Long Island schools prepare for spread of coronavirus

Both the Nassau County Council of School Superintendents and the Suffolk County School Superintendents Association told FOX 5 NY they're in constant communication with relevant agencies and will continue to communicate with their communities.

A ‘gym for crafters’ on Long Island

It's said to be the first "gym for crafters." Let's Craft offers a blank canvas for people to create and connect.  

Long Island officials object to LIRR fare hike plan

Elected officials are calling on the MTA to abandon the plan for an increase on LIRR fares.

Islanders play all home games at Nassau Coliseum in 2020-21

The New York Islanders will make their Long Island return a full year early, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced ahead of Saturday’s game against the Boston Bruins.

Number being monitored in Nassau County for coronavirus drops

Nassau County health officials are monitoring 83 people who traveled to China or had contact with someone infected with the coronavirus.

Nassau County issues health advisory about coronavirus

Long Island health officials are issuing a health advisory about the strain of coronavirus that originated in China.

Long Island man arrested for wife's death

A Long Island man is accused of killing his wife during a fight in their home.

Man arrested in 2 gang-related deaths on Long Island, police say

 A man was charged in the killing of two men, including one who was hacked to death with a machete on Long Island, police said Wednesday.

Neighbors worried about smelly manure from Billy Joel horse stable plan

Billy Joel's bid to stable a dozen horses on his Long Island estate has some neighbors concerned about smelly manure, and the local government isn't horsing around as it weighs the issue.

Nassau Police: Man arrested again after release under bail reform

A New York man released under the state's new bail reform law after he allegedly crashed into a police car was arrested again, authorities said.

Nassau County hosts hearing in response to death of Suffolk County 8-year-old boy

Justyna Zubko-Valva bared her soul at a hearing in Nassau County on Wednesday, detailing how the death of her 8-year-old son Thomas Valva was preventable. 

Nassau County holds hearing on preventing child abuse after Thomas Valva death
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Nassau County Legislators held a hearing Wednesday to determine how understaffed CPS is in Nassau County and what kind of support they need to adequately meet the needs of abused kids county-wide.�

Long Island law enforcement officials criticize NY bail reform law

Officials in both Nassau and Suffolk Counties have been openly talking about changes that need to be made to New York’s new bail reform law. 

Funeral held for boy who died in freezing garage

An eight-year-old boy who allegedly died from hypothermia after being forced to sleep in an unheated garage will be laid to rest on Long Island Thursday.

Husband charged in strangulation of wife on Long Island

A man was arrested at his home on Long Island in connection with the strangling death of his wife.

Motorcycles, more vandalized at Billy Joel's home, report says

A burglar broke into Billy Joel's home on Long Island and vandalized 12 of the legendary singer's prized motorcycles, according to TMZ.