Identifying World Trade Center remains continues 20 years after 9/11
New York City's medical examiner's office is continuing the difficult task of identifying remains recovered from the rubble of the World Trade Center. Just days before the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, officials say they have identified the remains of two more people.
9/11 as American History: Schoolteachers prepare lessons
Schoolteachers and administrators on Long Island are faced with the challenge of teaching an important piece of history that most of their students weren't even alive for — the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Mixed reviews for summer on Long Island
Whether you were at Jones Beach in Nassau County or Cedar Beach in Suffolk, Long Islanders were soaking up the last unofficial day of summer’s sunshine, looking back and reflecting on how it was overall.
Fiddler at the supermarket brings joy to shoppers
John Chainey has been playing the violin outside stores on Long Island for five years.
Cops bust Long Island mail thief who sliced postal inspector
A man who had stolen a US Postal Service master key was caught in the act opening mailboxes and stealing the contents, said Nassau County Police.
Sorrow, frustration for local Afghans as crisis continues
With the death toll from Thursday's airport bombing continuing to rise and the White House warning another attack is likely, the crisis in Afghanistan is weighing heavily on local Afghans, who fear for their families.
Kids back in class at one Long Island school district, precautions in place
Jericho is the first district on Long Island to start classes. Most local schools don't begin until at least next week. The district is also 100% in-person learning.
Heat wave grips New York City region
Forecasters expect a heatwave to descend on parts of New Jersey and New York through Friday. Expect a lot of humidity, which will make the real-feel temperatures feel even worse.
4-year-old boy and family thank lifeguards who saved his life
Only about a minute elapsed from the time lifeguards pulled Vincent Zhang out of the water to when he regained consciousness. But they said it felt like forever.
Henri aftermath: Long Island mostly spared
While Henri at one point had the potential to cause tremendous damage across Long Island, officials told us it was kept to a minimum.
Storm Henri brings severe flooding to portions of tristate area
Storm Henri wasn't done with the tristate area yet. Rain continued to fall Monday in various locations from New Jersey, north and out to Long Island. A Flood Watch was in effect for the entire region.
Long Island woman waiting for news from family trapped in Afghanistan
A woman on Long Island is praying for the safe return of her brother, who is trapped in Afghanistan.
Nassau County police officers help woman deliver baby in Westbury
The officers and two AMTs helped the mother deliver a healthy baby boy.
Massapequa school officials say they won't mandate masks for students this year
Board of Ed officials also announced that come the fall, there will be no more school health checks or remote instruction and plexiglass barriers will be removed from the desks.
Never Forget Concert to honor 9/11 victims
The Never Forget Concert will be held at Jones Beach on Saturday to honor the thousands of innocent people who lost their lives on 9/11.
Trapped baby rescued from hot car in Nassau County
According to authorities, the baby's parents left it inside of a hot car for roughly an hour.
Nassau County beaches will fly shark warning flag
Nassau County officials say it is important to make beachgoers aware of marine life close to the shore especially after a record 26 shark sightings so far this year.
LI rehab center using music to help COVID-19 'long-haulers'
A rehab center on Long ISland is using the healing power of music to help people struggling with lingering COVID symptoms.
Another shark spotted near beach in Nassau County
Lifeguards spotted a shark around 10:45 a.m. at Lido Beach West, prompting them to close the beach to swimming.
Long Island man's conviction in 1990 murder of Hofstra coach tossed
Christopher Ellis spent nearly three decades in prison for the murder of a Hofstra University coach. But on Monday, a judge tossed his conviction and released him.