Shark patrols to increase at Long Island beaches
The state will increase shark patrols and surveillance after a series of shark encounters on Long Island.
The state will increase shark patrols and surveillance after a series of shark encounters on Long Island.
Woman and 3 dogs rescued from Long Island house fire
Firefighters from three fire departments rescued a woman and three dogs from a Long Island house fire on Sunday
Firefighters from three fire departments rescued a woman and three dogs from a Long Island house fire on Sunday
The good news behind the recent shark sightings
Marine experts say there might be a silver lining behind the increase in activity.
Marine experts say there might be a silver lining behind the increase in activity.
Monkeypox vaccine rollout begins on Long Island
Additional pop-up vaccination sites across Long Island are opening this week to combat the spread of the virus.
Additional pop-up vaccination sites across Long Island are opening this week to combat the spread of the virus.
'Princess Doe' remains identified as NY teen missing since 1982
A girl who was dubbed Princess Doe after her remains were found 40 years ago in a New Jersey cemetery has been identified as Dawn Olanick, a Long Island teenager.
A girl who was dubbed Princess Doe after her remains were found 40 years ago in a New Jersey cemetery has been identified as Dawn Olanick, a Long Island teenager.
Firefighters rescue man stuck in mud on Long Island
A man out clamming got stuck in waist-deep mud and had to be rescued by firefighters on Long Island.
A man out clamming got stuck in waist-deep mud and had to be rescued by firefighters on Long Island.
Man arrested for placing tire spikes outside Nassau County Police facilities, cops say
A man from Mineola was arrested after he placed tire spikes near various Nassau County Police facilities, police said.
A man from Mineola was arrested after he placed tire spikes near various Nassau County Police facilities, police said.
Long Island beach-goers wary after shark bite incidents
Officials on Long Island say they are preparing for a new reality after a sharp uptick in shark encounters already this summer.
Officials on Long Island say they are preparing for a new reality after a sharp uptick in shark encounters already this summer.
Conviction of woman accused of killing Long Island anti-gang activist overturned
An appeals court on Long Island overturned the conviction of Ann-Marie Drago, the 60-year-old nurse convicted of killing anti-gang activist Evelyn Rodriguez, citing prosecutorial misconduct.
An appeals court on Long Island overturned the conviction of Ann-Marie Drago, the 60-year-old nurse convicted of killing anti-gang activist Evelyn Rodriguez, citing prosecutorial misconduct.
Long Island triple-jumper leaps to the top of her sport
Rocky Point High School graduate Alexandra Kelly is considered the top-ranked high school female triple-jumper in the nation.
Rocky Point High School graduate Alexandra Kelly is considered the top-ranked high school female triple-jumper in the nation.
Shark bites surfer at Suffolk County beach
A tiger shark bit a surfer in the water off Smith Point County Park in Suffolk County Wednesday morning.
A tiger shark bit a surfer in the water off Smith Point County Park in Suffolk County Wednesday morning.
Hundreds of bags stuck at Paris airport due to labor dispute
Hundreds of bags and suitcases remain at Charles de Gaulle Airport in France long after travelers have flown to their destinations. Air France blames a strike by airport workers.
Hundreds of bags and suitcases remain at Charles de Gaulle Airport in France long after travelers have flown to their destinations. Air France blames a strike by airport workers.
3 shot during party at upscale The Mansion hotel on Long Island
A shooting at an upscale venue on Long Island over the weekend left three people shot and police searching for a suspect.
A shooting at an upscale venue on Long Island over the weekend left three people shot and police searching for a suspect.
Long Island seeing more sharks; experts say it's a good sign
Long Island's shores are seeing more sharks visiting, and it's likely that trend will continue _ but experts say it's not necessarily a bad thing.
Long Island's shores are seeing more sharks visiting, and it's likely that trend will continue _ but experts say it's not necessarily a bad thing.
Another Long Island lifeguard bitten by shark
A lifeguard, the third in recent weeks, was bitten by a shark off the coast of Long Island on Thursday morning.
A lifeguard, the third in recent weeks, was bitten by a shark off the coast of Long Island on Thursday morning.
Local heroes among those awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Joe Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 17 new recipients on Thursday, including some local heroes from the NYC area.
President Joe Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 17 new recipients on Thursday, including some local heroes from the NYC area.
Biden awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to 17 recipients including Simone Biles, John McCain
Recipients of this year's award include actor Denzel Washington, soccer star Megan Rapinoe, and Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, who is receiving the award posthumously.
Recipients of this year's award include actor Denzel Washington, soccer star Megan Rapinoe, and Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, who is receiving the award posthumously.
Explosion outside Long Island mosque investigated as possible hate crime
Hate crimes officers are investigating after an incendiary device exploded outside a mosque on Long Island, damaging a metallic crescent moon that is a symbol of Islam.
Hate crimes officers are investigating after an incendiary device exploded outside a mosque on Long Island, damaging a metallic crescent moon that is a symbol of Islam.
Long Island shark attack: Beaches reopen with drones on patrol
Lifeguards at Smith Point and Cupsogue beaches started their shifts an hour early on Monday morning to scan the water for signs of sharks. Over the weekend, a shark bit a lifeguard who was in the water for a training exercise.
Lifeguards at Smith Point and Cupsogue beaches started their shifts an hour early on Monday morning to scan the water for signs of sharks. Over the weekend, a shark bit a lifeguard who was in the water for a training exercise.
Lifeguard on Long Island bitten in chest, hand by shark during training exercise
Two Long Island beaches in Suffolk County were expected to reopen Monday after a lifeguard was bitten by a shark.
Two Long Island beaches in Suffolk County were expected to reopen Monday after a lifeguard was bitten by a shark.