Long Island teacher accused of sexually abusing student
Suffolk County police say they have arrested a Hauppague High School teacher for allegedly sexually abusing a teenage boy at the teacher’s home in Moriches.
Suffolk County police say they have arrested a Hauppague High School teacher for allegedly sexually abusing a teenage boy at the teacher’s home in Moriches.
Plan would require hate crime lessons in schools
State lawmakers from Nassau County are unveiling legislation aimed at reducing hate crimes by increasing education.
State lawmakers from Nassau County are unveiling legislation aimed at reducing hate crimes by increasing education.
Turkeys thriving on Long Island
Chip Hamilton with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has kept a close eye on the birds over the past decade. He says the return of the turkey continues to trend upward on Long Island.
Chip Hamilton with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has kept a close eye on the birds over the past decade. He says the return of the turkey continues to trend upward on Long Island.
Islanders' new home in Belmont Park draws opposition
Belmont Park will be the new home of the New York Islanders, but residents of the surrounding area say they are torn on the $1.3B project coming to their backyard.
Belmont Park will be the new home of the New York Islanders, but residents of the surrounding area say they are torn on the $1.3B project coming to their backyard.
NY Islander's new home in Belmont Park draws opposition
Belmont Park will be the new home of the New York Islanders, but residents of the surrounding area say they are torn on the $1.3B project coming to their backyard.
Belmont Park will be the new home of the New York Islanders, but residents of the surrounding area say they are torn on the $1.3B project coming to their backyard.
Long Island nonprofit provides free guide dogs to the visually impaired
Traveling up and down stairs can be challenging for 23-year-old Samantha Ambrico-Custer, but thanks to her guide dog, Leo, it’s just another simple part of her day.
Traveling up and down stairs can be challenging for 23-year-old Samantha Ambrico-Custer, but thanks to her guide dog, Leo, it’s just another simple part of her day.
Long Island nonprofit gives guide dogs to the visually impaired
The Guide Dog Foundation of Smithtown, New York has been working for over 70 years to provide guide dogs to the visually impaired for no charge.
The Guide Dog Foundation of Smithtown, New York has been working for over 70 years to provide guide dogs to the visually impaired for no charge.
Suffolk County creates plan to deal with mass shootings after recent incidents
In the wake of last weekend's two mass shootings, Suffolk County officials are making a clear statement. They’re not waiting for Washington to come up with a plan, they’ve implemented one on their own.
In the wake of last weekend's two mass shootings, Suffolk County officials are making a clear statement. They’re not waiting for Washington to come up with a plan, they’ve implemented one on their own.
Suffolk County officials create active shooter plan
In the wake of last weekend's two mass shootings, Suffolk County officials are making a clear statement...they?re not waiting for Washington to come up with a plan. They?ve implemented one on their own.
In the wake of last weekend's two mass shootings, Suffolk County officials are making a clear statement...they?re not waiting for Washington to come up with a plan. They?ve implemented one on their own.
Long Island University shuts down after threat
Officials at Long Island University say all of the school's campuses are being shut down in "an abundance of caution" after federal law enforcement advised them of a non-specific threat.
Officials at Long Island University say all of the school's campuses are being shut down in "an abundance of caution" after federal law enforcement advised them of a non-specific threat.
Missing woman with dementia left her home in car
Police are asking to help them find a missing woman from Long Island who suffers from dementia.
Police are asking to help them find a missing woman from Long Island who suffers from dementia.
State police warns Long Island residents of phone scam
New York State Police have issued a warning that an individual is contacting the public on Long Island, identifying themselves as the New York State Police and requesting personal information.
New York State Police have issued a warning that an individual is contacting the public on Long Island, identifying themselves as the New York State Police and requesting personal information.
Sailing program helps kids with disabilities
18-year-old Charles Seabrooks was born with learning disabilities and severe spinal problems, which often limit his physical activity. However, thanks to the Adaptive Sports Academy at New York City's Hospital for Special Surgery, he’s learning to use his body like never before in a hands-on sailing excursion.
18-year-old Charles Seabrooks was born with learning disabilities and severe spinal problems, which often limit his physical activity. However, thanks to the Adaptive Sports Academy at New York City's Hospital for Special Surgery, he’s learning to use his body like never before in a hands-on sailing excursion.
Volunteers working to clean up LI's waterways
This group of dedicated volunteers is helping to clean up Long Island’s waterways one small scrap of garbage at a time.
This group of dedicated volunteers is helping to clean up Long Island’s waterways one small scrap of garbage at a time.
Volunteers looking to make a 'Splash' in LI's waterways
A group of dedicated volunteers are working to clean up Long Island's waterways.
A group of dedicated volunteers are working to clean up Long Island's waterways.
3 children struck by vehicle on Long Island
Three boys crossing an intersection just before 5 a.m. Wednesday were struck by a vehicle in Lindenhurst.
Three boys crossing an intersection just before 5 a.m. Wednesday were struck by a vehicle in Lindenhurst.
3 children struck by vehicle on Long Island
Three children were struck by a vehicle just before 4 a.m. in Lindenhurst Wednesday.
Three children were struck by a vehicle just before 4 a.m. in Lindenhurst Wednesday.
Gyroplanes take flight over Long Island
It's not a bird or a plane but an autogyro is now taking flight from Long Island's MacArthur Airport.
It's not a bird or a plane but an autogyro is now taking flight from Long Island's MacArthur Airport.
Study: LI's east end has highest percentage of ticks with Lyme disease
According to a multi-year study by the Suffolk County Department of Health Services (SCDHS), parts of Long Island’s east end have the highest percentage of Lyme disease carrying adult ticks among the entire county.
According to a multi-year study by the Suffolk County Department of Health Services (SCDHS), parts of Long Island’s east end have the highest percentage of Lyme disease carrying adult ticks among the entire county.
Study: Eastern Suffolk County has highest percentage of Lyme Disease-carrying ticks
According to a multi-year study by the Suffolk County Department of Health Services (SCDHS), parts of Long Island?s east end have the highest percentage of Lyme disease carrying adult ticks among the entire county.
According to a multi-year study by the Suffolk County Department of Health Services (SCDHS), parts of Long Island?s east end have the highest percentage of Lyme disease carrying adult ticks among the entire county.