NY lawmakers seek to better define street gangs
The link between the brutal murders of 11 victims and the MS-13 gang has captured the attention of President Donald Trump. It also prompted Attorney General Jeff Sessions to visit Long Island and Suffolk County Police Commissioner Thomas Sini to declare war.
The link between the brutal murders of 11 victims and the MS-13 gang has captured the attention of President Donald Trump. It also prompted Attorney General Jeff Sessions to visit Long Island and Suffolk County Police Commissioner Thomas Sini to declare war.
Defining gangs
The link between the brutal murders of 11 victims and the MS-13 gang has captured the attention of President Donald Trump. It also prompted Attorney General Jeff Sessions to visit Long Island and Suffolk County Police Commissioner Thomas Sini to declare war. State Sen. Tom Croci said he supports a new bill that would target gangs. The legislation would include strengthening felonies for gang-related violence and recruitment of members. For the first time, it would clearly define street gangs.
The link between the brutal murders of 11 victims and the MS-13 gang has captured the attention of President Donald Trump. It also prompted Attorney General Jeff Sessions to visit Long Island and Suffolk County Police Commissioner Thomas Sini to declare war. State Sen. Tom Croci said he supports a new bill that would target gangs. The legislation would include strengthening felonies for gang-related violence and recruitment of members. For the first time, it would clearly define street gangs.
Subscription boxes that empower girls
Some Long Island moms are on a mission to inspire confidence, compassion, and independence in women of all ages. They have created a product to help empower young girls. It is called A Mighty Box--the hard work and passion of two moms.
Some Long Island moms are on a mission to inspire confidence, compassion, and independence in women of all ages. They have created a product to help empower young girls. It is called A Mighty Box--the hard work and passion of two moms.
Good Day Cafe: Farm Country Kitchen
Farm Country Kitchen is located at 513 Main Street in Riverhead, New York.
Farm Country Kitchen is located at 513 Main Street in Riverhead, New York.
Rebuilt classic Porsche 911 cars on cross-country trip
A certain purr exists with an air-cooled Porsche engine. The music of the engine is hitting all the right notes for David Jacobson, owner of Collector Car Showcase in Oyster Bay, Long Island.
A certain purr exists with an air-cooled Porsche engine. The music of the engine is hitting all the right notes for David Jacobson, owner of Collector Car Showcase in Oyster Bay, Long Island.
Triplets undergo skull surgery
Hunter, Jackson and Kaden were born five weeks early. Having triplets is a feat in itself but first-time parents Amy and Mike learned their boys had a skull condition known as craniosynostosis where bones in the skull were fused restricting growth.
Hunter, Jackson and Kaden were born five weeks early. Having triplets is a feat in itself but first-time parents Amy and Mike learned their boys had a skull condition known as craniosynostosis where bones in the skull were fused restricting growth.
MS-13 members charged in machete attack
Police in New York say three members of the MS-13 gang have been charged with attempted murder.
Police in New York say three members of the MS-13 gang have been charged with attempted murder.
Long Island robbery suspect says he is a heroin addict
Police arrested the man they believe has robbed a string of stores across Long Island over the past several months.
Police arrested the man they believe has robbed a string of stores across Long Island over the past several months.
Robbery suspect in custody
Police arrested the man they believe has robbed a string of stores across Long Island over the past several months. Shane Cashmore walked out of Suffolk County's second precinct Tuesday morning apologizing as he confessed to reporters that he is a heroin addict. Police said the 30-year-old is responsible for 18 knifepoint robberies since February. It was a joint investigation in both Nassau and Suffolk counties.
Police arrested the man they believe has robbed a string of stores across Long Island over the past several months. Shane Cashmore walked out of Suffolk County's second precinct Tuesday morning apologizing as he confessed to reporters that he is a heroin addict. Police said the 30-year-old is responsible for 18 knifepoint robberies since February. It was a joint investigation in both Nassau and Suffolk counties.
Foster father acquitted of sex abuse charges
A New York foster parent who took in more than 100 boys over two decades and was accused of sexually abusing some of them has been acquitted of all charges.
