Police ridealong: Ghost plate crackdown on Long Island
Suffolk County Sheriff?s Office is actively cracking down on the use of "ghost plates"?fraudulent or altered license plates used by drivers to avoid tolls, fines, and law enforcement. FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg went on a recent ride-along with the sheriff's office, learning the extent of the problem and the risks associated with these plates.
2 Long Island State Park beaches reopen after Hurricane Erin, local restrictions possible
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that swimming will resume at Jones Beach State Park and knee-level wading is now permitted at Robert Moses State Park. The reopening comes after rough surf and flooding from Hurricane Erin have "mostly subsided."
Long Islander strings rackets for US Open
Julien Klein, a member of the Wilson International String Team, is working at the U.S. Open, stringing rackets for top tennis player. FOX 5NY's Jodi Goldberg explores the career that began as a college side hustle.
Billy Joel's Long Island motorcycle shop set to close
Billy Joel's Long Island motorcycle shop, 20th Century Cycles, is closing down after nearly 15 years.
Meet the school teachers who are embracing AI
The use of AI in education is sparking debate, with opinions divided on whether it should be embraced or avoided in classrooms. FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg talks to educators who are embracing AI.
Suffolk County Exec. offers tax breaks to NYC companies seeking refuge if Mamdani wins
Long Island's Suffolk County Executive, Ed Romaine, offers tax breaks to New York City corporations that relocate to Suffolk if NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is elected.
Old Westbury Police Department pilots AI body cameras
Old Westbury Police Department is incorporating AI-enhanced body cameras to allow officers to focus on the scene, but some critics are wary.
Long Island first responder caught cursing, shouting at child on stretcher
A first responder on Long Island has been "relieved of all duties" after a video appeared to show him yelling expletives at a young girl as she was being placed in an ambulance.
EV drivers will no longer have special access to HOV lanes
Single-occupant drivers using electric vehicles will not be able to use the HOV lane on the Long Island Expressway after October 1, even if they have a clean pass sticker.
Test-takers told to continue while student goes into cardiac arrest during Bar Exam
One test-taker went into cardiac arrest while taking the New York State Bar Exam at Hofstra University – the other test-takers were told to continue working.
Suffolk police K-9 bit individual at funeral for NYPD Det. Islam
A Suffolk County police K-9 escaped from a police vehicle and bit someone during the funeral for NYPD Detective Didarul Islam in the Bronx yesterday.
George Santos now in prison for 7-year sentence: 'Rhinestones are packed'
Disgraced former U.S. Rep. George Santos is set to begin serving a seven-year prison sentence for the fraud charges that got him ousted from Congress.
Police officer struck by gunfire during homicide investigation on Long Island
A police officer was shot on Long Island while executing a search warrant for a suspect after a body was found nearby, the Suffolk County Police Department said.
Rabies declared ‘imminent public health threat’ in Nassau County
A rise in rabies cases is prompting health officials in Nassau County, Long Island, to declare an "imminent public health threat" – a move that officials hope will help secure resources to combat the spread.
Unauthorized Long Island fight club busted by police; 13 arrested
Over a dozen people were arrested after Suffolk County police busted an unauthorized "fight club."
Man dies after metal chain yanks him into MRI machine on Long Island, police say
A man died after his metal chain was pulled into an MRI machine on Long Island. He allegedly entered the room despite a technician’s warning.
Freak MRI accident: Man wearing metal chain critically injured on Long Island
A 61-year-old man was critically injured on Long Island when a metal chain around his neck was drawn into an MRI machine.
Freak MRI accident: Man wearing metal chain critically injured on Long Island
A 61-year-old man was critically injured after a freak accident involving a large metal chain and an MRI machine on Long Island. FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg explains what happened and breaks down the dangers of MRIs.
Long Island man reunites with kidney donor: 'My angel came'
Scott Scannell has faced a decade-long battle with polycystic kidney disease. After years on dialysis and a national transplant list, he received a kidney from a generous donor.
Long Island fireworks guide 2025: Best places to see 4th of July shows
We're less than a week out from the country celebrating the Fourth of July. Here's a list of spots on Long Island that will send off fireworks for the holiday.