Boat crashes into Fire Island bulkhead, flinging man into water
Police officers and a bystander rescued a man whose boat slammed into a bulkhead on Fire Island on Wednesday evening, police said.
Long Island town considering restricting gun stores near downtown
The town of Riverhead, in Suffolk County, is considering implementing new rules about where gun shops can and cannot be located.
Slain New York woman's husband, son fear cover-up in Club Med death
With Turks and Caicos authorities re-examining the 2018 death of a New York defense attorney found dead at the tropical Club Med Turkoise resort, the victim’s family is worried they may never get justice if the cause of death is revised from homicide to something else.
Arrest in hit-and-run death of mother of 5 on Long Island
Suffolk County Police have arrested a Brentwood woman for a hit-and-run crash that killed a Commack woman in Hauppauge on May 23.
Jason Alexander directs new comedy Windfall debuting in Sag Harbor
Windfall directed by Jason Alexander premieres Tuesday night at Bay Street Theatre in Sag Harbor.
Long Island high school student arrested for threatening massive school shooting, says district attorney
A high school student in Suffolk County was arrested for threatening to carry out a massive shooting on Friday, announced District Attorney Raymond Tierney.
2 women killed by hit-and-run drivers on Long Island
Two women were killed by hit-and-run drivers in Suffolk County on Monday night.
Queens man raped 13-year-old girl he met on Snapchat: Suffolk police
Police say Andrew Ramsaroop, 30, has been charged with second-degree rape and endangering the welfare of a child.
Death of Shannan Gilbert: Family criticizes police handling of case
Shannan Gilbert's family attorney disputed Suffolk County law enforcement's ruling that the escort's death was a tragic accident. The Gilbert family and their attorney are now calling on Lt. Kevin Beyrer, the head of homicide, to resign from the case.
Baby formula shortage takes toll on Long Island families
In an effort to address the nationwide shortage of baby formula, Suffolk County officials are making their offices drop-off locations for formula donations.
Long Island baby formula drive
Angels of Long Island organized a giveaway for parents in need of baby formula in the face of a national shortage.
$6,000 custom wheelchair taken from JFK jet bridge, passenger says
Victoria O'Brien flew home to New York last week after finishing her first year at the University of Arizona. But when she arrived at JFK, her $6,000 customized wheelchair was taken from the jet bridge by another passenger, she says.
Gilgo Beach Murders: New info released on victims
Police on Long Island have released new information about four women who were victims of unsolved murders that may be the work of a serial killer.
Summer rentals on Long Island still available — at a premium
Summer rentals on Long Island are still available. But you should be prepared to pay.
Long Island teacher indicted for fake vaccine card
A Nassau County teacher has been indicted on charges she allegedly submitted a forged COVID-19 vaccination car to her school in a scheme to get around her district's mandatory testing rules.
Gilgo Beach murders: New videos show victim at hotel
Newly released security-camera video footage shows one of the last times Megan Waterman was seen back in 2010. Police believe she left a hotel to meet someone who then killed her.
Food banks need more donations as costs rise
And as the need to feed hungry Long Islanders continues to increase, food and money donations are going down.
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.
Long Island man among thousands waiting for new kidney
COVID-19 made giving and receiving organs for a living donor more difficult. More than 7,000 people in New York are on the waiting list for a kidney. Dominick Murdolo is one of them.
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.