Worker dies in cesspool collapse on Long Island
HUNTINGTON, N.Y. (AP) -- Rescue crews have recovered the body of a worker killed in a cesspool accident on Long Island.
HUNTINGTON, N.Y. (AP) -- Rescue crews have recovered the body of a worker killed in a cesspool accident on Long Island.
Long Island Sound water pollution study
Even on an overcast day, the Long Island Sound is beautiful, but how healthy is it? A multiyear study will test water quality in more than two dozen bays and harbors from Connecticut to Long Island. One of the goals is quantifying the amount of pollution in the water coming from wastewater treatment plants, septic systems, stormwater runoff, and fertilizers.
Even on an overcast day, the Long Island Sound is beautiful, but how healthy is it? A multiyear study will test water quality in more than two dozen bays and harbors from Connecticut to Long Island. One of the goals is quantifying the amount of pollution in the water coming from wastewater treatment plants, septic systems, stormwater runoff, and fertilizers.
Softball team of amputees on a mission to inspire
The Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team plays nearly 100 games a year against able-bodied opponents. The Warriors play to win, but regardless of any game outcome, these men are winners before they ever step on the field.
The Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team plays nearly 100 games a year against able-bodied opponents. The Warriors play to win, but regardless of any game outcome, these men are winners before they ever step on the field.
Long Island Sound water study
Even on an overcast day, the Long Island Sound is beautiful, but how healthy is it? A multiyear study will test water quality in more than two dozen bays and harbors from Connecticut to Long Island. One of the goals is quantifying the amount of pollution in the water coming from wastewater treatment plants, septic systems, stormwater runoff, and fertilizers.
Even on an overcast day, the Long Island Sound is beautiful, but how healthy is it? A multiyear study will test water quality in more than two dozen bays and harbors from Connecticut to Long Island. One of the goals is quantifying the amount of pollution in the water coming from wastewater treatment plants, septic systems, stormwater runoff, and fertilizers.
Long Island casino drawing big crowds
If you placed your bet on Jake's 58, you're a winner. The hotel and casino in Islandia, which opened in February, is already New York State's best performing in terms of average revenue per machine. Last month, it was close to $800 a day.
If you placed your bet on Jake's 58, you're a winner. The hotel and casino in Islandia, which opened in February, is already New York State's best performing in terms of average revenue per machine. Last month, it was close to $800 a day.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
"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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.