thursday.
Officer Haresh Seepersad was hospitalized with COVID-19 in September. He was finally released from Long Island Jewish Medical Center on Thursday.
Inflation and labor shortage hit Long Island restaurants
U.S. consumer inflation is up 6.8% from 2020 — the highest it's been in nearly 40 years. That has left restaurant owners no choice but to raise their prices.
U.S. consumer inflation is up 6.8% from 2020 — the highest it's been in nearly 40 years. That has left restaurant owners no choice but to raise their prices.
Keechant Sewell to become first woman to serve as NYPD commissioner
Nassau County Police Chief of Detectives Keechant Sewell, 49, will replace Dermot Shea, who is retiring from the NYPD after 30 years
Nassau County Police Chief of Detectives Keechant Sewell, 49, will replace Dermot Shea, who is retiring from the NYPD after 30 years
New Nassau County executive says he won't enforce indoor mask mandate
Incoming Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is among several county executives in New York who will not enforce the indoor mask mandate set forth by Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Incoming Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is among several county executives in New York who will not enforce the indoor mask mandate set forth by Gov. Kathy Hochul.
15-year-old killed, 4 more injured after Long Island drunk driving crash: Police
Police say that a man was driving while intoxicated when the truck he was driving crashed into a car in Nassau County on Saturday night.
Police say that a man was driving while intoxicated when the truck he was driving crashed into a car in Nassau County on Saturday night.
Operation Holiday Cheer: Long Island sends Christmas trees to troops
Dees' Nursery is donating Christmas trees to be shipped by DHL to U.S. troops serving overseas. The mission is rooted deep in tradition.
Dees' Nursery is donating Christmas trees to be shipped by DHL to U.S. troops serving overseas. The mission is rooted deep in tradition.
Temple rebuilds from severe damage caused by Ida
Temple Tikvah in Nassau County suffered so much flood damage from the remnants of Ida that the cleanup and restoration will cost millions of dollars. The congregation hopes to get enough money from federal aid and generous donations to pay for the long project.
Temple Tikvah in Nassau County suffered so much flood damage from the remnants of Ida that the cleanup and restoration will cost millions of dollars. The congregation hopes to get enough money from federal aid and generous donations to pay for the long project.
Rep. Tom Suozzi says he's running for New York governor
Democratic U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi said Monday that he is running for New York governor in next year's election, joining a competitive primary race that became wide open when former Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigned.
Democratic U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi said Monday that he is running for New York governor in next year's election, joining a competitive primary race that became wide open when former Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigned.