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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
More than 100 reptiles were taken from a Long Island home.
More than 100 reptiles were taken from a Long Island home.
Nassau County police commissioner retiring
Nassau County Acting Police Commissioner Thomas Krumpter is set to retire in July after three years as the county's top cop, according to a report.
Nassau County Acting Police Commissioner Thomas Krumpter is set to retire in July after three years as the county's top cop, according to a report.
Suffolk County reports increase in opioid overdoses
Suffolk County authorities reported a major uptick in opioid overdoses in the last 24 hours.
Suffolk County authorities reported a major uptick in opioid overdoses in the last 24 hours.
Police: Nanny slapped 2-week-old girl
A nanny is accused of slapping a two-week-old girl in her care two separate times in recent days, according to the Nassau County Police Department.
A nanny is accused of slapping a two-week-old girl in her care two separate times in recent days, according to the Nassau County Police Department.
High school students build robot to toss 1st pitch at Mets game
It has one arm, four wheels and is taking the mound at the Mets game as the first robot to throw the ceremonial first pitch at Citi Field.
It has one arm, four wheels and is taking the mound at the Mets game as the first robot to throw the ceremonial first pitch at Citi Field.
Fire Island cancels late-night ferries due to rowdy crowds
Late-night ferry service at New York's Fire Island is being scuttled for the summer because of what the ferry service company calls "undesirables with no morals" - intoxicated passengers who have caused problems for the vessels' crews.
Late-night ferry service at New York's Fire Island is being scuttled for the summer because of what the ferry service company calls "undesirables with no morals" - intoxicated passengers who have caused problems for the vessels' crews.
Schumer slams Amtrak, MTA over tunnel disrepair
Fed up with the bureaucratic finger-pointing, Sen. Chuck Schumer slammed Amtrak and the MTA Thursday. A bipartisan group of elected officials lined up at the Hicksville train station to demand repairs be made to the East River tunnels.
Fed up with the bureaucratic finger-pointing, Sen. Chuck Schumer slammed Amtrak and the MTA Thursday. A bipartisan group of elected officials lined up at the Hicksville train station to demand repairs be made to the East River tunnels.
Inside a Hurricane Hunters aircraft
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Hurricane Awareness Tour paid a visit to MacArthur Airport on Long Island. The star on display was the Hurricane Hunters aircraft, which flies directly through the eye of the storm.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Hurricane Awareness Tour paid a visit to MacArthur Airport on Long Island. The star on display was the Hurricane Hunters aircraft, which flies directly through the eye of the storm.
Chris Weidman
UFC Middleweight Champion and Long Island native Chris Weidman previews the first UFC fights to take place at Nassau Coliseum.
UFC Middleweight Champion and Long Island native Chris Weidman previews the first UFC fights to take place at Nassau Coliseum.
Auschwitz survivor shares his stunning story with students
More than 70 years have passed since Werner Reich suffered the horrors of Nazi extermination camp Auschwitz, but the painful memories are still fresh.
More than 70 years have passed since Werner Reich suffered the horrors of Nazi extermination camp Auschwitz, but the painful memories are still fresh.
Preventing tick bites is crucial, experts say
Ticks are already active and out in full force in the New York area, including Long Island. This could be a bad tick season, so you need to protect yourself and your family.
Ticks are already active and out in full force in the New York area, including Long Island. This could be a bad tick season, so you need to protect yourself and your family.
Long Island gym for children with special needs
A new gym on Long Island offers a safe and supportive place for children with autism. The gym is a labor of love for two Long Island parents.
A new gym on Long Island offers a safe and supportive place for children with autism. The gym is a labor of love for two Long Island parents.
DA hotline tips drop after immigration busts on Long Island
Long Island and the New York metro area has seen a 31-percent increase in arrests of immigrants for deportation in the first 100 days of the Trump administration, according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Long Island and the New York metro area has seen a 31-percent increase in arrests of immigrants for deportation in the first 100 days of the Trump administration, according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Power problem leaves 2 LIRR trains stuck in tunnel
Multiple LIRR trains have been delayed due to a third rail power issue, according to the MTA.
Multiple LIRR trains have been delayed due to a third rail power issue, according to the MTA.
Thousands gather to Jones Beach for Bethpage Air Show
As we remember our fallen heroes this Memorial Day weekend, military pride was on full display at the annual Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach.
As we remember our fallen heroes this Memorial Day weekend, military pride was on full display at the annual Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach.
Penn Station repairs: 3 tracks to be closed
NEW YORK (AP) -- Three tracks at a time will be closed at Penn Station as part of extensive repair work there that is expected to inconvenience thousands of rail commuters this summer, an Amtrak official said Thursday.
NEW YORK (AP) -- Three tracks at a time will be closed at Penn Station as part of extensive repair work there that is expected to inconvenience thousands of rail commuters this summer, an Amtrak official said Thursday.