Yoga pants blamed for sea pollution

Yoga pants blamed for sea pollution

Comfortable clothes are emerging as a source of plastic that's increasingly ending up in the oceans and potentially contaminating seafood, according to Gulf Coast researchers launching a two-year study of microscopic plastics in the waters from south Texas to the Florida Keys.

Comfortable clothes are emerging as a source of plastic that's increasingly ending up in the oceans and potentially contaminating seafood, according to Gulf Coast researchers launching a two-year study of microscopic plastics in the waters from south Texas to the Florida Keys.

Snow doesn't stop surfers in Long Beach

Snow doesn't stop surfers in Long Beach

Instead of several inches of snow, Long Island's South Shore saw more of a wintry mix of rain, sleet, and wind. Surfers call the outcome the perfect recipe for catching big waves. Rich Anderson spent his morning scoping out the surf and waited for the right time to get in the water. Surfers have been in and out of the water.

Instead of several inches of snow, Long Island's South Shore saw more of a wintry mix of rain, sleet, and wind. Surfers call the outcome the perfect recipe for catching big waves. Rich Anderson spent his morning scoping out the surf and waited for the right time to get in the water. Surfers have been in and out of the water.

Big snow storms in March are not unusual for New York

Big snow storms in March are not unusual for New York

The blizzard expected on March 14, 2017, may seem out of the ordinary, but the New York area has gotten big snowstorms in March before. Recent signs of spring have teased us to believe that the new season is here. However, having to prepare for an upcoming blizzard reminds us that it is still officially winter. March is a transitional month. As a result our weather becomes a wild roller coaster...

The blizzard expected on March 14, 2017, may seem out of the ordinary, but the New York area has gotten big snowstorms in March before. Recent signs of spring have teased us to believe that the new season is here. However, having to prepare for an upcoming blizzard reminds us that it is still officially winter. March is a transitional month. As a result our weather becomes a wild roller coaster...

Ice-covered streets, snow remain from March storm

Ice-covered streets, snow remain from March storm

A powerful Nor'Easter predicted to bring record snow totals and fierce winds to New York City tracked slightly west on Tuesday morning, lessening its impact on the area and Long Island, while slamming the region north and west of New York.

A powerful Nor'Easter predicted to bring record snow totals and fierce winds to New York City tracked slightly west on Tuesday morning, lessening its impact on the area and Long Island, while slamming the region north and west of New York.

LIRR train strikes car

LIRR train strikes car

A man has been taken to a hospital after the car he was driving was hit by a Long Island Rail Road train in Malverne.

A man has been taken to a hospital after the car he was driving was hit by a Long Island Rail Road train in Malverne.

Frigid air brings snow into NYC area

Frigid air brings snow into NYC area

The snow was making its way out of the New York City area Friday afternoon and leaving behind frigid temperatures.

The snow was making its way out of the New York City area Friday afternoon and leaving behind frigid temperatures.

Suffolk County cracks down on gangs

Suffolk County cracks down on gangs

In less than six months, the Suffolk County Police Department was able to solve the brutal murders of Brentwood teens Kayla Cuevas and Nisa Mickens. In a joint effort, last week they arrested four MS-13 gang members here illegally from El Salvador and Honduras.

In less than six months, the Suffolk County Police Department was able to solve the brutal murders of Brentwood teens Kayla Cuevas and Nisa Mickens. In a joint effort, last week they arrested four MS-13 gang members here illegally from El Salvador and Honduras.

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Gang crackdown

In less than six months, the Suffolk County Police Department was able to solve the brutal murders of Brentwood teens Kayla Cuevas and Nisa Mickens. In a joint effort, last week they arrested four MS-13 gang members here illegally from El Salvador and Honduras.

In less than six months, the Suffolk County Police Department was able to solve the brutal murders of Brentwood teens Kayla Cuevas and Nisa Mickens. In a joint effort, last week they arrested four MS-13 gang members here illegally from El Salvador and Honduras.

New York to install more electric vehicle charging stations

New York to install more electric vehicle charging stations

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - New York state is embarking on a campaign to install 450 new charging stations for electric vehicles.

