Teen dives into Long Island bay to save woman who drove into water

Anthony Zhongor, 17, is being hailed as a hero for rescuing a woman from a sinking car after she drove into Patchogue Bay.

Inflatable slide tips over, injuring children in Long Island park

More than a dozen children were hurt when an inflatable slide tipped over, police said. At least one child suffered a broken leg.

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.

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.

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.