Long Island siblings that were born prematurely overcome obstacles, ready for college

A pair of twins from Long Island that were born prematurely and told they would never live a normal life are celebrating today as they head off to college with scholarships and bright futures in front of them.

Nassau County detective among 9 indicted in Mafia bust: Feds

The Nassau County Police Department detective, Hector Rosario, is accused of accepting money from the Bonanno crime familly.

First section of LIRR third track expansion opens

The first section of the third track runs from Floral Park to Merillon Avenue in Garden City on the main line in Nassau County.

Massapequa Coast heading to Little League World Series

For the first in its 72-year history, Massapequa Coast is advancing to the Little League World Series.

LIRR ridership remains much lower than from pre-COVID

The Long Island Rail Road is running behind schedule when it comes to getting back all the riders it lost during the COVID-19 pandemic.

WNBA legend Sue Wicks' 2nd act: Long Island oyster farmer

From baskets to bags of oysters, and sneakers to water shoes, WNBA legend Sue Wicks has discovered a second passion as a Long Island oyster farmer.

Women training to become barbers

More women are becoming barbers, a job traditionally held by men. The International Barber and Beauty Institute on Long Island says about half the students in the barber license class are women.

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.

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.

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.