Riders prepare for 'summer of hell' on LIRR

Fox 5's Jodi Goldberg took Long Island Rail Road into New York City Thursday and will again on Monday to compare the travel time once Amtrak begins crucial work at Penn Station.

Suffolk County traffic court gives veterans a break

Lloyd Semmens didn't expect a second chance. Suffolk County police caught the Vietnam veteran doing 90 mph in 55 mph zone. The ticket carries 8 points and a hefty fine. But a judge at Suffolk County's special traffic court for veterans ended up dismissing the ticket last month.

How Nassau cops keep beaches and waterways safe

More than 150,000 visitors flock to Jones Beach on July 4 alone. So when it comes to keeping everyone safe, watching from above gives the Nassau County Police Department Aviation Bureau's 14 members a closer look.  

Police: Long Island man phone-stalked women he found on Facebook

A Long Island man is accused of stalking a woman for more than two years, and Suffolk County cops suspect he has terrorized many other women around the country.

Long Beach wants beachgoers to stay off rock jetties

A Long Island community that was hit hard by Hurricane Sandy wants beachgoers to stay away from jetties. You can sit next to or take pictures in front of the jetties in Long Beach, but don't go on them.

Another day of problems for MTA railroads

When it comes to commuting, lately it seems like no matter which rail you choose you're in for a nightmare. On the day Gov. Andrew Cuomo declared a state of emergency for the MTA, both the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad's services went off course, right on cue.

Ex-Long Island officials indicted for conspiracy, fraud

Former Oyster Bay Supervisor John Venditto and six others were escorted to court in handcuffs after they surrendered to the Nassau County District Attorney's Office Thursday morning.

Oyster Bay conspiracy and fraud indictments
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Former Oyster Bay Supervisor John Venditto and six others were escorted to court in handcuffs after they surrendered to the Nassau County District Attorney's Office Thursday morning. Aside from Venditto, who was charged last year in the federal corruption case with Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano, others named in the indictment include his former public works and parks commissioners, his campaign manager, an employee with the highway department, and a couple connected to the town. Charges include conspiracy, defrauding the government, and misconduct.

Uber, Lyft now available outside NYC

The Uber and Lyft ride-hailing services are up and running in upstate New York and on Long Island.

Suffolk Police demonstrate dangers of fireworks

The Suffolk County Police Department blew up a tool shed in an empty parking lot Tuesday to show how easily something can go wrong when storing or handling fireworks, which are illegal in New York.

Lawsuit:  Drunk woman injured knee during mechanical bull ride

A Long Island woman is suing a Manhattan restaurant after tearing a knee ligament, claiming she was too drunk to ride the eatery's mechanical bull ride.

NY state parks to allow swimming without lifeguards

The summer is for swimming but is it safe to be in the Long Island Sound without lifeguards?

Bloody brawl at graduation event

A graduation event at a Long Island high school descended into an ugly brawl.

Closer Than You Think: Places to visit in Cold Spring Harbor

Cold Spring Harbor is a hamlet in the Town of Huntington in Suffolk County. It is named after the naturally cold freshwater springs that flow in the area. It has a small beach and all kinds of watersports.

Where to go in Cold Spring Harbor
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Cold Spring Harbor is a hamlet in the Town of Huntington in Suffolk County. It is named after the naturally cold freshwater springs that flow in the area. It has a small beach and all kinds of watersports. In the mid-1800s it rose to prominence as a whaling community. The Whaling Museum celebrates that history. This town is home to several educational organizations, like the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery and Aquarium and the DNA Learning Center.

Long Island teens' silkworm project impresses researchers

Two teenage scientists on Long Island are shooting for gold with their green science project. Alyssa Iryami and Audrey Shine are still in high school but their experiment using silkworms and graphene is actually being done by researchers with their PhDs.

Superstorm Sandy-affected homeowners face program deadline

Almost five years after Superstorm Sandy, rebuilding is still underway. Even though many residents are back in their homes, the work is still not finished.

Laser pointed at Delta plane over Long Island

Nassau County Police say a Delta flight was struck with a green laser beam as it flew only 3,000 feet above the Plainview- Old Bethpage area of Long Island.