SCPD: Long Island boy, 11, threatened school shooting
LAKE RONKONKOMA, N.Y. (AP) -- Police say an 11-year-old New York boy was arrested after he told schoolmates he had a bomb and a gun in his backpack and was planning a school shooting.
LAKE RONKONKOMA, N.Y. (AP) -- Police say an 11-year-old New York boy was arrested after he told schoolmates he had a bomb and a gun in his backpack and was planning a school shooting.
Long Island man indicted in crash that killed 5 people
Jamel Turner rolled his eyes inside the courtroom as he listened to the upgraded charges against him. He now faces a 40-plus count indictment.
Jamel Turner rolled his eyes inside the courtroom as he listened to the upgraded charges against him. He now faces a 40-plus count indictment.
Group pairs and trains guide dogs and clients
Matt Sherwood led a very active life. The 34-year-old played Division I football in college. But unfortunately, a combination of concussions and eye disease caused him to lose his vision 10 years ago. Everyday tasks have been challenging but life just got a whole lot easier.
Matt Sherwood led a very active life. The 34-year-old played Division I football in college. But unfortunately, a combination of concussions and eye disease caused him to lose his vision 10 years ago. Everyday tasks have been challenging but life just got a whole lot easier.
Cold, snowy spring means fewer mosquitoes
The late start to spring has many people itching to get out of the house. But the good is that the itch from mosquito bites may be felt less this year because of the colder weather, according to experts.
The late start to spring has many people itching to get out of the house. But the good is that the itch from mosquito bites may be felt less this year because of the colder weather, according to experts.
Georgina Bloomberg preps for prestigious show jumping event on Long Island
The Longines Masters, the elite international show jumping competition, makes in New York debut at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, April 26–29.
The Longines Masters, the elite international show jumping competition, makes in New York debut at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, April 26–29.
DA: Drug-dealing mom gave son pot brownie
A Long Island mom faces serious charges related to letting her 4-year-old son eat a pot-laced brownie, selling drugs using social media, and planning a "4/20" drug party at her home, authorities said.
A Long Island mom faces serious charges related to letting her 4-year-old son eat a pot-laced brownie, selling drugs using social media, and planning a "4/20" drug party at her home, authorities said.
Long Island movie theater transformed for stage productions
Crews are working against the clock with less than 24 hours until opening night at the Argyle Theatre at Babylon Village.
Crews are working against the clock with less than 24 hours until opening night at the Argyle Theatre at Babylon Village.
National School Walkout: Thousands of NY-area students rally
For students across the country, this incredibly emotional day was full of passion, tears, and cries for change. They participated in school walkouts and even in after-school walkouts in an effort to push elected officials in Washington to pass meaningful gun reform.
For students across the country, this incredibly emotional day was full of passion, tears, and cries for change. They participated in school walkouts and even in after-school walkouts in an effort to push elected officials in Washington to pass meaningful gun reform.
MS-13 gang threatens Nassau County cops
The Nassau County Police Department first got word Wednesday of an MS-13 gang threat against an officer. The threat was of a possible assassination attempt in the area of Hempstead. Police made several arrests. Then another threat was made hours later. So cops aren't taking this lightly and are taking action to protect their own.
The Nassau County Police Department first got word Wednesday of an MS-13 gang threat against an officer. The threat was of a possible assassination attempt in the area of Hempstead. Police made several arrests. Then another threat was made hours later. So cops aren't taking this lightly and are taking action to protect their own.
DA: MS-13's 'Reaper' ordered murders, beatings
Federal agents have brought the accused East Coast ringleader of the vicious MS-13 gang to New York from Maryland to face murder conspiracy and drug-trafficking charges.
Federal agents have brought the accused East Coast ringleader of the vicious MS-13 gang to New York from Maryland to face murder conspiracy and drug-trafficking charges.
