New York judge sets opioid crisis trial for January
A New York judge on Wednesday scheduled what could be the second state-level trial in the U.S. on the toll of opioids.
A New York judge on Wednesday scheduled what could be the second state-level trial in the U.S. on the toll of opioids.
DA: Massachusetts inmate ran drug ring on Long Island from behind bars
Illegal guns, crack cocaine, and photographs of about 400 grams of almost pure fentanyl seized by investigators were on display Wednesday to highlight what officials are calling the largest fentanyl bust in Nassau County history. The fentanyl is too dangerous to show in public. Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas along with federal and local officials arrested 11 people for their apparent roles in violent drug and gun rings.
Illegal guns, crack cocaine, and photographs of about 400 grams of almost pure fentanyl seized by investigators were on display Wednesday to highlight what officials are calling the largest fentanyl bust in Nassau County history. The fentanyl is too dangerous to show in public. Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas along with federal and local officials arrested 11 people for their apparent roles in violent drug and gun rings.
Nassau County fentanyl bust
Illegal guns, crack cocaine, and photographs of about 400 grams of almost pure fentanyl seized by investigators were on display Wednesday to highlight what officials are calling the largest fentanyl bust in Nassau County history. The fentanyl is too dangerous to show as evidence.
Illegal guns, crack cocaine, and photographs of about 400 grams of almost pure fentanyl seized by investigators were on display Wednesday to highlight what officials are calling the largest fentanyl bust in Nassau County history. The fentanyl is too dangerous to show as evidence.
Suffolk County veteran is nation’s first double amputee to be a full active-duty police officer
At first glance, Matias Ferreira looks like any other Suffolk County police officer.
At first glance, Matias Ferreira looks like any other Suffolk County police officer.
Suffolk County police officer serving his community after being injured serving his country
Matias Ferreira,a Suffolk County police officer has been serving his community with honor, even though he lost both his legs below the knee while serving with the U.S. Marine Corps in Afghanistan.
Matias Ferreira,a Suffolk County police officer has been serving his community with honor, even though he lost both his legs below the knee while serving with the U.S. Marine Corps in Afghanistan.
South Fork Bakery dedicated staff
Three years ago Shirley Ruch wanted to find a way to pair a love for cooking with a desire to create employment opportunities for some who may have none. So she founded South Fork Bakery in Amagansett, Long Island, where all of the employees have developmental disabilities.
Three years ago Shirley Ruch wanted to find a way to pair a love for cooking with a desire to create employment opportunities for some who may have none. So she founded South Fork Bakery in Amagansett, Long Island, where all of the employees have developmental disabilities.
All aboard the mobile museum of the Long Island Music Hall of Fame
Walk inside the Long Island Music Hall of Fame's Mobile Museum and it's hard to believe you're on a bus.
Walk inside the Long Island Music Hall of Fame's Mobile Museum and it's hard to believe you're on a bus.
Long Island Music Hall of Fame's Mobile Museum
Walk inside the Long Island Music Hall of Fame's Mobile Museum and it's hard to believe you're on a bus. The project that's been in the works for three years was created by the Long Island Music Hall of Fame, a nonprofit dedicated to recognizing, honoring and preserving Long Island's longstanding and diverse music heritage.
Walk inside the Long Island Music Hall of Fame's Mobile Museum and it's hard to believe you're on a bus. The project that's been in the works for three years was created by the Long Island Music Hall of Fame, a nonprofit dedicated to recognizing, honoring and preserving Long Island's longstanding and diverse music heritage.
Long Island assistant scoutmaster charged with sexually abusing boy, 12
Police on Long Island say an assistant scoutmaster has been arrested for sexually abusing a 12-year-old boy at several Boy Scouts of America retreats and meetings.
Police on Long Island say an assistant scoutmaster has been arrested for sexually abusing a 12-year-old boy at several Boy Scouts of America retreats and meetings.
Long Island man faces attempted murder charge in assault on mom, 82
Police say a Long Island man has been arrested for biting and punching his 82-year-old mother after first trying to throw her down a flight of stairs.
Police say a Long Island man has been arrested for biting and punching his 82-year-old mother after first trying to throw her down a flight of stairs.
Donation-based yoga studio on Long Island
A donation-based yoga center where practitioners pay what they can afford is said to be a new concept on Long Island. It stands in stark contrast to the centuries' old practice of yoga.
A donation-based yoga center where practitioners pay what they can afford is said to be a new concept on Long Island. It stands in stark contrast to the centuries' old practice of yoga.
Teen in cancer remission receives guitar autographed by Billie Joe Armstrong
Liam Noonan got a big surprise on Friday. The 17-year-old from East Northport, Long Island, was diagnosed with cancer last March and through all of his treatments was a superstar. He is now in remission.
Liam Noonan got a big surprise on Friday. The 17-year-old from East Northport, Long Island, was diagnosed with cancer last March and through all of his treatments was a superstar. He is now in remission.
Donation-based yoga studio
A donation-based yoga center where practitioners pay what they can afford is said to be a new concept on Long Island. It stands in stark contrast to the centuries' old practice of yoga.
A donation-based yoga center where practitioners pay what they can afford is said to be a new concept on Long Island. It stands in stark contrast to the centuries' old practice of yoga.
Autographed guitar for teen recovering from cancer
Liam Noonan got a big surprise on Friday. The 17-year-old from East Northport, Long Island, was diagnosed with cancer last March and through all of his treatments was a superstar. He is now in remission.
Liam Noonan got a big surprise on Friday. The 17-year-old from East Northport, Long Island, was diagnosed with cancer last March and through all of his treatments was a superstar. He is now in remission.
High school football coach suspended after lopsided victory
Plainedge High School head football coach Rob Shaver has been suspended for one game after allegedly failing to follow a lopsided scores policy. It mandates that coaches of football teams in Nassau County that win by more than 42 points explain what they did to prevent running up the score in an unsportsmanlike fashion.
Plainedge High School head football coach Rob Shaver has been suspended for one game after allegedly failing to follow a lopsided scores policy. It mandates that coaches of football teams in Nassau County that win by more than 42 points explain what they did to prevent running up the score in an unsportsmanlike fashion.
Coach suspended after lopsided win
Plainedge High School head football coach Rob Shaver has been suspended for one game after allegedly failing to follow a lopsided scores policy. It mandates that coaches of football teams in Nassau County that win by more than 42 points explain what they did to prevent running up the score in an unsportsmanlike fashion. The game in question was played last Friday night between Plainedge and South Side, both 6?0 teams. The outcome was a 61?13 victory for Plainedge.
Plainedge High School head football coach Rob Shaver has been suspended for one game after allegedly failing to follow a lopsided scores policy. It mandates that coaches of football teams in Nassau County that win by more than 42 points explain what they did to prevent running up the score in an unsportsmanlike fashion. The game in question was played last Friday night between Plainedge and South Side, both 6?0 teams. The outcome was a 61?13 victory for Plainedge.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.