Suffolk DA calls for grand jury in death of boy forced to sleep in garage

Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy Sini said a grand jury will issue a special report on the circumstances of Thomas Valva's death.

Long Island schools prepare for spread of coronavirus

Both the Nassau County Council of School Superintendents and the Suffolk County School Superintendents Association told FOX 5 NY they're in constant communication with relevant agencies and will continue to communicate with their communities.

A ‘gym for crafters’ on Long Island

It's said to be the first "gym for crafters." Let's Craft offers a blank canvas for people to create and connect.  

Long Island residents push for tough drinking water standards

Adrienne Esposito, the executive director of Citizens Campaign for the Environment, is putting pressure on the New York State Department of Health to come out with drinking water standards for contaminants.

Long Island officials object to LIRR fare hike plan

Elected officials are calling on the MTA to abandon the plan for an increase on LIRR fares.

Islanders play all home games at Nassau Coliseum in 2020-21

The New York Islanders will make their Long Island return a full year early, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced ahead of Saturday’s game against the Boston Bruins.

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.

Number being monitored in Nassau County for coronavirus drops

Nassau County health officials are monitoring 83 people who traveled to China or had contact with someone infected with the coronavirus.

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.

Nassau County issues health advisory about coronavirus

Long Island health officials are issuing a health advisory about the strain of coronavirus that originated in China.

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 man arrested for wife's death

A Long Island man is accused of killing his wife during a fight in their home.

Helping food businesses and farmers on Long Island

These days Robert Curreri owner of Robert's Bakestand spends most of his time in the kitchen at East End Food Institute. The chef turned baker has been perfecting his pastries in a space he pays for monthly. He says it saves him the hardship of having to commit to a brick and mortar location while he's building his business. 

Lending a helping hand to food businesses and farmers on Long Island
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The East End Food Institute is working to help farmers process and preserve their crops, along with supporting small food businesses with developing, packaging and marketing their products.

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.