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.

NY storm: Heavy rain, snow in parts of NYC region

Some areas of New York and New Jersey will see several inches of snow from a winter storm on Wednesday.

Grand Central annex opens for LIRR trains

A huge new commuter rail terminal built in caverns beneath New York City’s landmark Grand Central Terminal received its first regular passenger trains Wednesday.

Texas woman steals $1M lottery prize from NY cousin

A Texas woman stole a $1 million winning scratch-off lottery ticket from her cousin in New York and claimed more than $500,000 in a lump-sum payment.

Man wanted in armed robbery of Long Island vape shop

Police are searching for a man in connection with an armed robbery at a Central Islip vape shop.