Helicopters and marine patrols to monitor Long Island beaches for sharks
After two days of shark sightings off the coast of Nassau County, officials announced that more helicopter and marine patrols will be deployed along the shoreline to help alert beachgoers and swimmers to the presence of sharks.
After two days of shark sightings off the coast of Nassau County, officials announced that more helicopter and marine patrols will be deployed along the shoreline to help alert beachgoers and swimmers to the presence of sharks.
An exhibit of artwork brightens otherwise empty storefronts
Residents and visitors to Great Neck said they welcome the splash of color that artwork brings to empty storefronts.
Residents and visitors to Great Neck said they welcome the splash of color that artwork brings to empty storefronts.
New York settles with distribution companies in opioid lawsuit
McKesson, Cardinal Health and AmerisourceBergen are the latest to settle in one of the nation's largest opioid lawsuits. The distributors are among a lengthy list of pharmaceutical companies and manufacturers accused of fueling the opioid crisis on Long Island and across the state.
McKesson, Cardinal Health and AmerisourceBergen are the latest to settle in one of the nation's largest opioid lawsuits. The distributors are among a lengthy list of pharmaceutical companies and manufacturers accused of fueling the opioid crisis on Long Island and across the state.
Brown tide threatens marine life off Long Island
The damaging brown tide is threatening seagrass and hard clams in the Great South Bay.
The damaging brown tide is threatening seagrass and hard clams in the Great South Bay.
How PSEG Long Island restores power
FOX 5 NY got a tour of PSEG's Lineman Training Facility in Hicksville to learn more about why the power goes out and how it gets restored.
FOX 5 NY got a tour of PSEG's Lineman Training Facility in Hicksville to learn more about why the power goes out and how it gets restored.
Powerful thunderstorms cause flooding in NY, NJ
A nearly stationary frontal boundary combined with a hot and humid air mass sparked some thunderstorms on Monday. A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for northeast New Jersey, most of southeast New York, and a small portion of southern Connecticut until 10 a.m. on Tuesday.
A nearly stationary frontal boundary combined with a hot and humid air mass sparked some thunderstorms on Monday. A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for northeast New Jersey, most of southeast New York, and a small portion of southern Connecticut until 10 a.m. on Tuesday.
Officer injured detaining naked, feces-covered man
Nassau County police found a naked man running in a Massapequa road about 11:30 a.m. The man was also covered in feces, according to police.
Nassau County police found a naked man running in a Massapequa road about 11:30 a.m. The man was also covered in feces, according to police.
Long Island lawmaker: Coastal high-rises need mandatory inspections
Some elected officials who represent communities along the coastline from Coney Island to Nassau County have been fielding calls from constituents wondering if their buildings are safe.
Some elected officials who represent communities along the coastline from Coney Island to Nassau County have been fielding calls from constituents wondering if their buildings are safe.
Elsa prompted warnings for boaters and beachgoers in NJ, NY
Dangerous, life-threatening marine conditions — including tropical storm-force winds, rough seas, and rip currents — developed over the Atlantic waters off the Jersey Shore and New York as well as the Long Island Sound.
Dangerous, life-threatening marine conditions — including tropical storm-force winds, rough seas, and rip currents — developed over the Atlantic waters off the Jersey Shore and New York as well as the Long Island Sound.
Long Island prepped for Elsa
PSEG Long Island was highly criticized last year for its response to Hurricane Isaias. The utility company said it was in an all-hands-on-deck mode for Elsa.
PSEG Long Island was highly criticized last year for its response to Hurricane Isaias. The utility company said it was in an all-hands-on-deck mode for Elsa.
Cops: Drunk driver smashes into police car on Long Island
A Suffolk County man faces drunk driving and driving charges after police say he narrowly missed hitting an officer and then barreled into his police car.
A Suffolk County man faces drunk driving and driving charges after police say he narrowly missed hitting an officer and then barreled into his police car.
One dead, two injured after Long Island shooting
Police on Long Island say a shooting at a holiday block party left one man dead and two others hospitalized with gunshot wounds.
Police on Long Island say a shooting at a holiday block party left one man dead and two others hospitalized with gunshot wounds.
Police cracking down after wild beach party on Long Island
Last weekend, an impromptu party in Long Beach featured over 2,500 people, dancing, music, illegal fireworks and afterwards, gunshots.
Last weekend, an impromptu party in Long Beach featured over 2,500 people, dancing, music, illegal fireworks and afterwards, gunshots.
Diabetic teen from Long Island missing and could be in danger
Police on Long Island issued a missing child alert early Wednesday for the disappearance of a diabetic teen who may be in imminent danger.
Police on Long Island issued a missing child alert early Wednesday for the disappearance of a diabetic teen who may be in imminent danger.
Jury trial of opioid makers, distributors begins in New York
The lawsuit — filed by Nassau County, Suffolk County, and the New York attorney general — accuses some of the biggest pharmaceutical companies and distributors of fueling the opioid epidemic. The litigation is the first of its kind in the nation in which a jury rather than a judge will decide the outcome.
The lawsuit — filed by Nassau County, Suffolk County, and the New York attorney general — accuses some of the biggest pharmaceutical companies and distributors of fueling the opioid epidemic. The litigation is the first of its kind in the nation in which a jury rather than a judge will decide the outcome.
Four Long Island first-generation graduates heading to the Ivy League
Four high school students on Long Island are making family history as the first in their families to go to college. And they're headed off to the Ivy League as well!
Four high school students on Long Island are making family history as the first in their families to go to college. And they're headed off to the Ivy League as well!
Suspect puts box cutter to pharmacy worker's neck, demands pain pills: Cops
Nassau County Police arrested a man who they say threatened a pharmacy worker with a box cutter after demanding prescription pills.
Nassau County Police arrested a man who they say threatened a pharmacy worker with a box cutter after demanding prescription pills.
Nassau County renews fight against opioid crisis
The Nassau County Police Department announced the reengagement of Operation Natalie, which was founded three years ago in honor of Natalie Ciappa, a Massapequa teen who died of an overdose.
The Nassau County Police Department announced the reengagement of Operation Natalie, which was founded three years ago in honor of Natalie Ciappa, a Massapequa teen who died of an overdose.
Long Island parents continue to protest school mask rule
On Monday, Carle Place school officials and local leaders called once more on Gov. Andrew Cuomo to unmask all children in school.
On Monday, Carle Place school officials and local leaders called once more on Gov. Andrew Cuomo to unmask all children in school.
Nassau police commissioner won't resign over 'broken homes' remarks
Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder said Friday he won’t resign over comments blaming the lack of diversity in his police department on Black and Hispanic “broken homes.”
Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder said Friday he won’t resign over comments blaming the lack of diversity in his police department on Black and Hispanic “broken homes.”