Some Long Island beaches to restrict access to residents only
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and Nassau County Executive Laura Curran are restricting access to some beaches to residents only.
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and Nassau County Executive Laura Curran are restricting access to some beaches to residents only.
Belmont to lead off Triple Crown without fans June 20
The Belmont Stakes will be run June 20 without fans and serve as the opening leg of horse racing's Triple Crown for the first time in the sport's history.
The Belmont Stakes will be run June 20 without fans and serve as the opening leg of horse racing's Triple Crown for the first time in the sport's history.
Police: Loud outdoor gathering turns violent, cops hurt
Cops responded to a "large disturbance" in Baldwin.
Cops responded to a "large disturbance" in Baldwin.
New York beaches to open for Memorial Day weekend
Cuomo says beaches and lakeshores will be allowed to open, with certain restrictions, on Friday, May 22.
Cuomo says beaches and lakeshores will be allowed to open, with certain restrictions, on Friday, May 22.
Amazon confirms death of New York worker believed to have COVID-19
The employee had worked out of an Amazon distribution center and died on April 9.
The employee had worked out of an Amazon distribution center and died on April 9.
Schools mull ways to make up lost time including Saturday classes
When students return to school after a lengthy pandemic-induced absence, the consensus is they will have lost significant academic ground. Still unresolved for governments and educators are the questions of how — or even whether — teachers should try to make up for lost learning.
When students return to school after a lengthy pandemic-induced absence, the consensus is they will have lost significant academic ground. Still unresolved for governments and educators are the questions of how — or even whether — teachers should try to make up for lost learning.
Young athletes lament lost sports seasons
These athletes—from Maryland to Connecticut, grade school through high school—say they just miss playing in games that matter, outside of their houses and apartments, with friends they haven't seen in weeks.
These athletes—from Maryland to Connecticut, grade school through high school—say they just miss playing in games that matter, outside of their houses and apartments, with friends they haven't seen in weeks.
Hospital staff cheers for coronavirus patient discharged after 44 days
Medical staff clapping and cheering for Danny Wong as he was wheeled through the hallway to be discharged after 44 days.
Medical staff clapping and cheering for Danny Wong as he was wheeled through the hallway to be discharged after 44 days.
Photographer takes front porch portraits to benefit United Way, police
Studio 27 Photography on Long Island has found a way to take family portraits during this pandemic and give back to the community.
Studio 27 Photography on Long Island has found a way to take family portraits during this pandemic and give back to the community.
Doctors probe link between COVID-19 and kids with Kawasaki-like disease
The question is: Are these Kawasaki-like symptoms linked to the coronavirus infection?
The question is: Are these Kawasaki-like symptoms linked to the coronavirus infection?
Bringing seniors and their neighbors together virtually
North Hempstead is pairing volunteers with seniors who have similar backgrounds and interests.
North Hempstead is pairing volunteers with seniors who have similar backgrounds and interests.
Rollerblading robber holds up Long Island Dunkin' Donuts
A rollerblade-wearing robber skated off into the night after sticking up a Dunkin’ Donuts on Long Island, police said.
A rollerblade-wearing robber skated off into the night after sticking up a Dunkin’ Donuts on Long Island, police said.
Coronavirus lockdowns raise domestic violence concerns among officials
There has been a significant drop in reported cases of domestic violence and child sex abuse during the coronavirus lockdown, but some officials are warning that the numbers may not represent reality.
There has been a significant drop in reported cases of domestic violence and child sex abuse during the coronavirus lockdown, but some officials are warning that the numbers may not represent reality.
Despite reported decrease, concerns over domestic violence on Long Island during coronavirus lockdown
Despite a nearly 30 percent drop in reported domestic violence incidents in Nassau County, officials say they are afraid the coronavirus lockdown may be leading to some victims suffering in silence.
Despite a nearly 30 percent drop in reported domestic violence incidents in Nassau County, officials say they are afraid the coronavirus lockdown may be leading to some victims suffering in silence.
Tornado Warning expires for parts of NYC, Nassau, Westchester
UPDATE: The National Weather Service Tornado Warning for southern Westchester County, the Bronx, Manhattan, and Nassau County has expired.
UPDATE: The National Weather Service Tornado Warning for southern Westchester County, the Bronx, Manhattan, and Nassau County has expired.
Northwell Health to test many of its employees for COVID-19 antibodies
Northwell Health Labs are processing upwards of 1,000 COVID-19 tests each day. Officials will continue validating antibody tests in the coming weeks and plan to incorporate it once it becomes widely available.
Northwell Health Labs are processing upwards of 1,000 COVID-19 tests each day. Officials will continue validating antibody tests in the coming weeks and plan to incorporate it once it becomes widely available.
Couple lets nurse live in their travel trailer during pandemic
A young nurse who lives with her parents was worried about exposing her family to the virus.
A young nurse who lives with her parents was worried about exposing her family to the virus.
Cancer survivor on Long Island beats COVID-19
Adam Barnett is lucky to be alive. He tested positive for COVID-19 last month and spent a week at Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital.
Adam Barnett is lucky to be alive. He tested positive for COVID-19 last month and spent a week at Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital.
Cuomo: Virus is 'effective killer'; 799 more deaths in NY
The governor said that his administration is asking funeral directors from outside the region to come help deal with the number of people who have died in this public health crisis.
The governor said that his administration is asking funeral directors from outside the region to come help deal with the number of people who have died in this public health crisis.
Long Island sisters raise money to buy masks for hospital workers
Two sisters on Long Island have raised thousands of dollars to buy PPE for hospital workers.
Two sisters on Long Island have raised thousands of dollars to buy PPE for hospital workers.