Republican Colin Powell to vote for Democrat Hillary Clinton
Former Secretary of State Colin Powell is crossing party lines for the third presidential election in a row. The Republican said he will vote for Democrat Hillary Clinton, also a former secretary of state.
Former Secretary of State Colin Powell is crossing party lines for the third presidential election in a row. The Republican said he will vote for Democrat Hillary Clinton, also a former secretary of state.
Schumer: LI town shouldn't have to repay FEMA aid
Sen. Charles Schumer says that FEMA wants nearly $10 million back from the Town of North Hempstead and about $650,000 back from the Long Beach School District on Long Island, and he calls that "crazy." The money was used to make repairs after Superstorm Sandy. He says that most of the money has been spent and that FEMA approved it.
Sen. Charles Schumer says that FEMA wants nearly $10 million back from the Town of North Hempstead and about $650,000 back from the Long Beach School District on Long Island, and he calls that "crazy." The money was used to make repairs after Superstorm Sandy. He says that most of the money has been spent and that FEMA approved it.
Dog rescued from cesspool
Poofa, a six-year-old Golden Doodle, was pulled to safety from an abandoned cesspool in Kings Park, Long Island Tuesday night.
Poofa, a six-year-old Golden Doodle, was pulled to safety from an abandoned cesspool in Kings Park, Long Island Tuesday night.
Weight lifter with Down syndrome aims to keep breaking records
Push-ups and dips are just part of the warm up. Steve Gassert, 16, started lifting weights at home four years ago. The sophomore at Deer Park High School on Long Island has Down syndrome. But inside the gym, nothing slows him down.
Push-ups and dips are just part of the warm up. Steve Gassert, 16, started lifting weights at home four years ago. The sophomore at Deer Park High School on Long Island has Down syndrome. But inside the gym, nothing slows him down.
Suffolk police to put license plate readers in Brentwood
BRENTWOOD, N.Y. (AP) — Officials in suburban New York say they will install dozens of license plate readers in response to brutal gang-related killings involving teenagers and others.
BRENTWOOD, N.Y. (AP) — Officials in suburban New York say they will install dozens of license plate readers in response to brutal gang-related killings involving teenagers and others.
Mangano, wife, town supervisor accused of corruption
Federal authorities announced Thursday that Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano, his wife Linda Mangano and Oyster Bay Town Supervisor John Venditto had been indicted on federal corruption charges.
Federal authorities announced Thursday that Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano, his wife Linda Mangano and Oyster Bay Town Supervisor John Venditto had been indicted on federal corruption charges.
Another body of teenager found on Long Island
Police have found the body of another teenager on the grounds of a Brentwood psychiatric center.
Police have found the body of another teenager on the grounds of a Brentwood psychiatric center.
Gillibrand seeks to protect U.S. Merchant Marine Academy cadets from sexual abuse, harassment
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., announced legislation to make it easier for cadets at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, Long Island, and other service academies to come forward if they are victims of sexual abuse or harassment.
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., announced legislation to make it easier for cadets at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, Long Island, and other service academies to come forward if they are victims of sexual abuse or harassment.
Car split completely in half after crash; everyone survives
Police say a speeding drunken driver smashed into another car on Long Island in New York, causing the hit car to split in half.
Police say a speeding drunken driver smashed into another car on Long Island in New York, causing the hit car to split in half.
Car split in half after crash; everyone survives
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, N.Y. (AP) — Police say a speeding drunken driver smashed into another car on Long Island in New York, causing the hit car to split in half.
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, N.Y. (AP) — Police say a speeding drunken driver smashed into another car on Long Island in New York, causing the hit car to split in half.
Search ends for boater missing near Fire Island
The Coast Guard and local law enforcement agencies have called off their search for a boater who vanished after a vessel overturned near Fire Island Inlet Tuesday evening.
The Coast Guard and local law enforcement agencies have called off their search for a boater who vanished after a vessel overturned near Fire Island Inlet Tuesday evening.
