Amityville

Uncertain future looms for Amityville elementary school as district eyes cuts

There are growing concerns over the possible closure of an elementary school in Amityville, Long Island. The district says their hand may be forced by budget deficits.

April 11, 2024 8:19pm EDT

Police search Long Island lake near home of body parts case suspects

Police on Long Island are conducting a search in a park located less than a mile away from the home of suspects charged in the grisly body parts discovery case.

March 13, 2024 5:25pm EDT

Amityville School District announces dozens of layoffs due to budget deficit

Facing a multimillion dollar budget deficit, the Amityville School Board has announced that it will lay off nearly 50 teachers and staff.

February 16, 2024 9:06pm EST

Fake vaccine card scam on Long Island

Investigators said the operation made $1.5M in profits since November and took nearly $1M in cash from one of the suspects' homes.

January 29, 2022 12:01am EST

Babylon severs ties with fire company accused of misconduct

The Town of Babylon has been dealing with what officials call corruption involving the North Amityville Fire Company's board members for years. But tensions escalated last week after the board suspended the chief, terminated 11 members, and left only a handful of members to respond to calls.

January 10, 2022 5:56pm EST

Long Island man arrested for driving with 99 suspensions

Police arrested a Long Island man after he was caught driving with 99 license suspensions.

June 15, 2021 2:02pm EDT

'Amityville Horror' killer Ronald DeFeo dies in prison

The convicted killer who slaughtered his parents and siblings in a Long Island house that inspired the "The Amityville Horror" book and movies has died.

March 15, 2021 4:04pm EDT