New concourse opens at Penn Station

Many train commuters are accustomed to old tracks, old cars, and an old Penn Station. But now commuters have a new way to get to the Long Island Rail Road tracks without having to navigate through chaos.

Multiple Long Island churches damaged with satanic graffiti

The Suffolk County Police Hate Crimes section detectives are investigating criminal mischief and have considered it a hate crime.

Dozens of alleged MS-13 gang members indicted on Long Island

The Nassau County District Attorney said that more dangerous MS-13 gang members are now off the streets. Police call this a war. And that war is being fought on the streets of Long Island. Their members' weapon of choice: the machete.

Take Down of 41 MS-13 Members
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Nassau County DA Madeline Singas talks about the arrest of 41 suspected members of the MS-13 gang in Nassau County.

Oyster Bay nixes free beach passes for Russian diplomats

The free ride is over for Russian diplomats who've been enjoying beach privileges in Oyster Bay, Long Island.

ICE, police arrest 45 in New York area gang sweep

Federal agents and New York area police departments teamed up to arrest more than three dozen alleged MS-13 gang members from Long Island and New York City. Agents are trying to make good on the president's promise to wipe out the notorious street gang.

7 U.S. Merchant Marine Academy midshipmen won't graduate amid probe

KINGS POINT, N.Y. (AP) - The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy is not permitting seven members of the men's soccer team to graduate with their class this weekend amid an investigation into possible sexual harassment, a congressman said Tuesday.

LIRR alternatives during NY Penn repairs

The agency that operates the Long Island Rail Road has announced schedule changes in anticipation of summer construction work at Amtrak-managed Penn Station in New York City.

Excitement surrounds Belmont Stakes

While there is no Triple Crown contender this year, there is still plenty of buzz at Belmont Park in Elmont, Long Island, ahead of Saturday's big and most challenging race: the Belmont Stakes. The prestigious event is expected to draw over 50,000 people. 

DA: Man recorded video of himself raping women

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City authorities say a Long Island man raped and sexually assaulted two unconscious women on separate occasions and took video recordings of the acts.

Doctor makes facial prosthetics for cancer survivors

A Long Island doctor is helping cancer survivors find the confidence to face the world. She uses technology to make some patients feel whole again.

New Yorker among NASA's astronaut candidates

A pilot in the U.S. Marines who grew up on Long Island is among a dozen new candidates for NASA's astronaut program.

Uber, Lyft come to Suffolk; Nassau reviewing rules

Open your Uber app or Lyft app on Long Island and within minutes you can usually get a ride. But drivers aren't legally allowed to operate here. That is about to change now that Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation allowing ride-sharing throughout the state.

Long Island ride-hailing apps
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Open your Uber app or Lyft app on Long Island and within minutes you can usually get a ride. But drivers aren't legally allowed to operate here. That is about to change now that Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation allowing ridesharing throughout the state. Westchester County and Nassau County haven't made a decision on participation but Suffolk County is already on board, calling it a game changer for the economy.

100-plus reptiles found inside Long Island home

The SPCA says a Long Island home was found to be a real-life - and illegal - reptile house, with more than 100 of the animals crawling and slithering around the property.

Reptiles pulled from home
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More than 100 reptiles were taken from a Long Island home.