New York, New Jersey vigils call for release of Israeli hostages

There was a sense of grief, sadness and anger in the air in Plainview. In Montclair, New Jersey – the organization, Bring Them Home, decorated a large table, set for dinner, with no guests attending the metaphorical dinner party.

LI man points gun at 6-year-old taking part in Halloween 'booing' tradition

Michael Wen is accused of pointing a gun at the 6-year-old’s head as he was taking part in the Halloween tradition of booing in the Manhasset neighborhood.

Farmingdale bus tragedy survivor's journey of strength and hope

A month after the tragic bus crash that claimed two lives, Audrina Crocitto is back on her feet, walking again and determined to come back even stronger.

Long Island rabbi's children 'step up' to defend Israel

A Long Island rabbi talked to FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg about his children's deployment in Israel.

Nassau County Legislator Mazi Pilip raising funds for Israel

Mazi Pilip, who was born in Ethiopia and migrated to Israel when she was 12, says her support for Israel is stronger now than ever.

Video of Israel festival reminds survivor of how 'close she was to death'

Haunting video shows Hamas terrorists indiscriminately firing into a row of portable toilets at the infamous musical festival in Israel, where more than 250 concertgoers were murdered last week.

Meet Milo, Long Island's first educational robot

Milo is an "E-student" who helps his classmates with special-needs strive for A's by teaching social-emotional skills and cues.

Nassau County businesses hit hard by unprecedented flooding

For years, the Valbrook Diner in Valley Stream has been welcoming guests, but Friday’s rain and the flooding that came with it were far from invited.

Farmingdale bus crash: Hundreds gather to honor beloved band director killed in accident

It was standing-room-only at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Massapequa Park for the funeral of beloved band director Gina Pellettiere who was tragically killed last week, after the bus she was on veered off the road into a 50-foot ravine. 

Long Island communities unite in green for Farmingdale bus victims

Communities all across Long Island are wearing green to show support for Farmingdale High School after a deadly bus crash last week.

Officials call for I-84 'crash gate' following deadly Wawayanda bus crash

The charter bus on Interstate 84 in Wawayanda was carrying students from Farmingdale High School on Long Island to a band camp in Greeley, Pennsylvania when it crashed.

Injured Farmingdale students in NY bus crash expected to recover: superintendent

The two adults who died in the bus crash were band director Gina Pellettiere, 43, of Massapequa, and Beatrice Ferrari, 77, of Farmingdale, a retired teacher who was serving as a chaperone on the trip.