Nassau police: woman suffocated newborn
GLEN HEAD, N.Y. (AP) -- Authorities are investigating the death of a newborn found at a home on Long Island.
GLEN HEAD, N.Y. (AP) -- Authorities are investigating the death of a newborn found at a home on Long Island.
Finding families for older kids and young adults
People looking to adopt a baby can spend years on the waiting list. But older children and young adults who need homes often get left behind.
People looking to adopt a baby can spend years on the waiting list. But older children and young adults who need homes often get left behind.
Long Islander runs marathons to support veterans
Eva Casale runs marathons to raise money for Hope for the Warriors.
Eva Casale runs marathons to raise money for Hope for the Warriors.
Cops: Teens attempt to use prop money
Two 19-year-old Long Island women are accused of trying to exchange fake $100 bills for real money or merchandise at several stores.
Two 19-year-old Long Island women are accused of trying to exchange fake $100 bills for real money or merchandise at several stores.
Progress of Nassau Coliseum renovations
As reporters were taken on a tour of the currently under renovation Nassau Coliseum, neither County Executive Ed Mangano nor developer Bruce Ratner would directly answer the big question. Will the professional hockey team the Islanders make the coliseum home again?
As reporters were taken on a tour of the currently under renovation Nassau Coliseum, neither County Executive Ed Mangano nor developer Bruce Ratner would directly answer the big question. Will the professional hockey team the Islanders make the coliseum home again?
Long Island police investigating bias incident
Police say they're investigating after two swastikas were discovered stray painted in a parking garage on Long Island.
Police say they're investigating after two swastikas were discovered stray painted in a parking garage on Long Island.
95-year-old widower learns to cook
George Gelfars of Roslyn Heights, New York, has proven you're never too old to try something new. He is 95 and a self-proclaimed chef, thanks to Angela Andrews, a caseworker with the Family and Children's Association.
George Gelfars of Roslyn Heights, New York, has proven you're never too old to try something new. He is 95 and a self-proclaimed chef, thanks to Angela Andrews, a caseworker with the Family and Children's Association.
Long Island teen lives with extremely rare disorder
At just 18 months old, Nico Vigliotti had spent more time in the hospital than most will in their lifetime. Nico is fighting a rare disorder. Doctors say he is one of just two people in the world born with a chromosome disorder so rare there isn't even a name for it.
At just 18 months old, Nico Vigliotti had spent more time in the hospital than most will in their lifetime. Nico is fighting a rare disorder. Doctors say he is one of just two people in the world born with a chromosome disorder so rare there isn't even a name for it.
Father and son Skelos sentenced to federal prison
New York's former Senate leader, who was convicted alongside his son, Adam, on charges that the once-powerful Republican used his office to extort about $300,000 in salary and other benefits for the son, was sentenced by a federal judge Thursday.
New York's former Senate leader, who was convicted alongside his son, Adam, on charges that the once-powerful Republican used his office to extort about $300,000 in salary and other benefits for the son, was sentenced by a federal judge Thursday.
Security increased in NY following Brussels attacks
Authorities are increasing security throughout New York City following explosions at the airport and subway system in the Belgian capital of Brussels.
Authorities are increasing security throughout New York City following explosions at the airport and subway system in the Belgian capital of Brussels.
Three-way kidney swap saves Long Island woman
When Tom Danz said "I do" at the altar 35 years ago when he married his wife Angela, he meant it. When she was diagnosed with kidney cancer in 2013, giving her his kidney was an easy solution. Unfortunately he wasn't a match.
When Tom Danz said "I do" at the altar 35 years ago when he married his wife Angela, he meant it. When she was diagnosed with kidney cancer in 2013, giving her his kidney was an easy solution. Unfortunately he wasn't a match.
Student designs prosthetic arm
A Long Island high school student has designed a plastic prosthetic arm built by a 3D printer. It is Elsa Diaw's senior project, inspired by a summer spent volunteering at a nursing home.
A Long Island high school student has designed a plastic prosthetic arm built by a 3D printer. It is Elsa Diaw's senior project, inspired by a summer spent volunteering at a nursing home.
Police: Teen shot by friend on Long Island
COPIAGUE, N.Y. (AP) -- Police say charges are pending against an 18-year-old accused of fatally shooting a teenage friend while the two were handling a gun inside a Long Island home.
COPIAGUE, N.Y. (AP) -- Police say charges are pending against an 18-year-old accused of fatally shooting a teenage friend while the two were handling a gun inside a Long Island home.
Schoolchildren learn with help of narration software
Reading has become easier for Katherine Inga. The 9th grader speaks Spanish at home. At school, she learns better listening using software called Capti, short for Capti Narrator.
Reading has become easier for Katherine Inga. The 9th grader speaks Spanish at home. At school, she learns better listening using software called Capti, short for Capti Narrator.
Limo, truck drivers indicted in crash that killed 4 women
The drivers of a limousine and a pick-up truck that collided in Cutchogue, Long Island on July 2015 killing four women were both indicted by a grand jury Wednesday.
The drivers of a limousine and a pick-up truck that collided in Cutchogue, Long Island on July 2015 killing four women were both indicted by a grand jury Wednesday.
3 arrested in brutal attack on Long Island
Police on Long Island have arrested three people on attempted murder charges in connection with a brutal attack.
Police on Long Island have arrested three people on attempted murder charges in connection with a brutal attack.
Star Wars toy mistaken for rifle at SUNY Farmingdale
A New York college that went on lockdown over a report of a gun on campus says the weapon turned out to be a light saber.
A New York college that went on lockdown over a report of a gun on campus says the weapon turned out to be a light saber.
Teen awaiting drag-race sentencing arrested at traffic stop
A Long Island teenager who is awaiting sentencing in a drag-racing crash that killed five has been arrested after a traffic stop.
A Long Island teenager who is awaiting sentencing in a drag-racing crash that killed five has been arrested after a traffic stop.
Long Island school near contaminated site
Parents and staff at Cantiague Elementary School in Jericho, Long Island, had tough words for the state Department of Environmental Conservation at a meeting Tuesday night.
Parents and staff at Cantiague Elementary School in Jericho, Long Island, had tough words for the state Department of Environmental Conservation at a meeting Tuesday night.
Students' designs help children in hospital
Students in Lynbrook High School's Advance Design and Innovation Class are using 3D printing technology to develop a series of prototype adaptive devices solving a range of challenges for patients at St. Mary's Hospital for Children.
Students in Lynbrook High School's Advance Design and Innovation Class are using 3D printing technology to develop a series of prototype adaptive devices solving a range of challenges for patients at St. Mary's Hospital for Children.