Suffolk County men arrested for selling fake Texas license plates

The suspects allegedly would obtain and illegally sell temporary Texas license plates to local buyers and would advertise them on social media, including on Craigslist and Facebook.

Man dies in grave collapse on Long Island

A Long Island cemetery worker was killed in a grave collapse on Thursday morning.

NY health officials urge vigilance as COVID variants spread

New York state has partnered with a lab to test the positive cases to find out specific variants, officials said. And while we will see more people with different strains in the coming weeks and months, experts said not much has changed when it comes to stopping the spread and fighting the virus.

Man arrested for impersonating cop and abducting Long Island girl

Suffolk County Police are searching for a man who impersonated a police officer and kidnapped a girl who was later able to figh him off and run away.

Long Island schools and athletes prepare to resume sports

Schools can resume youth sports in February. Nassau and Suffolk have announced their pandemic protocols.

DA: Long Island man 'sextorted' underage girls for explicit images

Suffolk County DA announced a 27-count indictment against a Long Island man in connection with his alleged contact with five minors. But authorities believe the case involves many more girls.

Crash at Long Island intersection leaves 2 men dead

Police on Long Island are investigating a crash at an intersection that left two men dead.

Man arrested for smashing into Long Island Target store

Police on Long Island say they arrested a man early on Christmas morning for smashing his way into a store to rob it.

Under spending bill, Plum Island could be cleaned up, conserved

Plum Island, a mysterious piece of land in Long Island Sound, for years has housed a government animal disease research facility. 

Vaccinations underway at New York nursing homes

New York's coronavirus death toll in nursing homes is among the highest in the nation. Thankfully, shipments of the COVID-19 vaccine are arriving at the homes.

Food pantry sees growing need amid pandemic

Lighthouse Mission, says the holiday season is typically the busiest time of year but donations are down and the need is way up.

Owner among 2 dead in shooting at Long Island deli

A suspect is in custody after two men were killed and two others were wounded in a shooting at a Long Island deli.

Unsold Long Island oysters being brought to sanctuaries

The market for fresh oysters on Long Island has collapsed. Growers have hundreds of thousands of unsold oysters.

Drivers arrested, cars seized in illegal street racing probe

In response to complaints from residents about street racing, Suffolk County cops went undercover last month to investigate.

Republican Andrew Garbarino wins retiring Rep. Peter King's seat

With all precincts reporting more than a month after Election Day, Garbarino defeated Democrat Jackie Gordon with 53% of the vote.

GOP Rep. Lee Zeldin defeats Democrat Nancy Goroff

Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-N.Y., has won re-election to his Long Island-based seat, defeating a challenge from Democrat Nancy Goroff, a political newcomer.

Police break up Long Island mansion party that drew hundreds

The party drew hundreds of people before it was broken up. The organizers have not yet been identified and arrested.