Child in Suffolk County tests positive for measles: Sources
A child in Suffolk County has tested positive for measles, as cases of the highly contagious virus continue to rise nationwide.
New York's worst air quality in 2024 was not in NYC: See the data
A new study reveals that these places in New York had poor air quality last year. See if your area is on the list.
Failed s'mores-making attempt likely sparked Long Island fires
A homeowner's failed attempt to make s'mores likely sparked this weekend's fast-moving brush fire on Long Island, Suffolk County Police said Monday.
Long Island brush fire: Crews knock down blaze but wind threats remain
As of Sunday morning, the Long Island brush fire was 80% contained, but wind gusts of up to 40 mph continue to threaten the area. Here's the latest:
Gourmet hospital food? NY's Northwell Health hires Michelin-starred chefs
When you think of hospital food, gourmet dining isn’t the first thing that comes to mind—but Northwell Health wants to change that.
Brush fires rips through parts of Long Island; 1 firefighter injured
Officials stated that due to the wind conditions, the fire could persist for several hours, or even days, as the winds continue to ignite the blaze.
Mister Softee opens first ever ice cream shop on Long Island
The famous Mister Softee ice cream company has opened its first ever brick-and-mortar shop in East Islip.
7 Long Island men charged in $20M fraud scheme involving gift cards, elderly victims
Prosecutors say the suspects used a computer-based scam to steal from victims, some of whom were led to believe that their personal information had been used to buy child sex abuse material.
12 Long Island students sickened by THC gummies at school
Twelve students from a Long Island middle school became sick after being given THC gummies, according to the Suffolk County Police Department.
Queens weed shops spark outrage in Nassau County
Legal cannabis dispensaries in Queens are stirring controversy with officials in neighboring Hempstead and North Hempstead, where recreational marijuana sales are banned.
Rose Girone, world's oldest Holocaust survivor, dies at 113
Rose Girone, the world's oldest survivor of the Holocaust, has died on Long Island. She was 113.
Gilgo Beach murders: Rex Heuermann back in court for DNA evidence hearing
Alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann was back in court for a hearing on DNA evidence on Tuesday.
Little NY boy loses mom, battles cancer in same year: How to help Hudson Swift
A little boy from Long Island lost his mother and was diagnosed with cancer in the same year. Now, the community is coming together to help 3-year-old Hudson and his dad.
Long Island family raises awareness for rare disease: What is FOXG1 syndrome?
Millions of Americans suffer from a rare disease that can make finding cures and treatments difficult. Here's how a family on Long Island is raising awareness:
Drunk driver sentenced in fatal Long Island crash that killed 2 teens
Amandeep Singh has been sentenced to 8-1/3 to 25 years in prison for the deaths of 14-year-olds Drew Hassenbein and Ethan Falkowitz in a 2023 wrong-way crash on Long Island.
Martin Luther King III reflects on his father's legacy on Long Island
Martin Luther King III stood on the same stage where his father spoke nearly six decades ago on Thursday at Great Neck South High School, sharing reflections on the life and enduring legacy of the late Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Gilgo Beach murders: Can DNA evidence be used for trial for Heuermann?
Suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann appeared in court on Long Island on Wednesday.
NY state trooper turns himself in after Southern State Parkway shooting
New York State trooper, Thomas Mascia, who said he was shot during an October traffic stop on Long Island, turned himself into police Monday morning.
Egg prices soar as bird flu outbreak worsens
Egg prices are skyrocketing across the country, and New York has been hit hard, with the average cost rising to $7.24 per dozen.