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.
Body of missing Long Island boy found in woods
A teenage boy went out for a run Tuesday morning on Long Island and hasn't been seen since.
A teenage boy went out for a run Tuesday morning on Long Island and hasn't been seen since.
1-button lockdown security system at Long Island school
When it comes to security, most schools in Nassau County use card access for entry. And most have surveillance cameras. But when there is an emergency, schools have to lock the doors and call the parents, the students, the teachers. That process could take as long as 15 minutes.
When it comes to security, most schools in Nassau County use card access for entry. And most have surveillance cameras. But when there is an emergency, schools have to lock the doors and call the parents, the students, the teachers. That process could take as long as 15 minutes.
SnapDragon apples hitting stores
How do you like them apples? Meet the SnapDragon, the newest variety in the apple family that's related to and (dare some say) better than the Honeycrisp.
How do you like them apples? Meet the SnapDragon, the newest variety in the apple family that's related to and (dare some say) better than the Honeycrisp.
4 students from same high school are found dead in a month
The school year in one suburban New York community has started with funerals, fear and frustration.
The school year in one suburban New York community has started with funerals, fear and frustration.
Bronx man sentenced for fatal Nassau nightclub shooting
A judge sentenced a felon who was on parole to 23 years in prison for a fatal nightclub shooting on Long Island.
A judge sentenced a felon who was on parole to 23 years in prison for a fatal nightclub shooting on Long Island.
Police: No credible clown sightings on Long Island
Don't believe everything you hear on social media. That's the word from Suffolk County Police after reports of menacing clowns on Long Island.
Don't believe everything you hear on social media. That's the word from Suffolk County Police after reports of menacing clowns on Long Island.
Long Island residents fear gang violence
At least four teens have been found dead in Brentwood, Long Island, in the past month. The town has been plagued by gang violence. Police and community came together at a meeting where officials addressed the growing fears.
At least four teens have been found dead in Brentwood, Long Island, in the past month. The town has been plagued by gang violence. Police and community came together at a meeting where officials addressed the growing fears.
Nounós Creamery | Made on Long Island
When they couldn't find traditional Greek yogurt in America, Steven Ioannou and John Belesis decided to make their own using their family's recipe. The two founded Nounós Creamery. How did they come up with the name? "Nounós" is Greek for "godfather," and Belesis is Ioannou's godfather.
When they couldn't find traditional Greek yogurt in America, Steven Ioannou and John Belesis decided to make their own using their family's recipe. The two founded Nounós Creamery. How did they come up with the name? "Nounós" is Greek for "godfather," and Belesis is Ioannou's godfather.
STEM preschool on Long Island
It is week two at the Iken Science Academy -- the first science, technology, engineering and mathematics-focused preschool on Long Island.
It is week two at the Iken Science Academy -- the first science, technology, engineering and mathematics-focused preschool on Long Island.
Off-duty Suffolk County cop busted in fatal crash
WEST ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) -- An off-duty police officer on Long Island has been arrested after police say he was involved in a fatal collision while driving the wrong way.
WEST ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) -- An off-duty police officer on Long Island has been arrested after police say he was involved in a fatal collision while driving the wrong way.
Hofstra University prepares for presidential debate
The spotlight shines on Hofstra University as it hosts its third presidential debate.
The spotlight shines on Hofstra University as it hosts its third presidential debate.
Body found in Brentwood identified as missing teen
The second human body found near railroad tracks in Brentwood, Long Island, has been identified a teen who vanished in February, police said.
The second human body found near railroad tracks in Brentwood, Long Island, has been identified a teen who vanished in February, police said.
Cops search around psychiatric hospital after bodies found
The Guardian Angels along with local volunteers were on the streets of Brentwood, Long Island, patrolling on Thursday.
The Guardian Angels along with local volunteers were on the streets of Brentwood, Long Island, patrolling on Thursday.
Knee-replacement surgery with a robot's help
Laurie Mullens, 63, says she is a walker; that is how she gets her exercise. But a sudden sharp pain from arthritis in her knees put Mullens out of commission. She had cortisone shots, but they wear off. Surgery was the next option for her.
Laurie Mullens, 63, says she is a walker; that is how she gets her exercise. But a sudden sharp pain from arthritis in her knees put Mullens out of commission. She had cortisone shots, but they wear off. Surgery was the next option for her.
Police: More human remains found in Brentwood
BRENTWOOD, N.Y. (AP) — Police on Long Island say a second set of human remains have been found in a wooded area in Brentwood.
BRENTWOOD, N.Y. (AP) — Police on Long Island say a second set of human remains have been found in a wooded area in Brentwood.