Amityville School District announces dozens of layoffs due to budget deficit
Facing a multimillion dollar budget deficit, the Amityville School Board has announced that it will lay off nearly 50 teachers and staff.
Illegal dumping of 24-foot boat on Long Island leads to man's arrest: Police
Authorities have charged 35-year-old Timothy Hughes with illegal dumping after he allegedly left a 24-foot boat inside the Long Island Pine Barrens.
Parents charged in Long Island baby's suspected overdose death
A Long Island couple faces several charges following the suspected overdose death of their 14-month-old baby boy.
New Yorker with peanut allergy dies after eating mislabeled Stew Leonard's cookie; recall issued
Following the peanut allergy death of a New York 20-year-old, Stew Leonard’s issued a recall for mislabeled cookies sold at Connecticut grocery stores.
Whooping cough cases spike on Long Island
A spike in whooping cough cases has led health officials in Suffolk County, Long Island, to issue an alert.
Thomas Bernagozzi: Bay Shore retired teacher accused of sexually abusing students dating back to '80s
Authorities said the students were enrolled at Gardiner Manor Elementary School and Mary G. Clarkson Elementary School at the time of the reported abuse. Thomas Bernagozzi, of Babylon, will be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip.
Long Island custodian allegedly threatened mass harm against school district
Jimmy Martin, a custodian at the Cold Spring Harbor School District, was charged with making a threat of mass harm after his request for a promotion was denied, Suffolk County police said.
Gilgo Beach murders: DNA from Rex Heuermann's estranged wife matches sample from victims’ remains
A DNA sample taken from Asa Ellerup, the estranged wife of suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann, matches the DNA found on the remains of victims, a source tells FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg.
Gilgo Beach murders: Rex Heuermann's estranged wife attends his court appearance
Asa Ellerup, the estranged wife of suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann, attended his court appearance for the first time. Heuermann is charged with the murders of Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman and Amber Costello. He's also the prime suspect in the murder of Maureen Brainard-Barnes.
Owl's well that ends well: Suffolk County nonprofit rescues owl that got stuck in car's grill
A Great Horned Owl that had gotten struck by a car and stuck in it's front grill was rescued by members of Strong Island Animal Rescue on Monday night.
Ed Romaine wins Suffolk County executive race against Dave Calone
Republican Ed Romaine a longtime local politician beat Democrat Dave Calone who was hoping to bring a new set of skills to Long Island.
Firefighters gather at Suffolk County Fire Academy for extensive safety training
Hundreds of firefighters are spending the weekend at the Suffolk County Fire Academy in Yaphank learning lifesaving skills in honor of hero firefighter Joey DiBernardo.
New York elections: Watch interviews from the candidates
Before heading to the polls, hear what our local candidates have to say about the migrant crisis, crime, taxes and more issues affecting New York City.
Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodney Harrison resigning
In Rodney Harrison's nearly two years on the job as Suffolk County Police Commissioner, he helped catch the suspect in the Gilgo Beach murder case.
Suffolk Police interviewing new witnesses in Gilgo Beach murders case
Suffolk police are interviewing incarcerated sex workers linked to Gilgo Beach murders suspect Rex Heuermann.
New witnesses come forward in case against Rex Heuermann serial killer case
More witnesses came forward in the case against accused Long Island serial killer Rex Heuermann.
Attorney general investigates fatal police shooting of former elite fencer
The state attorney general's office said it had opened a probe into the killing of Alan Weber, who died after being shot at his home on Long Island by a Suffolk County police officer.
Officer fatally shoots man in fencing mask who charged with swords: police
Elwood neighbors said they had called police earlier in the day when Alan Weber was running around to houses in the neighborhood, trying to open doors and take mail.
Suffolk County unites to honor Sgt. Bernard J. Sweeney Jr.'s sacrifice
Veterans, first responders, and just those who wanted to be there stood as one on the two-mile route to Calverton National Cemetery.
AI transforming teaching in Long Island schools
Gina Varacci and some other educators have already accepted the fact that AI will be part of students’ lives.