Family of student killed in police shooting settles lawsuits
MINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) — The family of a Hofstra University student killed by police while being used as a human shield in a 2013 off-campus shooting has settled a pair of lawsuits for $4.5 million.
MINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) — The family of a Hofstra University student killed by police while being used as a human shield in a 2013 off-campus shooting has settled a pair of lawsuits for $4.5 million.
Shoppers pack stores on Thanksgiving Day
A long line of people waited outside the Best Buy on the Upper East Side for it to open Thursday. Some of them had been here for more than 24 hours. Why? $179 smart televisions.
A long line of people waited outside the Best Buy on the Upper East Side for it to open Thursday. Some of them had been here for more than 24 hours. Why? $179 smart televisions.
One-stop shop for medical care, social events for senior citizens
Getting old is never easy. But one New York-based organization is helping seniors enjoy their later years while allowing them to live in their own homes.
Getting old is never easy. But one New York-based organization is helping seniors enjoy their later years while allowing them to live in their own homes.
Teaching children the value of gift giving, not just receiving
Wish lists made long before the holidays for gifts galore. Pressure on parents to buy presents. Shopping sales in order to make it a happy holiday. But how much is too much?
Wish lists made long before the holidays for gifts galore. Pressure on parents to buy presents. Shopping sales in order to make it a happy holiday. But how much is too much?
Long Island students fear gangs in school
Some students at a school district on Long Island say not enough is being done to keep gangs from recruiting on campus. One boy told Fox 5 that he is afraid of MS-13, the violent transnational gang.
Some students at a school district on Long Island say not enough is being done to keep gangs from recruiting on campus. One boy told Fox 5 that he is afraid of MS-13, the violent transnational gang.
Looking back at NASA's Apollo missions
Former NASA Astronaut Alan Bean considers himself one of the luckiest people for getting a chance most people don't get.
Former NASA Astronaut Alan Bean considers himself one of the luckiest people for getting a chance most people don't get.
Meme star Tank Sinatra is a Long Island dad
George Resch wakes up, drinks coffee, and checks his Instagram like the rest of us. Except his Instagram account has more than 1.3 million followers.
George Resch wakes up, drinks coffee, and checks his Instagram like the rest of us. Except his Instagram account has more than 1.3 million followers.
Off-duty cop accused of pointing gun at women
PATCHOGUE, N.Y. (AP) — An off-duty Long Island police officer has been arrested on charges he wrongfully pointed a gun at three women on a Patchogue street.
PATCHOGUE, N.Y. (AP) — An off-duty Long Island police officer has been arrested on charges he wrongfully pointed a gun at three women on a Patchogue street.
Truck mows down Adelphi student after fender-bender
Loved ones are mourning the loss of Taranjit Parmar, 18, who was mowed down by a hit-and-run driver in what police are calling a horrible tragedy.
Loved ones are mourning the loss of Taranjit Parmar, 18, who was mowed down by a hit-and-run driver in what police are calling a horrible tragedy.
Teen in crash killed on side of road
An 18-year-old girl driving along the Hempstead Turnpike on Long Island was struck by another vehicle, according to police. Both drivers pulled over but the other driver struck the teen and fled the scene, added police.
An 18-year-old girl driving along the Hempstead Turnpike on Long Island was struck by another vehicle, according to police. Both drivers pulled over but the other driver struck the teen and fled the scene, added police.
Nicki Minaj's brother convicted in preteen rape case
MINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) — The brother of rapper Nicki Minaj has been convicted of predatory sexual assault after being charged with repeatedly raping an 11-year-old girl at his Long Island home.
MINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) — The brother of rapper Nicki Minaj has been convicted of predatory sexual assault after being charged with repeatedly raping an 11-year-old girl at his Long Island home.
FBI: Long Island bodies are missing teens
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Authorities believe the remains of three young Hispanic men found in recent weeks in suburban New York are likely the latest victims of MS-13 gang violence.
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Authorities believe the remains of three young Hispanic men found in recent weeks in suburban New York are likely the latest victims of MS-13 gang violence.
School bus strike affects Long Island schools
The week has gotten off to a hectic start for parents in several New York City area school districts who were left scrambling because of a school bus strike.
The week has gotten off to a hectic start for parents in several New York City area school districts who were left scrambling because of a school bus strike.
Navy SEAL museum to be named for fallen hero
Ground was symbolically broken on a planned Navy SEAL museum in memory of Lt. Michael Murphy in West Sayville, Long Island. The Navy SEAL was killed leading a team in Afghanistan in 2005.
Ground was symbolically broken on a planned Navy SEAL museum in memory of Lt. Michael Murphy in West Sayville, Long Island. The Navy SEAL was killed leading a team in Afghanistan in 2005.
5 years after Superstorm Sandy, progress and delays
Superstorm Sandy tore through the New York region five years ago. It was a storm unlike any other we had seen before. Life was never the same for many tristate residents after October 29, 2012.
Superstorm Sandy tore through the New York region five years ago. It was a storm unlike any other we had seen before. Life was never the same for many tristate residents after October 29, 2012.
Long Island cleans up after weekend storm
Heavy rain and howling winds left thousands of Long Islanders dealing with the damage Monday morning. The timing of the storm -- hitting on the fifth anniversary of Superstorm Sandy -- was all too eerie for some residents.
Heavy rain and howling winds left thousands of Long Islanders dealing with the damage Monday morning. The timing of the storm -- hitting on the fifth anniversary of Superstorm Sandy -- was all too eerie for some residents.
Man accused of sexually abusing horses
A Long Island man is accused of sexual misconduct with horses.
A Long Island man is accused of sexual misconduct with horses.
Suffolk County DA Spota indicted in police brutality cover-up
A federal grand jury has indicted Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas Spota on charges that he obstructed an FBI investigation into the county's police chief.
A federal grand jury has indicted Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas Spota on charges that he obstructed an FBI investigation into the county's police chief.
Under indictment, Suffolk DA Thomas Spota to retire
One day after being indicted by the feds, Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas Spota announced his retirement.
One day after being indicted by the feds, Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas Spota announced his retirement.
DA Spota to retire
One day after being indicted by the feds, Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas Spota announced his retirement. Spota and Christopher McPartland, the chief of the anti-corruption bureau, are accused of crossing the line in a case of police brutality that led to the conviction of the county's then-police chief.
One day after being indicted by the feds, Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas Spota announced his retirement. Spota and Christopher McPartland, the chief of the anti-corruption bureau, are accused of crossing the line in a case of police brutality that led to the conviction of the county's then-police chief.