TV's 'God Squad' priest dies

TV's 'God Squad' priest dies

ROCKVILLE CENTRE, N.Y. (AP) — A Roman Catholic priest from New York who gained fame as half of an interfaith "God Squad" duo on television has died.

ROCKVILLE CENTRE, N.Y. (AP) — A Roman Catholic priest from New York who gained fame as half of an interfaith "God Squad" duo on television has died.

Cops: Man drives drunk through airport

Cops: Man drives drunk through airport

Police say a drunk driver drove around a Long Island airport after crashing through a fence early Saturday morning.

Police say a drunk driver drove around a Long Island airport after crashing through a fence early Saturday morning.

Woman found dead on New York beach likely strangled

Woman found dead on New York beach likely strangled

A sex worker who vanished in 2010 and whose remains were later found at a remote beach highway in New York -- revealed to be the dumping ground of a suspected serial killer -- may have died from strangulation, according to a new autopsy released Friday.

A sex worker who vanished in 2010 and whose remains were later found at a remote beach highway in New York -- revealed to be the dumping ground of a suspected serial killer -- may have died from strangulation, according to a new autopsy released Friday.

Nassau exec says he's been impersonated in suggestive text

Nassau exec says he's been impersonated in suggestive text

The Nassau County Police Department is investigating a complaint from County Executive Ed Mangano that he's been impersonated in a sexually suggestive text message.

The Nassau County Police Department is investigating a complaint from County Executive Ed Mangano that he's been impersonated in a sexually suggestive text message.

LIRR delays, cancellations

LIRR delays, cancellations

NEW YORK (AP) — The Long Island Rail Road is experiencing delays and cancellations because of reduced access to the East River tunnels.

NEW YORK (AP) — The Long Island Rail Road is experiencing delays and cancellations because of reduced access to the East River tunnels.

Autopsy: Shannan Gilbert possibly strangled

Autopsy: Shannan Gilbert possibly strangled

MILLER PLACE, N.Y. (AP) -- A sex worker who disappeared near a remote stretch of beach highway on New York's Long Island that was later revealed to be a suspected serial killer's dumping ground for bodies might have been strangled, according to a new autopsy.

MILLER PLACE, N.Y. (AP) -- A sex worker who disappeared near a remote stretch of beach highway on New York's Long Island that was later revealed to be a suspected serial killer's dumping ground for bodies might have been strangled, according to a new autopsy.

Chimney repair workers accused of house break-ins

Chimney repair workers accused of house break-ins

Two chimney repair workers have been arrested for allegedly breaking into three Long Island homes and stealing jewelry and cash.

Two chimney repair workers have been arrested for allegedly breaking into three Long Island homes and stealing jewelry and cash.

Long Island school band heads to Cuba

Long Island school band heads to Cuba

Many consider music one way of bringing people together. And North Shore High School of Glen Cove, Long Island, is about to test that theory. They are rehearsing for their most important audience yet -- in Cuba.

Many consider music one way of bringing people together. And North Shore High School of Glen Cove, Long Island, is about to test that theory. They are rehearsing for their most important audience yet -- in Cuba.

Coastal flooding reported across Tristate

Coastal flooding reported across Tristate

From the Jersey Shore to Long Island, coastal flooding is reported across the Tristate. 

From the Jersey Shore to Long Island, coastal flooding is reported across the Tristate. 

$5,000 reward for information on puppy thrower

$5,000 reward for information on puppy thrower

The Nassau County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says a $5,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to the person who threw a puppy out of a moving vehicle.

The Nassau County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says a $5,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to the person who threw a puppy out of a moving vehicle.

More snow for New York City

More snow for New York City

The Tristate are will see some snow Friday morning. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for northeast New Jersey, lower Hudson Valley, New York City, Long Island, and southwest Connecticut. You can expect moderate snow and reduced visibilities.

The Tristate are will see some snow Friday morning. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for northeast New Jersey, lower Hudson Valley, New York City, Long Island, and southwest Connecticut. You can expect moderate snow and reduced visibilities.

NY woman finds love and organ donor on Tinder

NY woman finds love and organ donor on Tinder

It took a moment for Alana Duran to realize that this wasn't an ordinary gift from her girlfriend. At the bottom of the box was a message she'd seen before: "it's a match."

