Pandemic prompts agencies to revise disaster plans
More than a thousand Red Cross volunteers in the New York area are ready to respond to communities.
Teens accused of attacking members of Long island CrossFit gym
Police in Suffolk County say that two teenagers have been charged after harassing and fighting members of a CrossFit gym in Port Jefferson on July 23.
Police: Boat thief beaches stolen crabbing vessel
The boat owner reported that someone had taken off with his 24-foot Romarine commercial crabbing vessel from the canal at his home on Oak Neck Lane in West Islip, police said.
Hamptons concert featuring The Chainsmokers and Goldman's CEO probed over 'egregious' health violations
Governor Cuomo says he is appalled over a huge concert held over the weekend in the Hamptons and says an investigation will take place.
Missing child alert for teenager from Suffolk County
Justin Harris, 16, is from Coram in Suffolk County.
90-year-old Holocaust, COVID-19 survivor from Long Island returns home
Gita Shorr is now a survivor of the Holocaust and the COVID-19 pandemic, but the 90-year-old says she is blessed and has a lot more living to do.
DA: Typo gives away man who faked death to avoid prison
A spelling error and a font inconsistency indicated that a death certificate was fake.
Car thieves target food delivery drivers on Long Island
Suffolk County police have issued a warning after a string of car thefts targeting food delivery drivers.
Long Island schools prepare for different scenarios for the fall semester
The state has asked all school districts to submit their own specific safe reopening plans.
'It was dumb': Large parties on Long Island raise coronavirus concerns
Photos and video of large party crowds mostly maskless on the beach and at private homes on Fire Island Pines in the town of Brookhaven is garnering a lot of attention.
Detectives investigating after man's body found in playground
A man was found dead at a playground.
Petition calls for removal of Robert Moses statue on Long Island
In 2003, the Babylon Village Public Arts Council erected a statue of Robert Moses. Now a petition is calling for its removal.
NY families ask for more access to relatives in group homes
But Gov. Andrew Cuomo is allowing group homes to resume visits starting Friday. He said each home will have the discretion to allow visitors and must follow state guidelines about wearing masks.
Eight people shot, one fatally at house party in Suffolk County
Police in Suffolk County are investigating after eight people were shot, one fatally during a house party in Wyandanch early Saturday morning.
Police: Man brought homemade bombs into Suffolk County hospital
A man was arrested after he allegedly brought multiple explosives into a hospital in Suffolk County.
Long Island enters Phase 2 of reopening plan
For the first time in nearly three months, people will be able to dine outside or walk into a retail store on Long Island.
College student donates tablet computers to nursing homes, hospices
A senior at Stony Brook University came up with the idea Tabs4Covid to buy, program, and then donate devices to health care facilities.
20 years later, Long Island serial killer victim gets a name and a face
A woman previously known as "Jane Doe No. 6" was a victim of a serial killer in 2000. She finally has a name, 20 years later. It is Valerie Mack.
Small businesses on Long Island await their turn to reopen
Wednesday marked the beginning of phase one of businesses reopening on Long Island, but many retail business owners are wondering why they can't reopen if the proper safeguards are in place.
Students return to school—but just to pick up belongings
Classrooms packed up prematurely as the 2019–2020 school year came to an abrupt end. It was hard not only for students but for staff, too.