Ex-Suffolk police chief appeals prison sentence

Ex-Suffolk police chief appeals prison sentence

CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) -- A former suburban New York police chief who orchestrated a cover-up after beating a suspect who stole embarrassing items from his police-issued SUV is appealing his sentence.

CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) -- A former suburban New York police chief who orchestrated a cover-up after beating a suspect who stole embarrassing items from his police-issued SUV is appealing his sentence.

Helping veterans get mental health care

Helping veterans get mental health care

Veterans need our help now more than ever to combat behavioral and mental health needs, according to Kimberly Williams from the Mental Health Association of NYC.

Veterans need our help now more than ever to combat behavioral and mental health needs, according to Kimberly Williams from the Mental Health Association of NYC.

Scallop prices soar as demand increases

Scallop prices soar as demand increases

Seafood lovers may be feeling a little 'seasick' over the price of scallops these days.

Seafood lovers may be feeling a little 'seasick' over the price of scallops these days.

Baby girl found in shoebox outside Long Island home

Baby girl found in shoebox outside Long Island home

Police say a 6-week-old baby girl was left in a shoebox on the porch of a Long Island home.

Police say a 6-week-old baby girl was left in a shoebox on the porch of a Long Island home.

Honoring Lt. Joseph J. Theinert

Honoring Lt. Joseph J. Theinert

As the South Ferry boat approaches the dock in Shelter Island, you can instantly feel Joe Theinert's presence. His name is seen all throughout the town on street signs and on ferry vessels. These are reminders that the courage and sacrifice of a soldier killed in action will never be forgotten.

As the South Ferry boat approaches the dock in Shelter Island, you can instantly feel Joe Theinert's presence. His name is seen all throughout the town on street signs and on ferry vessels. These are reminders that the courage and sacrifice of a soldier killed in action will never be forgotten.

Thousands of officers line streets for slain NYC sergeant

Thousands of officers line streets for slain NYC sergeant

Thousands of police officers from across the nation have paid tribute to a New York City police sergeant who was killed last week.

Thousands of police officers from across the nation have paid tribute to a New York City police sergeant who was killed last week.

Donald Trump wins on Long Island

Donald Trump wins on Long Island

Donald Trump won Suffolk County by more than 51,000 votes. He is the first Republican presidential candidate to win the county since George H.W. Bush in 1992, according to Republican Chairman John Jay LaValle, a Trump surrogate

Donald Trump won Suffolk County by more than 51,000 votes. He is the first Republican presidential candidate to win the county since George H.W. Bush in 1992, according to Republican Chairman John Jay LaValle, a Trump surrogate

Baby gets hand caught in bathtub drain

Baby gets hand caught in bathtub drain

It was several hours of worry for a Long Island mother after her infant got her hand sturck in a bathtub drain.

It was several hours of worry for a Long Island mother after her infant got her hand sturck in a bathtub drain.

Prison sentence suspended for ex-LI town official

Prison sentence suspended for ex-LI town official

A federal appeals panel has temporarily suspended the start of a more than two-year prison sentence for a former Long Island town official who pleaded guilty to tax evasion.

A federal appeals panel has temporarily suspended the start of a more than two-year prison sentence for a former Long Island town official who pleaded guilty to tax evasion.

Important congressional race on Long Island

Important congressional race on Long Island

Democrat Tom Suozzi is vying to replace longtime Rep. Steve Israel in New York's Third Congressional District, which encompasses the North Shore of Long Island from eastern Queens to Commack.

Democrat Tom Suozzi is vying to replace longtime Rep. Steve Israel in New York's Third Congressional District, which encompasses the North Shore of Long Island from eastern Queens to Commack.

Suspect in killing leads NYPD on wild chase

Suspect in killing leads NYPD on wild chase

Police say a man wanted in the slaying of a Long Island woman led police on a chase that ended in a fiery crash in Brooklyn.

Police say a man wanted in the slaying of a Long Island woman led police on a chase that ended in a fiery crash in Brooklyn.

Why are so many more acorns falling this year?

Why are so many more acorns falling this year?

It's a successful season for squirrels as acorns drop from large oak trees by the thousands. 

It's a successful season for squirrels as acorns drop from large oak trees by the thousands. 

Ex-Suffolk Police Chief James Burke sentenced to prison

Ex-Suffolk Police Chief James Burke sentenced to prison

CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) — A suburban New York police chief who orchestrated a department cover-up after beating a handcuffed man for stealing embarrassing items from his SUV has been sentenced to nearly four years in prison. Federal prosecutors indicated other charges may be looming for accomplices who aided the cover-up.

CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) — A suburban New York police chief who orchestrated a department cover-up after beating a handcuffed man for stealing embarrassing items from his SUV has been sentenced to nearly four years in prison. Federal prosecutors indicated other charges may be looming for accomplices who aided the cover-up.

Boxing bouts for charity

Boxing bouts for charity

Landon "Lights Out Litigator" is giving it his best shot. The Uniondale based attorney is no pro. He's just one of 18 white-collar workers getting ready to duke it out in the ring for Long Island's 13th Fight for Charity event. He has passed his minimum goal of raising $5,000.

Landon "Lights Out Litigator" is giving it his best shot. The Uniondale based attorney is no pro. He's just one of 18 white-collar workers getting ready to duke it out in the ring for Long Island's 13th Fight for Charity event. He has passed his minimum goal of raising $5,000.

Knishes and pasta | Made on Long Island

Knishes and pasta | Made on Long Island

Long Islanders love their carbs. That is good news for both a local pasta maker and a family-run knish company. The recipes are making these companies world famous.

Long Islanders love their carbs. That is good news for both a local pasta maker and a family-run knish company. The recipes are making these companies world famous.

Long Island diner waitress retires after 43 years

Long Island diner waitress retires after 43 years

After working as a waitress at Plainview Diner on Long Island for half of her life, Sylvia Smith, 86, said goodbye to the patrons and co-workers she refers to as her family, according to FoxNewsInsider.com.

After working as a waitress at Plainview Diner on Long Island for half of her life, Sylvia Smith, 86, said goodbye to the patrons and co-workers she refers to as her family, according to FoxNewsInsider.com.

Homeowners fight to rebuild after Superstorm Sandy

Homeowners fight to rebuild after Superstorm Sandy

Almost four years after Superstorm Sandy, some homes in Long Beach are still not finished.

Almost four years after Superstorm Sandy, some homes in Long Beach are still not finished.

Nassau Coliseum renovation on track

Nassau Coliseum renovation on track

The 20-month, $130 million upgrade to the Nassau Coliseum is more than halfway done. With hard hats on, we got a look at what's happening behind the scene.

The 20-month, $130 million upgrade to the Nassau Coliseum is more than halfway done. With hard hats on, we got a look at what's happening behind the scene.