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
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
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
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
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.
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.