5 cases of omicron variant detected in New York

At least five people in New York have been infected with the omicron variant of the coronavirus. Four of the cases are in New York City and one is in Suffolk County.

Long Island lawyer stole $1.5M inheritance from child

A Long Island lawyer stole $1.5 million in inheritance money from a girl to buy luxury cars and investment properties

Missing child alert for Suffolk County teen canceled

Police have canceled the Missing Child Alert for a Suffolk County teen who went missing for the second time this week.

Suffolk County police to wear body cameras as part of police reform plan

The new plan also enhances civilian oversight of the department, with a human rights commission taking all complaints regarding police misconduct.

Suffolk PD: Man posing as ride-share driver sexually abused women

Suffolk County cops are sharing the mugshot of a man accused of sexually abusing unconscious women because they want any other possible victims who recognize him to come forward. Cops say the construction worker posed as a ride-share driver.

Missing Child Alert canceled for 19-year-old from Long Island

Authorities have canceled the Missing Child Alert for Jacob Sanchez, 19, of Brentwood, New York. No further information was released.

Suffolk cops investigating explosion that left crater on beach

An explosion on a tiny island in Great South Bay shook several homes miles away and prompted dozens of worried phone calls to police. Cops are investigating the mysterious blast.

Many wedding venues are booked into 2023

The Piermont, a waterfront wedding venue on Long Island, is swamped with newly engaged couples looking to book plus nearly two years' worth of postponed weddings from the pandemic.

Babylon HS alumni accuse teachers of sexual misconduct

New York Attorney General Letitia James has launched a civil investigation into the Babylon School District over allegations of widespread sexual abuse and misconduct.

Gabby Petito’s family attorney hints at charges against ‘additional individuals’

Gabby Petito’s family attorney floated the notion that "additional individuals" could face charges in connection with her strangling in Wyoming more than two months ago.

Long Island 15-year-old collapses, dies at basketball tryouts

Carmyne Payton died Wednesday after collapsing during tryouts for his high school's basketball team in Copiague.

5 people killed in Long Island house fire

The fast-moving fire claimed the lives of a mother, her two children and two nephews who had just moved to Riverhead from Guatemala, and destroyed a historic building.

Nov. 13 storm spawned 6 tornadoes on Long Island, NWS says

A powerful storm system that hit the New York area on Saturday produced six tornadoes on Long Island and three in Connecticut. A newly confirmed tornado touched down among some pine trees south of Sunrise Highway, shearing off tree limbs and snapping tree trunks.

Coyotes are making Long Island their home

Biologists expect coyotes to easily integrate into habitats across Long Island and fully colonize within a decade or two. Experts explain how to avoid conflicts and confrontations.

Cleanup underway from 'highly unusual' tornadoes on Long Island

The National Weather Service confirmed that four tornadoes touched down on Long Island during a storm on Saturday. A meteorologist with the NWS said tornadoes are highly unusual for this time of year.

New day program on Long Island for adults with autism

The autism-focused program is dubbed BLUE, which stands for Balance Living Unlimited Exploration. Up to 30 adults take part five days a week.

Suffolk lawmaker accused of offering drugs in exchange for sex

Dr. William Spencer, a Suffolk County legislator, filed a police report prior to his arrest claiming to be the target of an extortion effort by an individual posing as a pimp.

Off-duty cop who survived cancer dies in car crash on Long Island

Police Officer Vincent Pelliccio crashed into a median on Nicolls Road in Selden shortly after 12:30 a.m. Pelliccio, who was off-duty, died at Stony Brook University Hospital. He was 30 years old.