Huntington Hospital offering nutritional care to disadvantaged patients

Huntington Hospital is taking a proactive approach to promote health and healing by offering discharged patients a bag of nutritious food through its Food as Health program.

Central Islip School District sued over failure to protect student from bullying

An alleged epidemic of violence and bullying in and around Long Island schools has led some parents to file lawsuits in order to make the schools a safer place for students.

Major cybersecurity flaws led to Suffolk County ransomware attack: Officials

According to a forensic report, criminal actors gained entry to Suffolk County Clerk servers through a vulnerability in the office before launching a full-blown attack against the county

Riverhead zero-tolerance policy aims to crack down on quality-of-life crimes

The town’s leaders hope to limit certain types of behaviors that could be offensive toward others such as urinating in public, smoking weed near children's play areas and aggressive panhandling.

Man arrested for stealing cooking oil from local Chick-fil-A

After nearly 3 months, Suffolk County Police arrested Hector Castrol-Espinal, 23, for stealing cooking oil from Chick-fil-A in Huntington Station.

'Sloth Encounters' pet shop owner opposes proposed NY exotic animal ban

Newly introduced legislation would ban the sale of sloths, along with whales, elephants, hyenas, zebras and walruses in New York state.

Lindenhurst school board faces backlash from parents after student stabbing

The recent stabbing incident at the Lindenhurst Middle School has sparked outrage among parents who feel that the school board is not doing enough to ensure the safety of their children.

Long Island homeowner left with huge bill years after failed NY Rising repair attempt

Dominick Licata said it took nearly seven years to receive more than $271,000 to repair and raise his home, which has been condemned. Now he's being told to pay back the money.

Dramatic video shows plane crash-landing on Long Island beach

A single-engine plane was forced to make an emergency landing on a beach in Long Island, New York, on Friday, after an engine malfunction, and the dramatic moment was caught on camera.

Prosecution says no one called 911 until they had to in death of 8-year-old Thomas Valva

Prosecution says Angela Pollina on trial for Thomas’ murder, tried to paint a picture of protection but it was all a cover up for her sadistic approach of brutality.

14-foot python found along Medford road

Conservation officers found the massive snake curled up on the side of the road in February.

Long Island woman killed man to steal his home, jury finds

"The only new home this defendant will be living in as a result of her actions, is prison," the Suffolk County district attorney said.