Babylon HS alumni accuse teachers of sexual misconduct
New York Attorney General Letitia James has launched a civil investigation into the Babylon School District over allegations of widespread sexual abuse and misconduct.
New York Attorney General Letitia James has launched a civil investigation into the Babylon School District over allegations of widespread sexual abuse and misconduct.
Gabby Petito’s family attorney hints at charges against ‘additional individuals’
Gabby Petito’s family attorney floated the notion that "additional individuals" could face charges in connection with her strangling in Wyoming more than two months ago.
Gabby Petito’s family attorney floated the notion that "additional individuals" could face charges in connection with her strangling in Wyoming more than two months ago.
Shortage of vaccinated nurses prompts closure of ER on Long Island
Mount Sinai South Nassau said the decision to close the Long Beach Emergency Room came after all options were exhausted.
Mount Sinai South Nassau said the decision to close the Long Beach Emergency Room came after all options were exhausted.
Driver crashes into Long Island Taco Bell
A car crashed through the window of a Long Island Taco Bell.
A car crashed through the window of a Long Island Taco Bell.
Home at last: Islanders play opener at new UBS Arena
The Islanders play their first home game this season is against the Calgary Flames after spending the first 6 1/2 weeks of the season on the road playing 13 games.
The Islanders play their first home game this season is against the Calgary Flames after spending the first 6 1/2 weeks of the season on the road playing 13 games.
Officials, NY Islanders host ribbon-cutting ceremony to open UBS Arena in Elmont
The new arena will host New York Islanders games, along with concerts and other live entertainment events throughout the year.
The new arena will host New York Islanders games, along with concerts and other live entertainment events throughout the year.
Mushroom-laced candy bars, 26 pounds of marijuana seized in Nassau County drug bust
Police say they confiscated over two-dozen of the candy bars that were laced with psilocybin mushrooms, along with 26 pounds of marijuana and 1,000 cartridges of THC.
Police say they confiscated over two-dozen of the candy bars that were laced with psilocybin mushrooms, along with 26 pounds of marijuana and 1,000 cartridges of THC.
Long Island 15-year-old collapses, dies at basketball tryouts
Carmyne Payton died Wednesday after collapsing during tryouts for his high school's basketball team in Copiague.
Carmyne Payton died Wednesday after collapsing during tryouts for his high school's basketball team in Copiague.
5 people killed in Long Island house fire
The fast-moving fire claimed the lives of a mother, her two children and two nephews who had just moved to Riverhead from Guatemala, and destroyed a historic building.
The fast-moving fire claimed the lives of a mother, her two children and two nephews who had just moved to Riverhead from Guatemala, and destroyed a historic building.
Nov. 13 storm spawned 6 tornadoes on Long Island, NWS says
A powerful storm system that hit the New York area on Saturday produced six tornadoes on Long Island and three in Connecticut. A newly confirmed tornado touched down among some pine trees south of Sunrise Highway, shearing off tree limbs and snapping tree trunks.
A powerful storm system that hit the New York area on Saturday produced six tornadoes on Long Island and three in Connecticut. A newly confirmed tornado touched down among some pine trees south of Sunrise Highway, shearing off tree limbs and snapping tree trunks.
Coyotes are making Long Island their home
Biologists expect coyotes to easily integrate into habitats across Long Island and fully colonize within a decade or two. Experts explain how to avoid conflicts and confrontations.
Biologists expect coyotes to easily integrate into habitats across Long Island and fully colonize within a decade or two. Experts explain how to avoid conflicts and confrontations.
Cleanup underway from 'highly unusual' tornadoes on Long Island
The National Weather Service confirmed that four tornadoes touched down on Long Island during a storm on Saturday. A meteorologist with the NWS said tornadoes are highly unusual for this time of year.
The National Weather Service confirmed that four tornadoes touched down on Long Island during a storm on Saturday. A meteorologist with the NWS said tornadoes are highly unusual for this time of year.
4 Long Island tornadoes confirmed from Saturday storm
The National Weather Service says four tornadoes touched down on Long Island from a fast-moving storm that tore across the New York City region on Saturday. There were also 3 other tornadoes confirmed in Connecticut.
The National Weather Service says four tornadoes touched down on Long Island from a fast-moving storm that tore across the New York City region on Saturday. There were also 3 other tornadoes confirmed in Connecticut.
Man arrested for threatening to kill GOP congressman who voted for Biden's infrastructure bill
A Long Island man has been arrested for making a death threat against a Republican congressional member who voted for the $1 trillion infrastructure package, police said.
A Long Island man has been arrested for making a death threat against a Republican congressional member who voted for the $1 trillion infrastructure package, police said.
Crime victims call for changes to New York parole law
Under current law, once prisoners are eligible for parole, they're permitted to come before the parole board every two years. But leaders and survivors are pushing for violent offenders who are denied parole the first time to then reappear after four or five years.
Under current law, once prisoners are eligible for parole, they're permitted to come before the parole board every two years. But leaders and survivors are pushing for violent offenders who are denied parole the first time to then reappear after four or five years.
New day program on Long Island for adults with autism
The autism-focused program is dubbed BLUE, which stands for Balance Living Unlimited Exploration. Up to 30 adults take part five days a week.
The autism-focused program is dubbed BLUE, which stands for Balance Living Unlimited Exploration. Up to 30 adults take part five days a week.
Suffolk lawmaker accused of offering drugs in exchange for sex
Dr. William Spencer, a Suffolk County legislator, filed a police report prior to his arrest claiming to be the target of an extortion effort by an individual posing as a pimp.
Dr. William Spencer, a Suffolk County legislator, filed a police report prior to his arrest claiming to be the target of an extortion effort by an individual posing as a pimp.
Off-duty cop who survived cancer dies in car crash on Long Island
Police Officer Vincent Pelliccio crashed into a median on Nicolls Road in Selden shortly after 12:30 a.m. Pelliccio, who was off-duty, died at Stony Brook University Hospital. He was 30 years old.
Police Officer Vincent Pelliccio crashed into a median on Nicolls Road in Selden shortly after 12:30 a.m. Pelliccio, who was off-duty, died at Stony Brook University Hospital. He was 30 years old.
Long Island school bus cameras snag unaware motorists, to tune of $250
Some drivers say they've been surprised to receive violation notices for continuing to drive while a bus was stopped on the other side of a multi-lane highway.
Some drivers say they've been surprised to receive violation notices for continuing to drive while a bus was stopped on the other side of a multi-lane highway.
Rapper Fetty Wap released on $500K bail after drug trafficking charges
Rapper Fetty Wap appeared before a judge again on Friday after being arrested last week, accused in a drug smuggling ring distributing heroin, fentanyl and cocaine across New Jersey and Long Island.
Rapper Fetty Wap appeared before a judge again on Friday after being arrested last week, accused in a drug smuggling ring distributing heroin, fentanyl and cocaine across New Jersey and Long Island.