Iraq helicopter crash: FDNY members killed
Two members of the FDNY were among the seven U.S. service members killed when their helicopter crashed in western Iraq on Thursday.
Two members of the FDNY were among the seven U.S. service members killed when their helicopter crashed in western Iraq on Thursday.
Fire rages near LIRR tracks in Queens
NEW YORK (AP) — The Long Island Rail Road suspended service on four of its branches because of a large fire at a recycling plant near the tracks east of the Jamaica station.
NEW YORK (AP) — The Long Island Rail Road suspended service on four of its branches because of a large fire at a recycling plant near the tracks east of the Jamaica station.
State report faults MTA, Amtrak for LIRR problems
Late and canceled trains have become the new normal for many Long Island Rail Road riders, according to a new report from New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. Findings show that 2017 was, in fact, the worst year for the LIRR since 1999.
Late and canceled trains have become the new normal for many Long Island Rail Road riders, according to a new report from New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. Findings show that 2017 was, in fact, the worst year for the LIRR since 1999.
LIRR problems
Late and canceled trains have become the new normal for many Long Island Rail Road riders, according to a new report from New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. Findings show that 2017 was, in fact, the worst year for the LIRR since 1999. The report reveals more than 19,200 trains were late last year. Of these, more than 7,000 trains were over 10 minutes late. Nearly 1,400 trains were canceled at the terminal before departure. The 5:59 p.m. train from Penn Station to Babylon had the worst on-time average of any evening peak train at 63 percent.
Late and canceled trains have become the new normal for many Long Island Rail Road riders, according to a new report from New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. Findings show that 2017 was, in fact, the worst year for the LIRR since 1999. The report reveals more than 19,200 trains were late last year. Of these, more than 7,000 trains were over 10 minutes late. Nearly 1,400 trains were canceled at the terminal before departure. The 5:59 p.m. train from Penn Station to Babylon had the worst on-time average of any evening peak train at 63 percent.
Murdered Parkland teacher honored on Long Island
Scott Beigel cared so much about his students that he gave his life for them. The 35-year-old was one of the 17 victims shot to death at Marjory Stonemam Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.
Scott Beigel cared so much about his students that he gave his life for them. The 35-year-old was one of the 17 victims shot to death at Marjory Stonemam Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.
Scott Beigel honored in hometown
Scott Beigel cared so much about his students that he gave his life for them. The 35-year-old was one of the 17 victims shot to death at Marjory Stonemam Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. One month to the day after the senseless attack, Scott's hometown of Huntington, Long Island, honored his heroism alongside his family.
Scott Beigel cared so much about his students that he gave his life for them. The 35-year-old was one of the 17 victims shot to death at Marjory Stonemam Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. One month to the day after the senseless attack, Scott's hometown of Huntington, Long Island, honored his heroism alongside his family.
Long Island students walk out of school to protest gun violence
Hundreds of students at South Side High School in Rockville Centre, Long Island, participated in Wednesday's nationwide school walkout to protest gun violence. They filed onto a field in silence, stood in solidarity with the community of Parkland, Florida, and then called for change.
Hundreds of students at South Side High School in Rockville Centre, Long Island, participated in Wednesday's nationwide school walkout to protest gun violence. They filed onto a field in silence, stood in solidarity with the community of Parkland, Florida, and then called for change.
Snowstorm hits Long Island, Connecticut
Another nor'easter brought snow to parts of New York and New England. The storm largely spared New York City and northeastern New Jersey.
Another nor'easter brought snow to parts of New York and New England. The storm largely spared New York City and northeastern New Jersey.
Police kill bat-wielding man
Police killed a man who hit two people with a bat during a road rage incident.
Police killed a man who hit two people with a bat during a road rage incident.
U.S. destroyer to be named for Irish immigrant killed in Vietnam
Family members of the late Lance Cpl. Patrick "Bob" Gallagher, military veterans, and other supporters of a special campaign gathered on Pier 84 on Manhattan's West Side for an announcement by Sen. Chuck Schumer that the fallen Marine's legacy will officially sail on.
