Fake inspection decals found on cars in Suffolk County

Police say unless you have a trained eye you can barely tell the difference between a real New York State inspection sticker and the fake ones that are turning up on cars on Long Island.

The Big Idea: Near-death experiences

A belief this life is just the beginning is at the core of our very being.

Cops: drunk bus driver took joyride

State Police have arrested a New York City transit bus driver on drunken driving charges after stopping the bus on a suburban New York parkway.

Cops: LI custodian threatend teacher

Police say a custodian at a Long Island school was arrested for making threats while having a conversation with a faculty member.

Seaplane crashes into LI bay

Emergency crews rescued a pilot from his seaplane that crashed into the bay in Bayport, Long Island Tuesday.

Skydiving accident on LI injures 2

Two skydivers are injured after colliding in mid-air on Long Island.

Dangers still loom as summer winds down

Summer came and went in a flash, but the danger of accidental drowning still exists as the season winds down.

'Day laborer' law ruled unconstitutional

MINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) — A federal judge has stuck down a Long Island town's law banning day laborers from soliciting for work on public sidewalks.

High risk of rip currents holiday weekend

The later than normal holiday weekend brings a lifeguard shortage to ocean beaches.

Papal knight from Long Island is Jewish

Not many regular New Yorkers can say they know Pope Francis or the two popes who preceded him.

LIRR service close to schedule

The MTA says LIRR service has been restored on or close to schedule and should be normal for the evening rush hour.

Boy with Down syndrome seeking place in school district

Aiden Killoran loves telling knock-knock jokes, playing outside and spending time with his family and friends.

Workers accused of physically abusing children

SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) -- Two Long Island day care center workers are accused of physically abusing infants and toddlers in their care.

Meet the teen who beat Rafael Nadal (at ping-pong)

With all eyes on Rafael Nadal in the U.S. Open, one spectator will be watching with the satisfaction of knowing that she beat him.

Lifeguard shortage on Long Island

Swimmers at Jones Beach who were looking to use the West Bathhouse pool were out of luck and will be until Saturday because there aren't enough lifeguards.

Nassau cop's relatives adopt abandoned dog

A couple of weeks ago someone abandoned Brooklyn the dog in an apartment near Seaford, Long Island.