Police deliver New Year's Eve baby
Some police officers on Long Island spent New Year's Eve helping to deliver a baby.
Some police officers on Long Island spent New Year's Eve helping to deliver a baby.
Officials: Don't leave pets out in the cold
As frigid air chills the New York area, authorities are reminding pet owners to keep their animals safe from the cold.
As frigid air chills the New York area, authorities are reminding pet owners to keep their animals safe from the cold.
Dead humpback whale examined, buried on Long Island beach
A team of biologists, conservation officers, and equipment operators from a variety of federal, state, and nonprofit agencies stood in the cold beside the waters off long island Wednesday and whaled away at a 20-ton carcass with long knives, power tools, and an excavator.
A team of biologists, conservation officers, and equipment operators from a variety of federal, state, and nonprofit agencies stood in the cold beside the waters off long island Wednesday and whaled away at a 20-ton carcass with long knives, power tools, and an excavator.
Beached whale on Long Island
A team of biologists, conservation officers, and equipment operators from a variety of federal, state, and nonprofit agencies stood in the cold beside the waters off long island Wednesday and whaled away at a 20-ton carcass with long knives, power tools, and an excavator.
A team of biologists, conservation officers, and equipment operators from a variety of federal, state, and nonprofit agencies stood in the cold beside the waters off long island Wednesday and whaled away at a 20-ton carcass with long knives, power tools, and an excavator.
Students repair guitars to be donated to needy kids
This is not your ordinary after-school art club. Fifth and sixth graders at Pulaski Street Elementary School are working with screws and strings to repair guitars for students in need.
This is not your ordinary after-school art club. Fifth and sixth graders at Pulaski Street Elementary School are working with screws and strings to repair guitars for students in need.
Dogs and cats available at free adoption event
Give the gift of a home this holiday season. The North Shore Animal League kicked off the Home for the Pawlidayz campaign on Friday. Hundreds of dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens are waiting patiently for adoption, all free of charge.
Give the gift of a home this holiday season. The North Shore Animal League kicked off the Home for the Pawlidayz campaign on Friday. Hundreds of dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens are waiting patiently for adoption, all free of charge.
Michelin-star chef revamping menus at Northwell hospitals
Michelin-star chef Bruno Tison has 40 years of experience at some of the best restaurants in the world, including a Michelin-starred restaurant in France, where he was born, and the Plaza Hotel, where he was executive chef.
Michelin-star chef Bruno Tison has 40 years of experience at some of the best restaurants in the world, including a Michelin-starred restaurant in France, where he was born, and the Plaza Hotel, where he was executive chef.
DA: MS-13 suspects sought to kidnap, kill teen
Five suspects with alleged ties to the MS-13 gang faced a judge on Long Island on Wednesday. One by one, they pleaded not guilty to conspiracy and attempted abduction charges.
Five suspects with alleged ties to the MS-13 gang faced a judge on Long Island on Wednesday. One by one, they pleaded not guilty to conspiracy and attempted abduction charges.
Family of teen killed in football log drill sues school district, team
MINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) — The family of a 16-year-old New York boy who died when a log fell on his head during a preseason high school football drill on Long Island has filed a $15 million lawsuit.
MINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) — The family of a 16-year-old New York boy who died when a log fell on his head during a preseason high school football drill on Long Island has filed a $15 million lawsuit.
RENDERINGS: Islanders' future arena at Belmont Park
ELMONT, N.Y. (AP) — It's hardly the Dodgers going to Los Angeles, but another major sports franchise is leaving Brooklyn. The New York Islanders, who moved from their suburban home to Brooklyn in 2015, have won a bid to build a new arena on the grounds of the Belmont Park horse track.
ELMONT, N.Y. (AP) — It's hardly the Dodgers going to Los Angeles, but another major sports franchise is leaving Brooklyn. The New York Islanders, who moved from their suburban home to Brooklyn in 2015, have won a bid to build a new arena on the grounds of the Belmont Park horse track.
NY state trooper badly hurt on Long Island
A New York state trooper who was badly hurt when a car struck him on an overpass on Long Island Monday afternoon remains hospitalized, officials said.
A New York state trooper who was badly hurt when a car struck him on an overpass on Long Island Monday afternoon remains hospitalized, officials said.
New York Islanders to return to Nassau County
The New York Islanders are coming back to Long Island, according to several sources who have been following the team's plans.
The New York Islanders are coming back to Long Island, according to several sources who have been following the team's plans.
Islanders to return to Nassau County
The New York Islanders are coming back to Long Island, according to several sources who have been following the team's plans. Hempstead Town Supervisor-elect Laura Gillen said she would have preferred to see the Islanders return to Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, but she is glad the state is paving the way for the team to at least relocate to Nassau County.
The New York Islanders are coming back to Long Island, according to several sources who have been following the team's plans. Hempstead Town Supervisor-elect Laura Gillen said she would have preferred to see the Islanders return to Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, but she is glad the state is paving the way for the team to at least relocate to Nassau County.
Fighting MS-13 gang recruitment with youth programs
Nearly two dozen killings on Long Island last year are linked to MS-13. The brutal gang often targets children ages 11 to 15 for recruitment.
Nearly two dozen killings on Long Island last year are linked to MS-13. The brutal gang often targets children ages 11 to 15 for recruitment.
Cops: Girl raped by man she met on Snapchat
Police on Long Island say they have arrested a man who they say raped a girl he friended on Snapchat.
Police on Long Island say they have arrested a man who they say raped a girl he friended on Snapchat.
Saving sea turtles stunned by the cold
Over the past month, 21 cold-stunned sea turtles were recovered along Long Island's shoreline. The eight that survived are at the Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research and Preservation.
Over the past month, 21 cold-stunned sea turtles were recovered along Long Island's shoreline. The eight that survived are at the Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research and Preservation.
Feds: LI woman laundered bitcoin to help ISIS
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) — A Long Island woman is accused of laundering bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies and wiring the money overseas to help the Islamic State group, according to federal prosecutors.
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) — A Long Island woman is accused of laundering bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies and wiring the money overseas to help the Islamic State group, according to federal prosecutors.
Overnight snow causes mess for morning commute
People in the New York City area were waking up Thursday to an inch or so of snow, causing slick roads and some accidents.
People in the New York City area were waking up Thursday to an inch or so of snow, causing slick roads and some accidents.
Celebrating Hanukkah on Long Island
Hanukkah is the Jewish festival of lights. Different from Christmas, the date changes each year. But what doesn't is the number of nights.
Hanukkah is the Jewish festival of lights. Different from Christmas, the date changes each year. But what doesn't is the number of nights.
5 people connected to MS-13 busted in kidnapping, murder attempt
Police on Long Island say they arrested three known MS-13 gang members and two MS-13 associates who were trying to kidnap and murder a teen.
Police on Long Island say they arrested three known MS-13 gang members and two MS-13 associates who were trying to kidnap and murder a teen.