'I'm a primary source': Teaching 9/11 in Long Island schools

"I'm a primary source." Teachers on Long Island explain how they teach the events of 9/11 to their students.

Schools across NY react to Minneapolis mass shooting; Catholic leaders respond

Schools and Catholic leaders across New York are responding to the shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis earlier this week.

Police ridealong: Ghost plate crackdown on Long Island

According to authorities, these ghost plates allow drivers to operate "completely off the grid," making it easier to commit more serious crimes, as well as avoid traffic violations and unpaid tolls.

Police ridealong: Ghost plate crackdown on Long Island
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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
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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
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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.