Brave barber chases, scuffles with catalytic converter thief

Johnny Can is a barber on Long Island. But many years ago he served as an infantryman in the Turkish military, so he didn't hesitate to chase a catalytic converter thief outside his barber shop.

Hundreds of animals removed from roach-infested Long Island home

Authorities rescued nearly 300 animals from a house that was infested with cockroaches, mites, and lice. Prosecutors said a woman got overwhelmed by the animals in her care.

Four men busted for selling drugs disguised as candy on Long Island

Suffolk County Police say they seized large quantities of mushrooms with psilocybin, concentrated cannabis, marijuana and cocaine.

5 NYPD officers injured after crash with alleged Long Island kidnapper

Five NYPD officers were injured arresting a man accused of kidnapping a woman on Long Island and then fleeing into New York City.

Long Island woman busted for $40M counterfeiting operation

A Long Island woman is accused of operating a store with counterfeit luxury products that would be worth $40 million if they were the authentic brands.

Wounded teens hid on Rep. Lee Zeldin's property after drive-by shooting

Rep. Lee Zeldin, the GOP candidate for governor, says his daughters are shaken after a shooting outside the family's home on Long Island. "I definitely did not think the next time that I'd be standing in front of crime scene tape would be in front of my own house," Zeldin said.

Funeral for FDNY EMS Lt. Alison Russo-Elling set for Wednesday

The funeral for FDNY EMS Lieutenant Alison Russo-Elling, who was stabbed to death last week in an unprovoked attack, is expected to draw hundreds of mourners.

Massive spike in catalytic converter thefts on Long Island

Long Island is seeing a massive spike in catalytic converter thefts, with officials saying Nassau County has seen a nearly 250% increase so far this year.

Team USA will play to win at Amputee Soccer World Cup

U.S. National Amputee Soccer Team is in Istanbul, Turkey, right now to compete in the Amputee Soccer World Cup. Before they left, some players told FOX 5 NY what this means to them.

Murder trial begins of ex-cop accused of forcing son to sleep in unheated garage

Thomas Valva was only 8 years old when he was made to sleep inside an unheated garage and froze to death. His father, a former NYPD cop, is now on trial for the boy's murder.

Baby giraffe draws crowds of visitors on Long Island

The news of the newest member of the White Post Farms family — a baby giraffe named Savanna — is drawing crowds of animal lovers willing to wait on lines that stretch around the building.

Suffolk County services crippled by cyber attack

A cyber-attack has targeted the computer systems of several departments in Suffolk County, shutting down many government services.

Brawl and shooting at Long Island baby shower

A teenager is under arrest after police say he shot a man trying to break up a fight at a baby shower.

1 dead after LIRR train hits car

An LIRR train hit a car on the tracks west of Huntington Station on Saturday, killing the driver.

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.