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.
DA: Long Island man beat 2 puppies to death; 3rd barely survived
Authorities on Long Island have charged a married couple from Mineola in connection with the horrific deaths of two puppies and the near-death of a third.
Authorities on Long Island have charged a married couple from Mineola in connection with the horrific deaths of two puppies and the near-death of a third.
Battle over billboard heats up on Long Island
Neighbors who live in and around Hampton Bays are outraged at the prospect of sixty-foot tall electronic billboards in their quaint community.
Neighbors who live in and around Hampton Bays are outraged at the prospect of sixty-foot tall electronic billboards in their quaint community.
Fraternity suspended after apparent beer sprayed in dog's mouth
A fraternity in New York has been suspended from hosting events on campus after officials viewed a video showing a small dog being held upside down and sprayed in the mouth with a liquid from what appears to be a beer keg.
A fraternity in New York has been suspended from hosting events on campus after officials viewed a video showing a small dog being held upside down and sprayed in the mouth with a liquid from what appears to be a beer keg.
Bethpage businesses hope PGA Championship fans come spend money
Nassau County Legislator Laura Schaefer called the 2019 PGA Championship a "hole in one" for downtown Bethpage.
Nassau County Legislator Laura Schaefer called the 2019 PGA Championship a "hole in one" for downtown Bethpage.
MTA CEO: Special counsel to probe overtime and timekeeping systems
After an emergency board meeting that became very heated on Friday, MTA CEO and Chairman Patrick Foye said an independent monitor will be assigned to investigate allegations of overtime abuse.
After an emergency board meeting that became very heated on Friday, MTA CEO and Chairman Patrick Foye said an independent monitor will be assigned to investigate allegations of overtime abuse.
Woman sexually assaulted, throat cut on Long Island
Police say a man on Long Island cut a woman's throat with a box cutter and sexually assaulted her in an alley.talized in stable condition.
Police say a man on Long Island cut a woman's throat with a box cutter and sexually assaulted her in an alley.talized in stable condition.
Former Met Ed Kranepool receives new kidney
Ed Kranepool, a former Mets first baseman and a member of 1969 World Series championship team, received a kidney transplant at Stony Brook University Hospital this week.
Ed Kranepool, a former Mets first baseman and a member of 1969 World Series championship team, received a kidney transplant at Stony Brook University Hospital this week.
Officer climbs into storm drain to rescue ducklings
A police officer in Suffolk County rescued a family of ducklings after they had fallen down a storm drain in Lindenhurst Friday.
A police officer in Suffolk County rescued a family of ducklings after they had fallen down a storm drain in Lindenhurst Friday.
Nassau County forms opioid crisis task force
Nassau County is assembling a task force to combat the opioid epidemic, which has devastated families both on Long Island and across the nation.
Nassau County is assembling a task force to combat the opioid epidemic, which has devastated families both on Long Island and across the nation.
Mecox Sunrise cheese recalled due to listeria risk
Mecox Bay Dairy in Bridgehampton is recalling its Mecox Sunrise cheese sold after March 1 because of the possibility of listeria contamination.
Mecox Bay Dairy in Bridgehampton is recalling its Mecox Sunrise cheese sold after March 1 because of the possibility of listeria contamination.
MTA chief orders review of massive overtime costs
The days of the MTA's sky-high salaries and excessive overtime costs may be coming to an end. MTA Chairman Patrick Foye is calling for a sweeping investigation into overtime claims at the Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North Railroad, and New York City Transit. And he wants the state to then give it all another pass to make sure nothing is missed.
The days of the MTA's sky-high salaries and excessive overtime costs may be coming to an end. MTA Chairman Patrick Foye is calling for a sweeping investigation into overtime claims at the Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North Railroad, and New York City Transit. And he wants the state to then give it all another pass to make sure nothing is missed.
LIRR train hits truck in Bethpage
Service on the Ronkonkoma Branch between Hicksville and Ronkonkoma was suspended in both directions on Wednesday afternoon after a train hit a tractor-trailer at the Merrits Road crossing.
Service on the Ronkonkoma Branch between Hicksville and Ronkonkoma was suspended in both directions on Wednesday afternoon after a train hit a tractor-trailer at the Merrits Road crossing.
Dead humpback whale found on beach in the Hamptons
A carcass of a humpback whale washed up on the beach at Cupsogue Beach County Park on Long Island on Sunday.
A carcass of a humpback whale washed up on the beach at Cupsogue Beach County Park on Long Island on Sunday.
Police: Car in HOV lane had a mannequin 'riding shotgun'
A cop on Long Island pulled over a car that was driving in the HOV lane on Monday because something didn't seem right about the person in the front passenger seat.
A cop on Long Island pulled over a car that was driving in the HOV lane on Monday because something didn't seem right about the person in the front passenger seat.
Jones Beach getting climbing wall, zip line, splash park and more
Jones Beach State Park attracts millions of visitors every single year. New York parks officials expect that number to grow this summer thanks to several improvement projects.
Jones Beach State Park attracts millions of visitors every single year. New York parks officials expect that number to grow this summer thanks to several improvement projects.