Accused MS-13 ringleader in custody
Federal agents have brought the accused East Coast ringleader of the vicious MS-13 gang to New York from Maryland to face murder conspiracy and drug-trafficking charges. Miguel Angel Corea Diaz, better known to his associates as "Reaper," faces conspiracy to commit murder and drug trafficking charges.
Federal agents have brought the accused East Coast ringleader of the vicious MS-13 gang to New York from Maryland to face murder conspiracy and drug-trafficking charges. Miguel Angel Corea Diaz, better known to his associates as "Reaper," faces conspiracy to commit murder and drug trafficking charges.
Long Island school requires students use clear backpacks
A school on Long Island is requiring middle and high school students to use clear backpacks as part of new safety measures in the wake of the Florida school shooting that killed 17 people. Newsday reports the East Rockaway Junior-Senior High School distributed the clear backpacks to 550 students on Monday and Tuesday.
A school on Long Island is requiring middle and high school students to use clear backpacks as part of new safety measures in the wake of the Florida school shooting that killed 17 people. Newsday reports the East Rockaway Junior-Senior High School distributed the clear backpacks to 550 students on Monday and Tuesday.
Old Tappan Zee Bridge to become artificial reefs
The old Tappan Zee Bridge will have a second life helping marine life in the waters off Long Island.
The old Tappan Zee Bridge will have a second life helping marine life in the waters off Long Island.
Dick's Sporting Goods to destroy all unsold firearms pulled from shelves after Parkland shooting
Dick’s Sporting Goods announced on Monday it will destroy all of the unsold firearms it pulled off store shelves in February after the deadly Parkland school shooting.
Dick’s Sporting Goods announced on Monday it will destroy all of the unsold firearms it pulled off store shelves in February after the deadly Parkland school shooting.
Italian restaurant chain Bertucci's files for bankruptcy
Italian casual dining chain Bertucci's has filed for bankruptcy.
Italian casual dining chain Bertucci's has filed for bankruptcy.
Retired priest dies after home-invasion in March
A retired Episcopal priest badly hurt during a home invasion four weeks ago has died, Suffolk County Police Department said.
A retired Episcopal priest badly hurt during a home invasion four weeks ago has died, Suffolk County Police Department said.
School threat leads to weapons bust
Police on Long Island arrested a man on multiple weapons charges after they searched his home in connection with an alleged threat to a school in Rockland County that he used to attend.
Police on Long Island arrested a man on multiple weapons charges after they searched his home in connection with an alleged threat to a school in Rockland County that he used to attend.
Tick season has begun
Tick season is underway on Long Island. Adult deer ticks have already been spotted in western Suffolk County, according to researchers from Cornell Cooperative Extension.
Tick season is underway on Long Island. Adult deer ticks have already been spotted in western Suffolk County, according to researchers from Cornell Cooperative Extension.
NY man finally gets vintage VW bus 8 years after seeing it
Nearly eight years ago, Kyle Cropsey, who was 16 at the time and didn't even have a license, spotted the 1971 Volkswagen bus on his way to go surfing in Queens. He scribbled a note asking the owner to give him a call if he ever wanted to sell. He thought that was it. Until he got a call last weekend.
Nearly eight years ago, Kyle Cropsey, who was 16 at the time and didn't even have a license, spotted the 1971 Volkswagen bus on his way to go surfing in Queens. He scribbled a note asking the owner to give him a call if he ever wanted to sell. He thought that was it. Until he got a call last weekend.
Planning a Hamptons summer getaway
The first warm weekend of the year is when people turn their attention to the Hamptons, start going to open houses, and snap up great summer rentals, according to Out East GM Matt Daimler. That weekend is finally here, the hunt for Hamptons housing is on, and there's a new way to do it this year, thanks to StreetEasy.com.
The first warm weekend of the year is when people turn their attention to the Hamptons, start going to open houses, and snap up great summer rentals, according to Out East GM Matt Daimler. That weekend is finally here, the hunt for Hamptons housing is on, and there's a new way to do it this year, thanks to StreetEasy.com.