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.
Two Islanders games postponed amid COVID-19 outbreak
The New York Islanders' upcoming games Sunday at the Rangers and Tuesday at the Philadelphia Flyers were postponed after an additional Islanders player went into the NHL's COVID-19 protocol on Saturday.
The New York Islanders' upcoming games Sunday at the Rangers and Tuesday at the Philadelphia Flyers were postponed after an additional Islanders player went into the NHL's COVID-19 protocol on Saturday.
Nassau County ER to reopen after resolving staffing shortages
A Nassau County emergency room will reopen after resolving staffing shortages related to the state’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health care workers.
A Nassau County emergency room will reopen after resolving staffing shortages related to the state’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health care workers.
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.
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.
Mount Sinai South Nassau said the decision to close the Long Beach Emergency Room came after all options were exhausted.
Officials, NY Islanders host ribbon-cutting ceremony to open UBS Arena in Elmont
The new arena will host New York Islanders games, along with concerts and other live entertainment events throughout the year.
The new arena will host New York Islanders games, along with concerts and other live entertainment events throughout the year.
Mushroom-laced candy bars, 26 pounds of marijuana seized in Nassau County drug bust
Police say they confiscated over two-dozen of the candy bars that were laced with psilocybin mushrooms, along with 26 pounds of marijuana and 1,000 cartridges of THC.
Police say they confiscated over two-dozen of the candy bars that were laced with psilocybin mushrooms, along with 26 pounds of marijuana and 1,000 cartridges of THC.
Coyotes are making Long Island their home
Biologists expect coyotes to easily integrate into habitats across Long Island and fully colonize within a decade or two. Experts explain how to avoid conflicts and confrontations.
Biologists expect coyotes to easily integrate into habitats across Long Island and fully colonize within a decade or two. Experts explain how to avoid conflicts and confrontations.
Cleanup underway from 'highly unusual' tornadoes on Long Island
The National Weather Service confirmed that four tornadoes touched down on Long Island during a storm on Saturday. A meteorologist with the NWS said tornadoes are highly unusual for this time of year.
The National Weather Service confirmed that four tornadoes touched down on Long Island during a storm on Saturday. A meteorologist with the NWS said tornadoes are highly unusual for this time of year.
Man arrested for threatening to kill GOP congressman who voted for Biden's infrastructure bill
A Long Island man has been arrested for making a death threat against a Republican congressional member who voted for the $1 trillion infrastructure package, police said.
A Long Island man has been arrested for making a death threat against a Republican congressional member who voted for the $1 trillion infrastructure package, police said.
Medical practices await green light to give COVID vaccines to younger kids
With the federal government poised to approve a COVID-19 vaccine in children as young as 5, medical practices are preparing for the expanded vaccination effort.
With the federal government poised to approve a COVID-19 vaccine in children as young as 5, medical practices are preparing for the expanded vaccination effort.
Former NYPD cop sentenced in murder-for-hire plot to kill husband, teen
A former NYPD officer charged in a murder-for-hire plot was sentenced Friday to 48 months in prison of which she had already served 30.
A former NYPD officer charged in a murder-for-hire plot was sentenced Friday to 48 months in prison of which she had already served 30.
Coast Guard recovers body of kayaker who went missing overnight
The U.S. Coast Guard and several police departments searched for a kayaker who went missing in the Long Island Sound. A crew recovered the paddler's body Tuesday afternoon.
The U.S. Coast Guard and several police departments searched for a kayaker who went missing in the Long Island Sound. A crew recovered the paddler's body Tuesday afternoon.