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - New York state is embarking on a campaign to install 450 new charging stations for electric vehicles.

Feds: Terror support suspect threatened to behead mom

Feds: Terror support suspect threatened to behead mom

CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) — Prosecutors say a man accused of trying to join militant Islamic extremists in Syria was removed from his home in New York City's suburbs last week after he tried to cut off his own tattoos with a knife and threatened to behead his mother.

CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) — Prosecutors say a man accused of trying to join militant Islamic extremists in Syria was removed from his home in New York City's suburbs last week after he tried to cut off his own tattoos with a knife and threatened to behead his mother.

Old Long Island mansion turned into graffiti canvas

Old Long Island mansion turned into graffiti canvas

A Long Island man who specializes in customizing cars took a unique shot at making over a centuries-old mansion. He used graffiti to create a true work of art. It is called City First Protest. And, well, it should go without saying that it is the first of its kind in Glen Cove, New York.

A Long Island man who specializes in customizing cars took a unique shot at making over a centuries-old mansion. He used graffiti to create a true work of art. It is called City First Protest. And, well, it should go without saying that it is the first of its kind in Glen Cove, New York.

Schumer wants NTSB to look into spate of small plane crashes

Schumer wants NTSB to look into spate of small plane crashes

NEW YORK (AP) - Sen. Chuck Schumer wants the National Transportation Safety Board to conduct an in-depth investigation of small plane crashes, following two incidents last month and at least 18 crashes in New York last year.

NEW YORK (AP) - Sen. Chuck Schumer wants the National Transportation Safety Board to conduct an in-depth investigation of small plane crashes, following two incidents last month and at least 18 crashes in New York last year.

Prosecutors: NY man aimed to fight with Islamic extremists

Prosecutors: NY man aimed to fight with Islamic extremists

NEW YORK (AP) - A New York man repeatedly traveled to the Middle East to try to join the Islamic State or another extremist group in Syria and later told authorities he'd been prepared to strap on a bomb to sacrifice himself for jihad, prosecutors said Saturday.

NEW YORK (AP) - A New York man repeatedly traveled to the Middle East to try to join the Islamic State or another extremist group in Syria and later told authorities he'd been prepared to strap on a bomb to sacrifice himself for jihad, prosecutors said Saturday.

Long Island veteran, family get help moving into new home

Long Island veteran, family get help moving into new home

It's a new beginning for Jessica Lopez. The 39-year-old US Navy veteran lost her Freeport, Long Island, home in Superstorm Sandy. Four years later, she is still trying to get back on her feet. The married mother of five had been living paycheck to paycheck in a small three-bedroom rental. That changed on Wednesday, thanks to a group of private and public organizations.

It's a new beginning for Jessica Lopez. The 39-year-old US Navy veteran lost her Freeport, Long Island, home in Superstorm Sandy. Four years later, she is still trying to get back on her feet. The married mother of five had been living paycheck to paycheck in a small three-bedroom rental. That changed on Wednesday, thanks to a group of private and public organizations.

MS-13 gang indicted in 3 Long Island teen deaths

MS-13 gang indicted in 3 Long Island teen deaths

Federal agents announced the arrests Thursday of members of a violent El Salvadorian street gang who killed three teenagers last year, including two girls who were inseparable best friends at their Long Island high school.

Federal agents announced the arrests Thursday of members of a violent El Salvadorian street gang who killed three teenagers last year, including two girls who were inseparable best friends at their Long Island high school.

Interfaith peace vigil held at threatened JCC on Long Island

Interfaith peace vigil held at threatened JCC on Long Island

The Plainview-Old Bethpage Interfaith Clergy Council held a candlelight vigil Thursday night to promote tolerance and peace. The service was held on the grounds of the Mid-Island Y Jewish Community Center.

The Plainview-Old Bethpage Interfaith Clergy Council held a candlelight vigil Thursday night to promote tolerance and peace. The service was held on the grounds of the Mid-Island Y Jewish Community Center.