Cuomo: NY needs congestion pricing to avoid big fare hikes
Gov. Andrew Cuomo offered New Yorkers a stark choice Thursday, saying that unless lawmakers authorize new tolls for motorists entering the busiest parts of Manhattan, fares and tolls for subways, buses, tunnels and bridges will go up by 30 percent.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo offered New Yorkers a stark choice Thursday, saying that unless lawmakers authorize new tolls for motorists entering the busiest parts of Manhattan, fares and tolls for subways, buses, tunnels and bridges will go up by 30 percent.
Tool maker remains a family business after a century | Made on Long Island
Robert Jacoff never thought he'd end up running a fourth-generation family business manufacturing everyday tools that make life a little easier. The co-president of Great Neck Saw Manufacturers said it started with his great grandfather Samuel 100 years ago.
Robert Jacoff never thought he'd end up running a fourth-generation family business manufacturing everyday tools that make life a little easier. The co-president of Great Neck Saw Manufacturers said it started with his great grandfather Samuel 100 years ago.
Nassau homeowners concerned about property tax reassessment
Nassau County is undergoing its first property tax reassessment in almost a decade. For 400,000 homeowners, nearly half the property values will increase while the other half will decrease, leaving many with questions.
Nassau County is undergoing its first property tax reassessment in almost a decade. For 400,000 homeowners, nearly half the property values will increase while the other half will decrease, leaving many with questions.
Long Island parks need dogs to chase away geese
Shadow, an 8-year-old Labrador retriever, is an employee of the Town of Babylon. She and her owner Wendy Broglie take their job very seriously. For the past four years, Broglie has been a waterfowl control person. She and Shadow help chase away Canada geese and brants, which are a smaller species of goose, from the town's parks.
Shadow, an 8-year-old Labrador retriever, is an employee of the Town of Babylon. She and her owner Wendy Broglie take their job very seriously. For the past four years, Broglie has been a waterfowl control person. She and Shadow help chase away Canada geese and brants, which are a smaller species of goose, from the town's parks.
5th graders head to the 'office' for a day
Friday was the first and only day at the office for some fifth graders from Massapequa.
Friday was the first and only day at the office for some fifth graders from Massapequa.
Some Long Island officials oppose legal marijuana
Recreational marijuana use may soon be legal in New York if Gov. Andrew Cuomo's long-awaited proposal moves forward. But not everyone is in favor of it.
Recreational marijuana use may soon be legal in New York if Gov. Andrew Cuomo's long-awaited proposal moves forward. But not everyone is in favor of it.
Petland Discounts to close all stores, lay off workers
In the wake of the death of its founder, the Petland Discounts chain, known for its ubiquitous betta fish in small glass bowls and knowledgable and animal-loving staff, announced it will close all its stores in the tristate area and lay off all employees.
In the wake of the death of its founder, the Petland Discounts chain, known for its ubiquitous betta fish in small glass bowls and knowledgable and animal-loving staff, announced it will close all its stores in the tristate area and lay off all employees.
Needle boxes installed at Hempstead Town Hall
Several used hypodermic needles found in garbage cans inside Hempstead Town Hall over the past few months prompted officials to install permanent deposit boxes for safer disposal.
Several used hypodermic needles found in garbage cans inside Hempstead Town Hall over the past few months prompted officials to install permanent deposit boxes for safer disposal.
Long Island police inspector to retire after 48 years
A police official on Long Island who has served almost half a century in uniform is about to take his well-deserved retirement.
A police official on Long Island who has served almost half a century in uniform is about to take his well-deserved retirement.
Boy, 2, revived after ingesting mother's methadone
Authorities say a 2-year-old boy lost consciousness after he swallowed his mother's methadone at a home on Long Island.
Authorities say a 2-year-old boy lost consciousness after he swallowed his mother's methadone at a home on Long Island.
Furloughed federal worker volunteers to help others
Giving back is what Denice Dublin has been doing ever since the government shutdown began.
Giving back is what Denice Dublin has been doing ever since the government shutdown began.
Suffolk County police officer dies unexpectedly
Fadi Rafeh, a 38-year-old police officer for the Suffolk County Police Department, died unexpectedly on Jan. 20, the department announced Tuesday.
Fadi Rafeh, a 38-year-old police officer for the Suffolk County Police Department, died unexpectedly on Jan. 20, the department announced Tuesday.
Government shutdown creates hardships for new parents
Peter Kirby and his wife Lindsay welcomed a baby girl into the world less than two weeks ago. But the new parents are dealing with an added stress because Peter, who works for the IRS, hasn't been paid in almost a month.
Peter Kirby and his wife Lindsay welcomed a baby girl into the world less than two weeks ago. But the new parents are dealing with an added stress because Peter, who works for the IRS, hasn't been paid in almost a month.
Developments spring up near Long Island train stations
For Sean Trent who recently moved to Long Island from Virginia...logistically it makes more sense to live near Farmingdale's downtown.
For Sean Trent who recently moved to Long Island from Virginia...logistically it makes more sense to live near Farmingdale's downtown.
Memorial restored for Medal of Honor recipient
Less than six months after a medallion that honored the life of Medal of Honor recipient Lt. Michael P. Murphy was vandalized, the Town of Brookhaven installed a new one that's bigger and better.
Less than six months after a medallion that honored the life of Medal of Honor recipient Lt. Michael P. Murphy was vandalized, the Town of Brookhaven installed a new one that's bigger and better.
Machine could build home in 2 days
They're a group of engineers looking to change the way that homes are built.
They're a group of engineers looking to change the way that homes are built.
Cops find alligator inside Long Island home
Police detectives who came to a home on Long Island discovered an alligator living there.
Police detectives who came to a home on Long Island discovered an alligator living there.
Gas station worker killed over $22
Police say a driver hit and killed a gas station employee on Long Island while attempting to flee without paying for $22 in gas.
Police say a driver hit and killed a gas station employee on Long Island while attempting to flee without paying for $22 in gas.
Gas station attendant killed
Police on Long Island say the gas station attendant was run over after the driver in an SUV ran over him and took $22.
Police on Long Island say the gas station attendant was run over after the driver in an SUV ran over him and took $22.
Air traffic controllers frustrated by government shutdown
U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi and U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice, Democrats from Long Island, met with staffers at the New York Terminal Radar Approach Control, also known as New York TRACON, on Monday morning where more than 250 employees missed their first paycheck because of the government shutdown.
U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi and U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice, Democrats from Long Island, met with staffers at the New York Terminal Radar Approach Control, also known as New York TRACON, on Monday morning where more than 250 employees missed their first paycheck because of the government shutdown.