Police: Fake cop busted pulling over real detectives on Long Island
Police in the New York City suburbs say they've arrested a fake cop who tried to pull over real detectives.
Police in the New York City suburbs say they've arrested a fake cop who tried to pull over real detectives.
'Glamping' comes to Long Island
If tents aren't your thing and you don't like to rough, it maybe go with 'Glamping' - short for glamorous camping, now being offered at two state parks on Long Island.
If tents aren't your thing and you don't like to rough, it maybe go with 'Glamping' - short for glamorous camping, now being offered at two state parks on Long Island.
'Glamping' comes to Long Island
If tents aren't your thing and you don't like to rough, it maybe go with glamping - short for glamorous camping, now being offered at two state parks on Long Island.
If tents aren't your thing and you don't like to rough, it maybe go with glamping - short for glamorous camping, now being offered at two state parks on Long Island.
NYPD veteran helps young aviators take to the skies on Long Island
From a young age, Cletodell Titus says he always wanted to fly airplanes. “I guess my parents didn’t really have the funds because it’s expensive,” he said. So, Titus joined the NYPD instead, earning his pilot’s license later outside of work. Now, the 15-year-veteran cop and licensed flight instructor never forgot about the opportunities he lacked.
From a young age, Cletodell Titus says he always wanted to fly airplanes. “I guess my parents didn’t really have the funds because it’s expensive,” he said. So, Titus joined the NYPD instead, earning his pilot’s license later outside of work. Now, the 15-year-veteran cop and licensed flight instructor never forgot about the opportunities he lacked.
Missing teen from Long Island found safe
Update: Missing teen Isaiah Ferrow was found safe, Nassau County Police reported early Thursday morning.
Update: Missing teen Isaiah Ferrow was found safe, Nassau County Police reported early Thursday morning.
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.