Reckless teen cyclists on Long Island

Cell phone video depicts a dangerous trend seen more and more on Long Island: Kids on bikes disrupting drivers by swerving into oncoming traffic.

Reckless cyclists
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Cell phone video depicts a dangerous trend seen more and more on Long Island: Kids on bikes disrupting drivers by swerving into oncoming traffic. Officials said the trend started in New York City and moved to the suburbs over the summer. Part of the issue is that chasing the kids is dangerous so they end up getting away.

Long Island twins found

The missing twins from Long Island have been located, Nassau County Police said.

Swastikas, racial slur scrawled on playground equipment

Racist and offensive graffiti was found on some of the slides at Baldwin Park in Baldwin, Long Island. Town of Hempstead Supervisor Anthony Santino said whoever is responsible will be caught and held accountable.

Catholice students told to stand for National Anthem

Homecoming is less than a month away for students at Holy Trinity Diocesan High School. But if you take a knee during the National Anthem, you may face consequences.

3-year-old boy hospitalized after walking in front of truck

A Long Island boy is in a hospital with serious injuries after police say he walked out into the street and was hit by a truck

Forgotten fallout shelter found under Long Island school

A forgotten piece of history was found inside the basement of a Copiague, Long Island, elementary school. Walk inside this living time capsule and you're brought back to the height of the Cold War era. Inside are tins of biscuits, water filtration kits, dozens of desks and medical supplies in case of a nuclear attack.

Teens beaten in Long Island Burger King

Police on Long Island are looking for several teenagers who are accused of attacking two boys in a Burger King.

Ex-Senate leader Skelos' corruption conviction tossed

NEW YORK (AP) - A former state Senate leader and his son were granted new trials Tuesday in a corruption case that roiled a scandal-ridden statehouse. Dean Skelos is the latest in a series of powerful politicians whose convictions unraveled because of a recent Supreme Court decision.

Court: Long Island casino permit improperly issued

Casino opponents are in luck after a state Supreme Court ruling that the special permit issued by the Village of Islandia on Long Island to operate the video lottery terminal facility at Jake's 58 is illegal.

Long Island gets ready as Jose passes by

DIX HILLS, N.Y. (AP) - New York officials say National Guard members, emergency equipment, and supplies are ready on Long Island in case tropical storm conditions occur there.

Jose to bring Tropical Storm conditions to LI, NJ, CT

A tropical storm warning has been issued for a stretch of New England as Hurricane Jose approaches the coast of the U.S. Northeast.

New York and New Jersey face rough surf, coastal flooding from Jose

The surf remains rough along the New Jersey and Long Island shorelines and there's a chance for some coastal flooding because of Jose. But the strong winds associated with the storm are well off the coast.

Amber Alert canceled for baby, toddler

An Amber Alert for a baby and toddler last seen in Jericho, Long Island has been canceled. Police did not release further details.

106th Rescue Wing returns from heroics in Caribbean

Over the last two weeks the men and women of the 106th Rescue Wing, based on Long Island, have rescued more than 2,100 people in the wake of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma.

Long Islanders pay tribute to 9/11 victims

Beneath a clear blue sky at Point Lookout in Nassau County, Carol Gies remembered her husband, FDNY Lt. Ronnie Gies, who died in the south tower on 9/11. Her son Bobby spoke during Monday's memorial ceremony remembering the father he lost 16 years ago to the day.

9/11 ceremony in Point Lookout
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The Town of Hempstead unveiled a permanent 9/11 memorial in Point Lookout. It is a heartfelt tribute to all of the lives lost. Victims' names are etched on the monument wall. With pencils in hand, friends and family traced over the names of their loved ones.