Man convicted in deadly crash arrested on gun charge
A Long Island man who received six months in jail and five years on probation for his role in a drag racing crash that killed five teenagers is facing weapons and endangerment charges.
A Long Island man who received six months in jail and five years on probation for his role in a drag racing crash that killed five teenagers is facing weapons and endangerment charges.
Suffolk SPCA: Turn in your illegal exotic pets
Authorities on Long Island want owners of illegal exotic pets to step forward and turn in their beasts.
Authorities on Long Island want owners of illegal exotic pets to step forward and turn in their beasts.
Nurse, teachers save LI boy suffering heart attack
Sanketh Kumar was finishing his first warmup lap around the track in phys. ed. last month when he suddenly collapsed. He may not remember much, but the teachers at Herricks Middle School in New Hyde Park, Long Island, who are being hailed heroes, could tell you everything. In a matter of seconds, he took a turn for the worse. His heart stopped beating.
Sanketh Kumar was finishing his first warmup lap around the track in phys. ed. last month when he suddenly collapsed. He may not remember much, but the teachers at Herricks Middle School in New Hyde Park, Long Island, who are being hailed heroes, could tell you everything. In a matter of seconds, he took a turn for the worse. His heart stopped beating.
Full service restored on LIRR after derailment
NEW HYDE PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Full rush-hour service has been restored for the Monday evening commute on the Long Island Rail Road following a weekend derailment.
NEW HYDE PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Full rush-hour service has been restored for the Monday evening commute on the Long Island Rail Road following a weekend derailment.
Injured LIRR rider seeks answers about derailment
Lonnie Garrett Jr. was sitting in a window seat of the second car on the Long Island Railroad train that derailed east of New Hyde Park Saturday night. He says all of a sudden he felt the train shake, heard a rumble and then felt the impact. He says he thought he was going to die. He says the impact jolted him from his seat. Cell phone video shows his head smashed into the baggage rack above...
Lonnie Garrett Jr. was sitting in a window seat of the second car on the Long Island Railroad train that derailed east of New Hyde Park Saturday night. He says all of a sudden he felt the train shake, heard a rumble and then felt the impact. He says he thought he was going to die. He says the impact jolted him from his seat. Cell phone video shows his head smashed into the baggage rack above...
LIRR: How much has changed since 1969?
The Long Island Railroad says it has made a lot of improvements over the past five decades. But regular riders might disagree with that. The complaints of today's commuters echo the gripes of yesteryear.
The Long Island Railroad says it has made a lot of improvements over the past five decades. But regular riders might disagree with that. The complaints of today's commuters echo the gripes of yesteryear.
Nassau County cracks down on illegal Uber drivers
Yellow cab lobbyist Brad Gerstman is fed up over Uber and other ridesharing companies illegally operating in Nassau County without a license. He wants authorities to enforce the law.
Yellow cab lobbyist Brad Gerstman is fed up over Uber and other ridesharing companies illegally operating in Nassau County without a license. He wants authorities to enforce the law.
Research group confirms white shark nursery off Long Island
BOSTON (AP) — A privately funded great white shark research group has confirmed the waters off Long Island's Montauk Point are a "nursery," a first in the study of great whites in the northwest Atlantic Ocean, the organization and other leading scientists say. But the OCEARCH expedition, which is wrapping up months of work in the region Friday, is generating more than just...
BOSTON (AP) — A privately funded great white shark research group has confirmed the waters off Long Island's Montauk Point are a "nursery," a first in the study of great whites in the northwest Atlantic Ocean, the organization and other leading scientists say. But the OCEARCH expedition, which is wrapping up months of work in the region Friday, is generating more than just...
VIDEO: Hiker finds creepy 'missing persons' area in Long Island woods
A man hiking in some woods on Long Island came across a terrifying scene on October 3: dozens of "missing person" posters hung on trees, a shelter, a fire pit, a shovel and strangely arranged branches and twigs surrounding a hole.
A man hiking in some woods on Long Island came across a terrifying scene on October 3: dozens of "missing person" posters hung on trees, a shelter, a fire pit, a shovel and strangely arranged branches and twigs surrounding a hole.