LIRR adds Positive Train Control on four branches
The MTA has announced that select trains running on the Far Rockaway, Long Beach, Oyster Bay and West Hempstead branches will become the latest Long Island Rail Road branches to use Positive Train Control, a signal system enhancement that works to reduce the potential for human error leading to train collisions and derailments.
Long Island communities concerned about next big storm
Across Nassau and Suffolk counties, Superstorm Sandy destroyed homes, submerged roads and wiped beaches out altogether.
Parents complain about odor at Long Island school
Bethany Watts has been complaining about a foul smell inside a school that she says made her child and others inside the building sick.
Lawyer: NYPD sergeant shot trainer he found with his wife
A lawyer for a personal trainer shot by an off-duty New York City police sergeant says the sergeant was angry after finding the man with his wife.
Hofstra student-athletes receive CPR training
Nearly 400 student-athletes at Hofstra University are being empowered with the necessary tools they'll need to save lives. The college is believed to be one of the first in the nation to certify all of its athletes in CPR, Automated External Defibrillators known as AEDs and basic first aid for adults and pediatrics.
Hofstra athletes learn CPR
Hofstra University is believed to be one of the first in the nation to certify all of its athletes in CPR.
Off-duty NYPD sergeant shoots man armed with bat at LI home
Authorities say an off-duty New York City police sergeant shot a man armed with a bat during a dispute at his Long Island home.
Contamination concerns have LI officials looking to NYC for water
When it comes to Long Island’s drinking water many have concerns about drinking from unfiltered faucets because of emerging contaminants in Long Island’s aquifer. But now a new idea of possibly tapping into New York City’s upstate water supply has some officials wondering if it’s realistic.
Long Island looking to NYC's water supply over contamination concerns
With many concerned about drinking from unfiltered faucets on Long Island, there is a new idea of possibly tapping into New York City's supply of water.
Florida boy, Long Island cop become fast friends after boy takes tumble
A boy from Fort Myers, Florida visiting Long Island over the weekend became friends with a police officer who aided him after a nasty tumble.
Tie-dye fashion makes a comeback
The tie-dye trend may be a “blast from the past,” but according to Vogue Magazine, it’s back now, bigger than ever, and it’s selling out of stores quickly.
Law increases mental health services to Nassau County Police Department
Nassau County passes what officials are calling potentially life-saving legislation to strengthen mental health outreach to its men and women in blue.
Diabetic-alert dog accompanies Long Island judge to court
When Judge Howard Sturim is on the bench Barney the 3.5 year old Irish doodle sits quietly and serves an important purpose.
Long Island judge assisted by diabetic-alert dog
Judge Howard Sturim is a type 2 diabetic, but thanks to his diabetic-alert dog Barney, can continue to do his job.
Mom who beat cancer during pregnancy advocates for others
When Jennifer Murphy holds her daughter Marlowe there's no better feeling in the world. For her, the bond is even more special because Jennifer wasn't sure if she'd ever get to meet her baby. Jennifer was diagnosed with cancer while she was pregnant.
Beating cancer during pregnancy
When Jennifer Murphy holds her daughter Marlowe there's no better feeling in the world. For her, the bond is even more special because Jennifer wasn't sure if she'd ever get to meet her baby. Jennifer was diagnosed with cancer while she was pregnant.
Power outages, house fires caused by fierce storm
A powerful autumn storm plunged hundreds of thousands of people into the dark, toppled trees, canceled schools and delayed trains Thursday in the Northeast.
Boxer Patrick Day dies of brain injuries 4 days after fight
Boxer Patrick Day died Wednesday, four days after sustaining head injuries in a fight with Charles Conwell.
Vaping shop crackdown on Long Island
Authorities on Long Island visited almost two dozen vape shops and issued summonses to many of them.
Vape shops shut down
Authorities in Nassau County shut down several shops that sell electronic smoking devices because of a host of violations.