Long Island

Search for missing paraglider off Long Island

August 31, 2015 12:56pm EDT

SOUTHOLD, N.Y. (AP) — The Coast Guard is looking for a paraglider who was reported missing near Robins Island in the Peconic Bay.

NHL coaching legend Al Arbour dies

August 28, 2015 1:41pm EDT

Longtime NHL coach Al Arbour has died at 82.

Armored car company heist interrupted

August 28, 2015 8:49am EDT

HICKSVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — A group of sophisticated burglars penetrated a vault at an armored car company on Long Island and nearly made off with $1.8 million, but their escape was foiled by an alert policeman on patrol near the remote office park, officials said Thursday.

SPCA: Abandoned alligator snapping turtle is dangerous

August 27, 2015 8:25am EDT

Officials on Long Island are warning that a 25-lb.

Man busted tampering with red light cameras

August 26, 2015 4:01pm EDT

A man is seen on video that he posted to Facebook using an expandable pole to turn red light cameras on the Long Island Expressway towards the sky so they wouldn't take pictures of license plates.  "Did you ever think that the only people who have to pay these tickets are hard working Americans?

Expert: Famous Long Island osprey found a mate

August 25, 2015 8:27pm EDT

An osprey that goes by the name of North Fork Bob is off the market.

2 male teachers claim female colleague harassed them

August 24, 2015 7:06pm EDT

A female teacher from this Long Island school is accused of verbally and sexually harassing at least two of her male coworkers.

Controller sent pilot who died in LI crash to closed airport

August 24, 2015 5:52pm EDT

MINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) — A preliminary accident report indicates a pilot killed when his plane crashed at a railroad crossing this month in New York had been directed by an air traffic controller to a landing strip that no longer exists at a closed airport.

Father busted for DWI with 3 kids

August 24, 2015 6:48am EDT

A man driving under the influence of alcohol and without a license was busted by police on Long Island, according to Nassau County Police.

Over 40 artists perform at Billboard Hot 100 Music Festival

August 23, 2015 6:28pm EDT

The first ever Billboard Hot 100 Music Festival took place over the weekend.

Baseball bats made on Long Island

August 21, 2015 9:44pm EDT

On an industrial lot in Oceanside, Long Island, Peter Curti, 55, stashes some of the most-coveted ash, birch, and maple in the world.

Elderly, disabled people giving back as volunteers

August 19, 2015 6:21pm EDT

Dozens of volunteers are helping with gardening chores in one town on Long Island.

Suspect in 1999 Long Island wedding killing apologizes

August 17, 2015 7:34pm EDT

Balkumar Singh apologized as he walked into court Monday morning on Long Island.

Inside Sir Ivan's Hamptons castle

August 17, 2015 6:39pm EDT

After years in the banking industry, Ivan Wilzig a.k.a.

Long Island man arrested in 2013 crash that killed 2

August 15, 2015 4:46pm EDT

GARDEN CITY, N.Y. (AP) — A Long Island man has been arrested in the deaths of his companion and their 4-year-old son in a 2013 car crash.

Obstacle race organizer promises to restore Long Island site

August 14, 2015 6:19pm EDT

A Tough Mudder obstacle course race will take place at Old Bethpage Village Restoration.

Long Island man volunteers in all 50 states

August 12, 2015 11:13pm EDT

It's a bucket list kind of trip that Chris Strub made a reality.

Dozens of dolphins spotted near Manhasset Bay

August 12, 2015 6:27pm EDT

It hasn't happened like since 2009.

Perseid meteor shower

August 12, 2015 8:51am EDT

The Perseid meteor shower peaks early Thursday.

1 dead in multi-car crash on LI

August 12, 2015 6:40am EDT

Suffolk County police have arrested a man for Driving With Ability Impaired by Drugs after his vehicle struck another car, killing the driver.