It took a moment for Alana Duran to realize that this wasn't an ordinary gift from her girlfriend. At the bottom of the box was a message she'd seen before: "it's a match."

Early spring? Groundhogs fail to see shadows

Early spring? Groundhogs fail to see shadows

Looks like the mild temperatures are here to stay. Punxsutawney Phil, the prognosticating groundhog from Pennsylvania, failed to see its shadow Tuesday morning. That means spring will be coming early. Happy Groundhog Day to all.

Looks like the mild temperatures are here to stay. Punxsutawney Phil, the prognosticating groundhog from Pennsylvania, failed to see its shadow Tuesday morning. That means spring will be coming early. Happy Groundhog Day to all.

Police: Laser aimed at plane over Long Island

Police: Laser aimed at plane over Long Island

MATTITUCK, N.Y. (AP) — Police in New York are investigating a report that a United Airlines flight from New Jersey headed to Rhode Island was struck with a laser on the eastern end of Long Island.

MATTITUCK, N.Y. (AP) — Police in New York are investigating a report that a United Airlines flight from New Jersey headed to Rhode Island was struck with a laser on the eastern end of Long Island.

Fish and plants at aquaponic farm on Long Island

Fish and plants at aquaponic farm on Long Island

Inside an 8,000-gallon tank are about 300 koi and goldfish. Patrick Durkin, owner of Fruit of Life Aquaponics in Manorville, Long Island, grows plants and fish together. He says hydroponics and aquaculture complement each other. The nutrient-rich waste from the fish provides an organic food source for the plants through a closed loop, soilless system. In turn, the plants filter the water for...

Inside an 8,000-gallon tank are about 300 koi and goldfish. Patrick Durkin, owner of Fruit of Life Aquaponics in Manorville, Long Island, grows plants and fish together. He says hydroponics and aquaculture complement each other. The nutrient-rich waste from the fish provides an organic food source for the plants through a closed loop, soilless system. In turn, the plants filter the water for...

The Snack: Doughology doughnut shop

The Snack: Doughology doughnut shop

Retired NYPD Detective Chris Stiansen knows a thing or two about donuts. So he and his wife Jackie opened up the brand new doughnut shop Doughology in Lynbrook, Long Island.

Retired NYPD Detective Chris Stiansen knows a thing or two about donuts. So he and his wife Jackie opened up the brand new doughnut shop Doughology in Lynbrook, Long Island.

Freeport's license plate readers scan 15 million license plates

Freeport's license plate readers scan 15 million license plates

That's the alert sent to headquarters and police officers on patrol every time a questionable license plate is scanned. Freeport Mayor Robert Kennedy is sending a clear message to criminals. He says that in the first 90 days, cops have arrested burglars, armed robbers and felons.

That's the alert sent to headquarters and police officers on patrol every time a questionable license plate is scanned. Freeport Mayor Robert Kennedy is sending a clear message to criminals. He says that in the first 90 days, cops have arrested burglars, armed robbers and felons.

NY to monitor mosquitoes for possible Zika virus

NY to monitor mosquitoes for possible Zika virus

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — State health officials say the mosquito blamed for infecting people with the Zika virus isn't found in New York, but they plan this spring to check related mosquitoes in New York City, Long Island and the lower Hudson Valley.

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — State health officials say the mosquito blamed for infecting people with the Zika virus isn't found in New York, but they plan this spring to check related mosquitoes in New York City, Long Island and the lower Hudson Valley.

Medical marijuana dispensary opens on Long Island

Medical marijuana dispensary opens on Long Island

Suffolk County's first and only medical marijuana dispensary opened on Friday in the Town of Riverhead, this, less than two years after New York State approved the Compassionate Care Act. Patients who suffer from cancer, HIV, ALS, or epilepsy now have an alternative to powerful drugs.

Suffolk County's first and only medical marijuana dispensary opened on Friday in the Town of Riverhead, this, less than two years after New York State approved the Compassionate Care Act. Patients who suffer from cancer, HIV, ALS, or epilepsy now have an alternative to powerful drugs.

Helicopter crash lands on Long Island street

Helicopter crash lands on Long Island street

Emergency personnel are responding to the scene of a helicopter crash in a residential area of Long Island.

Emergency personnel are responding to the scene of a helicopter crash in a residential area of Long Island.