Activists push to shut down Sloth Encounters business on Long Island
Activists argue sloths belong in sanctuaries and not storefront habitats. They're calling on the Town of Islip to shut down a business called Sloth Encounters.
Fetty Wap arrested for alleged FaceTime death threat
Rapper Fetty Wap, who had been on a $500,000 bond after being arrested on federal drug charges, has been arrested again after prosecutors claim he violated the conditions of his pre-trial release.
NY Blood Center offering beer for blood
With a blood shortage in the New York City region, the New York Blood Center is teaming up with more than 25 local breweries to help support the critical need for blood donations.
Long Island officials sounding alarm over deer overpopulation problem
A deer management pilot program would allow hunters in the town of Southold more leniency to control the population.
5-foot alligator surrendered to Suffolk County SPCA
A 9-year-old, 5-foot-long American Alligator named Zachary was turned over to the state Department of Environmental Conservation and the Suffolk County SPCA on Thursday.
Driver who killed Nicki Minaj's dad sentenced to one year in jail
The driver in a hit-and-run crash that killed the father of rapper Nicki Minaj last year has been sentenced to a year in jail, in keeping with a promise the judge made when the man pleaded guilty in May.
Long Island man who sent threats to LGBTQ groups gets 30 months
Robert Fehring, 74, was sentenced to 30 months in prison for mailing dozens of violent threats to LGBTQ-affiliated individuals, groups, and businesses over several years.
2 sisters killed in Long Island house fire
Two sisters on vacation from Maryland were killed in an early morning house fire on eastern Long Island.
Long Island's Aegean Pizza set to close after nearly 50 years in business
Aegean Pizzeria in Hollbrook has been open since 1974 but is finally set to dish its last pie on August 6.
Postal worker accused of stealing Costco rewards
A U.S. Postal Service worker is accused of stealing Costco rewards certificates from the mail facility where he has been a full-time employee since 2018.
Aerial video captures shark snack attack off New York beach
Experts with OCEARCH say these bait fish near the coast could be tied to the recent string of shark sightings in New York and New Jersey this summer
Long Island man killed after answering door
A Long Island man was shot and killed after answering a knock on his front door.
Lynx that was roaming Long Island captured
The Suffolk County police caught a lynx that had been roaming Long Island.
Why shark sightings are more common at New York beaches
This summer, shark sightings are more common along New York's shores with at least five verified shark encounters where swimmers were bitten. An official explained why these so-called attacks are really just mistakes.
Long Island woman's guide dog dies after being left in van
A woman has been left without her guide dog after a deadly mistake at a training facility on Long Island. Now, she is hoping her experience will raise awareness so no-one else has to go through the same pain.
Dog fatally mauls woman on Long Island
A 70-year-old woman was fatally mauled by the family pit bull at her Long Island home.
Possible bobcat sighting on Long Island
Authorities are investigating after some kind of lynx was spotted outside a woman's home on Long Island.
NY weather: Thunderstorms topple trees
The sky got very dark and the storm happened fast on Monday, Nassau County residents said.
NYC weather: Thunderstorms break heatwave
Intense storms crossed the New York City region on Monday afternoon and evening as a heat wave breaks. Numerous thunderstorms could bring strong winds, hail, and even a tornado.
Long Island dognappers steal seven French Bulldogs during burglary
Police say the dognappers broke into a home on Long Island and managed to steal two six-month-old French Bulldogs and five one-month-old French Bulldog puppies.