A New York foster parent who took in more than 100 boys over two decades and was accused of sexually abusing some of them has been acquitted of all charges.
Feds: No selfies with seals, please
It is seal pupping season in the northeast United States, and the federal government wants you to stay away from seals and other marine animals. And that includes trying to take selfies with them. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says it is for the animals' safety -- and yours.
It is seal pupping season in the northeast United States, and the federal government wants you to stay away from seals and other marine animals. And that includes trying to take selfies with them. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says it is for the animals' safety -- and yours.
Seven rescued after boat ran aground off Fire Island
Seven people were rescued after their boat ran aground.
Seven people were rescued after their boat ran aground.
War on gangs
Attorney General Jeff Sessions spoke at the federal courthouse in Central Islip, one of the communities that have been plagued by gang violence. Sessions said the Justice Department is on a mission to demolish and devastate MS-13, the violent street gang that police hold responsible for at least 10 deaths on Long Island since the start of the school year.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions spoke at the federal courthouse in Central Islip, one of the communities that have been plagued by gang violence. Sessions said the Justice Department is on a mission to demolish and devastate MS-13, the violent street gang that police hold responsible for at least 10 deaths on Long Island since the start of the school year.
MS-13 gang grips Long Island towns in violence and fear
BRENTWOOD, N.Y. (AP) - Late at night, when helicopters thrum overhead and spotlights beam down onto lawns, many people here know exactly what's going on.
BRENTWOOD, N.Y. (AP) - Late at night, when helicopters thrum overhead and spotlights beam down onto lawns, many people here know exactly what's going on.
State Police to help fight MS-13 gang on Long Island
BRENTWOOD, N.Y. (AP) -- New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the state will provide expanded access to intelligence and law enforcement resources in an effort help federal and local authorities crack down on the recent spate of deadly gang violence on Long Island.
BRENTWOOD, N.Y. (AP) -- New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the state will provide expanded access to intelligence and law enforcement resources in an effort help federal and local authorities crack down on the recent spate of deadly gang violence on Long Island.
Thousands attend funeral for FDNY firefighter
Thousands of firefighters stood together dressed in blue to remember their fallen brother, Firefighter William Tolley, a 14-year FDNY veteran who died in the line of duty last week after falling from an apartment building in Queens.
Thousands of firefighters stood together dressed in blue to remember their fallen brother, Firefighter William Tolley, a 14-year FDNY veteran who died in the line of duty last week after falling from an apartment building in Queens.
NOAA scientists probe large number of humpback whale deaths
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - Government scientists launched an investigation Thursday into an unusually large number of humpback whale deaths from North Carolina to Maine, the first such "unusual mortality event" declaration in a decade.
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - Government scientists launched an investigation Thursday into an unusually large number of humpback whale deaths from North Carolina to Maine, the first such "unusual mortality event" declaration in a decade.
3 young brothers from Long Island are all top chess players
The Prestia brothers of Lloyd Harbor, Long Island, welcome the challenge of chess. Paris, 11, Frankie, 9, and Sebastian, 7, are all ranked nationally in the top 1 percent of their age groups. How they got into the game may run in the family. Sebastian grew up watching his older brothers play. But their father Frank is no stranger to the game.
The Prestia brothers of Lloyd Harbor, Long Island, welcome the challenge of chess. Paris, 11, Frankie, 9, and Sebastian, 7, are all ranked nationally in the top 1 percent of their age groups. How they got into the game may run in the family. Sebastian grew up watching his older brothers play. But their father Frank is no stranger to the game.
Many humpback whales dying off Atlantic coast
PORT MAHON, Del. (AP) -- Federal officials say humpback whales have been dying in unusually large numbers along the Atlantic Coast.
PORT MAHON, Del. (AP) -- Federal officials say humpback whales have been dying in unusually large numbers along the Atlantic Coast.
Train delays continue at Penn Station
NEW YORK (AP) -- Train delays continue at Penn Station in New York City following a morning rush-hour commute snarled by a disabled Amtrak train that caused 45-minute delays.
NEW YORK (AP) -- Train delays continue at Penn Station in New York City following a morning rush-hour commute snarled by a disabled Amtrak train that caused 45-minute delays.