Young women with breast cancer meet online for support
It's a place for breast cancer survivors 40 and under to share their experiences. But the platform is not in person—it's online.
It's a place for breast cancer survivors 40 and under to share their experiences. But the platform is not in person—it's online.
Fighting childhood hunger on Long Island | Blessings in a Backpack
Trisha Ewald's mission hits close to home. She spends her time volunteering with Blessings in a Backpack, a national nonprofit organization that provides food on the weekends for students who might otherwise go hungry.
Trisha Ewald's mission hits close to home. She spends her time volunteering with Blessings in a Backpack, a national nonprofit organization that provides food on the weekends for students who might otherwise go hungry.
Alleged MS-13 members charged with murder
MINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) — Two alleged MS-13 gang members have been charged with murder in separate killings of two teenagers who were hacked to death in New York.
MINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) — Two alleged MS-13 gang members have been charged with murder in separate killings of two teenagers who were hacked to death in New York.
Elderly man charged with threatening 2 US senators
A New York man has been charged with threatening to kill two U.S. senators for supporting Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation to the U.S. Supreme Court.
A New York man has been charged with threatening to kill two U.S. senators for supporting Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Accused drunken driver charged with vehicular homicide in death of Boy Scout
The alleged drunk driver who killed Andrew McMorris while he was hiking with his Boy Scout troop last month appeared in court Tuesday.
The alleged drunk driver who killed Andrew McMorris while he was hiking with his Boy Scout troop last month appeared in court Tuesday.
Concerns about school security on Election Day
Some school administrators on Long Island are concerned about security on Election Day when their schools are open to the public as polling places.
Some school administrators on Long Island are concerned about security on Election Day when their schools are open to the public as polling places.
SCPD: Man exposed himself to high school field hockey team
WEST BABYLON, N.Y. (AP) — Police have arrested a man for exposing himself to a high school field hockey team on Long Island.
WEST BABYLON, N.Y. (AP) — Police have arrested a man for exposing himself to a high school field hockey team on Long Island.
Heart recipient on a mission to register much-needed organ donors in New York
Taylor Clarke was only 19 when she learned her heart was failing. She spent five months in the hospital on a mechanical pump waiting for a transplant.
Taylor Clarke was only 19 when she learned her heart was failing. She spent five months in the hospital on a mechanical pump waiting for a transplant.
NY district's monthly homework-free school day is a hit
Some students say homework is boring and research has shown it may not be as helpful for younger students as educators hype it up to be. East Quogue is the latest Long Island school district to amend its homework policy.
Some students say homework is boring and research has shown it may not be as helpful for younger students as educators hype it up to be. East Quogue is the latest Long Island school district to amend its homework policy.
Surrender illegal pets at exotic animal amnesty day on Long Island
People who own illegal exotic pets can come forward to surrender the beasts to authorities on Long Island at an amnesty event this weekend and won't face fines or charges, officials said.
People who own illegal exotic pets can come forward to surrender the beasts to authorities on Long Island at an amnesty event this weekend and won't face fines or charges, officials said.
Driving students call 911, say teacher is drunk
RIDGE, N.Y. (AP) -- Police say a Long Island driving instructor has been arrested on drunken-driving charges after he drove off without his students and rear-ended another car.
RIDGE, N.Y. (AP) -- Police say a Long Island driving instructor has been arrested on drunken-driving charges after he drove off without his students and rear-ended another car.
Mystery-themed food tours on Long Island
Food Done It? is a Who Done It? with food—a delectable scavenger hunt where participants' sole mission is to solve a made-up crime while eating and drinking along the way.
Food Done It? is a Who Done It? with food—a delectable scavenger hunt where participants' sole mission is to solve a made-up crime while eating and drinking along the way.
Long Island Sound's lost and abandoned lobster traps
Boaters are locating lost lobster traps to clean up the Long Island Sound. Some speculate it had to do with warmer waters, others say nitrogen pollution is to blame.
Boaters are locating lost lobster traps to clean up the Long Island Sound. Some speculate it had to do with warmer waters, others say nitrogen pollution is to blame.
Tornadoes hit Suffolk, Westchester, Rockland Counties Tuesday
The National Weather Service has confirmed that a low-grade tornado touched down on Long Island.
The National Weather Service has confirmed that a low-grade tornado touched down on Long Island.
Breast cancer detection van to visit Long Island communities
October 1 marks the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a disease that has hit New York State, and long island, hard.
October 1 marks the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a disease that has hit New York State, and long island, hard.
Driver charged in crash that killed Boy Scout
One of the Boy Scouts who was walking with his troop on Long Island when a driver plowed into them has died, according to the Suffolk County Chapter of the Boy Scouts of America.
One of the Boy Scouts who was walking with his troop on Long Island when a driver plowed into them has died, according to the Suffolk County Chapter of the Boy Scouts of America.
'I Love NY' highway signs can stay without loss of federal funds
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — State and federal transportation regulators have reached an agreement allowing "I Love NY" highway signs to stay in place without costing New York $14 million in highway funding.
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — State and federal transportation regulators have reached an agreement allowing "I Love NY" highway signs to stay in place without costing New York $14 million in highway funding.
Calls to sexual assault hotline spike after Ford's testimony
On Thursday, Christine Blasey Ford delivered a powerful testimony that captivated the country, publicly accusing Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of assault. Calls at The Safe Center, a nonprofit that helps victims of family violence and sexual assault, poured in from people who were being painfully reminded of their own trauma.
On Thursday, Christine Blasey Ford delivered a powerful testimony that captivated the country, publicly accusing Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of assault. Calls at The Safe Center, a nonprofit that helps victims of family violence and sexual assault, poured in from people who were being painfully reminded of their own trauma.
Long Island police official: MS-13 is on the run
Det. Lt. Stephen Fitzpatrick with Nassau County's Homicide Squad weighed in on the status of MS-13 on Long Island.
Det. Lt. Stephen Fitzpatrick with Nassau County's Homicide Squad weighed in on the status of MS-13 on Long Island.
State, feds still feuding over 'I Love NY' signs
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The deadline for removing New York's "I Love NY" highway signs is fast approaching, and neither the state nor the federal government seems to be backing down.
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The deadline for removing New York's "I Love NY" highway signs is fast approaching, and neither the state nor the federal government seems to be backing down.