Support group grows into crucial autism program on Long Island

The last Friday of every month, some women gather at Mather's Hospital in Port Jefferson, Long Island. It seems like a women's club, but it is more than that. They are mothers and have a strong bond that unites them.

Ringling Bros. circus packs up its tent after 146 years

After 146 years of dazzling crowds all over the world, the final performance for the famed circus was held at the Nassau Coliseum.

Man murdered during wedding reception

Suffolk County police are investigating an incident where a man was fatally stabbed.

Fans thankful to see 'Greatest Show on Earth' one final time

UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) - Lions, tigers and clowns, no more. Oh my. It's curtains for the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus.

Man found dead inside Long Island church after standoff

A man was found dead inside a Long Island church after a bizarre series of events on Friday afternoon.

Air quality health advisory for NYC, LI on Thursday

New York State has issued an air quality health advisory for New York City and Long Island for Wednesday, May 17, 2017, from 10 a.m. through 10 p.m.

Human Race: Native American tribes
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The Fox 5 series "Human Race" is an ongoing examination of race and identity in America. Many Native Americans across the country fear the few remaining connections to their heritage are being taken away. Some Native Americans in Queens are fighting to preserve their legacy. The United States is in the midst of an identity crisis. Questions abound about who belongs and who has the right to be here. For American Indians, this debate dates back centuries and carries on to this day.

Final days of Ringling Bros. Circus

"The Greatest Show on Earth": the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, is hanging its hat for the last time this weekend.

Mom killed after shoving daughter out of harm's way on Mother's Day

A New York mother was killed while pushing her daughter out of harm’s way during a Mother’s Day celebration that ended in tragedy.

Mother killed, daughter injured by car on Long Island

LINDENHURST, N.Y. (AP) - Police on Long Island say a mother was killed and her 16-year-old daughter was injured when they were struck by a vehicle backing out of a parking spot in Lindenhurst.

Amtrak CEO admits Penn Station problems are 'disrupting lives'

Chaos and confusion gripped Penn Station at the height of the Wednesday evening rush when the Long Island Rail Road canceled nearly 80 trains because of a dispatcher routing issue with Amtrak, which owns and operates the tracks. Add that to the long list of recent disruptions to service in and out of Penn, from two low-speed derailments to a New Jersey Transit train getting stuck in a tunnel...

Adelphi lacrosse team runs out to Trump speech

Instead of "Eye of the Tiger" or the "Rocky" theme, a college sports team on Long Island chose to run out on the field to the words of Donald Trump.

LIRR service resumes following signal problems

NEW YORK (AP) -- The Long Island Rail Road is reporting evening rush hour delays due to a signal problem in one of the East River tunnels.

Fighting the blight of 'zombie' homes on Long Island

Construction is underway on some bank-foreclosed properties in Central Islip. The Suffolk County Landbank acquired the homes, which will be gutted and renovated. The landbank works with nonprofit organizations to combat neglected homes and rebuild neighborhoods.

Long Island zombie homes
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Construction is underway on some bank-foreclosed properties in Central Islip. The Suffolk County Landbank acquired the homes, which will be gutted and renovated. The landbank works with nonprofit organizations to combat neglected homes and rebuild neighborhoods.

New Yorkers arrested in airport brawl speak out

Two of the New Yorkers arrested at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport after chaos broke out when 11 Spirit Airlines flights were canceled say they were attacked by police.

Nassau D.A. dog helps relax victims, witnesses

Spending time with Mega can help just about anyone. The 4-year-old yellow Labrador retriever is an important member of the Special Victims Bureau in the Nassau County District Attorney's Office. She helps children and adults involved in cases including child abuse, domestic violence, and sex trafficking.

Declining lobster population prompts new fishing rules

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) -- New restrictions are coming to southern New England's lobster fishery in an attempt to save the area's population of the crustaceans, which has dwindled as waters have warmed.

Notorious Grey Gardens property for sale

Grey Gardens was once filled with filth but is now filled with history. One of the country's most notorious yet historic homes is on the market. The home in East Hampton was made famous by the aunt and first cousin of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.

Inside Grey Gardens
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Grey Gardens was once filled with filth but is now filled with history. One of the country's most notorious yet historic homes is on the market. The home in East Hampton was made famous by the aunt and first cousin of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Corcoran agent Michael Shultz showed Rosanna Scotto around the property, which can be yours for a cool $18 million.