Professor-in-residence at Hofstra University helps first-year students adjust
It's not every day you see a professor doing their laundry in the dorms but for freshmen at Hofstra University it's not unusual. Dr. Katrina Sims is the Faculty in Residence in the main first year residence hall. The assistant professor of history is a resource to some 600 students and she calls Hofstra her home, literally.
It's not every day you see a professor doing their laundry in the dorms but for freshmen at Hofstra University it's not unusual. Dr. Katrina Sims is the Faculty in Residence in the main first year residence hall. The assistant professor of history is a resource to some 600 students and she calls Hofstra her home, literally.
Police: Man attacks 7/11 employee over not being served pizza
A man wielding a knife attacked employees at an Oyster Bay 7/11 because he was not served a pizza, according to the Nassau County Police Department.
A man wielding a knife attacked employees at an Oyster Bay 7/11 because he was not served a pizza, according to the Nassau County Police Department.
Henry Viscardi School welcomes Long Island’s first facility dog
There’s a new puppy with a purpose joining the staff of the Henry Viscardi School on Long Island.
There’s a new puppy with a purpose joining the staff of the Henry Viscardi School on Long Island.
Students told to make funny captions for slave photos
A controversial assignment is being called racist and insensitive in Freeport. This after a social studies teacher at John W Dodd Middle School handed out an assignment for students to come up with a funny caption for photographs of slavery because she didn't want to be bored.
A controversial assignment is being called racist and insensitive in Freeport. This after a social studies teacher at John W Dodd Middle School handed out an assignment for students to come up with a funny caption for photographs of slavery because she didn't want to be bored.
Woman charged with killing 75-year-old man, torching house
A woman has been arrested on charges of beating a 75-year-old man to death and torching his Long Island house to cover up the crime. Jennifer Gross was arrested Friday on charges of killing James Coppola inside his Centre Island home on Nov. 20, 2018 and setting the house on fire.
A woman has been arrested on charges of beating a 75-year-old man to death and torching his Long Island house to cover up the crime. Jennifer Gross was arrested Friday on charges of killing James Coppola inside his Centre Island home on Nov. 20, 2018 and setting the house on fire.
Teen arrested in fatal Oceanside brawl
OCEANSIDE, N.Y. (AP) ? Police on Long Island say they've arrested a teenager involved the fatal brawl in Oceanside. Nassau County police said Wednesday that 18-year-old Tyler Flach, of Lido Beach, has been arrested on murder charges in the death of Khaseen Morris.
OCEANSIDE, N.Y. (AP) ? Police on Long Island say they've arrested a teenager involved the fatal brawl in Oceanside. Nassau County police said Wednesday that 18-year-old Tyler Flach, of Lido Beach, has been arrested on murder charges in the death of Khaseen Morris.
Nassau County issues boil water alert after E. coli found in Long Beach water supply
Nassau County officials have issued a Boil Water Alert for all businesses and residents in Long Beach after a water sample tested positive for E. coli bacteria.
Nassau County officials have issued a Boil Water Alert for all businesses and residents in Long Beach after a water sample tested positive for E. coli bacteria.
Small plane crashes on Long Island
Police on Long Island said a small plane carrying three people went down in a residential neighborhood of Valley Stream Sunday night.
Police on Long Island said a small plane carrying three people went down in a residential neighborhood of Valley Stream Sunday night.
Modifying cancer cell genomes | The Big Idea
On the quaint campus of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory on Long Island, Dr. Jason Sheltzer hopes to find a treatment for cancer.
On the quaint campus of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory on Long Island, Dr. Jason Sheltzer hopes to find a treatment for cancer.
8 more cocktail recipes that will make you the star of a hot summer party
As Fox5NY.com's chief spirits correspondent, I am back this summer with another cocktail recipe guide. (I totally just made up that title.) As with last year's feature, this one profiles New York-area businesses I either know well or recently discovered.
As Fox5NY.com's chief spirits correspondent, I am back this summer with another cocktail recipe guide. (I totally just made up that title.) As with last year's feature, this one profiles New York-area businesses I either know well or recently discovered.
Tracking overdoses, fighting crime
The Nassau County Police Department is using a real-time tool that gives them the data needed to crack down on the opioid crisis. The app is called ODMap. It is federally funded and only available to public safety officials, who enter information about fatal and non-fatal overdoses. The information then helps law enforcement predict patterns and prevent crimes that they say oftentimes go hand in hand.
The Nassau County Police Department is using a real-time tool that gives them the data needed to crack down on the opioid crisis. The app is called ODMap. It is federally funded and only available to public safety officials, who enter information about fatal and non-fatal overdoses. The information then helps law enforcement predict patterns and prevent crimes that they say oftentimes go hand in hand.
