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.

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.

Fire Island communities hope feds can help shore up shrinking beaches

Last week’s storm that slammed the shore caused enormous erosion. "If we don’t save Fire Island now, it’ll be a huge problem," Brookhaven's town supervisor warned.

Teen forced out of house by dad is kidnapped, forced into sex slavery: prosecutor

An 18-year-old New York City woman has been rescued from an alleged sex trafficker who met her online, drove her 70 miles from home and forced her into sex slavery for months, according to prosecutors.

Gold Ribbon Riders raise over $125K for pediatric cancer research

September is national childhood cancer awareness month. To date, Gold Ribbon Riders has raised over $2.5M to fund pediatric cancer research.

Long Island man gives gift of life to fellow lifeguard

For seven summers, Joe Curry has watched over the lives of others. But recently, the 24-year-old lifeguard was the one who needed saving.

Long Island candlelight vigil honors lives lost to drug, opioid overdoses

The vigil coincided with International Overdose Awareness Day, a globally recognized initiative aimed at dispelling the stigma surrounding opioid and substance use disorders.

Gunman shoots girl, 3, during Ridge standoff, then fatally shoots himself

According to police, detectives went to an apartment on Ticonderoga Court to investigate a murder that happened back in June in Central Islip.