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.
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.
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.
A cyber-attack has targeted the computer systems of several departments in Suffolk County, shutting down many government services.
Missing cow on Long Island gets wanted posters
A cow has been on the run for weeks in Suffolk County after escaping a farm.
A cow has been on the run for weeks in Suffolk County after escaping a farm.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cops say man steals fire department vehicle after crash on Long Island
Authorities say Jaime Alexander Brayton stole a fire department vehicle after crashing his car on the Long Island Expressway.
Authorities say Jaime Alexander Brayton stole a fire department vehicle after crashing his car on the Long Island Expressway.
Long Island man shot to death while answering knock on front door
Roquez Villalba-Jimenez was shot when he answered a knock at his front door of his Long Island home.
Roquez Villalba-Jimenez was shot when he answered a knock at his front door of his Long Island home.
Long Island boat fire injures 5
Police say the boat caught fire at around 5 p.m. near Sumpwans Avenue in Babylon.
Police say the boat caught fire at around 5 p.m. near Sumpwans Avenue in Babylon.
Rapper Fetty Wap pleads guilty in federal drug case
Rapper and New Jersey native Fetty Wap pleaded guilty on Monday in federal court in New York to a conspiracy drug charge and now faces at least five years in prison.
Rapper and New Jersey native Fetty Wap pleaded guilty on Monday in federal court in New York to a conspiracy drug charge and now faces at least five years in prison.
Video: Man wrestles with shark on Fire Island beach
According to reports, the man had been fishing when he caught the shark by accident.
According to reports, the man had been fishing when he caught the shark by accident.
WNBA legend Sue Wicks' 2nd act: Long Island oyster farmer
From baskets to bags of oysters, and sneakers to water shoes, WNBA legend Sue Wicks has discovered a second passion as a Long Island oyster farmer.
From baskets to bags of oysters, and sneakers to water shoes, WNBA legend Sue Wicks has discovered a second passion as a Long Island oyster farmer.
Women training to become barbers
More women are becoming barbers, a job traditionally held by men. The International Barber and Beauty Institute on Long Island says about half the students in the barber license class are women.
More women are becoming barbers, a job traditionally held by men. The International Barber and Beauty Institute on Long Island says about half the students in the barber license class are women.
Activists push to shut down Sloth Encounters business on Long Island
Activists argue sloths belong in sanctuaries and not storefront habitats. They're calling on the Town of Islip to shut down a business called Sloth Encounters.
Activists argue sloths belong in sanctuaries and not storefront habitats. They're calling on the Town of Islip to shut down a business called Sloth Encounters.
Fetty Wap arrested for alleged FaceTime death threat
Rapper Fetty Wap, who had been on a $500,000 bond after being arrested on federal drug charges, has been arrested again after prosecutors claim he violated the conditions of his pre-trial release.
Rapper Fetty Wap, who had been on a $500,000 bond after being arrested on federal drug charges, has been arrested again after prosecutors claim he violated the conditions of his pre-trial release.
Long Island officials sounding alarm over deer overpopulation problem
A deer management pilot program would allow hunters in the town of Southold more leniency to control the population.
A deer management pilot program would allow hunters in the town of Southold more leniency to control the population.
5-foot alligator surrendered to Suffolk County SPCA
A 9-year-old, 5-foot-long American Alligator named Zachary was turned over to the state Department of Environmental Conservation and the Suffolk County SPCA on Thursday.
A 9-year-old, 5-foot-long American Alligator named Zachary was turned over to the state Department of Environmental Conservation and the Suffolk County SPCA on Thursday.
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.
Two sisters on vacation from Maryland were killed in an early morning house fire on eastern Long Island.
Long Island's Aegean Pizza set to close after nearly 50 years in business
Aegean Pizzeria in Hollbrook has been open since 1974 but is finally set to dish its last pie on August 6.
Aegean Pizzeria in Hollbrook has been open since 1974 but is finally set to dish its last pie on August 6.