Long Island man charged in Woodbury standoff, alleged rape of 14-year-old
The suspect, Adrees Omar, 25, then barricaded himself inside the house on Roseanne Drive in Woodbury and refused to allow officers inside, the Nassau County Police Department said.
Nassau County police officers honored for quick-thinking actions to stop gun-toting suspect
The Nassau County Police officers who stopped a gun-toting suspect in the middle of the street this summer were honored for their heroism by the county on Monday.
Tis the porch pirate season: Police on Long Island report pattern of package theft
The incidents happened in towns across Nassau County, including Massapequa Park, Massapequa and Wantagh.
New York, New Jersey vigils call for release of Israeli hostages
There was a sense of grief, sadness and anger in the air in Plainview. In Montclair, New Jersey – the organization, Bring Them Home, decorated a large table, set for dinner, with no guests attending the metaphorical dinner party.
LI man points gun at 6-year-old taking part in Halloween 'booing' tradition
Michael Wen is accused of pointing a gun at the 6-year-old’s head as he was taking part in the Halloween tradition of booing in the Manhasset neighborhood.
Long Island pizzerias raising funds for victims of Farmingdale bus crash
Over 100 pizzerias on Long Island are raising funds for the victims of the Farmingdale High School bus tragedy.
Farmingdale bus tragedy survivor's journey of strength and hope
A month after the tragic bus crash that claimed two lives, Audrina Crocitto is back on her feet, walking again and determined to come back even stronger.
Long Island rabbi's children 'step up' to defend Israel
A Long Island rabbi talked to FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg about his children's deployment in Israel.
Nassau County Legislator Mazi Pilip raising funds for Israel
Mazi Pilip, who was born in Ethiopia and migrated to Israel when she was 12, says her support for Israel is stronger now than ever.
Green Acres Mall shooting: Police searching for man who reportedly fired gun inside Long Island store
Green Acres Mall in Valley Stream, Long Island, was placed on lockdown following reports of shots fired inside the mall.
Oyster Bay presents Billy Joel with key to city, street dedication at ceremony
The Piano Man, Billy Joel, will get a special honor from his hometown of Oyster Bay, Long Island.
Video of Israel festival reminds survivor of how 'close she was to death'
Haunting video shows Hamas terrorists indiscriminately firing into a row of portable toilets at the infamous musical festival in Israel, where more than 250 concertgoers were murdered last week.
Meet Milo, Long Island's first educational robot
Milo is an "E-student" who helps his classmates with special-needs strive for A's by teaching social-emotional skills and cues.
New York DoorDash driver charged after allegedly using food delivery to steal packages off porches
Doorbell camera footage allegedly shows Juliana Saggaram, 33, stealing a package while pretending to deliver a DoorDash order
Nassau County businesses hit hard by unprecedented flooding
For years, the Valbrook Diner in Valley Stream has been welcoming guests, but Friday’s rain and the flooding that came with it were far from invited.
Farmingdale bus crash: Hundreds gather to honor beloved band director killed in accident
It was standing-room-only at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Massapequa Park for the funeral of beloved band director Gina Pellettiere who was tragically killed last week, after the bus she was on veered off the road into a 50-foot ravine.
Long Island communities unite in green for Farmingdale bus victims
Communities all across Long Island are wearing green to show support for Farmingdale High School after a deadly bus crash last week.
Officials call for I-84 'crash gate' following deadly Wawayanda bus crash
The charter bus on Interstate 84 in Wawayanda was carrying students from Farmingdale High School on Long Island to a band camp in Greeley, Pennsylvania when it crashed.
Injured Farmingdale students in NY bus crash expected to recover: superintendent
The two adults who died in the bus crash were band director Gina Pellettiere, 43, of Massapequa, and Beatrice Ferrari, 77, of Farmingdale, a retired teacher who was serving as a chaperone on the trip.
Farmingdale mourns loss of high school band director, retired teacher killed in bus crash
Gina Pellettiere, 43, and Beatrice Ferrari, 77, are being remembered as devoted educators that made lasting impacts on countless students' lives.