Long Island academy training the next generation of teachers

Some high school students on Long Island are starting their college education early thanks to a unique program that's meant to help aspiring teachers.

Suffolk County services crippled by cyber attack

A cyber-attack has targeted the computer systems of several departments in Suffolk County, shutting down many government services.

Virtual hospital visits are the 'now of medicine'

Video consultations connect patients with medical specialists as a way to quickly receive care. This technological protocol isn't the "future of medicine" — it is here right now.

New Yorkers step up to help Puerto Rico after Hurricane Fiona

Volunteers with Jibaritos with Troops, a grassroots organization on Long Island, are working to collect and ship supplies to people in Puerto Rico who are dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona.

Long Island leaders call for support after fatal McDonald's shooting

Community leaders in Hempstead are asking for support from Nassau County to keep the areas surrounding their schools safe after a deadly shooting at a McDonald's on Wednesday.

Teen killed outside Long Island McDonald's

Nassau County Police are investigating the killing of a teenager outside a McDonald's in Hempstead.

Your home heating costs could spike 30% this winter

National Grid customers in New York City will see a 28% increase on their bill. Long Islanders can expect to see a 29% hike. This is why heating costs are rising so much.

Long Islanders remember 9/11 victims at sunrise ceremony

Hundreds of people gathered for the annual September 11 ceremony at Point Lookout, Long Island on Sunday.

Bus driver shortage causing problems for Long Island special education students

Dozens of special education students were left home on their first day back to school and others dealt with delays due to a bus driver shortage in Nassau County.

NYC congestion toll effect on Long Island?

Taxi, bus and for-hire drivers on Long Island are pushing to be exempt from Manhattan's congestion tolls. They say they've already taken a hit from higher gas prices.

Flooding concerns as storm hits NYC area

A slow-moving storm producing heavy downpours could cause flash flooding in the New York City region on Tuesday.

Good beach weather means good business

Labor Day was one of the summer's sunniest days on record, which is fantastic for the beach and for businesses nearby.

Brawl and shooting at Long Island baby shower

A teenager is under arrest after police say he shot a man trying to break up a fight at a baby shower.

1 dead after LIRR train hits car

An LIRR train hit a car on the tracks west of Huntington Station on Saturday, killing the driver.

Reading, math scores for 9-year-olds plummeted after pandemic

There are growing concerns for parents sending their children back to school after a new study showed that the pandemic had a major impact on students reading and math skills.

Officials call for repairs at 'dangerous' LIRR station

Officials and commuters are complaining about the Valley Stream Long Island Rail Road station, which they say is full of crumbling concrete, rusting rebar and peeling paint.

Hard clam population rebounds in Long Island's Shinnecock Bay

The hard clam population in Shinnecock Bay collapsed in the 1970s and was believed to be irrecoverable. Yet a decade-long effort by researchers has yielded some stunning results and findings.