Children living with cancer celebrate preschool graduation
Almost two dozen young boys and girls marked one of their biggest milestones yet: Accepting their diplomas at The Morgan Center, a Long Island preschool for children undergoing cancer treatment.
Almost two dozen young boys and girls marked one of their biggest milestones yet: Accepting their diplomas at The Morgan Center, a Long Island preschool for children undergoing cancer treatment.
NYPD cop appears in court on murder-for-hire charges
Police Officer Valerie Cincinelli of the NYPD appeared in court in Central Islip on Friday to plead not guilty to charges in connection with a murder-for-hire plot that targeted her estranged husband and her boyfriend's daughter.
Police Officer Valerie Cincinelli of the NYPD appeared in court in Central Islip on Friday to plead not guilty to charges in connection with a murder-for-hire plot that targeted her estranged husband and her boyfriend's daughter.
Long Island's water systems top the state in detected contaminants, study says
New York State is known for having some of the cleanest drinking water in the nation but the same doesn't hold true for all of its suburban counterparts.
New York State is known for having some of the cleanest drinking water in the nation but the same doesn't hold true for all of its suburban counterparts.
Inspiring future astronauts to reach for the stars
Visitors to the Cradle of Aviation Museum on Long Island can learn everything they ever wanted to know about the history of space exploration. But the museum also focuses on a new generation.
Visitors to the Cradle of Aviation Museum on Long Island can learn everything they ever wanted to know about the history of space exploration. But the museum also focuses on a new generation.
Long Island not on par with rest of New York's clean drinking water
According to a study by NYPIRG, more emerging contaminants were detected in Long Island's water when compared to the rest of the state.
According to a study by NYPIRG, more emerging contaminants were detected in Long Island's water when compared to the rest of the state.
Teen charged with hate crime after McDonald's attack
A 16-year-old boy is in custody after allegedly attacking a man inside a Long Island McDonald's on May 28 in what police have described as a hate crime
A 16-year-old boy is in custody after allegedly attacking a man inside a Long Island McDonald's on May 28 in what police have described as a hate crime
FIFA World Cup merchandise is selling well
Regardless of which team takes the FIFA World Cup, soccer stores in New York are scoring big when it comes to selling the sport's apparel.
Regardless of which team takes the FIFA World Cup, soccer stores in New York are scoring big when it comes to selling the sport's apparel.
Mobile stroke unit credited with saving man's life
Bill Rothmeier says he owes his life to Stony Brook University Hospital’s state-of-the-art mobile stroke unit, equipped with CT scanners, contrast injectors, and its very own hospital staff.
Bill Rothmeier says he owes his life to Stony Brook University Hospital’s state-of-the-art mobile stroke unit, equipped with CT scanners, contrast injectors, and its very own hospital staff.
Patient reunited with heart transplant surgeon 15 years later
It was an emotional meeting -- 15 years after a life-saving procedure.
It was an emotional meeting -- 15 years after a life-saving procedure.
Car jumps curb, hits 4 people on Long Island; man arrested
Officials say a car jumped a curb and hit four people on Long Island, two of them children.
Officials say a car jumped a curb and hit four people on Long Island, two of them children.
Daycare owner accused of sexually abusing 7-year-old
Police on Long Island arrested an owner of a Brentwood daycare facility for sexually abusing a child who attended the daycare.
Police on Long Island arrested an owner of a Brentwood daycare facility for sexually abusing a child who attended the daycare.
Trains to Long Island's east end remains suspended after derailment
Train service to the east end of Long Island is suspended for the first day of Memorial Day weekend after an early morning derailment on the Long Island Rail Road. The LIRR tweeted that the derailment followed a "slow-speed impact" between a passenger train and a work train at around 4 a.m. Saturday. No injuries were reported. Railroad officials said they expect service...
Train service to the east end of Long Island is suspended for the first day of Memorial Day weekend after an early morning derailment on the Long Island Rail Road. The LIRR tweeted that the derailment followed a "slow-speed impact" between a passenger train and a work train at around 4 a.m. Saturday. No injuries were reported. Railroad officials said they expect service...
Father leaves children 3, 9, in car during massage
A man on Long Island was charged with two counts endangering the welfare of a child after leaving his young children in an unlocked car while he had a massage, said police.
A man on Long Island was charged with two counts endangering the welfare of a child after leaving his young children in an unlocked car while he had a massage, said police.
New York man finally cleared of the murder that sent him to prison for 33 years
A Long Island man who served decades in prison for a murder he did not commit was exonerated on Wednesday.
A Long Island man who served decades in prison for a murder he did not commit was exonerated on Wednesday.
WWE star Ashley Massaro died by hanging: TMZ
The death of a former WWE star in her home on Long Island was ruled a suicide by hanging, according to TMZ Sports.
The death of a former WWE star in her home on Long Island was ruled a suicide by hanging, according to TMZ Sports.
Children's urgent care clinics join fight against bullying
All five of Bernice Simpson's children have experienced bullying to some degree, she said. Now, Simpson, who volunteers for the Long Island Coalition Against Bullying, hopes to provide families another avenue for support.
All five of Bernice Simpson's children have experienced bullying to some degree, she said. Now, Simpson, who volunteers for the Long Island Coalition Against Bullying, hopes to provide families another avenue for support.
Great white shark tracked deep in Long Island Sound
An organization that electronically tracks ocean life has detected a nearly 10-foot long great white shark in the Long Island Sound.
An organization that electronically tracks ocean life has detected a nearly 10-foot long great white shark in the Long Island Sound.
New tariffs hit Long Island boat retailer hard
Long Island-based Sea Eagle Boats has been importing inflatable boats, paddle boards, and kayaks from China since the late 1990s. As the trade war between the United States and China continues to escalate, co-owner John Hoge finds keeping his business afloat it increasingly difficult.
Long Island-based Sea Eagle Boats has been importing inflatable boats, paddle boards, and kayaks from China since the late 1990s. As the trade war between the United States and China continues to escalate, co-owner John Hoge finds keeping his business afloat it increasingly difficult.
Former WWE star Ashley Massaro dead at 39
Former WWE star and Long Island resident Ashley Massaro, 39, died Thursday of undisclosed but 'non-criminal causes,' said Suffolk County Police.
Former WWE star and Long Island resident Ashley Massaro, 39, died Thursday of undisclosed but 'non-criminal causes,' said Suffolk County Police.
Tiger Woods draws crowds at Bethpage Black
Fans enjoyed sunny skies and all-around perfect weather for Tiger Woods's tee-off at Bethpage Black.
Fans enjoyed sunny skies and all-around perfect weather for Tiger Woods's tee-off at Bethpage Black.