How Long Island students are helping disabled classmates compete
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.
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.
The Marine Animal Disease Laboratory spent over 200 hours testing 32 samples of scallops from the Peconic Bay.
Man arrested in 2 gang-related deaths on Long Island, police say
A man was charged in the killing of two men, including one who was hacked to death with a machete on Long Island, police said Wednesday.
A man was charged in the killing of two men, including one who was hacked to death with a machete on Long Island, police said Wednesday.
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.
A Long Island woman has faced serious medical issues for 15 years. Her latest challenge is kidney failure.
Neighbors worried about smelly manure from Billy Joel horse stable plan
Billy Joel's bid to stable a dozen horses on his Long Island estate has some neighbors concerned about smelly manure, and the local government isn't horsing around as it weighs the issue.
Billy Joel's bid to stable a dozen horses on his Long Island estate has some neighbors concerned about smelly manure, and the local government isn't horsing around as it weighs the issue.
Soldier home early from deployment surprises daughter on Valentine's Day
Fifth-grader Alexus London got an amazing surprise at school on Valentine's Day.
Fifth-grader Alexus London got an amazing surprise at school on Valentine's Day.
Teen with autism who had been reported missing on Long Island is found unharmed
Will Mikulas-Mesco, who was reported missing, has been located unharmed.
Will Mikulas-Mesco, who was reported missing, has been located unharmed.
Dozens of cats rescued from dangerously filthy house on Long Island
Dozens of cats were living inside a filthy home on Long Island.
Dozens of cats were living inside a filthy home on Long Island.
App helps people with special needs make new friends
Making Authentic Friendships is an app that helps people with special needs find new friends.
Making Authentic Friendships is an app that helps people with special needs find new friends.
Long Island cheer squad wins a national title
A cheerleading team from Suffolk County won a national title.
A cheerleading team from Suffolk County won a national title.
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.
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.
A wrestling team on Long Island has made history. It is the first all-girls' varsity wrestling team in the state.
Joey Buttafuoco tells Dr. Oz he was injected with heroin as a child
Joey Buttafuoco first made headlines 28 years ago when his teenage lover shot his wife in the face at their home on Long Island.
Joey Buttafuoco first made headlines 28 years ago when his teenage lover shot his wife in the face at their home on Long Island.
Nassau Police: Man arrested again after release under bail reform
A New York man released under the state's new bail reform law after he allegedly crashed into a police car was arrested again, authorities said.
A New York man released under the state's new bail reform law after he allegedly crashed into a police car was arrested again, authorities said.
Strong winds hit NYC region
A weather system blamed for five deaths in the South has moved into the northeastern United States and was expected to bring fierce winds to the New York City region.
A weather system blamed for five deaths in the South has moved into the northeastern United States and was expected to bring fierce winds to the New York City region.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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.�
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.
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.