Trial begins in death of anti-gang activist Evelyn Rodriguez

Opposing narratives were outlined in court on Thursday as the trial of Ann Marie Drago got underway.  Drago, a nurse and mother of two, is accused of running over and killing anti-gang activist Evelyn Rodriguez. 

Trial in death of anti-gang activist Evelyn Rodriguez begins
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The trial of Ann Marie Drago, the woman accused of running over and killing anti-gang activist Evelyn Rodriguez began on Thursday.

Suffolk County considers creating government watchdog

The Suffolk County Legislature met on Wednesday to reintroduce a bill that would create an Office of Inspector General for the county.

Teacher writes kids' book inspired by her own tech distractions

A Long Island teacher has written a book with the goal of fostering a conversation between kids and their caregivers about boundaries with tech use in the home.

Long Island students help disabled classmate compete with robotics team

Alex Grundmann loves legos and robotics so it only made sense for him to join the middle school robotics club when he entered sixth grade. 

How Long Island students are helping disabled classmates compete
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The Rocky Point Robo Eagles designed and built a handicap-accessible ramp to encourage students like their classmate, Alex, to continue to compete in robotics competitions.

Parasite may have killed Peconic Bay scallops, lab says

The Marine Animal Disease Laboratory spent over 200 hours testing 32 samples of scallops from the Peconic Bay.

Long Island woman is hopeful she will find a kidney donor

A Long Island woman has faced serious medical issues for 15 years. Her latest challenge is kidney failure.

App helps people with special needs make new friends

Making Authentic Friendships is an app that helps people with special needs find new friends.

Cops search for drivers on all-terrain vehicles that tore up lawn

Suffolk County police want to find the drivers of four all-terrain vehicles that tore up the front lawn of a home in Deer Park.

Girls' varsity wrestling team blazes a trail in New York

A wrestling team on Long Island has made history. It is the first all-girls' varsity wrestling team in the state.

Suffolk County prosecutors detail alleged abuse in death of 8-year-old Long Island boy

Michael Valva and Angela Pollina have been accused of murdering 8-year-old Thomas Valva by allegedly forcing him to sleep in an unheated garage in below-freezing temperatures overnight

NYPD cop arraigned in death of 8-year-old son
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NYPD transit officer Michael Valva and his fianc�e Angela Polina pleaded not guilty Thursday morning to second-degree murder and endangering the welfare of a child after prosecutors said that the pair murdered 8-year-old Thomas Valva by forcing him to spend a night in a freezing garage.

Nassau County hosts hearing in response to death of Suffolk County 8-year-old boy

Justyna Zubko-Valva bared her soul at a hearing in Nassau County on Wednesday, detailing how the death of her 8-year-old son Thomas Valva was preventable. 

Nassau County holds hearing on preventing child abuse after Thomas Valva death
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Nassau County Legislators held a hearing Wednesday to determine how understaffed CPS is in Nassau County and what kind of support they need to adequately meet the needs of abused kids county-wide.�

Long Island law enforcement officials criticize NY bail reform law

Officials in both Nassau and Suffolk Counties have been openly talking about changes that need to be made to New York’s new bail reform law.