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.
Teen charged in crash that killed Suffolk County man in front of apartment
Police say 67-year-old Islip resident Luis Trujillo was killed Saturday afternoon when a 2004 Honda Pilot left the roadway and struck him and a woman.
Police say 67-year-old Islip resident Luis Trujillo was killed Saturday afternoon when a 2004 Honda Pilot left the roadway and struck him and a woman.
Man found shot to death inside Southampton home
Police responded to a call of a burglary at about 8:45 a.m. Saturday morning when they found the man inside the home. He was later pronounced dead.
Police responded to a call of a burglary at about 8:45 a.m. Saturday morning when they found the man inside the home. He was later pronounced dead.
Long Island woman stabs ex-boyfriend, kills his mother, cops say
A woman stabbed her ex-boyfriend’s mother to death and also stabbed her ex during an incident Thursday at a Long Island home, police said.
A woman stabbed her ex-boyfriend’s mother to death and also stabbed her ex during an incident Thursday at a Long Island home, police said.
Man opens fire in Long Island LA Fitness
A man is accused of firing a gun during a fight inside a Long Island fitness center.
A man is accused of firing a gun during a fight inside a Long Island fitness center.
Internship program gives high schoolers a close look at nursing
Five days a week for a little over an hour each day, three Commack high school seniors are roaming different departments at Huntington Hospital as part of an internship with Wilson Tech. The students are learning about what it takes to become a nurse by shadowing the staff — all while keeping up with their high school workload.
Five days a week for a little over an hour each day, three Commack high school seniors are roaming different departments at Huntington Hospital as part of an internship with Wilson Tech. The students are learning about what it takes to become a nurse by shadowing the staff — all while keeping up with their high school workload.
'Toys of Hope' asks for donations to help deliver gifts to kids across Long Island
For over 25 years a Huntington charity has been providing Christmas gifts to children on Long Island, but this year it needs some help of its own.
For over 25 years a Huntington charity has been providing Christmas gifts to children on Long Island, but this year it needs some help of its own.
NYPD Chief Rodney Harrison tapped to lead Suffolk County PD
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone has nominated NYPD Chief of Department Rodney Harrison to be the county's next police commissioner. Harrison recently announced his retirement from the NYPD.
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone has nominated NYPD Chief of Department Rodney Harrison to be the county's next police commissioner. Harrison recently announced his retirement from the NYPD.
Suffolk County cops rescue dog from fire
Three Suffolk County Police officers rescued a dog that was trapped in a house fire in Deer Park.
Three Suffolk County Police officers rescued a dog that was trapped in a house fire in Deer Park.
Missing Long Island mom stabbed 20 times by husband after alleged infidelity: Police
Police have accused Marcello Molinari of murdering his wife, Melissa, by stabbing her 20 times after finding out she had allegedly been involved in an extramarital affair.
Police have accused Marcello Molinari of murdering his wife, Melissa, by stabbing her 20 times after finding out she had allegedly been involved in an extramarital affair.