Long Island library reverses decision to ban LGBTQ displays from children's section
In an emergency meeting on Thursday evening, the Smithtown Library board reversed its decision to ban all LGBTQ displays and books from the library's children's section.
In an emergency meeting on Thursday evening, the Smithtown Library board reversed its decision to ban all LGBTQ displays and books from the library's children's section.
Rapper Gregg 'Frenchie' Hogan convicted after Long Island home invasion
Gregg "Frenchie" Hogan, 37, has been convicted of three counts of first-degree burglary and is facing 25 years in prison.
Gregg "Frenchie" Hogan, 37, has been convicted of three counts of first-degree burglary and is facing 25 years in prison.
American Airlines ending service in three cities due to pilot shortage
American Airlines is ending service in three cities this fall in response to the industry-wide pilot shortage.
American Airlines is ending service in three cities this fall in response to the industry-wide pilot shortage.
Man faked kidnapping to attract help from estranged spouse, cops say
Man faked kidnapping to attract help from estranged spouse, cops say
Man faked kidnapping to attract help from estranged spouse, cops say
Long Island man gets prison for sexually abusing kids at wife's daycare
Angel Tacuri admitted to sexually abusing eight children from 2010 to 2015, according to the prosecutor's office. The DA said the man traumatized children because of "depraved desires."
Angel Tacuri admitted to sexually abusing eight children from 2010 to 2015, according to the prosecutor's office. The DA said the man traumatized children because of "depraved desires."
Long Island teen overcomes autism, is named valedictorian of Copiague HS's 2022 class
When he was just two years old, Joseph Falco, Jr. was diagnosed with autism and doctors told his mother he might never speak. But now he is celebrating after being named Valedictorian of Copiague High School.
When he was just two years old, Joseph Falco, Jr. was diagnosed with autism and doctors told his mother he might never speak. But now he is celebrating after being named Valedictorian of Copiague High School.
Police: Killer of Long Island vape shop owner arrested
Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives on Wednesday arrested a suspect in the 2021 murder of Kinshuk Patel, the owner of Dapper Smoke Shop in Lindenhurst.
Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives on Wednesday arrested a suspect in the 2021 murder of Kinshuk Patel, the owner of Dapper Smoke Shop in Lindenhurst.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Angels of Long Island organized a giveaway for parents in need of baby formula in the face of a national shortage.