Cop who served at Ground Zero fights through illnesses
Tom Wilson was an NYPD sergeant on September 11, 2001. He spent more than 300 hours working at Ground Zero and Fresh Kills landfill in the days, weeks, and months following the attacks.
Tom Wilson was an NYPD sergeant on September 11, 2001. He spent more than 300 hours working at Ground Zero and Fresh Kills landfill in the days, weeks, and months following the attacks.
Some Long Island schools reopen but with emptier halls
About 80% of the South Huntington School District's 6,000 students in kindergarten through 12th grade opted for a hybrid schedule.
About 80% of the South Huntington School District's 6,000 students in kindergarten through 12th grade opted for a hybrid schedule.
Long Island bar investigated over betting on violence in Chicago, New York City
Authorities are investigating a Long Island bar that reportedly took bets on whether Chicago or New York City would see more shootings over Labor Day weekend.
Authorities are investigating a Long Island bar that reportedly took bets on whether Chicago or New York City would see more shootings over Labor Day weekend.
Fire truck flew Confederate flag at parade on Long Island
Nearly 50 local fire departments participated in a drive-by parade.
Nearly 50 local fire departments participated in a drive-by parade.
As exodus from NYC continues, Suffolk County businesses hope for ‘endless summer’
Officials on Long Island are encouraging seasonal businesses to stay open through the fall this year to accommodate vacationers.
Officials on Long Island are encouraging seasonal businesses to stay open through the fall this year to accommodate vacationers.
Missing swimmer's body pulled from ocean off the Hamptons
Byron Dong Ha Kim of Brooklyn went swimming in the ocean on Tuesday.
Byron Dong Ha Kim of Brooklyn went swimming in the ocean on Tuesday.
Lawmakers grill PSEG Long Island; food, medicine reimbursements approved
PSEG President Dan Eichhorn called the company's performance an anomaly and blamed part of the problem on the company's computer system that was supposed to keep track of and manage outages.
PSEG President Dan Eichhorn called the company's performance an anomaly and blamed part of the problem on the company's computer system that was supposed to keep track of and manage outages.
Almost as bad as Superstorm Sandy? Tropical Storm Isaias cleanup continues on Long Island
Tropical Storm Isaias may be long gone, and the power may be back on across most of Long Island, but the cleanup is far from over.
Tropical Storm Isaias may be long gone, and the power may be back on across most of Long Island, but the cleanup is far from over.
After series of recent shark sightings, new safety measures in place on Long Island beaches
Officials and experts on Long Island are taking extra steps to keep swimmers safe after a very active season of shark sightings.
Officials and experts on Long Island are taking extra steps to keep swimmers safe after a very active season of shark sightings.
Summer camp for children with cancer goes virtual
The pandemic has forced the Sunrise Day Camp Long Island to go virtual.
The pandemic has forced the Sunrise Day Camp Long Island to go virtual.
Free pet food event in Suffolk County on Saturday
The Suffolk County SPCA is holding its third dog and cat food giveaway on Saturday, Aug. 8.
The Suffolk County SPCA is holding its third dog and cat food giveaway on Saturday, Aug. 8.
Pandemic prompts agencies to revise disaster plans
More than a thousand Red Cross volunteers in the New York area are ready to respond to communities.
More than a thousand Red Cross volunteers in the New York area are ready to respond to communities.
Teens accused of attacking members of Long island CrossFit gym
Police in Suffolk County say that two teenagers have been charged after harassing and fighting members of a CrossFit gym in Port Jefferson on July 23.
Police in Suffolk County say that two teenagers have been charged after harassing and fighting members of a CrossFit gym in Port Jefferson on July 23.
Police: Boat thief beaches stolen crabbing vessel
The boat owner reported that someone had taken off with his 24-foot Romarine commercial crabbing vessel from the canal at his home on Oak Neck Lane in West Islip, police said.
The boat owner reported that someone had taken off with his 24-foot Romarine commercial crabbing vessel from the canal at his home on Oak Neck Lane in West Islip, police said.
Hamptons concert featuring The Chainsmokers and Goldman's CEO probed over 'egregious' health violations
Governor Cuomo says he is appalled over a huge concert held over the weekend in the Hamptons and says an investigation will take place.
Governor Cuomo says he is appalled over a huge concert held over the weekend in the Hamptons and says an investigation will take place.
Missing child alert for teenager from Suffolk County
Justin Harris, 16, is from Coram in Suffolk County.
Justin Harris, 16, is from Coram in Suffolk County.
90-year-old Holocaust, COVID-19 survivor from Long Island returns home
Gita Shorr is now a survivor of the Holocaust and the COVID-19 pandemic, but the 90-year-old says she is blessed and has a lot more living to do.
Gita Shorr is now a survivor of the Holocaust and the COVID-19 pandemic, but the 90-year-old says she is blessed and has a lot more living to do.
DA: Typo gives away man who faked death to avoid prison
A spelling error and a font inconsistency indicated that a death certificate was fake.
A spelling error and a font inconsistency indicated that a death certificate was fake.
Car thieves target food delivery drivers on Long Island
Suffolk County police have issued a warning after a string of car thefts targeting food delivery drivers.
Suffolk County police have issued a warning after a string of car thefts targeting food delivery drivers.
Long Island schools prepare for different scenarios for the fall semester
The state has asked all school districts to submit their own specific safe reopening plans.
The state has asked all school districts to submit their own specific safe reopening plans.