KKK leader's name to be replaced on Long Island street
A village on Long Island has voted to give a new identity to Lindner Place — a street that was named for a KKK leader who was involved in cross burnings.
A village on Long Island has voted to give a new identity to Lindner Place — a street that was named for a KKK leader who was involved in cross burnings.
1980 cold case rape and murder finally solved, police say
Police on Long Island have finally solved the 42-year-old rape and murder Eve Wilkowitz, who was 20 years old when she died. But her killer won't face the justice system.
Police on Long Island have finally solved the 42-year-old rape and murder Eve Wilkowitz, who was 20 years old when she died. But her killer won't face the justice system.
'Glamping' plan worries camp's neighbors
A nonprofit day camp on Long Island now wants to offer glamping for adults and families. But residents of the area are saying "not so fast."
A nonprofit day camp on Long Island now wants to offer glamping for adults and families. But residents of the area are saying "not so fast."
NY real estate: Sellers remain in driving seat
Navigating the real estate market throughout the COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging for buyers. Falling inventory and rising interest rates mean that it is a seller's market.
Navigating the real estate market throughout the COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging for buyers. Falling inventory and rising interest rates mean that it is a seller's market.
7-year-old girl shot on Long Island
Police on Long Island are still looking for the gunman responsible for shooting a 7-year-old girl who was playing in the backyard of her house.
Police on Long Island are still looking for the gunman responsible for shooting a 7-year-old girl who was playing in the backyard of her house.
Battle over bald eagle's roost on Long Island
There's a battle brewing on Long Island as bird enthusiasts are rallying for a pair of Bald Eagles that have taken up residence in Centerport. Enthusiasts say they're worried new construction could jeopardize the nest.
There's a battle brewing on Long Island as bird enthusiasts are rallying for a pair of Bald Eagles that have taken up residence in Centerport. Enthusiasts say they're worried new construction could jeopardize the nest.
Bronx teen breaks into 9 Long Island businesses in 4 hours, cops say
A teenager from the Bronx has been arrested after allegedly breaking into 9 businesses in just 4 hours.
A teenager from the Bronx has been arrested after allegedly breaking into 9 businesses in just 4 hours.
Long Island students' invention helps children with prosthetics
A group of sixth-graders in the Oceanside School District has earned a spot in a national STEM competition thanks to their invention to help children with prosthetics ride a bike.
A group of sixth-graders in the Oceanside School District has earned a spot in a national STEM competition thanks to their invention to help children with prosthetics ride a bike.
Russia-Ukraine war: NY-based group helping refugees with pets
Paws of War, a Long Island-based nonprofit, has set up shop in Romania and Poland along the Ukraine border to help refugees coming with their pets.
Paws of War, a Long Island-based nonprofit, has set up shop in Romania and Poland along the Ukraine border to help refugees coming with their pets.
Feds: Teenage MS-13 associate lured young men to massacre
Prosecutors say a 17-year-old girl who went by the social media monicker "Diablita" convinced a group of young men to meet in the woods to smoke weed. Instead, MS-13 gang members beat and hacked them to death.
Prosecutors say a 17-year-old girl who went by the social media monicker "Diablita" convinced a group of young men to meet in the woods to smoke weed. Instead, MS-13 gang members beat and hacked them to death.
Teen wrestling champion credits his recovery from tragedy
Eight years before Dunia Sibomana became Long Beach's 17th state wrestling champ, a pack of chimpanzees attacked him in his native Congo. Dunia's facial injuries left him struggling to swallow or speak.
Eight years before Dunia Sibomana became Long Beach's 17th state wrestling champ, a pack of chimpanzees attacked him in his native Congo. Dunia's facial injuries left him struggling to swallow or speak.
Trial set for Long Island MS-13 associate charged in deaths of 4 men
A federal jury will hear opening statements next week in the trial of a Long Island woman accused of luring four young men to their slaughter by more than a dozen members of the MS-13 street gang.
A federal jury will hear opening statements next week in the trial of a Long Island woman accused of luring four young men to their slaughter by more than a dozen members of the MS-13 street gang.
Long Island doctor bought $1.7M yacht in COVID loan fraud scam
Federal officials say Dr. Konstantinos Zarkadas fraudulently obtained more than $3 million in COVID emergency loans, using the money to buy a $1.7M yacht, lease luxury automobiles and buy luxury wristwatches.
Federal officials say Dr. Konstantinos Zarkadas fraudulently obtained more than $3 million in COVID emergency loans, using the money to buy a $1.7M yacht, lease luxury automobiles and buy luxury wristwatches.
12 cars stolen in 24 hours on Long Island
All of the vehicles were left unlocked with their key fobs inside.
All of the vehicles were left unlocked with their key fobs inside.
Calls to repair Long Island's crumbling roads, bridges
Labor leaders and advocates are calling on New York lawmakers to fix the state's failing roads and bridges.
Labor leaders and advocates are calling on New York lawmakers to fix the state's failing roads and bridges.
Cupcake business empowers young adults with autism
Patty Castrogiovanni came out of retirement to run a nonprofit cupcake business out of her kitchen with the help of young adults with autism and other special needs.
Patty Castrogiovanni came out of retirement to run a nonprofit cupcake business out of her kitchen with the help of young adults with autism and other special needs.
Long Island native helping on front lines of Ukraine war
Kristofer Kalas, a chef from East Hampton, is using his knowledge of Ukraine and the contacts he has made there to assist aid efforts for victims of the war.
Kristofer Kalas, a chef from East Hampton, is using his knowledge of Ukraine and the contacts he has made there to assist aid efforts for victims of the war.
Man and woman dead, another injured in Long Island murder-suicide attempt
Two people are dead and one in critical condition after a murder-suicide on Long Island.
Two people are dead and one in critical condition after a murder-suicide on Long Island.
Hofstra hosts first in-person job fair since beginning of pandemic
More than 400 Hofstra students registered for Wednesday's career fair, numbers university officials say they haven’t seen even before the pandemic.
More than 400 Hofstra students registered for Wednesday's career fair, numbers university officials say they haven’t seen even before the pandemic.
Long Island couple helping Ukrainian refugees
For six days, Pastor Justin Vetrano and Neina Vetrano, his wife, were part of a hospitality team in Romania welcoming refugees from Ukraine. For 15 hours a day, volunteers bundled up and braved the cold to give back to those who need it the most.
For six days, Pastor Justin Vetrano and Neina Vetrano, his wife, were part of a hospitality team in Romania welcoming refugees from Ukraine. For 15 hours a day, volunteers bundled up and braved the cold to give back to those who need it the most.