Hoverboards banned from MTA trains, buses

Hoverboards banned from MTA trains, buses

Leave your hoverboard at home if you plan to get anywhere near an MTA subway, bus, or commuter train. The MTA has banned the devices from all subways, buses, Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North Railroad, Staten Island Railway, and Access-A-Ride over safety concerns.

Leave your hoverboard at home if you plan to get anywhere near an MTA subway, bus, or commuter train. The MTA has banned the devices from all subways, buses, Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North Railroad, Staten Island Railway, and Access-A-Ride over safety concerns.

MTA: All LIRR service resumes

MTA: All LIRR service resumes

The MTA says that all branches of the Long Island Rail Road are restored for Tuesday morning's rush hour.

The MTA says that all branches of the Long Island Rail Road are restored for Tuesday morning's rush hour.

Police say man fatally struck by snow plow on Long Island

Police say man fatally struck by snow plow on Long Island

Police say a 66-year-old man was struck and killed by a snow plow while he was standing in front of his home on Long Island.

Police say a 66-year-old man was struck and killed by a snow plow while he was standing in front of his home on Long Island.

Coastal flooding expected

Coastal flooding expected

Snow, flooding and beach erosion are three elements working against many people who live along the south shore of Long Island. The full moon and high tide combo brings back bad memories of Superstorm Sandy that's still crystal clear in people's minds.

Snow, flooding and beach erosion are three elements working against many people who live along the south shore of Long Island. The full moon and high tide combo brings back bad memories of Superstorm Sandy that's still crystal clear in people's minds.

Exclusive: LI woman says she has changed since fatal crash

Exclusive: LI woman says she has changed since fatal crash

Kayla Gerdes made headlines at age 18 when she ran over and killed a retired doctor. Now she is out of prison and speaking out for the first time and telling me she has changed.

Kayla Gerdes made headlines at age 18 when she ran over and killed a retired doctor. Now she is out of prison and speaking out for the first time and telling me she has changed.

LIRR train hits empty car

LIRR train hits empty car

A Long Island Rail Road train struck an empty car that got stuck on the tracks in Wyandanch, according to LIRR officials.

A Long Island Rail Road train struck an empty car that got stuck on the tracks in Wyandanch, according to LIRR officials.

Red light camera cut down on Long Island

Red light camera cut down on Long Island

Contractors repaired the red-light camera pole at the intersection of County Road 83 and Old Town Road in Coram, Long Island, Wednesday morning. Suffolk County police say it was cut down earlier this week.

Contractors repaired the red-light camera pole at the intersection of County Road 83 and Old Town Road in Coram, Long Island, Wednesday morning. Suffolk County police say it was cut down earlier this week.

Long Island man indicted on weapons, ammo charges

Long Island man indicted on weapons, ammo charges

MINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) -- A New York man who allegedly posed as a federal air marshal after being pulled over with an assault weapon, ammunition and body armor in his car has been charged in a 51-count grand jury indictment.

MINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) -- A New York man who allegedly posed as a federal air marshal after being pulled over with an assault weapon, ammunition and body armor in his car has been charged in a 51-count grand jury indictment.

JetBlue website, app issues

JetBlue website, app issues

JetBlue Airways says it is experiencing a data center power outage which is causing delays and is affecting its website.

JetBlue Airways says it is experiencing a data center power outage which is causing delays and is affecting its website.

Experts try to save 'cold stunned' sea turtles

Experts try to save 'cold stunned' sea turtles

This baby Kemp's Ridley sea turtle was brought to the Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research and Preservation last week suffering from what marine researchers call cold-stunning. It's a condition similar to hypothermia that many people can relate to.

This baby Kemp's Ridley sea turtle was brought to the Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research and Preservation last week suffering from what marine researchers call cold-stunning. It's a condition similar to hypothermia that many people can relate to.

2 cops hurt pursuing bank robbery suspects

2 cops hurt pursuing bank robbery suspects

It began with an armed bank robbery in Bay Shore, Long Island, and ended after a cross-county pursuit some 20 miles away with two police officers injured and plenty of frayed nerves.

It began with an armed bank robbery in Bay Shore, Long Island, and ended after a cross-county pursuit some 20 miles away with two police officers injured and plenty of frayed nerves.

Bank robbery prompts school lockdown

Bank robbery prompts school lockdown

Police say two bank robbery suspects have been arrested following a police chase and crash on Long Island. The incident caused the Syosset public schools to be placed on lockdown. Police say the suspects robbed a bank in Bay Shore shortly after 9 a.m.

Police say two bank robbery suspects have been arrested following a police chase and crash on Long Island. The incident caused the Syosset public schools to be placed on lockdown. Police say the suspects robbed a bank in Bay Shore shortly after 9 a.m.

Haiti earthquake survivor inspires

Haiti earthquake survivor inspires

Students at Uniondale High School on Long Island had a very special speaker Tuesday to mark the 6th anniversary of Haiti's devastating earthquake. Darline Bertil was 24 and working at her hotel job when the quake hit. The building collapsed on top of her and she was buried for 5 days.

Students at Uniondale High School on Long Island had a very special speaker Tuesday to mark the 6th anniversary of Haiti's devastating earthquake. Darline Bertil was 24 and working at her hotel job when the quake hit. The building collapsed on top of her and she was buried for 5 days.

Man tries to kidnap baby in stroller

Man tries to kidnap baby in stroller

Nassau County Police say they arrested a man Tuesday on child endangerment and other charges after he tried to kidnap a baby in a stroller in Woodmere, Long Island.

Nassau County Police say they arrested a man Tuesday on child endangerment and other charges after he tried to kidnap a baby in a stroller in Woodmere, Long Island.

Arrest in fatal stray bullet shooting of Long Island girl

Arrest in fatal stray bullet shooting of Long Island girl

Police on Long Island have made an arrest in the killing of 12-year-old girl shot by a stray bullet that came through her home's window.  

Police on Long Island have made an arrest in the killing of 12-year-old girl shot by a stray bullet that came through her home's window.  

Police rescue man from frozen lake on Long Island

Police rescue man from frozen lake on Long Island

 Police on Long Island say they rescued a man who fell into a frozen lake while trying to retrieve his dog.  

 Police on Long Island say they rescued a man who fell into a frozen lake while trying to retrieve his dog.  

The Lords of 52nd Street reunite

The Lords of 52nd Street reunite

They are the original Billy Joel band from the 1970s and 80s. Appearing on albums including 52nd Street and videos like My Life. Now they're the Lords of 52nd Street and they are getting on with their own lives.

They are the original Billy Joel band from the 1970s and 80s. Appearing on albums including 52nd Street and videos like My Life. Now they're the Lords of 52nd Street and they are getting on with their own lives.

LI squash prodigy competes in Grand Central tournament

LI squash prodigy competes in Grand Central tournament

Amanda Sobhy is already the highest-ranking American ever in professional squash. But the 21-year-old from Sea Cliff, Long Island, has her sights set on clinching the top spot in this week's J.P. Morgan Tournament of Champions, being held at Grand Central Terminal.

Amanda Sobhy is already the highest-ranking American ever in professional squash. But the 21-year-old from Sea Cliff, Long Island, has her sights set on clinching the top spot in this week's J.P. Morgan Tournament of Champions, being held at Grand Central Terminal.

Long Island priest busted for drugs at motel

Long Island priest busted for drugs at motel

A priest was arrested on drug charges at a Long Island motel early Wednesday morning.

A priest was arrested on drug charges at a Long Island motel early Wednesday morning.