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
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
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
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
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.
MS-13 gang arrests
Federal agents on Thursday announced the arrests and indictments of members of a violent El Salvadorian street gang accused of killing three teenagers last year, including two girls who were inseparable best friends at their Long Island high school.
Federal agents on Thursday announced the arrests and indictments of members of a violent El Salvadorian street gang accused of killing three teenagers last year, including two girls who were inseparable best friends at their Long Island high school.
Long Island woman has tended to slave's grave since 1954
Eleanor Morris Lingo, 90, has visited the Old Burying Ground in Southold, Long Island, for the past six decades. As a young girl, she'd walk past the cemetery on her way to school, paying close attention to one stone.
Eleanor Morris Lingo, 90, has visited the Old Burying Ground in Southold, Long Island, for the past six decades. As a young girl, she'd walk past the cemetery on her way to school, paying close attention to one stone.
Special grave
Eleanor Morris Lingo, 90, has visited the Old Burying Ground in Southold, Long Island, for the past six decades. As a young girl, she'd walk past the cemetery on her way to school, paying close attention to one stone.
Eleanor Morris Lingo, 90, has visited the Old Burying Ground in Southold, Long Island, for the past six decades. As a young girl, she'd walk past the cemetery on her way to school, paying close attention to one stone.
Wave of bomb threats at Jewish Community Centers
At least nine states have reported bomb threats made within a few hours of each other at Jewish Community Centers Monday.
At least nine states have reported bomb threats made within a few hours of each other at Jewish Community Centers Monday.
Deadly plane crash at Long Island airport
Two people are dead after a plane practicing takeoffs and landings crashed into some trees at a Suffolk County airport.
Two people are dead after a plane practicing takeoffs and landings crashed into some trees at a Suffolk County airport.
Runway repairs at JFK leading to noise complaints
Repair work lasting until December begins Monday on one of the four runways at Kennedy Airport.
Repair work lasting until December begins Monday on one of the four runways at Kennedy Airport.
East Coast Wood Barrels | Made on Long Island
Michael Georgacopoulos and his father-in-law George Voicu have been bending staves since 2013, during a time when demands for barrels were overflowing because of the spike in craft distilling. Voicu, who is originally from Romania, is the owner and master cooper of East Coast Wood Barrels in Medford, Long Island. It is the largest cooperage on the East Coast.
Michael Georgacopoulos and his father-in-law George Voicu have been bending staves since 2013, during a time when demands for barrels were overflowing because of the spike in craft distilling. Voicu, who is originally from Romania, is the owner and master cooper of East Coast Wood Barrels in Medford, Long Island. It is the largest cooperage on the East Coast.
Group vows to stand up for transgender youth in New York
The New York LGBT Network is speaking out against President Donald Trump's decision to end federal protection for transgender students who under the Obama administration were allowed to use bathrooms of their chosen gender. Now it will be up to states and schools to decide. CEO David Kilmnick said they are standing up for children. He said that refusing to protect youth is "deplorable and...
The New York LGBT Network is speaking out against President Donald Trump's decision to end federal protection for transgender students who under the Obama administration were allowed to use bathrooms of their chosen gender. Now it will be up to states and schools to decide. CEO David Kilmnick said they are standing up for children. He said that refusing to protect youth is "deplorable and...
9-year-old wrestler with no legs continues to inspire
Isaiah Bird, 9, of Long Island, knows he is an inspiration. He is one of the best wrestlers in his age group, is friendly with every competitor off the mat, and has achieved greatness despite having no legs.
Isaiah Bird, 9, of Long Island, knows he is an inspiration. He is one of the best wrestlers in his age group, is friendly with every competitor off the mat, and has achieved greatness despite having no legs.
Concerns over another poweful opioid
Carfentanil is a synthetic opioid that is 10,000 times more potent than morphine and 100 times more potent than fentanyl. Carfentanil is typically used as a tranquilizing agent for elephants and other large animals. But the DEA says carfentanil is behind an increase in fatal overdoses in the Midwest. Dealers cut the drug into heroin to boost profits.
Carfentanil is a synthetic opioid that is 10,000 times more potent than morphine and 100 times more potent than fentanyl. Carfentanil is typically used as a tranquilizing agent for elephants and other large animals. But the DEA says carfentanil is behind an increase in fatal overdoses in the Midwest. Dealers cut the drug into heroin to boost profits.
Long Beach votes down boardwalk alcohol sales
To prohibit or not to prohibit; that was the question before the Long Beach City Council Tuesday. A handful of businesses along the boardwalk that lease the land from the city want to add alcohol to the menu. But the plan is a no-go. The council voted it down.
To prohibit or not to prohibit; that was the question before the Long Beach City Council Tuesday. A handful of businesses along the boardwalk that lease the land from the city want to add alcohol to the menu. But the plan is a no-go. The council voted it down.
Homeowners worry about fate of loan interest tax deduction
Mindy and Josh Schreiber moved into their new home in Seaford, New York, on Saturday. Like many homeowners, they too say they will deduct the interest paid on their home loans from their income taxes. But removing the deduction is one of the things U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin is considering.
Mindy and Josh Schreiber moved into their new home in Seaford, New York, on Saturday. Like many homeowners, they too say they will deduct the interest paid on their home loans from their income taxes. But removing the deduction is one of the things U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin is considering.
Home loan interest deduction
Mindy and Josh Schreiber moved into their new home in Seaford, New York, on Saturday. Like many homeowners, they too say they will deduct the interest paid on their home loans from their income taxes. But removing the deduction is one of the things U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin is considering.
Mindy and Josh Schreiber moved into their new home in Seaford, New York, on Saturday. Like many homeowners, they too say they will deduct the interest paid on their home loans from their income taxes. But removing the deduction is one of the things U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin is considering.
Internment camp survivor relives past, hopes history won't repeat itself | The Human Race
Mitsue Salador was an 18-year-old freshman studying nursing at Linfield College in McMinnville, Oregon when President Franklin Delano Roosevelt signed an Executive Order forcing more than 100,000 Japanese Americans, many of them U.S. citizens, into internment camps.
Mitsue Salador was an 18-year-old freshman studying nursing at Linfield College in McMinnville, Oregon when President Franklin Delano Roosevelt signed an Executive Order forcing more than 100,000 Japanese Americans, many of them U.S. citizens, into internment camps.
Woman, 73, killed in Long Island car crash, husband injured
ROCKY POINT, N.Y. (AP) - Police on Long Island are investigating a crash that killed a 73-year-old woman and injured her husband.
ROCKY POINT, N.Y. (AP) - Police on Long Island are investigating a crash that killed a 73-year-old woman and injured her husband.