LIRR rush hour delays due to signal trouble

NEW YORK (AP) -- The Long Island Rail Road is reporting rush hour evening delays due to signal trouble.

Counterfeit apparel seized on Long Island

The Ugg boots, North Face jackets and belts on display on Long Island may look but they are actually all counterfeit items.

Funeral for fire chief who died on 9/11

Fifteen years after FDNY Battalion Chief Larry Stack died on 9/11, family and fellow firefighters finally had a funeral for him.

Weapons cache, bomb guide, Nazi flags found on Long Island

Suffolk County cops found an arsenal of weapons, money, and bomb-making instructions in a raid on a home in Mount Sinai, Long Island, the AP reported.

Long Island arraigned on drug, weapons charges after raid

CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) — A Long Island man accused of drug and weapons charges has been ordered held on $200,000 bond or $100,000 cash bail.

DiCaprio deposition ordered in 'Wolf of Wall Street' lawsuit

A federal judge says actor Leonardo DiCaprio can be questioned for litigation stemming from "The Wolf of Wall Street."

Anti-terror patrol on Long Island

Nassau County Lt. Michael Kelly and Police Officer Robert Gibbons with the Bureau of Special Operations took Fox 5 on a ride along.

Jailed man accused of 2013 murder on Long Island

Suffolk County cops arrested a man in connection with the 2013 death of a woman whose body was found in a nature preserve -- and he was already behind bars.

Long Island farm 'tricks' strawberries to peak earlier

The plants grow flowers, rely on bees for pollination and turn into juicy fruit in just a matter of weeks. The whole process of growing strawberries at Catapano Farms in Southold, Long Island, is seeing faster results by taking a concept used in colder climates where seasons are shorter.

Solar-power plane tested on Long Island

A new solar electric-powered aircraft is said to be part of the revitalization of the aviation industry on Long Island. It's also what could be a major breakthrough in communication throughout the world.

Cop pepper-sprays teens after high school fight

BALDWIN, N.Y. (AP) -- Several teenagers were shot with pepper spray after police tried to stop a large fight at a Long Island high school.

Remains of WWII Marine from NYC identified, set for burial

The U.S. military says the remains of a Marine from New York City who was killed in World War II have been identified and are being returned for burial on Long Island.

Long Island enthusiast's motorcycle collection

When you meet Joe Buzzetta of Long Island, in his soft spoken deliberate style you might miss something. But if you listen closely, you'll find Buzzetta is essentially the Neil deGrasse Tyson of motorcycles. And his devotion is clear through his collection of rare and vintage bikes.

Man arrested in connection with 25 armed robberies

Authorities on Wednesday arrested a suspect in connection with at least 25 armed robberies in Queens and Long Island in recent weeks.

Dowling College to remain open amid new negotiations

OAKDALE, N.Y. (AP) — A struggling liberal arts college on Long Island that was set to close its doors this week will stay open for now.

Long Island teen researches honeybee crisis

Joe McInnis, 14, of Greenport, Long Island, is trying to solve the global honeybee problem. He is working with wax worms to see if a virus transmitted to honeybees could be the reason we're losing them.

Long Island mother and daughter missing

Nassau County Police are looking for a woman and her young daughter last seen at a car repair shop in Whitestone, Queens.

Long Island's Dowling College to close

After 48 years Dowling College in Oakdale, Long Island, will close its doors this Friday, leaving many students in limbo. Since 8 a.m. Wednesday, students have been standing on a long line for hours waiting to get their transcripts. After 6 p.m., they will have to retrieve their academic documents from the New York State Department of Education.

WWII veteran from Long Island awarded French Legion of Honor

The highest honor from the French government bestowed on a foreign national was presented to World War II veteran and Long Island resident Private First Class Ernest Rosa.