Ex-Sen. Dean Skelos and son guilty of bribery, extortion
NEW YORK (AP) — A former New York state Senate leader and his son were convicted on Tuesday of extortion, wire fraud and bribery charges that they pressured businesses to give the son no-show jobs or else risk losing the powerful Republican's political support.
NEW YORK (AP) — A former New York state Senate leader and his son were convicted on Tuesday of extortion, wire fraud and bribery charges that they pressured businesses to give the son no-show jobs or else risk losing the powerful Republican's political support.
LIRR strikes person causing widespread disruptions
Authorities say a person was struck and killed by a Long Island Rail Road train, leading to widespread travel disruptions.
Authorities say a person was struck and killed by a Long Island Rail Road train, leading to widespread travel disruptions.
Crane barrels into cars, officer leaps inside to stop it
A police officer who made a daring leap to stop a crane truck that smashed into four vehicles on the Long Island Expressway says the giant machine was "like a tank going down the road."
A police officer who made a daring leap to stop a crane truck that smashed into four vehicles on the Long Island Expressway says the giant machine was "like a tank going down the road."
NY town plays 'Dixie' during July 4 fireworks
Officials from a suburban New York town say playing a song known as the Civil War's unofficial Confederate anthem at a town-sponsored Fourth of July celebration was an oversight.
Officials from a suburban New York town say playing a song known as the Civil War's unofficial Confederate anthem at a town-sponsored Fourth of July celebration was an oversight.
SCPD: Man threatened to kill GOP campaign worker
A Long Island man is accused of threatening to kill a campaign worker for a Republican congressman and other supporters of the lawmaker and President Trump.
A Long Island man is accused of threatening to kill a campaign worker for a Republican congressman and other supporters of the lawmaker and President Trump.
Hearings about Long Island and Staten Island cancer rates set for July 17
An alarming new report claims parts of Long Island and Staten Island have elevated cancer rates. State health officials are planning a series of public hearings to address the issue. Fox 5 spoke to local leaders and residents.
An alarming new report claims parts of Long Island and Staten Island have elevated cancer rates. State health officials are planning a series of public hearings to address the issue. Fox 5 spoke to local leaders and residents.
Flying tire kills man in car
A tire that flew off a truck landed on a car, killing the driver, on a Long Island highway.
A tire that flew off a truck landed on a car, killing the driver, on a Long Island highway.
Canoe capsizes, boaters rescued from Long Island Sound
Three boaters had a close call when their canoe overturned in the Long Island Sound on Friday.
Three boaters had a close call when their canoe overturned in the Long Island Sound on Friday.
Camp counselor of 33 years arrested on sex abuse charges
A Long Island teacher who has worked at an upstate camp as a counselor for the past 33 years was arrested on sex abuse charges.
A Long Island teacher who has worked at an upstate camp as a counselor for the past 33 years was arrested on sex abuse charges.
Long Island bishop met detained immigrant children
After his return home on Tuesday, Bishop Robert Brennan of the Diocese of Rockville Centre on Long Island reflected on his two-day visit in Texas with immigrant children who have been separated from their parents. Photos highlight his visit to the Brownsville-McAllen area of Texas, where the children are being processed.
After his return home on Tuesday, Bishop Robert Brennan of the Diocese of Rockville Centre on Long Island reflected on his two-day visit in Texas with immigrant children who have been separated from their parents. Photos highlight his visit to the Brownsville-McAllen area of Texas, where the children are being processed.
The importance of teaching children water safety
Swimming shouldn't come at the expense of safety. Hundreds of families participated in a free swim lesson led by Saf-T-Swim at Splish Splash water park in Calverton, Long Island. The goal was to learn important skills in order to save lives. Drowning is the leading cause of death for children under 4, according to the CDC.
Swimming shouldn't come at the expense of safety. Hundreds of families participated in a free swim lesson led by Saf-T-Swim at Splish Splash water park in Calverton, Long Island. The goal was to learn important skills in order to save lives. Drowning is the leading cause of death for children under 4, according to the CDC.
Double amputee gets new 'smart' home
With his nieces, Chris Levi walked into his brand new home in Belville Tuesday afternoon. The house is the first on Long Island that the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers foundation has ever presented.
With his nieces, Chris Levi walked into his brand new home in Belville Tuesday afternoon. The house is the first on Long Island that the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers foundation has ever presented.
Experts lower seasonal hurricane forecast but urge caution
Colorado State University released its seasonal hurricane forecast (PDF), which says the East Coast and the Gulf of Mexico will see a "below average hurricane season" for two main reasons.
Colorado State University released its seasonal hurricane forecast (PDF), which says the East Coast and the Gulf of Mexico will see a "below average hurricane season" for two main reasons.
3 dead dogs found in SUV; owner arrested
Police officers on Long Island responded to a call about several dogs locked inside a parked SUV on Tuesday morning.
Police officers on Long Island responded to a call about several dogs locked inside a parked SUV on Tuesday morning.
Cop who saved newborn becomes child's godfather
A Long Island, New York, police officer who helped a distressed newborn baby take his first breath has been selected as the child's godfather.
A Long Island, New York, police officer who helped a distressed newborn baby take his first breath has been selected as the child's godfather.
Inmate learns to train service dogs for veterans
Rocky isn't your ordinary dog and Jermaine is far from your typical trainer. The incarcerated veteran struggles with PTSD after serving two tours in active combat. He said the disorder is part of the reason why he is now serving time.
Rocky isn't your ordinary dog and Jermaine is far from your typical trainer. The incarcerated veteran struggles with PTSD after serving two tours in active combat. He said the disorder is part of the reason why he is now serving time.
Elderly teacher accused of having relationships with girls
A teacher on Long Island is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with two teenage girls.
A teacher on Long Island is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with two teenage girls.
How the MTA Police Canine Unit trains to keep riders safe
With approximately 50 dogs in service, the MTA Police Department has one of the largest canine explosives-detection forces in the country.
With approximately 50 dogs in service, the MTA Police Department has one of the largest canine explosives-detection forces in the country.
Woman accused of dragging mother with car
A Long Island woman is accused of dragging her mother, and possibly running over her with her car.
A Long Island woman is accused of dragging her mother, and possibly running over her with her car.
Photo captures moment toddler's leg broke while on slide with mom
A New York mother is using a photo of the exact moment her daughter’s leg broke as a dire warning to others about the dangers of a seemingly harmless playground ritual. Heather Clare, of Long Island, was at the park with her then 12-month-old twins and was taking them down a plastic slide.
A New York mother is using a photo of the exact moment her daughter’s leg broke as a dire warning to others about the dangers of a seemingly harmless playground ritual. Heather Clare, of Long Island, was at the park with her then 12-month-old twins and was taking them down a plastic slide.