Mars rover engineer wows kids on Long Island
NASA's Kobie Boykins is trying to take the mystery out of Mars. Boykins works in NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory at Caltech in Pasadena, California. He is on the front lines of Mars exploration. He came to the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City, Long Island, on Tuesday to talk to children about our nearest neighbor.
NASA's Kobie Boykins is trying to take the mystery out of Mars. Boykins works in NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory at Caltech in Pasadena, California. He is on the front lines of Mars exploration. He came to the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City, Long Island, on Tuesday to talk to children about our nearest neighbor.
Cops use overdose-tracking app to find drug hot spots
The Nassau County Police Department is using a real-time tool that gives them the data needed to crack down on the opioid crisis.
The Nassau County Police Department is using a real-time tool that gives them the data needed to crack down on the opioid crisis.
Tracking overdoses, fighting crime
The Nassau County Police Department is using a real-time tool that gives them the data needed to crack down on the opioid crisis. The app is called ODMap. It is federally funded and only available to public safety officials, who enter information about fatal and non-fatal overdoses. The information then helps law enforcement predict patterns and prevent crimes that they say oftentimes go hand in hand.
The Nassau County Police Department is using a real-time tool that gives them the data needed to crack down on the opioid crisis. The app is called ODMap. It is federally funded and only available to public safety officials, who enter information about fatal and non-fatal overdoses. The information then helps law enforcement predict patterns and prevent crimes that they say oftentimes go hand in hand.
Grieving Long Island mom grateful for Trump's recognition
During his State of the Union address, President Donald Trump honored the parents of victims of MS-13 gang violence. Among his guests was Evelyn Rodriguez, who said that protecting kids is more important than any political agenda. her daughter, Kayla Cuevas, 16, was brutally murdered by members of the vicious gang in 2016.
During his State of the Union address, President Donald Trump honored the parents of victims of MS-13 gang violence. Among his guests was Evelyn Rodriguez, who said that protecting kids is more important than any political agenda. her daughter, Kayla Cuevas, 16, was brutally murdered by members of the vicious gang in 2016.
No immigration deal in sight; 'dreamers' in limbo
The future remains uncertain for so-called dreamers gathered in Brentwood, Long Island, to criticize President Donald Trump after his State of the Union address.
The future remains uncertain for so-called dreamers gathered in Brentwood, Long Island, to criticize President Donald Trump after his State of the Union address.
Empowering Long Island teens through painting
Artwork by eighth graders in the Central Islip School District is on display at Islip Town Hall. The message is to remind people what matters.
Artwork by eighth graders in the Central Islip School District is on display at Islip Town Hall. The message is to remind people what matters.
Islanders to return part time to Nassau Coliseum
New York Islanders fans have been waiting for this announcement: Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday that the Islanders will split their home games for at least the next three seasons between the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale and Barclays Center in Brooklyn while a new state-of-the-art arena is constructed at Belmont Park.
New York Islanders fans have been waiting for this announcement: Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday that the Islanders will split their home games for at least the next three seasons between the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale and Barclays Center in Brooklyn while a new state-of-the-art arena is constructed at Belmont Park.
Islanders back to the Coliseum
New York Islanders fans have been waiting for this announcement: Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Monday that the Islanders will split their home games for at least the next three seasons between the Nassau Coliseum and Barclays Center while a new state-of-the-art arena is constructed at Belmont Park.
New York Islanders fans have been waiting for this announcement: Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Monday that the Islanders will split their home games for at least the next three seasons between the Nassau Coliseum and Barclays Center while a new state-of-the-art arena is constructed at Belmont Park.
Plane crash lands on Long Island beach, flips over
A small plane flipped after making an emergency landing on a Long Island beach on Monday morning.
A small plane flipped after making an emergency landing on a Long Island beach on Monday morning.
Long Island official backs congestion pricing
The issue is traffic in Manhattan. The government's possible solution is congestion pricing—charging drivers $11.52 in fees to drive south of 60th Street during peak traffic times.
The issue is traffic in Manhattan. The government's possible solution is congestion pricing—charging drivers $11.52 in fees to drive south of 60th Street during peak traffic times.
Valley Stream is 'best place to live' in New York
"Valley Stream is the best" seems to be a popular opinion among residents of Valley Stream on Long Island. But hey, it is warranted because Money Magazine officially named it the best place to live in New York State.
"Valley Stream is the best" seems to be a popular opinion among residents of Valley Stream on Long Island. But hey, it is warranted because Money Magazine officially named it the best place to live in New York State.
Living in Valley Stream, New York
"Valley Stream is the best" seems to be a popular opinion amongst residents of Valley Stream on Long Island. But hey, it is warranted because Money Magazine officially named it the best place to live in New York State.
"Valley Stream is the best" seems to be a popular opinion amongst residents of Valley Stream on Long Island. But hey, it is warranted because Money Magazine officially named it the best place to live in New York State.
