Long Island student's wish came true for a 'snow day' in May
There have been high-fives and hugs for Ethan Brown, the junior at Jericho High School who went before the school board and asked officials to consider a snow day in May since the district didn’t use any this winter.
Nassau County strikes Las Vegas Sands deal for new casino
The project will cost about $4 billion and will be an “integrated resort” with hotel rooms, live entertainment, restaurants and spas.
Long Island man sentenced for sharing deepfake porn of underage women
Patrick Carey, 22, pleaded guilty to sharing sexually explicit "deepfake" images of over a dozen underage women on a pornographic website.
Drunk driver beat other motorist to death after crash, Nassau police say
Patrick Destine was allegedly unregistered, uninsured, and drunk when he blew a stop sign and crashed into the side of David McKenzie’s van on Saturday night. It got more violent from there, police say.
Long Island exhibit celebrates 300 years of Jewish businesses
From farming in the field, to diamonds at Fortunoff, and schmears at Bagel Boss: Over 100 artifacts and photographs are on display from more than 60 Long Island businesses.
Sen. Schumer calls on FBI to investigate statewide 'swatting' incidents
'Swatting' incidents prompted police to respond to more than 50 districts statewide last week alone.
Long Island man turns sports card passion into successful business
Filthbomb Breaks & Collectibles in Glen Cove buys and sells sports cards, and collections.
‘Let’s evolve’: Family leaves cab-driver jobs to open restaurant in Long Island
For years, Sonu Singh, his brother Bobby and their cousins Harry, Jyoti and Jimmy, spent their days and nights driving yellow cabs. But it was a lifestyle they knew wouldn’t last.
Car vending machine opens on Long Island – here's how it works
The car vending machine, which opened this week in Garden City, stands eight stories tall and can hold 27 vehicles.
Long Island acid attack victim Nafiah Ikram still seeking justice
Lawmakers joined Ikram and her family to continue pushing for the suspect in the 2021 attack to be brought to Justice.
Advocates seek raises for those who help state's most vulnerable
Nassau activists believe the governor’s 2024 budget ignores the needs of individuals with disabilities and the workforce they rely on. But her office says they’re working on a budget that meets the needs of all New Yorkers.
Old Westbury hopes high-tech darts will help police avoid dangerous chases
A device dubbed StarChase, like you’d see in a James Bond movie, is the newest tool installed in police cars in the village of Old Westbury. The goal is to nab anyone who refuses to comply with traffic stops – without risk of injury.
2 Hempstead schools improve academic performance
The graduation rates have gone up from below 40% to 86%.
$4M Mega Millions winning ticket sold in New York
A Mega Millions ticket in New York matched five of the white balls drawn, winning the prize of $4 million.
Tyler Flach sentenced for stabbing death of Long Island teen
A Long Island man convicted of fatally stabbing a 16-year-old high school student in Hempstead has been sentenced, authorities announced.
Armed man jumps counter, robs Long Island hotel
An armed man threatened a woman working at the front desk of a Long Island hotel and robbed the cash register.
House Democrats file motion to expel Rep. George Santos
A group of House Democrats insisted they were left with no other choice but to file a resolution to expel embattled Republican Rep. George Santos from Congress.
BMW driver dead after going into water on Long Island
The driver of a new luxury SUV died after their vehicle went into the water.
Reward raised in case of Hofstra student attacked with acid
The Nassau County Police Department has announced the reward in connection with the acid attack on a Hofstra student has been increased to $50,000.
Long Island street honoring KKK leader renamed after student-led effort
Lindner Place in Malverne, which was named after Paul Lindner, a banker who served as great titan of the New York State Ku Klux Klan, is now named Acorn Way.