LGBTQ controversy at Long Island school
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Months after a pride flag was removed, Connetquot High School finds itself in another controversy.

WW1-era machine gun stolen from roof of Long Island building

An antique World War 1-era machine gun was stolen from the roof of a Bay Shore veterans’ organization building, police said.

Long Island man fatally stabs friend and victim's wife, cops say

A Long Island man was arrested for fatally stabbing his friend of 20 years and slashing and stabbing the victim's wife when she tried to stop him.

Armed man jumps counter, robs Long Island hotel

An armed man threatened a woman working at the front desk of a Long Island hotel and robbed the cash register.

Fallen FDNY Officer helps saves 5 people through organ donation

Fallen FDNY firefighter Billy Moon, who passed away in December, was able to save the lives of five people by donating his organs. Now his wife is hoping his story will inspire others to become organ donors.

House Democrats file motion to expel Rep. George Santos

A group of House Democrats insisted they were left with no other choice but to file a resolution to expel embattled Republican Rep. George Santos from Congress.

Reward raised in case of Hofstra student attacked with acid

The Nassau County Police Department has announced the reward in connection with the acid attack on a Hofstra student has been increased to $50,000.

Long Island authorities designate safe zones for social media transactions

Now, law enforcement in Suffolk County has created designated areas to protect people making purchases through Facebook or other social media sites.

Woman pronounced dead found breathing at NY funeral home

An 82-year-old woman pronounced dead at a Long Island nursing home was discovered to be breathing after she was taken to a funeral home, officials said.

Long Island street honoring KKK leader renamed after student-led effort

Lindner Place in Malverne, which was named after Paul Lindner, a banker who served as great titan of the New York State Ku Klux Klan, is now named Acorn Way.

Long Island leaders ask 'Where is Santos?'

Some Long Island leaders in Rep. George Santos’ district feel like they’re in limbo.

FBI may be investigating Rep. George Santos

The disabled veteran who claims his service dog died after he was scammed by Santos confirmed to FOX 5 News that he was contacted by the FBI.

Rep. George Santos says he won't serve on his 2 committees for now

Embattled Rep. George Santos of New York has told his Republican colleagues that he is temporarily stepping down from his 2 congressional committees.

George Santos' ex-boyfriend speaks out

Pedro Vilarva, who claims to be Rep. George Santos' ex-boyfriend, claims Santos stole his cellphone and sold it for cash, among other lies.

Dead whale found at Lido Beach in Nassau County

Emergency crews were trying to figure out on Monday how to dispose of a large dead whale on a Long Island beach.