Hidden cellphone found in women’s bathroom, teen arrested
Police say a teen employee at a Long Island restaurant is facing charges of unlawful surveillance after an 8-year-old girl discovered a concealed phone aimed at her when she went into the bathroom.
Police say 15-year-old bike rider fatally struck by SUV on Long Island
Police say a 15-year-old bicycle rider was fatally struck by a sport utility vehicle on Long Island.
Man bound cats with duct tape and dumped them in chute: Cops
Police on Long Island arrested a man who bound cats and kittens with duct tape, placed them in cardboard boxes and bedsheets and then dumped them down a trash chute, according to cops.
Renovation underway on historic Long Island mansion
The Westbury House mansion in Old Westbury Gardens has been under renovation for over a year.
Thanksgiving open house: LI woman welcomes strangers for the holidays
Many people find themselves alone on Thanksgiving, Christmas and other holidays. One woman from Long Island decided she didn't want to be alone so she invited strangers to join her for a holiday meal. It was the start of a tradition.
Dramatic video shows teens setting off explosions on Long Island
A dramatic video appears to show two teens using explosive devices to set off at least two explosions on Long Island.
Residents caught in the middle of conflict between Cuomo and National Grid
Isaac Badaraco closed on his Farmingdale home in February and started construction soon after. The first-time homeowner had an existing meter in the house and called National Grid to get his gas hooked up. However he says he was told by a representative to wait until the work was finished.
DA: Massachusetts inmate ran drug ring on Long Island from behind bars
Illegal guns, crack cocaine, and photographs of about 400 grams of almost pure fentanyl seized by investigators were on display Wednesday to highlight what officials are calling the largest fentanyl bust in Nassau County history. The fentanyl is too dangerous to show in public. Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas along with federal and local officials arrested 11 people for their apparent roles in violent drug and gun rings.
Long Island assistant scoutmaster charged with sexually abusing boy, 12
Police on Long Island say an assistant scoutmaster has been arrested for sexually abusing a 12-year-old boy at several Boy Scouts of America retreats and meetings.
Long Island man faces attempted murder charge in assault on mom, 82
Police say a Long Island man has been arrested for biting and punching his 82-year-old mother after first trying to throw her down a flight of stairs.
High school football coach suspended after lopsided victory
Plainedge High School head football coach Rob Shaver has been suspended for one game after allegedly failing to follow a lopsided scores policy. It mandates that coaches of football teams in Nassau County that win by more than 42 points explain what they did to prevent running up the score in an unsportsmanlike fashion.
Lawyer: NYPD sergeant shot trainer he found with his wife
A lawyer for a personal trainer shot by an off-duty New York City police sergeant says the sergeant was angry after finding the man with his wife.
Hofstra student-athletes receive CPR training
Nearly 400 student-athletes at Hofstra University are being empowered with the necessary tools they'll need to save lives. The college is believed to be one of the first in the nation to certify all of its athletes in CPR, Automated External Defibrillators known as AEDs and basic first aid for adults and pediatrics.
Off-duty NYPD sergeant shoots man armed with bat at LI home
Authorities say an off-duty New York City police sergeant shot a man armed with a bat during a dispute at his Long Island home.
Contamination concerns have LI officials looking to NYC for water
When it comes to Long Island’s drinking water many have concerns about drinking from unfiltered faucets because of emerging contaminants in Long Island’s aquifer. But now a new idea of possibly tapping into New York City’s upstate water supply has some officials wondering if it’s realistic.
Law increases mental health services to Nassau County Police Department
Nassau County passes what officials are calling potentially life-saving legislation to strengthen mental health outreach to its men and women in blue.