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.
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.