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.

Diabetic-alert dog accompanies Long Island judge to court

When Judge Howard Sturim is on the bench Barney the 3.5 year old Irish doodle sits quietly and serves an important purpose.

Mom who beat cancer during pregnancy advocates for others

When Jennifer Murphy holds her daughter Marlowe there's no better feeling in the world. For her, the bond is even more special because Jennifer wasn't sure if she'd ever get to meet her baby. Jennifer was diagnosed with cancer while she was pregnant.

Beating cancer during pregnancy
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When Jennifer Murphy holds her daughter Marlowe there's no better feeling in the world. For her, the bond is even more special because Jennifer wasn't sure if she'd ever get to meet her baby. Jennifer was diagnosed with cancer while she was pregnant.

Boxer Patrick Day dies of brain injuries 4 days after fight

Boxer Patrick Day died Wednesday, four days after sustaining head injuries in a fight with Charles Conwell.

Vaping shop crackdown on Long Island

Authorities on Long Island visited almost two dozen vape shops and issued summonses to many of them.

Vape shops shut down
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Authorities in Nassau County shut down several shops that sell electronic smoking devices because of a host of violations.

Nassau County racing phenomenon puts the pedal to the metal
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16-year-old Giovanni Bromante is a racing phenomenon from Long Island who just signed with Visconti Motorsports' NASCAR team.

New system takes digital footprints of newborn children
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A new digital scanning system is providing a quicker, cleaner and more efficient way to to take a newborn?s first footprints.

Social service organization continues mission for 39 years

Frustrated with the lack of help and services for the Hispanic community Circulo de la Hispanidad was born.

Woman tried to lure girl into car on Long Island

Police on Long Island are searching for a woman who tried to lure a teenage girl into a vehicle and the man driving the car.

Protest over alleged racist assignment at Long Island school

The teacher asked students to come up with a funny caption for photographs of slavery, allegedly because she didn't want to be bored.