New discovery in search for autistic woman who left relative's home during storm

There are new and concerning developments in the disappearance of an autistic 46-year-old woman on Long Island who walked out of a relative's home during last week's storm.

Funeral held for FDNY firefighter William Moon

William Moon, 47, a 21-year veteran of the FDNY, died earlier this month after a training accident in Brooklyn.

Calls grow for Rep.-elect George Santos to resign

A growing number of local lawmakers and Santos' own constituents are calling on the 34-year-old Republican to resign before being sworn into office on Tuesday.

Nassau County DA launches investigation into Rep.-elect George Santos

“The numerous fabrications and inconsistencies associated with Congressman-elect Santos are nothing short of stunning,” said a spokesperson for the Nassau County DA's office.

2 officers stabbed on Long Island, knife-wielding suspect shot and killed

Authorities say a knife-wielding man was shot and killed by Suffolk County Police after stabbing two officers in Medford on Wednesday night.

Woman with autism missing after leaving relative's LI home during storm

Samantha Denise Primus was visiting her sister in Elmont for the holidays. Early Friday, she left the house and hasn't been seen since.

Rep.-elect George Santos admits lying about background

Republican George Santos, who flipped a U.S. House seat in New York from blue to red, has admitted to making up key aspects of his educational, professional, and personal background.

Animal rescue needs help to continue mission

Since 2013, Meredith Festa has been running Paws Unite People, a nonprofit that for years has helped abused and neglected dogs and cats from overseas. But now Festa, who has done for others over the past decade, needs help to continue her mission.

Winter storm drenches NYC with heavy rain and flooding, followed by arctic chill

An incoming storm is expected to produce heavy rain, thunder and even a little bit of snow and ice across parts of the New York City area. Gusty winds are expected too.

Congressman-elect George Santos responds after allegations he is a fraud

Embattled Congressman-elect George Santos has responded for the first time since allegations were made that his resume may be largely fiction.

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.