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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Authorities in Nassau County shut down several shops that sell electronic smoking devices because of a host of violations.

Man accused of luring child at Long Island library

A homeless man is accused of endangering the welfare of a child at a library in Suffolk County.

Work continues on African American museum in Southampton

Renovations on Southampton's first and only African American Museum were supposed to be finished in September but clearly that didn't happen.

Nassau County racing phenomenon puts the pedal to the metal
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16-year-old Giovanni Bromante is a racing phenomenon from Long Island who just signed with Visconti Motorsports' NASCAR team.