New laws for the New Year
A new year brings new laws in New York and on Long Island.
A new year brings new laws in New York and on Long Island.
Police: Man took cash from Long Island mosque's charity box
Police say a man stole from a Long Island mosque's charity donations box on Christmas and New Year's Day.
Police say a man stole from a Long Island mosque's charity donations box on Christmas and New Year's Day.
Obama evicts Russian diplomats from Long Island compound
CENTREVILLE, Md. (AP) -- Two luxurious retreats in New York and Maryland where Russian diplomats have gone for decades to play tennis, sail and swim were closed by the Obama administration Friday in retaliation for Moscow's cyber-meddling in the U.S. election. The U.S. said the two estates were being used for intelligence activities. About a half-hour before a noon deadline, caravans of...
CENTREVILLE, Md. (AP) -- Two luxurious retreats in New York and Maryland where Russian diplomats have gone for decades to play tennis, sail and swim were closed by the Obama administration Friday in retaliation for Moscow's cyber-meddling in the U.S. election. The U.S. said the two estates were being used for intelligence activities. About a half-hour before a noon deadline, caravans of...
Fentanyl overdose deaths plague Long Island
Long Island's heroin epidemic has been replaced by the growing popularity of an even deadlier drug. Fentanyl is now the leading cause of overdose deaths in Nassau and Suffolk counties.
Long Island's heroin epidemic has been replaced by the growing popularity of an even deadlier drug. Fentanyl is now the leading cause of overdose deaths in Nassau and Suffolk counties.
Toys of Hope help families during Christmas
Lots of very happy kids were present on Huntington, Long Island.
Lots of very happy kids were present on Huntington, Long Island.
Detectives investigate fatal Long Island car accident
A fatal motor vehicle accident that took place in Hicksville is being investigated.
A fatal motor vehicle accident that took place in Hicksville is being investigated.
Long Island kids go on shopping spree with cops, Giants players
At Matty's Toy Stop in Hewlett, Long Island, hearts were full and so were the shopping bags. Friday morning, Giants defensive linemen Jay Bromley and Kerry Wynn joined Santa and the Nassau County Police Department in bringing joy to more than 100 homeless and disadvantaged children.
At Matty's Toy Stop in Hewlett, Long Island, hearts were full and so were the shopping bags. Friday morning, Giants defensive linemen Jay Bromley and Kerry Wynn joined Santa and the Nassau County Police Department in bringing joy to more than 100 homeless and disadvantaged children.
Blankets for shelter dogs
Valerie Sanks and a pit bull named Buster are on a mission to give every shelter dog in New York State a new blanket for Christmas.
Valerie Sanks and a pit bull named Buster are on a mission to give every shelter dog in New York State a new blanket for Christmas.
Toy gun exchange on Long Island
Children on Long Island have traded in toy guns for more family-friendly gifts as part of a Manhattan philanthropist's second annual toy gun exchange program.
Children on Long Island have traded in toy guns for more family-friendly gifts as part of a Manhattan philanthropist's second annual toy gun exchange program.
Dad delivers baby at home with dispatcher's help
Julianna is not even two months old but one day when she learns how to speak, she'll have quite the story to tell. She, her parents, and a 911 dispatcher met the public Wednesday.
Julianna is not even two months old but one day when she learns how to speak, she'll have quite the story to tell. She, her parents, and a 911 dispatcher met the public Wednesday.
Long Island doctor needs new kidney
Life has been a long, hard journey for Dr. Hetty Chung. At 17 she was diagnosed with lupus, which led to kidney failure at 26. But it didn't stop her from getting her medical degree. She is now a 44-year-old OB/GYN on Long Island.
Life has been a long, hard journey for Dr. Hetty Chung. At 17 she was diagnosed with lupus, which led to kidney failure at 26. But it didn't stop her from getting her medical degree. She is now a 44-year-old OB/GYN on Long Island.
Man arrested for swastikas at Long Island college
Police on Long Island say they have arrested a student in connection with a spate of racially-charged graffiti, including swastikas, at Nassau Community College.
Police on Long Island say they have arrested a student in connection with a spate of racially-charged graffiti, including swastikas, at Nassau Community College.
Shocking video prompts dog trainer bill
Video described as disturbing, shocking, and sad is part of the reason why local lawmakers are now looking to pass legislation that would require dog trainers to be licensed in New York State.
Video described as disturbing, shocking, and sad is part of the reason why local lawmakers are now looking to pass legislation that would require dog trainers to be licensed in New York State.
NY has sleet, snow, rain in a day
NEW YORK (AP) -- New York City was a staging ground for weather extremes this weekend -- shifting from snow to freezing rain, sleet and just plain rain, with temperatures sliding from the 20s and 30s toward nearly 60 degrees forecast for Sunday.
NEW YORK (AP) -- New York City was a staging ground for weather extremes this weekend -- shifting from snow to freezing rain, sleet and just plain rain, with temperatures sliding from the 20s and 30s toward nearly 60 degrees forecast for Sunday.
Snow and freezing rain for Tristate New York area
Snow is moving into the Tristate New York area. Expect 2 to 4 inches in New York City with more accumulation north and west of the city.
Snow is moving into the Tristate New York area. Expect 2 to 4 inches in New York City with more accumulation north and west of the city.
Dogs saved from meat trade ready for adoption
If you traveled close to 7,000 miles, you'd want to stretch your legs, too. Some dogs that were destined to be killed in the meat trade markets of South Korea have been rescued and brought to New York. They haven't even been here for a week but already their living conditions have improved.
If you traveled close to 7,000 miles, you'd want to stretch your legs, too. Some dogs that were destined to be killed in the meat trade markets of South Korea have been rescued and brought to New York. They haven't even been here for a week but already their living conditions have improved.
UPS delivers rifle instead of child's Christmas gift
A Long Island couple was horrified when a UPS delivery that they thought was a Christmas present for their granddaughter turned out to be a package containing an assault rifle.
A Long Island couple was horrified when a UPS delivery that they thought was a Christmas present for their granddaughter turned out to be a package containing an assault rifle.
Lawyer: ex-police chief may be linked to Gilgo Beach murders
An escort on long island is linking a disgraced former police chief to the string of unsolved murders at Gilgo Beach. The escort thinks the ex-cop should be considered a suspect. But is it true?
An escort on long island is linking a disgraced former police chief to the string of unsolved murders at Gilgo Beach. The escort thinks the ex-cop should be considered a suspect. But is it true?
Icy road blamed for multi-vehicle crash on Long Island
Traffic along westbound Sunrise Highway near Bohemia Parkway was back to normal Thursday afternoon, hours after what police are calling a chain reaction crash involving 29 vehicles.
Traffic along westbound Sunrise Highway near Bohemia Parkway was back to normal Thursday afternoon, hours after what police are calling a chain reaction crash involving 29 vehicles.
Muslim college student arrested for false hate crime report
The Muslim college student who claimed she was harassed on the subway is under arrest.
The Muslim college student who claimed she was harassed on the subway is under arrest.