Garbage spill closes LIE
The Long Island Expressway was closed Westbound between Exit 49/Rt-110 and Exit 48/Round Swamp Rd. due to a semi-truck overturning and spilling garbage.
The Long Island Expressway was closed Westbound between Exit 49/Rt-110 and Exit 48/Round Swamp Rd. due to a semi-truck overturning and spilling garbage.
Overcoming the Odds: Teen paves way for others with autism
It takes a lot of courage for a high school junior to stand up in front of a classroom full of seniors and deliver a presentation. But for Christian Reniere, it took a lot of work to get here.
It takes a lot of courage for a high school junior to stand up in front of a classroom full of seniors and deliver a presentation. But for Christian Reniere, it took a lot of work to get here.
Long Island group rescues donkeys
A group on Long Island rescues donkeys.
A group on Long Island rescues donkeys.
12-year-old torches garage on Long Island
Police say a 12-year-old boy used a plumber's torch to set fire to a detached garage on Long Island.
Police say a 12-year-old boy used a plumber's torch to set fire to a detached garage on Long Island.
Cops: Home had a walk-up drug window
Four people on Long Island are under arrest for what police describe as a drug operation through the front window of the home.
Four people on Long Island are under arrest for what police describe as a drug operation through the front window of the home.
Trump draws supporters, protesters
Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump attended a GOP fundraising gala on Long Island Thursday. Several dozen protesters gathered nearby to denounce him and his views on race and immigration.
Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump attended a GOP fundraising gala on Long Island Thursday. Several dozen protesters gathered nearby to denounce him and his views on race and immigration.
Long Island students raise fish at school lab
Forget having a class goldfish, some students in Southampton are taking care of more than 100 fish tanks.
Forget having a class goldfish, some students in Southampton are taking care of more than 100 fish tanks.
Thousands of Verizon workers on strike
More than 36,000 Verizon landline phone and cable workers are on strike as of 6 a.m. Wednesday because the company has not given them a new contract, according to union leaders.
More than 36,000 Verizon landline phone and cable workers are on strike as of 6 a.m. Wednesday because the company has not given them a new contract, according to union leaders.
Nassau County Police unveil 6-ton rolling fortress
It's a powerful piece of crime fighting equipment that serves more than one purpose.
It's a powerful piece of crime fighting equipment that serves more than one purpose.
Man busted for damaging red light cameras
A Long Island man who has been dubbed the "Red Light Robin Hood" for fighting red light cameras has been arrested.
A Long Island man who has been dubbed the "Red Light Robin Hood" for fighting red light cameras has been arrested.
Pilot, passenger rescued from small plane crash on Long Island
Pilot, passenger rescued from small plane crash on Long Island
Pilot, passenger rescued from small plane crash on Long Island
LI authorities offer $2,000 reward in dog muzzle probe
Authorities on Long Island are offering a $2,000 reward in a case involving a German shepherd found with its muzzle taped shut.
Authorities on Long Island are offering a $2,000 reward in a case involving a German shepherd found with its muzzle taped shut.
Cops: Fired babysitter stalked child
Police on Long Island arrested a babysitter who is accused of stalking a toddler she used to care for, authorities said.
Police on Long Island arrested a babysitter who is accused of stalking a toddler she used to care for, authorities said.
Driver strikes median, gets hit by 2 cars, dies on LIE
Police say a driver stepped out of his car after hitting the median on the Long Island Expressway and was fatally struck by two vehicles.
Police say a driver stepped out of his car after hitting the median on the Long Island Expressway and was fatally struck by two vehicles.
Donald Trump rally on Long Island draws huge crowd
More than 10,000 people are expected at a rally for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Long Island Wednesday. The real estate mogul is coming off a loss to challenger Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) in the Wisconsin primary.
More than 10,000 people are expected at a rally for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Long Island Wednesday. The real estate mogul is coming off a loss to challenger Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) in the Wisconsin primary.
Long Island senior accepted to all Ivy League schools
ELMONT, N.Y. (AP) — For the second time in as many years, a student at suburban New York's Elmont Memorial High School has been accepted at all eight Ivy League universities.
ELMONT, N.Y. (AP) — For the second time in as many years, a student at suburban New York's Elmont Memorial High School has been accepted at all eight Ivy League universities.
Republican John Kasich campaigns on Long Island
Republican presidential candidate John Kasich made it clear that he's not going anywhere. His appearance at Hofstra University was the first of two town hall meetings on Long Island. He didn't waste any time before addressing Donald Trump's remarks about him not being allowed to run.
Republican presidential candidate John Kasich made it clear that he's not going anywhere. His appearance at Hofstra University was the first of two town hall meetings on Long Island. He didn't waste any time before addressing Donald Trump's remarks about him not being allowed to run.
Cops: Man pushes wife's hands into deep fat fryer
A Long Island man is accused of pushing his wife's hands into a boiling deep fat fryer during an argument at their Chinese restaurant.
A Long Island man is accused of pushing his wife's hands into a boiling deep fat fryer during an argument at their Chinese restaurant.
LI woman arraigned on murder charge in baby's death
A Long Island woman is being held on $1 million bond after she was arraigned on charges she suffocated her newborn baby and stuffed the body in a plastic bag.
A Long Island woman is being held on $1 million bond after she was arraigned on charges she suffocated her newborn baby and stuffed the body in a plastic bag.
Rescue groups scramble to find homes for animals
Friends of Freddie pet rescue, a nonprofit cat and dog rescue in Middle Island, Long Island, was the home to 40 cats and 120 dogs.
Friends of Freddie pet rescue, a nonprofit cat and dog rescue in Middle Island, Long Island, was the home to 40 cats and 120 dogs.