Congestion pricing support
The issue is traffic in Manhattan. The government's possible solution is congestion pricing?charging drivers $11.52 in fees to drive south of 60th Street during peak traffic times. Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone is one of the 16 people on New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's Fix New York City panel that made the recommendation. Bellone said the solution makes sense. The proposal could raise up to $1.5 billion a year to help fund the antiquated subway system.
The issue is traffic in Manhattan. The government's possible solution is congestion pricing?charging drivers $11.52 in fees to drive south of 60th Street during peak traffic times. Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone is one of the 16 people on New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's Fix New York City panel that made the recommendation. Bellone said the solution makes sense. The proposal could raise up to $1.5 billion a year to help fund the antiquated subway system.
DA: Postal worker stole dozens of credit cards
Naquan Wilson was supposed to deliver the mail but instead, he was stealing it, according to prosecutors. Now the 28-year-old faces felony charges of criminal possession of stolen property, forgery, and theft.
Naquan Wilson was supposed to deliver the mail but instead, he was stealing it, according to prosecutors. Now the 28-year-old faces felony charges of criminal possession of stolen property, forgery, and theft.
Postal worker arrested
Naquan Wilson was supposed to deliver the mail but instead, he was stealing it, according to prosecutors. Now the 28-year-old faces felony charges of criminal possession of stolen property, forgery, and theft. Diane Peress, the chief of the Nassau District Attorney's Economic Crimes Bureau, said that some residents of Garden City who were expecting credit cards in the mail never received them and then noticed massive charges on the accounts.
Naquan Wilson was supposed to deliver the mail but instead, he was stealing it, according to prosecutors. Now the 28-year-old faces felony charges of criminal possession of stolen property, forgery, and theft. Diane Peress, the chief of the Nassau District Attorney's Economic Crimes Bureau, said that some residents of Garden City who were expecting credit cards in the mail never received them and then noticed massive charges on the accounts.
Adelphi University opens sensory room
Adelphi University in Garden City, Long Island, celebrated the debut an innovative sensory room Monday. The room is the first of its kind on any college or university campus.
Adelphi University in Garden City, Long Island, celebrated the debut an innovative sensory room Monday. The room is the first of its kind on any college or university campus.
Dog rescuers with compassion for pit bulls
It's been said how we treat animals is a sign of where we are as a civilization. If that's true sometimes it seems we're not doing great. Case in point, last month a dog was found stuffed in a garbage bag, barely alive, mouth taped shut. But when we visit the New York Bully Crew shelter in East Patchogue, Long Island, where he was rescued, some of that faith is restored.
It's been said how we treat animals is a sign of where we are as a civilization. If that's true sometimes it seems we're not doing great. Case in point, last month a dog was found stuffed in a garbage bag, barely alive, mouth taped shut. But when we visit the New York Bully Crew shelter in East Patchogue, Long Island, where he was rescued, some of that faith is restored.
Congestion pricing backlash
Drivers entering Manhattan south of 60th Street from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. would be charged $11.52. Trucks would pay $25. For-hire vehicles, like taxis, Uber, Lyft and Via, could see surcharges from $2 to $5 per ride. All the money would go to repairing and maintaining the MTA's crumbling subway and bus system.
Drivers entering Manhattan south of 60th Street from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. would be charged $11.52. Trucks would pay $25. For-hire vehicles, like taxis, Uber, Lyft and Via, could see surcharges from $2 to $5 per ride. All the money would go to repairing and maintaining the MTA's crumbling subway and bus system.
Compassion for pit bulls
It's been said how we treat animals is a sign of where we are as a civilization. If that's true sometimes it seems we're not doing great. Case in point, last month a dog was found stuffed in a garbage bag, barely alive, mouth taped shut. But when we visit the New York Bully Crew shelter in East Patchogue, Long Island, where he was rescued, some of that faith is restored.
It's been said how we treat animals is a sign of where we are as a civilization. If that's true sometimes it seems we're not doing great. Case in point, last month a dog was found stuffed in a garbage bag, barely alive, mouth taped shut. But when we visit the New York Bully Crew shelter in East Patchogue, Long Island, where he was rescued, some of that faith is restored.
Congestion pricing: benefits and goals
As angry as many New Yorkers are at the idea of congestion pricing, others admit that paying to drive into Manhattan may be a necessity to fix crumbling infrastructure. Although congestion pricing is not a new proposal, it is needed now more than ever, according to Bruce Schaller, who worked on the idea back during the Bloomberg administration.
As angry as many New Yorkers are at the idea of congestion pricing, others admit that paying to drive into Manhattan may be a necessity to fix crumbling infrastructure. Although congestion pricing is not a new proposal, it is needed now more than ever, according to Bruce Schaller, who worked on the idea back during the Bloomberg administration.