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.”
Sick puppies recovering; pet store owner charged
In March, the Nassau County SPCA seized 11 puppies from a pet store because the dogs were sick.
In March, the Nassau County SPCA seized 11 puppies from a pet store because the dogs were sick.
New York Democrat considering one-time wealth tax on rich Americans: report
New York Democrat Rep. Tom Suozzi is looking to potentially introduce a one-time wealth tax after it was recently reported that some of the country’s wealthiest people have escaped paying federal income taxes.
New York Democrat Rep. Tom Suozzi is looking to potentially introduce a one-time wealth tax after it was recently reported that some of the country’s wealthiest people have escaped paying federal income taxes.
4 women on Long Island busted after Walmart attempted robbery, assault: Cops
Four women were busted at a Long Island Walmart after they allegedly attempted to steal items and punched a security officer.
Four women were busted at a Long Island Walmart after they allegedly attempted to steal items and punched a security officer.
Some Long Island families say students should take off masks in school
Some parents and students are upset that the Smithtown District is continuing to follow New York's directive which states that kids still need to wear masks inside school buildings but can take them off outside.
Some parents and students are upset that the Smithtown District is continuing to follow New York's directive which states that kids still need to wear masks inside school buildings but can take them off outside.
Risk of tick-borne illnesses remains high on Long Island
Ticks are making their presence known on Long Island, especially out east and along the north and south shores.
Ticks are making their presence known on Long Island, especially out east and along the north and south shores.
'Joints for Jabs': Dispensaries in Washington can offer joints for vaccines
First, it was free beer. Then, it was the chance for cash and loads of other prizes. Now, it's “Joints for Jabs.”
First, it was free beer. Then, it was the chance for cash and loads of other prizes. Now, it's “Joints for Jabs.”
Diversity committee to overhaul Nassau police's hiring process
A recent investigation found that since 2012, over 6,500 people of color applied to the Nassau and Suffolk police forces, but only 67 were hired.
A recent investigation found that since 2012, over 6,500 people of color applied to the Nassau and Suffolk police forces, but only 67 were hired.
Drunk driver drove through school playground full of children, cops say
Police on Long Island say a drunk driver crashed through the fence at a schoolyard filled with dozens of children and drove through the field at a high rate of speed.
Police on Long Island say a drunk driver crashed through the fence at a schoolyard filled with dozens of children and drove through the field at a high rate of speed.