Suffolk County cyberattackers demanded $2.5M in ransom
Using a single software flaw, hackers managed to burrow their way into the County's computer networks, demanding a $2.5M ransom.
No rebuttal yet from Rep.-elect George Santos to allegations
After allegations surfaced that Republican George Santos' resume may be largely fiction, questions on the minds of many include: Where was he living at the time of the election? Where is he now? What is his real story?
Serious questions raised about GOP congressman-elect George Santos
Republican George Santos flipped a Long Island-based U.S. House seat in November. But now a report has raised serious allegations about whether Santos misrepresented his education and employment history.
Student stabbed multiple times at Long Island high school
A 15-year-old is under arrest on assault and weapons charges after a brutal stabbing incident in front of a Long Island high school.
Long Island jewelry store robbed
Police in Suffolk County are looking for three people who robbed a jewelry store at gunpoint.
CDC recommends masking in 10 NY counties
Masking indoors in public or on public transportation is now recommended across the five boroughs, on Long Island, and in several of the city's northern suburbs.
Probation for former Long Island teacher who gave teen vaccine dose
A former Long Island high school teacher accused of injecting a teen with a COVID-19 vaccine at her home without his parents’ knowledge has been sentenced to community service and probation.
Long Island students get 'incomplete' grades due to teacher shortage
Parents say students spent a large part of the school year with teachers that weren't originally assigned to their classes while others were on extended leave.
Airman dies after snowboarding accident at American Dream mall
A member of the Air National Guard who grew up on Long Island was killed in a snowboarding accident at an indoor slope at the American Dream mall.
Long Island's 'Mrs. Claus' makes kids' wishes come true
Every holiday season, Jennifer Scully, an interior designer on Long Island, becomes "Mrs. Claus" to give gifts to children in need.
'Everybody killers' - Long Island gang accused of murder and other violence
A Long Island gang is accused of murder, shootings, carjackings, and even stealing puppies.
Former NYPD cop Michael Valva sentenced for murder of 8-year-old son
"Nothing short of evil." A former NYPD officer will spend at least 25-years in prison for the torture and death of his own 8-year-old son.
Long Island restaurant boom lets foodies stay closer to home
Fewer Long Islanders these days are making the trek into New York City to enjoy a meal as more restaurants are setting up shop in the suburbs.
Pair arrested in burglaries that targeted wealthy Hamptons woman
Authorities say it was like a movie plot where the couple secretly spied on a wealthy woman to target for a $1 million burglary while she was on vacation.
‘Torso Killer’ admits killing 5 women on Long Island decades ago
A serial killer known as the “Torso Killer” admitted Monday to killing a 23-year-old woman outside a Long Island shopping mall in 1968 and four other women decades ago.
U.S. Postal Service center on Long Island works around-the-clock to handle mail
From now through the New Year, several hundred thousand letters and packages will be processed daily at the U.S. Postal Service's massive processing center in Melville, Long Island.
Long Island students create NY-themed ornaments for Christmas tree outside White House
Christmas ornaments made by students at Maplewood Intermediate School in Huntington Station now adorn a Christmas tree outside of the White House.
Suffolk County gas tax holiday expires but will prices rise at the pump?
Suffolk County's gas tax holiday has expired, but experts say that it might not mean an immediate rise in prices at the pump.
Trade skills program gives Long Island students hands-on job training
More than 20 students in the Bellmore-Merrick School district are adding real experience to their resume as more teens chose shorter, more affordable paths to a career.
'Baby Whisperer' Long Island cop helps deliver 5th baby
A Suffolk County Police officer is nicknamed the "Baby Whisperer" after helping deliver his fifth baby since joining the police department.