Leave $350 hats at home, NY middle school administrators beg

Administrators at a New York middle school are begging students to leave their winter hats made by Italian apparel company Moncler at home because the pricy tops keep getting lost.

How the shutdown is hurting a taco shop and other small businesses

Running a business comes with its fair share of headaches but for Long Island restaurateur Marc LaMaina, who owns Lucharitos, the past few weeks haven't been easy.

MS-13 gang members arrested for attack on Long Island

Two Long Isand teenagers who were arrsted in the stabbing of a high school student are in the country illegally but were released from ICE custody by federal judges, according to authorities.

Nassau County gets ready for legal marijuana

Long Island officials are preparing for and protecting the public if and when marijuana is legalized in New York.

Lead paint chips found outside Long Island preschool

Parents whose children go a pre-kindergarten on Long Island are being notified after a preschooler tested positive for lead poisoning.

Suffolk SPCA has free pet food for federal workers during shutdown

As the partial federal government shutdown drags on, federal employees are feeling the financial crunch in different ways. Now the Suffolk County SPCA has stepped up to help pet owners feed their furry family members.

Report:  Stranger grabs boy at mall

UPDATE:  Police say the incident has been investigated and there is not probable cause for an arrest.  Police say the incident was non-criminal in nature and there is no threat to the public.

Government shutdown takes a toll on air traffic controllers, group says

The partial government shutdown has now tied for the third longest on record. It's being felt from all angles. But when it comes to air travel safety, some worry about short- and long-term effects.

DA: Woman tried to kill husband by lacing his wine and soda with antifreeze

A Long Island woman tried to kill her estranged husband by pouring antifreeze into his beverages at least three times, according to a prosecutor.

Winning Mega Millions ticket sold on Long Island

Someone on Long Island is ringing in 2019 as a millionaire. One ticket matched all five numbers, plus the Mega Ball, in Tuesday night's $437 million drawing, according to the Mega Millions website.

Louis C.K. mocked Parkland students in recent stand-up set

Audio has emerged of Louis C.K. apparently mocking the students-turned-activists from the Parkland, Florida, school shooting.

New Yorkers are urged to get flu shot as influenza cases spike

As flu activity increases around the country, cases of influenza in New York have spiked in the last week, according to the governor's office. New cases of influenza were reported in 58 out of New York's 62 counties.

Gym features fitness programs for special-needs children

Inclusive Sports and Fitness is a specialized training facility that uses neuroscientific principles to help children with disabilities learn not only movement and motor skills but also cognition and social skills.

Woman accused of slapping 7-week-old daughter for crying

Police on Long Island have arrested a new mom on assault charges for slapping her new born daughter so hard it left swelling and bruising.

Man accused of operating drone while driving car

A Long Island man is accused of using a drone to record footage of his Corvette as he was driving the car.

Charity matches shelter dogs with suffering veterans

Paws of War is a nonprofit organization that trains and places shelter dogs with veterans who suffer from the emotional effects of war.   "Best Christmas ever," said U.S. Army Veteran Dawn Amato.  "It's going to change my life - mentally, physically, socially. It's big for me."

Man head-butts trooper, wife throws underwear during arrest: Cops

Authorities say a suspected drunk driver head butted a state trooper and his wife threw her shoes and underwear in protest after they were pulled over on Long Island.

Girl from Haiti gets life-saving surgery on Long Island

Life-saving surgery not only saved Hamanda's heart but it gave the 8-year-old girl enough energy to sing again.

Diners at Long Island restaurant help support charities

You could call it "dining with a purpose." Former educator and lifelong restaurateur Billy Miller opened Restoration Kitchen and Cocktails to combine his passion for helping people and knowledge of the restaurant industry.

As more teens vape, lawmakers seek to ban flavored nicotine

E-cigarette use, or vaping, among young people has reached epidemic proportions, according to the U.S. surgeon general, who put out a warning on Tuesday to protect children.