Killing of 2 teens stuns Long Island community
On Tuesday, someone killed Nissa Mickens, 15, and left her in the street in front of a home in Brentwood, Long Island. On Wednesday, police believe they found the body of Nissa's friend, Kayla Cueva, 16, in the woods behind the same home.
On Tuesday, someone killed Nissa Mickens, 15, and left her in the street in front of a home in Brentwood, Long Island. On Wednesday, police believe they found the body of Nissa's friend, Kayla Cueva, 16, in the woods behind the same home.
Police: 2 teens murdered on Long Island
Two Brentwood, Long Island, teenagers were killed in a possible gang-related attack, authorities said. Their bodies were found a day apart in the same area.
Two Brentwood, Long Island, teenagers were killed in a possible gang-related attack, authorities said. Their bodies were found a day apart in the same area.
344 pigeons found in feces-infested Long Island home
The Hempstead Building Department executed a search warrant at a home in North Merrick, Long Island, and found more than 300 birds Thursday morning. So they called in backup.
The Hempstead Building Department executed a search warrant at a home in North Merrick, Long Island, and found more than 300 birds Thursday morning. So they called in backup.
Long Island man gets 2 weeks in jail for beating dog to death
A judge on Long Island has sentenced a man to two weeks in jail for beating his dog, according to Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas.
A judge on Long Island has sentenced a man to two weeks in jail for beating his dog, according to Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas.
IRS raids Gotti mansion, auto-body shop
The Internal Revenue Service says it has raided a New York City car-parts shop and a Long Island mansion in an investigation involving relatives of the late mobster John Gotti.
The Internal Revenue Service says it has raided a New York City car-parts shop and a Long Island mansion in an investigation involving relatives of the late mobster John Gotti.
Photo shows spider baked into cookie
A photo is circulating on social media of a bug baked into a vanilla wafer cookie.
A photo is circulating on social media of a bug baked into a vanilla wafer cookie.
9/11 hero's sister completes triathlon in his honor
Kerri Kiefer-Viverito lost her brother Michael, a New York City firefighter in the terror attacks on 9/11. With a heavy heart on the eve of the 15th anniversary of 9/11, Kerri was ready to do what she had been training for, for the past two months: the 32 annual Town of Hempstead Triathlon. But it wasn't just any triathlon.
Kerri Kiefer-Viverito lost her brother Michael, a New York City firefighter in the terror attacks on 9/11. With a heavy heart on the eve of the 15th anniversary of 9/11, Kerri was ready to do what she had been training for, for the past two months: the 32 annual Town of Hempstead Triathlon. But it wasn't just any triathlon.
Federal grant seeks to improve New York rail crossings
Over the last three years, railroad crossing fatalities have increased 16 percent nationally. And New York has experienced some of the worst grade-crossing accidents in its history.
Over the last three years, railroad crossing fatalities have increased 16 percent nationally. And New York has experienced some of the worst grade-crossing accidents in its history.
Off-duty lifeguards save swimmers in Long Beach
Several City of Long Beach lifeguards did what they were trained to do even though they were off duty Thursday.
Several City of Long Beach lifeguards did what they were trained to do even though they were off duty Thursday.
GSE Dynamics | Made on Long Island
From WWII to the moon, Long Island historically is the home of dozens of military contractors like Fairchild Republic and Grumman. Today that tradition still exists.
From WWII to the moon, Long Island historically is the home of dozens of military contractors like Fairchild Republic and Grumman. Today that tradition still exists.
Scientists excited by discovery of shark nursery off Long Island
The scientists who track shark in the waters off Long Island have been very busy lately.
The scientists who track shark in the waters off Long Island have been very busy lately.
Tropical Storm Warning lifted for NYC
Hermine continued Monday to twist hundreds of miles off shore in the Atlantic Ocean and was expected to keep swimmers and surfers out of beach waters because of its dangerous waves and rip currents on the last day of the long holiday weekend.
Hermine continued Monday to twist hundreds of miles off shore in the Atlantic Ocean and was expected to keep swimmers and surfers out of beach waters because of its dangerous waves and rip currents on the last day of the long holiday weekend.
Dogs euthanized after attacks
Corey Doherty is desperate for answers. The expectant mother was viciously attacked by three pit bulls last month in her Rocky Point, Long Island, back yard. Corey was taken to the hospital. That was the last time she returned home. She and her family have since moved to St. James. Two of her four dogs -- Bentley and Remi -- didn't make it.
Corey Doherty is desperate for answers. The expectant mother was viciously attacked by three pit bulls last month in her Rocky Point, Long Island, back yard. Corey was taken to the hospital. That was the last time she returned home. She and her family have since moved to St. James. Two of her four dogs -- Bentley and Remi -- didn't make it.
Suffolk County sues makers of OxyContin, other drugs
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. (AP) -- A suburban New York county is suing the makers of the pain medication OxyContin and other drug manufacturers alleging that the companies are misleading the public and doctors about the addictiveness of painkillers.
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. (AP) -- A suburban New York county is suing the makers of the pain medication OxyContin and other drug manufacturers alleging that the companies are misleading the public and doctors about the addictiveness of painkillers.
Rip current dangers heightened along NYC, NJ, LI
There is a high risk of rip currents along ocean-facing beaches in the Tri-state Region on Tuesday and possibly through mid-week. Hurricane Gaston and a tropical depression off the east coast of the Carolinas is making the surf dangerous for swimmers of all levels.
There is a high risk of rip currents along ocean-facing beaches in the Tri-state Region on Tuesday and possibly through mid-week. Hurricane Gaston and a tropical depression off the east coast of the Carolinas is making the surf dangerous for swimmers of all levels.
6 balconies collapse at LI apartment building
The upper balcony of a three-story apartment building on Long Beach, Long Island collapsed Tuesday morning causing several balconies below to come crashing down.
The upper balcony of a three-story apartment building on Long Beach, Long Island collapsed Tuesday morning causing several balconies below to come crashing down.
Police: 'Mystery jogger' not involved in Karina Vetrano case
The father of murdered jogger Karina Vetrano, 30, says he wants to speak with a man seen jogging regularly along the same path where his daughter's body was discovered.
The father of murdered jogger Karina Vetrano, 30, says he wants to speak with a man seen jogging regularly along the same path where his daughter's body was discovered.
Brooklyn man drowns off Long Beach
A 26-year-old man from Brooklyn drowned off Long Beach Monday, police said. The man was swimming at Ocean Beach Park after lifeguards were no longer on duty.
A 26-year-old man from Brooklyn drowned off Long Beach Monday, police said. The man was swimming at Ocean Beach Park after lifeguards were no longer on duty.
Long Island farmer releasing birds that eat ticks
Abra Morawiec raises and sells organic quail for meat and eggs. The owner of Feisty Acres Farm in Jamesport, Long Island, is also working to help preserve the local ecosystem.
Abra Morawiec raises and sells organic quail for meat and eggs. The owner of Feisty Acres Farm in Jamesport, Long Island, is also working to help preserve the local ecosystem.
Nassau patrol cops trained to use semi-auto rifle
Nassau County Police Department patrol officers are undergoing intense training to help combat terrorism and active shooter attacks.
Nassau County Police Department patrol officers are undergoing intense training to help combat terrorism and active shooter attacks.