While NYC restaurants struggle, some good news from suburbs
Reservations at Manhattan restaurants were down more than 60% in January 2022 compared to January 2020 but some restaurants in New Jersey and Long Island are actually seeing an uptick in business, thanks to looser pandemic rules.
Reservations at Manhattan restaurants were down more than 60% in January 2022 compared to January 2020 but some restaurants in New Jersey and Long Island are actually seeing an uptick in business, thanks to looser pandemic rules.
Long Island police recover cash from elderly scam
Police on Long Island were able to recover thousands of dollars scammed from an elderly man.
Police on Long Island were able to recover thousands of dollars scammed from an elderly man.
Suffolk County man accused of impersonating police officer
David Olivari, 37, is accused of impersonating a police officer, pulling people over, and contacting his victims after the fact.
David Olivari, 37, is accused of impersonating a police officer, pulling people over, and contacting his victims after the fact.
Thieves followed woman home from mall to steal designer purse, police say
Police said the incident started inside Saks Fifth Avenue at the Walt Whitman Shops. The victim noticed someone inside the store was taping her. She didn't think much of it until it was too late.
Police said the incident started inside Saks Fifth Avenue at the Walt Whitman Shops. The victim noticed someone inside the store was taping her. She didn't think much of it until it was too late.
Long Island factory makes millions of personal care products
Chances are if you walk into a large national retailer and buy a pack of facial wipes they were made at one Long Island plant.
Chances are if you walk into a large national retailer and buy a pack of facial wipes they were made at one Long Island plant.
Snowstorm cleanup continues on Long Island
From Nassau to Suffolk, parts of Long Island saw up to two feet of snow. Whiteout conditions at the height of the storm made driving dangerous. And depending on where you live, once the snow stopped you had to wait for the streets to be cleared.
From Nassau to Suffolk, parts of Long Island saw up to two feet of snow. Whiteout conditions at the height of the storm made driving dangerous. And depending on where you live, once the snow stopped you had to wait for the streets to be cleared.
Elderly man drowns shoveling snow on Long Island
Police say that the elderly man was shoveling snow around a swimming pool early Saturday morning when he fell in and drowned.
Police say that the elderly man was shoveling snow around a swimming pool early Saturday morning when he fell in and drowned.
Fake vaccine card scam on Long Island
Investigators said the operation made $1.5M in profits since November and took nearly $1M in cash from one of the suspects' homes.
Investigators said the operation made $1.5M in profits since November and took nearly $1M in cash from one of the suspects' homes.
Police rescue deer from icy water on Long Island
Suffolk County Police marine bureau officers rescued a deer that had fallen through the ice on Sunday afternoon.
Suffolk County Police marine bureau officers rescued a deer that had fallen through the ice on Sunday afternoon.
FBI: Brian Laundrie claimed responsibility for Gabby Petito's death in notebook found near his body
The FBI released its final update on the Gabby Petito investigation, saying a review of the notebook found near Brian Laundrie's remains showed he claimed responsibility for her death.
The FBI released its final update on the Gabby Petito investigation, saying a review of the notebook found near Brian Laundrie's remains showed he claimed responsibility for her death.
Mask enforcement a problem for some Long Island schools
Some teachers at Connetquot High School are blaming the district and school board for not enforcing the indoor mask mandate.
Some teachers at Connetquot High School are blaming the district and school board for not enforcing the indoor mask mandate.
Burst pipes flood newly renovated dining hall at community center
Helping Hand Rescue Mission needs some rescuing after water gushed from burst pipes and ruined its dining facility. The mission had just installed a new heating system.
Helping Hand Rescue Mission needs some rescuing after water gushed from burst pipes and ruined its dining facility. The mission had just installed a new heating system.
Betty White Challenge: LI animal shelter sees influx of donations
Little Shelter Animal Rescue has gotten more than $11,000 in recent donations made in honor of the late Betty White. The money will go directly toward the care of animals.
Little Shelter Animal Rescue has gotten more than $11,000 in recent donations made in honor of the late Betty White. The money will go directly toward the care of animals.
Raise the curtain: Manes Studio Theatre set to reopen in Suffolk County
After a major renovation project and nearly two years without shows, the curtains are set to rise once again at the historic Manes Studio Theatre in Lindenhurst.
After a major renovation project and nearly two years without shows, the curtains are set to rise once again at the historic Manes Studio Theatre in Lindenhurst.
Girl found unresponsive in Long Island hotel pool
A 7-year-old girl was in critical condition after being found unresponsive in a hotel pool on Long Island.
A 7-year-old girl was in critical condition after being found unresponsive in a hotel pool on Long Island.
Babylon severs ties with fire company accused of misconduct
The Town of Babylon has been dealing with what officials call corruption involving the North Amityville Fire Company's board members for years. But tensions escalated last week after the board suspended the chief, terminated 11 members, and left only a handful of members to respond to calls.
The Town of Babylon has been dealing with what officials call corruption involving the North Amityville Fire Company's board members for years. But tensions escalated last week after the board suspended the chief, terminated 11 members, and left only a handful of members to respond to calls.
NPS: Sharpshooters culling deer herd on Fire Island
Fire Island National Seashore Superintendent Alex Romero says the number of deer is detrimental to the ecosystem. So sharpshooters will cull the herd by about 30 to 60 deer.
Fire Island National Seashore Superintendent Alex Romero says the number of deer is detrimental to the ecosystem. So sharpshooters will cull the herd by about 30 to 60 deer.
New Suffolk County Police Commissioner vows to solve Gilgo Beach murders
Incoming Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodney Harrison is pledging to bring a fresh set of eyes to the infamous Gilgo Beach serial killer case and bring those accountable to justice.
Incoming Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodney Harrison is pledging to bring a fresh set of eyes to the infamous Gilgo Beach serial killer case and bring those accountable to justice.
Drugmaker Teva helped fuel opioid crisis, jury rules
A jury has held Teva Pharmaceuticals responsible for contributing to the opioid crisis by delivering a verdict in a sweeping lawsuit filed by New York state. Teva says it strongly disagrees with the verdict and plans to appeal.
A jury has held Teva Pharmaceuticals responsible for contributing to the opioid crisis by delivering a verdict in a sweeping lawsuit filed by New York state. Teva says it strongly disagrees with the verdict and plans to appeal.
Suffolk County town sees 2 banks robbed in same afternoon
Police say a man robbed two banks just two miles apart in Commack on Wednesday afternoon.
Police say a man robbed two banks just two miles apart in Commack on Wednesday afternoon.