Walmart is getting rid of greeters; workers with disabilities worried
As Walmart moves to phase out its familiar blue-vested "greeters" at some 1,000 stores nationwide, disabled workers who fill many of those jobs say they're being ill-treated by a chain that styles itself as community-minded and inclusive.
As Walmart moves to phase out its familiar blue-vested "greeters" at some 1,000 stores nationwide, disabled workers who fill many of those jobs say they're being ill-treated by a chain that styles itself as community-minded and inclusive.
College linebacker Kyle Richard changes lives with actions and words
There are the sheep, the wolves, and the sheepdogs—or the protectors. That's how Sandra Richard breaks down the types of people in the world.
There are the sheep, the wolves, and the sheepdogs—or the protectors. That's how Sandra Richard breaks down the types of people in the world.
Witness: driver in LIRR collision fled earlier crash
A witness told police that the driver who caused a deadly crash by trying to go around a lowered railroad gate on New York's Long Island was fleeing the scene of an earlier crash, a police official said Wednesday.
A witness told police that the driver who caused a deadly crash by trying to go around a lowered railroad gate on New York's Long Island was fleeing the scene of an earlier crash, a police official said Wednesday.
LIRR engineer saved passenger from being crushed, police say
Crews are working in the mangled, charred mess of the aftermath of a vehicle that unsuccessfully tried to go around a railroad gate in Westbury. The truck collided with two trains traveling in opposite directions, according to a witness. The driver and two passengers died upon impact.
Crews are working in the mangled, charred mess of the aftermath of a vehicle that unsuccessfully tried to go around a railroad gate in Westbury. The truck collided with two trains traveling in opposite directions, according to a witness. The driver and two passengers died upon impact.
You'll pay more for New York subways, buses, trains, tolls this spring
Commuters in the New York area will soon have to dig deeper into their pockets.
Commuters in the New York area will soon have to dig deeper into their pockets.
How to find the right Hamptons summer rental for you
In 2018, StreetEasy created an entire site devoted to properties for rent and sale on Long Island, aptly named Out East. This year, the company is back with tips for locking down that home out on the island.
In 2018, StreetEasy created an entire site devoted to properties for rent and sale on Long Island, aptly named Out East. This year, the company is back with tips for locking down that home out on the island.
Heavy delays following deadly LIRR, truck crash
Long Island Rail Road riders should expect "heavy delays" Wednesday evening following the deadly crash of two commuter trains into a car that had driven around lowered crossing gates and onto the tracks a day earlier.
Long Island Rail Road riders should expect "heavy delays" Wednesday evening following the deadly crash of two commuter trains into a car that had driven around lowered crossing gates and onto the tracks a day earlier.
Man charged with cheating investors in cryptocurrency scam
The founder of a purported cryptocurrency company has been charged with cheating investors out of millions of dollars by selling fake virtual money he falsely claimed was backed by gold.
The founder of a purported cryptocurrency company has been charged with cheating investors out of millions of dollars by selling fake virtual money he falsely claimed was backed by gold.
Volunteers pack aid boxes for Venezuela
Gloria Requena remembers feeling helpless when hearing about her family’s struggles back home in Venezuela.
Gloria Requena remembers feeling helpless when hearing about her family’s struggles back home in Venezuela.
Man arrested for shooting down drone
Police on Long Island arrested a man who they say shot down a rescue group's drone.
Police on Long Island arrested a man who they say shot down a rescue group's drone.
Ale bottles from 1886 shipwreck help spawn a new beer
Bottles recovered from beneath the sea floor where the Steamship Oregon sank off the coast of Fire Island more than 130 years ago allowed brewmaster Jamie Adams to join two of his passions: deep-sea diving and beer brewing.
Bottles recovered from beneath the sea floor where the Steamship Oregon sank off the coast of Fire Island more than 130 years ago allowed brewmaster Jamie Adams to join two of his passions: deep-sea diving and beer brewing.
Mourners gather for funeral of NYPD Detective Brian Simonsen
Thousands of law enforcement officers from around the world lined suburban streets in Hampton Bays to honor NYPD Detective Brian Simonsen Wednesday morning. Hundreds more filed into the Roman Catholic Church of St. Rosalie to remember the 19-year veteran of the force who dedicated his life to helping others.
Thousands of law enforcement officers from around the world lined suburban streets in Hampton Bays to honor NYPD Detective Brian Simonsen Wednesday morning. Hundreds more filed into the Roman Catholic Church of St. Rosalie to remember the 19-year veteran of the force who dedicated his life to helping others.
Young people worry homeownership is impossible, poll says
Miya Jones graduated in May 2018 with a degree in journalism. While looking for full-time work, the 22-year-old has been building a website that caters to minorities, millennials and Generation Z, who like her, are hoping to one day be able to afford a home.
Miya Jones graduated in May 2018 with a degree in journalism. While looking for full-time work, the 22-year-old has been building a website that caters to minorities, millennials and Generation Z, who like her, are hoping to one day be able to afford a home.
23 co-workers claim largest jackpot in NY history
Twenty-three co-workers from Long Island who buy lottery tickets as a group on a weekly basis are the winners of the largest Mega Millions jackpot in New York Lottery history.
Twenty-three co-workers from Long Island who buy lottery tickets as a group on a weekly basis are the winners of the largest Mega Millions jackpot in New York Lottery history.
Women accuse late bishop of sexual abuse
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre on Long Island is now at the center of a clergy child sex abuse scandal. Two women, now in their 60s, are accusing three different priests and a janitor at St. Agnes Cathedral Parish in Rockville Centre of sexually abusing them when they were both 11 years old.
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre on Long Island is now at the center of a clergy child sex abuse scandal. Two women, now in their 60s, are accusing three different priests and a janitor at St. Agnes Cathedral Parish in Rockville Centre of sexually abusing them when they were both 11 years old.
Dead cat found in cage floating near dock on Long Island
Two brothers made a shocking find on a beach on Long Island on Sunday.
Two brothers made a shocking find on a beach on Long Island on Sunday.
NYU to open tuition-free medical school on Long Island
New York University plans to open a new tuition-free medical school on Long Island focusing on training primary-care doctors.
New York University plans to open a new tuition-free medical school on Long Island focusing on training primary-care doctors.
Long Island hemp farmer says business is good
Even though it's the off-season and no plants are in the ground, the CBD business for farmer David Falkowski is year round and booming.
Even though it's the off-season and no plants are in the ground, the CBD business for farmer David Falkowski is year round and booming.
Long Island faces price spike for cleaner drinking water
Safer drinking water may cost homeowners double or even triple if it means eliminating a harmful chemical known as 1,4-dioxane, according to some water suppliers on Long Island.
Safer drinking water may cost homeowners double or even triple if it means eliminating a harmful chemical known as 1,4-dioxane, according to some water suppliers on Long Island.
NY extends property tax deadline for some towns
ew York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is extending a property tax deadline for residents in certain areas that were especially hard hit by recent winter storms.
ew York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is extending a property tax deadline for residents in certain areas that were especially hard hit by recent winter storms.