Islanders back to the Coliseum
New York Islanders fans have been waiting for this announcement: Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Monday that the Islanders will split their home games for at least the next three seasons between the Nassau Coliseum and Barclays Center while a new state-of-the-art arena is constructed at Belmont Park.
New York Islanders fans have been waiting for this announcement: Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Monday that the Islanders will split their home games for at least the next three seasons between the Nassau Coliseum and Barclays Center while a new state-of-the-art arena is constructed at Belmont Park.
Politicians' 'vanity' signs
County and town signs with the names of elected officials are nothing more than self-promotion by politicians, according to new Hempstead Town Supervisor Laura Gillen, who replaced more than 100 signs in the town. Now generic signs read "Welcome to Your Town of Hempstead." They no longer have the names of the supervisor or board members. Gillen said this is a one-time cost of $4,600 instead of spending $3,000 every time signs needed to be updated.
County and town signs with the names of elected officials are nothing more than self-promotion by politicians, according to new Hempstead Town Supervisor Laura Gillen, who replaced more than 100 signs in the town. Now generic signs read "Welcome to Your Town of Hempstead." They no longer have the names of the supervisor or board members. Gillen said this is a one-time cost of $4,600 instead of spending $3,000 every time signs needed to be updated.
Nassau DA: MS-13 takedown
Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas came to Good Day New York to talk about the major multi-agency investigation that led to the indictment of 13 suspected members of the violent MS-13 gang. The 7-month investigation found that MS-13 was distributing close to $1 million worth of heroin. Singas is a graduate of the Bronx High School of Science, Barnard College, and Fordham University School of Law.
Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas came to Good Day New York to talk about the major multi-agency investigation that led to the indictment of 13 suspected members of the violent MS-13 gang. The 7-month investigation found that MS-13 was distributing close to $1 million worth of heroin. Singas is a graduate of the Bronx High School of Science, Barnard College, and Fordham University School of Law.
MS-13 suspects indicted
A Nassau County, Long Island, grand jury indicted 17 people on charges including murder, conspiracy, and drug trafficking. All of them are suspected members and associates of the vicious MS-13 gang. The defendants were arraigned in court in Mineola on Thursday. Local, state, federal and international law enforcement officials hope these arrests will dismantle the street gang.
A Nassau County, Long Island, grand jury indicted 17 people on charges including murder, conspiracy, and drug trafficking. All of them are suspected members and associates of the vicious MS-13 gang. The defendants were arraigned in court in Mineola on Thursday. Local, state, federal and international law enforcement officials hope these arrests will dismantle the street gang.
Islanders to return to Nassau County
The New York Islanders are coming back to Long Island, according to several sources who have been following the team's plans. Hempstead Town Supervisor-elect Laura Gillen said she would have preferred to see the Islanders return to Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, but she is glad the state is paving the way for the team to at least relocate to Nassau County.
The New York Islanders are coming back to Long Island, according to several sources who have been following the team's plans. Hempstead Town Supervisor-elect Laura Gillen said she would have preferred to see the Islanders return to Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, but she is glad the state is paving the way for the team to at least relocate to Nassau County.
Cops, agents search Long Island woods
Dozens of detectives and federal agents zeroed in on a large wooded area right off the Southern State Parkway in Roosevelt, Long Island, on Thursday. Nassau County's top cop said they're searching for human remains after receiving a detailed tip from a person of interest.
Dozens of detectives and federal agents zeroed in on a large wooded area right off the Southern State Parkway in Roosevelt, Long Island, on Thursday. Nassau County's top cop said they're searching for human remains after receiving a detailed tip from a person of interest.
Cradle of Aviation eclipse party
The 2017 solar eclipse was a sight to see. Hundreds of people patiently waited for a pair of glasses outside the Cradle of Aviation in Garden City. Strangers came together as a community, sharing with others, watching in awe. New York only saw about three-quarters of the sun covered but it was still a learning experience and a dress rehearsal for the next one.
The 2017 solar eclipse was a sight to see. Hundreds of people patiently waited for a pair of glasses outside the Cradle of Aviation in Garden City. Strangers came together as a community, sharing with others, watching in awe. New York only saw about three-quarters of the sun covered but it was still a learning experience and a dress rehearsal for the next one.
Long Island lifeguard honored
Applause and admiration for a man most deserving: Captain John McGovern, 68, has saved countless lives since joining the Tobay Beach lifeguards in Oyster Bay in 1967. On Friday, he was honored for 50 years of service.
Applause and admiration for a man most deserving: Captain John McGovern, 68, has saved countless lives since joining the Tobay Beach lifeguards in Oyster Bay in 1967. On Friday, he was honored for 50 years of service.
Take Down of 41 MS-13 Members
Nassau County DA Madeline Singas talks about the arrest of 41 suspected members of the MS-13 gang in Nassau County.
Nassau County DA Madeline Singas talks about the arrest of 41 suspected members of the MS-13 gang in Nassau County.