Half-naked 'agitated' man dies in Long Island police custody

Authorities on Long Island are investigating the death of a man who lost consciousness as police officers were trying to subdue him on Merritt Avenue in Wyandanch.

New details in LI nail salon crash revealed; alleged drunk driver Steven Schwally indicted

Steven Schwally, the alleged drunk driver charged in connection with the Long Island nail salon crash that killed four people in Deer Park, appeared in court on Thursday morning, where he was indicted on dozens of counts.

Human remains found in wooded area behind Long Island shopping center

Human remains were discovered in a Long Island wooded area behind a shopping center on Dibblee Drive in East Garden City, police said.

Long Island home prices surge: Here are 3 factors that could lower them

If you're looking to buy a home, and you're on a budget, you may want to steer clear of Long Island. Here are three things that could drive prices down.

Gilgo Beach murders: Rex Heuermann returns to court

Alleged serial killer Rex Heuermann was back in court on Tuesday in his first appearance since being charged with two more murders.

Meet Dominick Critelli: 103-year-old saxophonist and WWII veteran still making music

Dominick Critelli is a 103-year-old World War II veteran who is continuing to captivate audiences, not just with his remarkable life story but with his music as well. FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg has the story.

FBI searches home of former aide to Gov. Kathy Hochul

The FBI has searched the Long Island home of a former aide to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul. The former staffer, Linda Sun, has not been accused of wrongdoing.

Victims identified after MacArthur Airport small plane crash kills 2

The two men who were killed in a small plane crash near Long Island MacArthur Airport on Monday have been identified by authorities.

Nassau County trans athlete ban ban draws lawsuits from attorney general, civil rights group

The New York attorney general and the New York Civil Liberties Union have sued a county on Long Island over its latest attempt to ban transgender females from playing on women’s sports teams at county facilities.

Long Island trans sports ban to take effect: 'Common sense measure'

A bill that bans transgender women and girls from competing in women's sports at county facilities has been signed into law today on Long Island.

Gilgo Beach murders: One year after Rex Heuermann's arrest. How did we get here?

It's been one year since suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann was arrested and charged with murdering three women on Long Island. Fast-forward to today, his total number of alleged killings sit at six.

Man sentenced to 25 years to life for shooting Suffolk police officer in 2023

21-year-old Janell Funderburke was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison on Thursday for shooting Suffolk County Police officer Michael LaFauci in 2023.

Man charged after giving child fireworks that set 2 LI homes on fire: police

Images showed thick smoke billowing from the fire and the side of one of the homes burned away to expose its wooden studs. Charred debris was strewn across the yard.

Adventureland stabbing: Suspect arrested, man critical after altercation

The two men, who police said are known to each other, were involved in a dispute involving several people. At least one child was present at the time.