Long Island tennis prodigy goes for first US Open title

A local tennis player by the name of Ariana Anazagasty-Pursoo is calling next and will grace the courts of the last grand slam of the year.

E-cigarette use poses health risks in teens within 30 days, experts warn

According to the National Youth Tobacco Survey, more than 2 million U.S. middle and high school students reported using E-cigarettes in 2021.

Gunman shoots girl, 3, during Ridge standoff, then fatally shoots himself

According to police, detectives went to an apartment on Ticonderoga Court to investigate a murder that happened back in June in Central Islip.

Ex-New York police chief who once led Gilgo Beach probe arrested on sexual misconduct charges

A former Long Island police chief who once led the Gilgo Beach killings investigation and later went to prison for beating a suspect has been arrested for allegedly soliciting sex at a park.

1 killed, multiple injured after gunfire erupts at Valley Stream party

According to witnesses, there was a "calm and peaceful" gathering with a few dozen people in their teens to early 20’s celebrating the end of the summer.

Gilgo Beach murders: How new DNA technology led investigators to Rex Heuermann

Rex Heuermann, a 59-year-old architect who lived most of his life in Nassau County and worked in Manhattan, is charged with killing at least three sex workers. He’s also a suspect in a fourth murder.

Heuermann showing little emotion in jail, has no contact with other inmates

It has been just over a month since Gilgo Beach murder suspect Rex Heuermann was arrested. In that time, he’s gone through an evolution behind bars, according to Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon Jr.

Charges filed against suspect seen in 'shocking' video waving gun in street

Police in Nassau County say Kiber Calderon was the person seen on video waving a gun at passing traffic before being hit by an officer's SUV.

Disturbing video captures woman threatening traffic with gun in Nassau County

Police say they responded to the scene on Jerusalem Avenue and Bellmore Avenue quickly after getting several 911 calls about a woman waving a gun around 2:20 pm.

Tick-Borne Disease Resource Center opens on Long Island

The center is also waiting on a high-tech microscope to give doctors the ability to identify ticks and place images of them in a patient’s medical record.

Attorney for Gilgo Beach suspect’s family: There is no 'sex dungeon'

There was no “soundproof room" in the basement of suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann’s home, his wife’s attorney says. In fact, the house is now such a wreck that he says the family desperately needs help.

Driver who killed father, 2 kids, was high while speeding over 120 mph, police say

Police say Michael DeAngelo was driving 120 mph, under the influence of cocaine and fentanyl, when he slammed into multiple cars, killing three and critically injuring two others.

Nassau County responds to hate crimes: New unit and education initiatives announced

According to the Nassau County Police Department, there have been 34 incidents of biased-related activity this year adding the department is adequately staffed.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Long Island seeks matches for waiting boys

But ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s been an increase in the number of applications from those looking for bigs.