Why adopting an older dog might be right for you and your lifestyle
Senior shelter dogs are often dropped off by owners who can no longer afford to care for them or who switch up their lifestyles. While some people are hesitant to adopt pets on the older end, most senior dogs already have basic obedience skills.
Senior shelter dogs are often dropped off by owners who can no longer afford to care for them or who switch up their lifestyles. While some people are hesitant to adopt pets on the older end, most senior dogs already have basic obedience skills.
Long Island town has scanned 50 million license plates
A single town on Long Island has announced that it has scanned license plates 50 million times since a plate reading system was installed just over three years ago.
A single town on Long Island has announced that it has scanned license plates 50 million times since a plate reading system was installed just over three years ago.
Public may have been exposed to measles at 3 places in Suffolk County
Health officials are urging Long Islanders to remain vigilant after confirming the first adult case of measles on Suffolk County's East End.
Health officials are urging Long Islanders to remain vigilant after confirming the first adult case of measles on Suffolk County's East End.
Man ran human trafficking operation out of basement: DA
Calling him a "dangerous and depraved individual," Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy Sini announced an indictment Thursday against a man who allegedly ran a human trafficking operation out of his parent's basement in Sound Beach.
Calling him a "dangerous and depraved individual," Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy Sini announced an indictment Thursday against a man who allegedly ran a human trafficking operation out of his parent's basement in Sound Beach.
Long Island town explores solutions for 'zombie' homes
More than 500 vacant properties, so-called zombie homes, can be found in neighborhoods across the Town of Hempstead. As that crisis continues to escalate, state and local officials have secured a $215,000 grant designed to take a closer look at the community's housing needs.
More than 500 vacant properties, so-called zombie homes, can be found in neighborhoods across the Town of Hempstead. As that crisis continues to escalate, state and local officials have secured a $215,000 grant designed to take a closer look at the community's housing needs.
New York-area subway, bus, rail fares go up
On the heels of toll hikes at the MTA's bridges and tunnels a few weeks ago, the fares for subways and buses in New York City went up Sunday, April 20.
On the heels of toll hikes at the MTA's bridges and tunnels a few weeks ago, the fares for subways and buses in New York City went up Sunday, April 20.
Boy with autism inspires super hero character in parents' book
Trey Samuels, 12, has autism. He needs some help tying his shoes and socializing. But not when it comes to reading, especially a book written by his parents. Trey was the inspiration for the main character.
Trey Samuels, 12, has autism. He needs some help tying his shoes and socializing. But not when it comes to reading, especially a book written by his parents. Trey was the inspiration for the main character.
Rescued sea lion pup now at Long Island Aquarium
The newest addition to the Long Island Aquarium is an abandoned juvenile sea lion rescued from a beach in La Jolla, California.
The newest addition to the Long Island Aquarium is an abandoned juvenile sea lion rescued from a beach in La Jolla, California.
Suffolk County to implement 311 call system
Suffolk County is set to adopt the 311 call system as a way for the government to improve the relationship with its nearly 1.5 million residents.
Suffolk County is set to adopt the 311 call system as a way for the government to improve the relationship with its nearly 1.5 million residents.
Families fight anti-Semitism at the Seder table
Hundreds of Jewish people across the country are opening their doors to people of other religions this Passover in an effort to combat anti-Semitism.
Hundreds of Jewish people across the country are opening their doors to people of other religions this Passover in an effort to combat anti-Semitism.
Long Island struggles to cope with collapsing recyclables market
Cities across the country are struggling to adjust to a major shift in the global recyclables market.
Cities across the country are struggling to adjust to a major shift in the global recyclables market.
Schools hope cars will stop for buses with extra-long stop sign arms
The Locust Valley Central School District is cracking down on drivers who blatantly ignore school bus stop signs. The district is part of a pilot program to install extended stop arms on buses that intentionally stick out into the next lane of traffic.
The Locust Valley Central School District is cracking down on drivers who blatantly ignore school bus stop signs. The district is part of a pilot program to install extended stop arms on buses that intentionally stick out into the next lane of traffic.
Entrepreneur who began pressing juice for mom's health turned it into a business
Ron Montgomery, better known as "Six," had never pressed juice a day in his life.
Ron Montgomery, better known as "Six," had never pressed juice a day in his life.
Small plane crashes on Long Island
Police on Long Island said a small plane carrying three people went down in a residential neighborhood of Valley Stream Sunday night.
Police on Long Island said a small plane carrying three people went down in a residential neighborhood of Valley Stream Sunday night.
Small plane crashes on Long Island
Police on Long Island said a small plane carrying three people went down in a residential neighborhood of Valley Stream Sunday night.
Police on Long Island said a small plane carrying three people went down in a residential neighborhood of Valley Stream Sunday night.
Remains of 3 Marines killed in Afghanistan returned to U.S.
The remains of three Marines killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan have been returned to the U.S., arriving Thursday at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware.
The remains of three Marines killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan have been returned to the U.S., arriving Thursday at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware.
New officers bolster women's ranks at MacArthur Airport
Four new law enforcement officers at Long Island MacArthur Airport are the first women to join the force in about 15 years.
Four new law enforcement officers at Long Island MacArthur Airport are the first women to join the force in about 15 years.
Flags lowered to honor New York Marines killed in Afghanistan
Gov. Andrew Cuomo ordered flags lowered to half-staff in memory of two Marine Corps reservists from New York who were killed in Afghanistan.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo ordered flags lowered to half-staff in memory of two Marine Corps reservists from New York who were killed in Afghanistan.
Marine from Long Island killed in Afghanistan bombing
Cpl. Robert A. Hendriks, 25, of Locust Valley, Long Island was among the recent U.S. servicemen killed in a bombing of a convoy near Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan.
Cpl. Robert A. Hendriks, 25, of Locust Valley, Long Island was among the recent U.S. servicemen killed in a bombing of a convoy near Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan.
Dozens of girls skate in elite ice hockey program on Long Island
For decades, young girls on Long Island who loved the game of hockey couldn't find their own team.
For decades, young girls on Long Island who loved the game of hockey couldn't find their own team.