New York beach ranks third as one of the nation's best in annual report

A professor known as “Dr. Beach,” has rated beaches and coastal areas throughout the world. Hawaii placed three beaches on this year's list, more than any other state. Florida was next with two.

Hard clam population rebounds in Long Island's Shinnecock Bay

The hard clam population in Shinnecock Bay collapsed in the 1970s and was believed to be irrecoverable. Yet a decade-long effort by researchers has yielded some stunning results and findings.

2 sisters killed in Long Island house fire

Two sisters on vacation from Maryland were killed in an early morning house fire on eastern Long Island.

Great White shark washes ashore on Long Island

Authorities say the 7-to-8-foot long shark was spotted by a resident before it washed back out to sea.

Seal pup rescued from road released back into Atlantic Ocean

A seal that was found flopping around a busy road on Long Island last weekend has returned to the Atlantic Ocean.

Seal pup recovering at rescue center on Long Island

A wayward seal that was flopping around a busy roadway on Long Island is under observation at an animal rescue center. Biologists hope to release him soon.

Long Island cops corral slippery seal out on the town

A wayward seal has been captured after an early morning foray through the town of Southampton in Suffolk County.

While NYC restaurants struggle, some good news from suburbs

Reservations at Manhattan restaurants were down more than 60% in January 2022 compared to January 2020 but some restaurants in New Jersey and Long Island are actually seeing an uptick in business, thanks to looser pandemic rules.

Long Island police recover cash from elderly scam

Police on Long Island were able to recover thousands of dollars scammed from an elderly man.

Man found shot to death inside Southampton home

Police responded to a call of a burglary at about 8:45 a.m. Saturday morning when they found the man inside the home. He was later pronounced dead.

Sharks spotted 200 yards from shores of Southampton

Sharks! Police on Long Island shared video of a group of sharks just yards off the shores of the Hamptons.

Byzantine iconography completed at Long Island church

George Filippakis is an artist who specializes in Byzantine iconography. His most recent installation is inside the Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church in Southampton.

Shinnecock protesters camp out in the cold

Members of the Shinnecock Indian Nation who are protesting in an encampment hope that the state government will get the message and ease up on what they believe are roadblocks to the tribe's economic advancement.

Organizers of Chainsmokers Hamptons concert fined $20,000

The organizers of a crowded concert in the Hamptons headlined by The Chainsmokers will be fined $20,000 for violating social distancing protocols.

Ducklings rescued from a storm drain on Long Island

The ducklings were first spotted around 1:15 p.m. in the drain on Flanders Road in Riverside, a small community about 14 miles west of Southampton.