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.
Could the MTA sue Amtrak over Penn Station?
MTA board members are fed up with Amtrak's handling of Penn Station. The MTA is now considering legal action against Amtrak after trail derailments in March and April.
MTA board members are fed up with Amtrak's handling of Penn Station. The MTA is now considering legal action against Amtrak after trail derailments in March and April.
From $200 to a trucking empire | Our American Dream
Samuel Cruz, 44, left El Salvador at the age of 19 with $200 in his pocket and a dream. When he arrived to New York, Sam knew he had to work. He was expecting his first child and had to provide.
Samuel Cruz, 44, left El Salvador at the age of 19 with $200 in his pocket and a dream. When he arrived to New York, Sam knew he had to work. He was expecting his first child and had to provide.
Fugitive defrocked priest caught, charged with sex abuse of minor
RIVERHEAD, N.Y. (AP) -- A defrocked Roman Catholic priest, who fled to South America to avoid arrest, has been arraigned on charges he sexually abused a female juvenile on Long Island
RIVERHEAD, N.Y. (AP) -- A defrocked Roman Catholic priest, who fled to South America to avoid arrest, has been arraigned on charges he sexually abused a female juvenile on Long Island
2 die when SUV crashes into poles, building on Long Island
WEST BABYLON, N.Y. (AP) - Police say a driver and his passenger were killed when their sport utility vehicle hit two poles and a building on Long Island.
WEST BABYLON, N.Y. (AP) - Police say a driver and his passenger were killed when their sport utility vehicle hit two poles and a building on Long Island.
Long Island robotics students head to world championship
Some Long Island students and their robot are heading to a competition in Kentucky.
Some Long Island students and their robot are heading to a competition in Kentucky.
Cops: Long Island man smashed church window with skateboard
Suffolk County cops have arrested a man for vandalizing a church in Commack in January.
Suffolk County cops have arrested a man for vandalizing a church in Commack in January.
Fire Island Lighthouse restoration begins
A Long Island landmark that miraculously survived superstorm sandy is finally getting the TLC it needs. Workers have begun restoring the Fire Island Lighthouse to its former glory.
A Long Island landmark that miraculously survived superstorm sandy is finally getting the TLC it needs. Workers have begun restoring the Fire Island Lighthouse to its former glory.
Meet Patches, Long Island's giraffe
April the giraffe's pregnancy captivated the world. The mother of four delivered her nearly six-foot calf over the weekend while millions watched online. But what do we know about the tallest mammal?
April the giraffe's pregnancy captivated the world. The mother of four delivered her nearly six-foot calf over the weekend while millions watched online. But what do we know about the tallest mammal?
Sessions: 'Open border' allowed gangs to grow, strengthen
U.S. Attorney General Jeff is promising to go after gangs. During a meeting with senior officials from major federal law enforcement agencies, Sessions condemned gang violence and specifically called out the violent transnational MS-13 gang.
U.S. Attorney General Jeff is promising to go after gangs. During a meeting with senior officials from major federal law enforcement agencies, Sessions condemned gang violence and specifically called out the violent transnational MS-13 gang.
Long Island school mourns slain students
It was a sad day for students at Bellport High School on Long Island. The flag was flown at half-staff in memory of the four young men whose bodies were found brutally beaten in a Central Islip park last week.
It was a sad day for students at Bellport High School on Long Island. The flag was flown at half-staff in memory of the four young men whose bodies were found brutally beaten in a Central Islip park last week.
Harvest Food Box
Dr. Russ L'HommeDieu and his wife Karen are taking the headache and hassle out of prepping healthy meals at home.
Dr. Russ L'HommeDieu and his wife Karen are taking the headache and hassle out of prepping healthy meals at home.
Long Island cookie company thrives
At Cookies United there's never a shortage of sweets.
At Cookies United there's never a shortage of sweets.
Long Island based cookie company
A cookie company is churning out the sweets.
A cookie company is churning out the sweets.
Police declare war on gangs after 4 bodies found in Long Island park
The bodies of four men were discovered at Lowell Ave. and Clinton St. in Central Islip, Long Island. Police are considering the possibility that the victims were killed by members of the notorious MS-13 gang.
The bodies of four men were discovered at Lowell Ave. and Clinton St. in Central Islip, Long Island. Police are considering the possibility that the victims were killed by members of the notorious MS-13 gang.
4 bodies found in Long Island park
The bodies of four men were discovered at Lowell Ave. and Clinton St. in Central Islip, Long Island.
The bodies of four men were discovered at Lowell Ave. and Clinton St. in Central Islip, Long Island.