UBS buys naming rights to future New York Islanders arena
The future home of the Islanders, on grounds of the Belmont Park racetrack, will be called UBS Arena at Belmont Park.
The future home of the Islanders, on grounds of the Belmont Park racetrack, will be called UBS Arena at Belmont Park.
Long Beach to crack down on crowds
Long Beach police say a crowd of 800 to 1,000 people gathered on a beach for what was billed as a sunset watch on Saturday night but it turned into a rowdy, mask-free, boozy party.
Long Beach police say a crowd of 800 to 1,000 people gathered on a beach for what was billed as a sunset watch on Saturday night but it turned into a rowdy, mask-free, boozy party.
Long Island schools prepare for different scenarios for the fall semester
The state has asked all school districts to submit their own specific safe reopening plans.
The state has asked all school districts to submit their own specific safe reopening plans.
Fitness studios on Long Island offer outdoor workouts
Power 10 Fitness Club in Port Washington set up equipment in its outdoor parking lot so that members can get their sweat on.
Power 10 Fitness Club in Port Washington set up equipment in its outdoor parking lot so that members can get their sweat on.
Long Island school to use thermal scanners on students
When students walk through the front door, a thermal imaging camera will automatically scan their body temperatures.
When students walk through the front door, a thermal imaging camera will automatically scan their body temperatures.
Transgender health care center opens on Long Island
The Center for Transgender Care has a permanent home.
The Center for Transgender Care has a permanent home.
Advances in bioelectronic medicine give movement back to paralyzed person
Dr. Kevin Tracey says significant strides in bioelectronic medicine have been made over the past several years.
Dr. Kevin Tracey says significant strides in bioelectronic medicine have been made over the past several years.
Missing child alert for Long Island teen canceled
A missing child alert for Areston Huerta Lopez of Great Neck has been canceled.
A missing child alert for Areston Huerta Lopez of Great Neck has been canceled.
NY families ask for more access to relatives in group homes
But Gov. Andrew Cuomo is allowing group homes to resume visits starting Friday. He said each home will have the discretion to allow visitors and must follow state guidelines about wearing masks.
But Gov. Andrew Cuomo is allowing group homes to resume visits starting Friday. He said each home will have the discretion to allow visitors and must follow state guidelines about wearing masks.
School dog helps bring graduation to the students
The Henry Viscardi School brought graduation to students at their homes.
The Henry Viscardi School brought graduation to students at their homes.
Nassau County may explore giving cops body cameras
Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder defended his officers.
Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder defended his officers.
Nassau County pools to open on July 3
Nassau County Executive Laura Curran announced on Wednesday that the county’s outdoor pools will be open for the summer season.
Nassau County Executive Laura Curran announced on Wednesday that the county’s outdoor pools will be open for the summer season.
Long Island enters Phase 2 of reopening plan
For the first time in nearly three months, people will be able to dine outside or walk into a retail store on Long Island.
For the first time in nearly three months, people will be able to dine outside or walk into a retail store on Long Island.
Long Island piano prodigy shares performances with medical workers
Xiaoyan, who goes by the stage name Lele, started playing piano when she was just 3. By age 5, she had received national and international recognition in competitions. Since then, she has continued making a name for herself.
Xiaoyan, who goes by the stage name Lele, started playing piano when she was just 3. By age 5, she had received national and international recognition in competitions. Since then, she has continued making a name for herself.
'Respect them': Even in wealthy areas, food bank demand high
Cars are lining up for hours to take home free food amid an economy weakened by the coronavirus, even in affluent areas. A scene in Valley Stream on New York's Long Island as been replicated nationwide during a 10-week stretch in which 42 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits.
Cars are lining up for hours to take home free food amid an economy weakened by the coronavirus, even in affluent areas. A scene in Valley Stream on New York's Long Island as been replicated nationwide during a 10-week stretch in which 42 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits.
LI hospital provides specialized care to victims of severe COVID-19 infections
Northwell Health says it has created one of the only specialized units in the country that helps wean critically ill COVID patients off ventilators.
Northwell Health says it has created one of the only specialized units in the country that helps wean critically ill COVID patients off ventilators.
First a pandemic, then civil unrest: Gun sales spike again
The sale of firearms in the United States is skyrocketing in 2020.
The sale of firearms in the United States is skyrocketing in 2020.
Struggling Long Island restaurants eager to reopen for outdoor dining
Restaurants are asking for the OK to reopen for outdoor dining.
Restaurants are asking for the OK to reopen for outdoor dining.
Memorial Day at Long Island beaches and parks
Some officials believe the subpar weather this weekend and on Monday worked in their favor by buying time to come up with future plans for the beaches.
Some officials believe the subpar weather this weekend and on Monday worked in their favor by buying time to come up with future plans for the beaches.
Access to some Nassau County beaches limited to residents only
With New York City keeping its beaches closed, many beaches on Long Island will also be off-limits to NYC residents in order to prevent an influx of beachgoers.
With New York City keeping its beaches closed, many beaches on Long Island will also be off-limits to NYC residents in order to prevent an influx of beachgoers.