Exotic animal amnesty week for illegal pets on Long Island
If you own any illegal exotic pets, you can surrender them to authorities on Long Island at an amnesty event all this week, no questions asked. You won't face fines or charges.
If you own any illegal exotic pets, you can surrender them to authorities on Long Island at an amnesty event all this week, no questions asked. You won't face fines or charges.
PGA Championship could be boon to Long Island's economy
The 2019 PGA Championship will bring some of the world's greatest golfers to Long Island. And it also has the potential to bring in more than $100 million in revenue and more a thousand full- and part-time jobs, according to local officials.
The 2019 PGA Championship will bring some of the world's greatest golfers to Long Island. And it also has the potential to bring in more than $100 million in revenue and more a thousand full- and part-time jobs, according to local officials.
Cancer survivor explains why he donated a brass bell to an oncology center
A Long Island man marked the end of his cancer treatments by ringing a newly installed bell, which he donated, at NYU Winthrop Hospital on Friday.
A Long Island man marked the end of his cancer treatments by ringing a newly installed bell, which he donated, at NYU Winthrop Hospital on Friday.
SCPD: Teens conspired to bomb Long Island high school
After several students said they overhead fellow students on a school bus allegedly talking about building a bomb and detonating it at school, police arrested three teenagers at Connetquot High School on Thursday.
After several students said they overhead fellow students on a school bus allegedly talking about building a bomb and detonating it at school, police arrested three teenagers at Connetquot High School on Thursday.
Cops looking for Hamptons burglars who stole watch worth thousands
The owner of a pricey Swiss watch stolen in a burglary in the Hamptons last fall is offering a big reward to help catch the thieves, police on Long Island announced.
The owner of a pricey Swiss watch stolen in a burglary in the Hamptons last fall is offering a big reward to help catch the thieves, police on Long Island announced.
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.