Long Island exhibit celebrates 300 years of Jewish businesses

From farming in the field, to diamonds at Fortunoff, and schmears at Bagel Boss: Over 100 artifacts and photographs are on display from more than 60 Long Island businesses.

Man arrested for stealing cooking oil from local Chick-fil-A

After nearly 3 months, Suffolk County Police arrested Hector Castrol-Espinal, 23, for stealing cooking oil from Chick-fil-A in Huntington Station.

'Sloth Encounters' pet shop owner opposes proposed NY exotic animal ban

Newly introduced legislation would ban the sale of sloths, along with whales, elephants, hyenas, zebras and walruses in New York state.

Trump supporters gather in Long Island at DeSantis rally

The Florida governor, who was in town Saturday to promote his new book, has so far not announced a presidential run.

50 years ago, this math professor was called up to play for the Nets

Math professor by day, Nets player by night. One New York man is recalling the unlikely call-up that made his hoop dreams come true.

Lindenhurst school board faces backlash from parents after student stabbing

The recent stabbing incident at the Lindenhurst Middle School has sparked outrage among parents who feel that the school board is not doing enough to ensure the safety of their children.

LIPA unveils new time-of-day rates for customers

Beginning in February 2024, customers can choose between a flat rate of about 25 cents per kilowatt-hour or a time-of-use plan that fluctuates based on the time of day.

‘Let’s evolve’: Family leaves cab-driver jobs to open restaurant in Long Island

For years, Sonu Singh, his brother Bobby and their cousins Harry, Jyoti and Jimmy, spent their days and nights driving yellow cabs. But it was a lifestyle they knew wouldn’t last.

Doctors warn parents as strep throat cases spiking nationwide

The CDC is monitoring an increase in invasive group A Strep infections in children after at least five pediatric deaths have been confirmed so far this year in Illinois.

Long Island homeowner left with huge bill years after failed NY Rising repair attempt

Dominick Licata said it took nearly seven years to receive more than $271,000 to repair and raise his home, which has been condemned. Now he's being told to pay back the money.

Long Island acid attack victim Nafiah Ikram still seeking justice

Lawmakers joined Ikram and her family to continue pushing for the suspect in the 2021 attack to be brought to Justice.

Advocates seek raises for those who help state's most vulnerable

Nassau activists believe the governor’s 2024 budget ignores the needs of individuals with disabilities and the workforce they rely on. But her office says they’re working on a budget that meets the needs of all New Yorkers.