Nassau PD seeks to quicken response time to schools
In the wake of shootings at schools around the country, authorities on Long Island are announcing changes to security measures at schools.
In the wake of shootings at schools around the country, authorities on Long Island are announcing changes to security measures at schools.
Virgin Mary statue beheaded at Long Island church
Hate crime investigators are looking for help finding the person who beheaded a religious statue at a Long Island church.
Hate crime investigators are looking for help finding the person who beheaded a religious statue at a Long Island church.
4 NY Air National Guard members killed in Iraq
Four New York Air National Guard members assigned to the 106th Rescue Wing, stationed at F.S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base in Westhampton Beach, were among the dead when a helicopter crashed in Iraq.
Four New York Air National Guard members assigned to the 106th Rescue Wing, stationed at F.S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base in Westhampton Beach, were among the dead when a helicopter crashed in Iraq.
Long Island man accused of assaulting 94-year-old man
Police on Long Island say a man attacked an elderly man at a shopping center.
Police on Long Island say a man attacked an elderly man at a shopping center.
LIRR president: Fixes will cost up to $20 million
The Long Island Rail Road's president says it will cost up to $20 million to reverse growing service problems.
The Long Island Rail Road's president says it will cost up to $20 million to reverse growing service problems.
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.