NY officials seek greater power to sue water polluters
Officials with the Town of Hempstead are calling on Gov. Andrew Cuomo to pass legislation that would make it easier for local municipalities and water districts to sue polluters and recoup treatment costs for contaminated water.
Officials with the Town of Hempstead are calling on Gov. Andrew Cuomo to pass legislation that would make it easier for local municipalities and water districts to sue polluters and recoup treatment costs for contaminated water.
Twin sisters from Ecuador graduate St. John's, inspiring fellow immigrants | Our American Dream
Christina and Maria Villon Bustillo, identical twins, have overcome many barriers. When they arrived from Ecuador at age 10, they barely knew any English.
Christina and Maria Villon Bustillo, identical twins, have overcome many barriers. When they arrived from Ecuador at age 10, they barely knew any English.
Long Beach water's E. coli contamination cleared, boil order lifted, officials say
After a three-day-long boil water order in Long Beach, officials say the water is finally safe to drink again.
After a three-day-long boil water order in Long Beach, officials say the water is finally safe to drink again.
E. Coli outbreak forces school closures
Class is canceled Monday for three Long Beach, Long Island elementary schools.
Class is canceled Monday for three Long Beach, Long Island elementary schools.
Long Island man becomes latest known Dominican Republic vacation death
As Dominican officials try to quell rising concerns among would-be travelers worldwide about safety there, the State Department on Friday confirmed to Fox News the June 17 death of a New York business owner, Vittorio Caruso, 56, who died after becoming critically ill at the Boca Chica Resort in Santo Domingo.
As Dominican officials try to quell rising concerns among would-be travelers worldwide about safety there, the State Department on Friday confirmed to Fox News the June 17 death of a New York business owner, Vittorio Caruso, 56, who died after becoming critically ill at the Boca Chica Resort in Santo Domingo.
E. Coli outbreak forces school closures
Class is canceled Monday for three Long Beach, Long Island elementary schools. The school district?s Superintendent says, ?a student who lives within the city limits was diagnosed with a suspected E.coli infection this week.?
Class is canceled Monday for three Long Beach, Long Island elementary schools. The school district?s Superintendent says, ?a student who lives within the city limits was diagnosed with a suspected E.coli infection this week.?
Water woes continue for Long Beach residents
Just one day after the Nassau County Department of Health issued a boil water advisory for the city of Long Beach, water is selling out just about everywhere, leaving some residents scrambling to get more.
Just one day after the Nassau County Department of Health issued a boil water advisory for the city of Long Beach, water is selling out just about everywhere, leaving some residents scrambling to get more.
Long Beach residents urged to boil water due to E. coli
The Nassau County Department of Health has issued a boil water alert to residents of Long Beach after a sample of the city’s water tested positive for E. coli.
The Nassau County Department of Health has issued a boil water alert to residents of Long Beach after a sample of the city’s water tested positive for E. coli.
Recall issued for meat, pork sold at LI Target stores
The United States Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is urging customers not to eat several different meat and poultry products sold at Target stores on Long Island.
The United States Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is urging customers not to eat several different meat and poultry products sold at Target stores on Long Island.
Nassau County issues boil water alert after E. coli found in Long Beach water supply
Nassau County officials have issued a Boil Water Alert for all businesses and residents in Long Beach after a water sample tested positive for E. coli bacteria.
Nassau County officials have issued a Boil Water Alert for all businesses and residents in Long Beach after a water sample tested positive for E. coli bacteria.
Dead woman found on Long Island beach
The body of a woman was found face down on a beach on Long Island Friday.
The body of a woman was found face down on a beach on Long Island Friday.
Sting nets scammer who targeted elderly man: Cops
A Bronx man was arrested for attempting to scam an elderly man out of $9,700.
A Bronx man was arrested for attempting to scam an elderly man out of $9,700.
Concerns raised about drinking water contamination on Long Island
Long Island’s four members of Congress are calling on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide more financial support for local water providers and set stricter standards for chemical contaminants, following a report released by the New York Public Interest Research Group.
Long Island’s four members of Congress are calling on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide more financial support for local water providers and set stricter standards for chemical contaminants, following a report released by the New York Public Interest Research Group.
Long Island lawmakers raise concerns over drinking water contamination
Long Island?s four members of Congress are calling on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide more financial support for local water providers and set stricter standards for chemical contaminants, following a report released by the New York Public Interest Research Group.
Long Island?s four members of Congress are calling on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide more financial support for local water providers and set stricter standards for chemical contaminants, following a report released by the New York Public Interest Research Group.
Injured egret rescued from front lawn
An egret unable to fly or walk was rescued from the front lawn of a home in West Babylon, Long Island.
An egret unable to fly or walk was rescued from the front lawn of a home in West Babylon, Long Island.
Long Island high schoolers raise thousands for cancer research
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) has an additional $278,664 to invest in life-saving cancer research thanks to Jericho High School juniors Benjamin Mark, Ryan Berger, and Drew Naiburg-Smith.
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) has an additional $278,664 to invest in life-saving cancer research thanks to Jericho High School juniors Benjamin Mark, Ryan Berger, and Drew Naiburg-Smith.
Police searching for missing 40-year-old Long Island man
Police in Nassau County are searching for Miguel Rodriguez, 40, of Seaford. Authorities say he has bipolar disorder and may be in need of medical attention.
Police in Nassau County are searching for Miguel Rodriguez, 40, of Seaford. Authorities say he has bipolar disorder and may be in need of medical attention.
Man throws firecracker into neighbor's pool
A man was arrested on Long Island after throwing a firework into his neighbor's pool while three girls were swimming, according to the Nassau County Police.
A man was arrested on Long Island after throwing a firework into his neighbor's pool while three girls were swimming, according to the Nassau County Police.
2 killed when small plane crashes on Long Island
SOUTHOLD, N.Y. (AP) - Authorities say a small plane has crashed on Long Island, killing both people on board. The Federal Aviation Authority said in a statement that the Beechcraft A36 plane crashed in Southold, New York at around 9:15 a.m. Saturday. Southold Town Supervisor Scott Russell said the two people on board were killed. Their names were not immediately released. Newsday reported...
SOUTHOLD, N.Y. (AP) - Authorities say a small plane has crashed on Long Island, killing both people on board. The Federal Aviation Authority said in a statement that the Beechcraft A36 plane crashed in Southold, New York at around 9:15 a.m. Saturday. Southold Town Supervisor Scott Russell said the two people on board were killed. Their names were not immediately released. Newsday reported...
LI lawmaker pushes for ‘Death by Dealer' law
Long Island Assemblyman Mike LiPetri is proposing a new law that would charge drug dealers with homicide if they illegally sell an opioid to someone who later died from an overdose. LiPetri calls it the “Death by Dealer” law.
Long Island Assemblyman Mike LiPetri is proposing a new law that would charge drug dealers with homicide if they illegally sell an opioid to someone who later died from an overdose. LiPetri calls it the “Death by Dealer” law.