Family members of the late Lance Cpl. Patrick "Bob" Gallagher, military veterans, and other supporters of a special campaign gathered on Pier 84 on Manhattan's West Side for an announcement by Sen. Chuck Schumer that the fallen Marine's legacy will officially sail on.
Police probe killing of upstate New York nursing student
Authorities in upstate New York are investigating the death of a Binghamton University nursing student.
Authorities in upstate New York are investigating the death of a Binghamton University nursing student.
Latest nor'easter could dump a foot of snow on New England and Long Island
Much of the Northeast is bracing for blizzard conditions, a foot or more of snow and high winds as the third major nor'easter in 10 days bears down on the region. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for much of New England and a winter weather advisory for eastern New York and Pennsylvania and northern New Jersey.
Much of the Northeast is bracing for blizzard conditions, a foot or more of snow and high winds as the third major nor'easter in 10 days bears down on the region. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for much of New England and a winter weather advisory for eastern New York and Pennsylvania and northern New Jersey.
Florida felon accused of sexually abusing kids on Long Island
A man already serving time in prison in Florida for felony sex crimes faces accusations that he sexually abused children he was babysitting over several years on Long Island, authorities said.
A man already serving time in prison in Florida for felony sex crimes faces accusations that he sexually abused children he was babysitting over several years on Long Island, authorities said.
Dog attacks mother and her baby
Police on Long Island are investigating a vicious dog attack that left a woman and her baby hospitalized with various injuries.
Police on Long Island are investigating a vicious dog attack that left a woman and her baby hospitalized with various injuries.
School staff learn to 'Stop the Bleed' in case of tragedy
Most skills we learn to be able to use someday. But the skills being taught in the simulations at a "Stop the Bleed" class in Stony Brook, Long Island, nobody wants to have to use, ever.
Most skills we learn to be able to use someday. But the skills being taught in the simulations at a "Stop the Bleed" class in Stony Brook, Long Island, nobody wants to have to use, ever.
Robotic mastectomy, reconstruction leaves smaller scars
Elodie Trouche, 45, underwent robotic double mastectomy and breast reconstructive surgery on Sunday. Two days later, she is ready to go home, doctors say.
Elodie Trouche, 45, underwent robotic double mastectomy and breast reconstructive surgery on Sunday. Two days later, she is ready to go home, doctors say.
Long Island schools fundraiser in memory of slain Parkland teacher
An online fundraiser has a goal of protecting Long Island schools. The organizer of the GoFundMe campaign, Jason Martello, is starting in the Half Hollow Hills School District in honor of Scott Beigel, his childhood friend and a teacher at Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida. Biegel was killed while heroically protecting his students in the recent massacre.
An online fundraiser has a goal of protecting Long Island schools. The organizer of the GoFundMe campaign, Jason Martello, is starting in the Half Hollow Hills School District in honor of Scott Beigel, his childhood friend and a teacher at Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida. Biegel was killed while heroically protecting his students in the recent massacre.
Long Island schools weigh arming guards
A fiery debate has captured the attention of the nation after 17 people were killed in the Parkland, Florida, shooting: Should teachers or school security guards be armed?
A fiery debate has captured the attention of the nation after 17 people were killed in the Parkland, Florida, shooting: Should teachers or school security guards be armed?
Fashion and accessories with inspiring messages
Kerri Jo Kahn is 16 years sober, loves fashion, and founded 24 Ave—a clothing and accessory company dedicated to delivering the message of inspiration.
Kerri Jo Kahn is 16 years sober, loves fashion, and founded 24 Ave—a clothing and accessory company dedicated to delivering the message of inspiration.
Man dies after falling through hole torn in RV
Authorities say a New York man died after falling through a hole in a recreational vehicle on a Florida highway.
Authorities say a New York man died after falling through a hole in a recreational vehicle on a Florida highway.