Long Island town named one of the Top 50 Best Places To Travel in the world
According to a new list from Forbes, Riverhead is one of the top 50 travel destinations in the world for 2023.
Sinkhole opens up in Long Island home’s front yard; 3 rescued
Three people were rescued after a sinkhole opened up in the front yard of a home in Suffolk County, police said.
Man wanted in armed robbery of Long Island vape shop
Police are searching for a man in connection with an armed robbery at a Central Islip vape shop.
NJ woman sentenced for $94K Balenciaga snatch and grab robbery in Hamptons
Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney announced that Baseemah Davis will serve 2 to 6 years in prison for her part in the March 2022 incident.
Video: Good Samaritans save woman from burning car on Long Island Expressway
Video shows a group of good Samaritans pulling a woman from a burning car on the Long Island Expressway on Monday afternoon.
Suffolk County Police rescue hunter after kayak capsizes
A rescue team managed to save 34-year-old Nick Shakalis, who was duck hunting on Sunday morning when the kayak he was in capsized, dumping him into the frigid water.
Huntington offering drivers over $120 an hour to plow snow
The Town of Huntington is offering snow plow drivers $122 an hour or more.
Long Island man accused of fatally kicking dog, threatening its owner
Authorities have arrested a man they say fatally kicked a dog and threatened its owner.
Long Island teen accused of intentionally striking 2 minors with vehicle
A 16-year-old from Brentwood has been charged with attempted murder after authorities say he intentionally ran over two minors with his vehicle, with the impact throwing each victim over 30 feet and causing serious injuries.
NY road salt law raises concerns about costs, shortages
Some New York communities worry they may soon not have enough salt to spread on the roads before, during, or after winter storms.
Suffolk police: Man who stabbed 2 officers was 56-year-old ex-con
Authorities say Enrique Lopez once served two years in prison for assaulting another law enforcement officer.
Funeral held for FDNY firefighter William Moon
William Moon, 47, a 21-year veteran of the FDNY, died earlier this month after a training accident in Brooklyn.
2 officers stabbed on Long Island, knife-wielding suspect shot and killed
Authorities say a knife-wielding man was shot and killed by Suffolk County Police after stabbing two officers in Medford on Wednesday night.
Animal rescue needs help to continue mission
Since 2013, Meredith Festa has been running Paws Unite People, a nonprofit that for years has helped abused and neglected dogs and cats from overseas. But now Festa, who has done for others over the past decade, needs help to continue her mission.
3 people, including 2 teens, killed in Long Island crash
Police say three people, including two teens, were killed in a motor vehicle crash in Holtsville.
Suffolk County cyberattackers demanded $2.5M in ransom
Using a single software flaw, hackers managed to burrow their way into the County's computer networks, demanding a $2.5M ransom.
Long Island jewelry store robbed
Police in Suffolk County are looking for three people who robbed a jewelry store at gunpoint.
CDC recommends masking in 10 NY counties
Masking indoors in public or on public transportation is now recommended across the five boroughs, on Long Island, and in several of the city's northern suburbs.
Long Island students get 'incomplete' grades due to teacher shortage
Parents say students spent a large part of the school year with teachers that weren't originally assigned to their classes while others were on extended leave.
Airman dies after snowboarding accident at American Dream mall
A member of the Air National Guard who grew up on Long Island was killed in a snowboarding accident at an indoor slope at the American Dream mall.