Food drive helps restock Long Island nonprofit devastated by fire
A summer fire where NOSH housed its inventory of thousands of pounds of food left volunteers scrambling to find ways to continue feeding families. A food drive showed how Long Islanders step up to help their neighbors.
A summer fire where NOSH housed its inventory of thousands of pounds of food left volunteers scrambling to find ways to continue feeding families. A food drive showed how Long Islanders step up to help their neighbors.
NY begins COVID vaccine rollout for kids between 5 and 11
28 million children are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, and many pediatricians across our area are already giving out the shots.
28 million children are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, and many pediatricians across our area are already giving out the shots.
Medical practices await green light to give COVID vaccines to younger kids
With the federal government poised to approve a COVID-19 vaccine in children as young as 5, medical practices are preparing for the expanded vaccination effort.
With the federal government poised to approve a COVID-19 vaccine in children as young as 5, medical practices are preparing for the expanded vaccination effort.
Suffolk County hiring hundreds of law enforcement officers in next year
Suffolk County is set to hire 705 cops, correction officers, sheriff's deputies, and probation officers in the next 12 months using federal emergency COVID-19 funds.
Suffolk County is set to hire 705 cops, correction officers, sheriff's deputies, and probation officers in the next 12 months using federal emergency COVID-19 funds.
Shots fired at golf cart prompted lockdowns at schools on Long Island
Schools and town buildings in Huntington on Long Island were placed on lockdown after shots were fired from a vehicle into a golf cart at a park. No injuries or arrests were reported, and the lockdowns were lifted shortly after noon.
Schools and town buildings in Huntington on Long Island were placed on lockdown after shots were fired from a vehicle into a golf cart at a park. No injuries or arrests were reported, and the lockdowns were lifted shortly after noon.
Hochul tests LIRR route into Grand Central Terminal
The long-anticipated and long-delayed rail route from Long Island to Grand Central Terminal is nearing reality.
The long-anticipated and long-delayed rail route from Long Island to Grand Central Terminal is nearing reality.
Former NYPD cop sentenced in murder-for-hire plot to kill husband, teen
A former NYPD officer charged in a murder-for-hire plot was sentenced Friday to 48 months in prison of which she had already served 30.
A former NYPD officer charged in a murder-for-hire plot was sentenced Friday to 48 months in prison of which she had already served 30.
Fetty Wap arrested in NYC on federal drug charges
Rapper Fetty Wap has been arrested in New York City on federal drug charges.
Rapper Fetty Wap has been arrested in New York City on federal drug charges.
Halloween safety tips during COVID
Halloween falls on a Sunday this year, which means more time for trick-or-treating, but health experts insist now is not the time to pretend COVID-19 is gone.
Halloween falls on a Sunday this year, which means more time for trick-or-treating, but health experts insist now is not the time to pretend COVID-19 is gone.
LGBT job fair held on Long Island
A first-of-its-kind job fair was held on Long Island Wednesday, designed to support the LGBTQ+ community and help them connect with employers.
A first-of-its-kind job fair was held on Long Island Wednesday, designed to support the LGBTQ+ community and help them connect with employers.
Flooding, high wind concerns remain as nor'easter heads out of region
A coastal flood advisory for portions of New Jersey and New York along with a high wind warning for eastern Long Island were in effect Wednesday as the Nor'Easter that brought heavy rain and flooding a day earlier made its way out of the region.
A coastal flood advisory for portions of New Jersey and New York along with a high wind warning for eastern Long Island were in effect Wednesday as the Nor'Easter that brought heavy rain and flooding a day earlier made its way out of the region.
Coast Guard recovers body of kayaker who went missing overnight
The U.S. Coast Guard and several police departments searched for a kayaker who went missing in the Long Island Sound. A crew recovered the paddler's body Tuesday afternoon.
The U.S. Coast Guard and several police departments searched for a kayaker who went missing in the Long Island Sound. A crew recovered the paddler's body Tuesday afternoon.
Police admit to mistakes in Brian Laundrie investigation, report claims
The North Port Police Department says that investigators made mistakes in surveilling Brian Laundrie in the days before he disappeared.
The North Port Police Department says that investigators made mistakes in surveilling Brian Laundrie in the days before he disappeared.
93-year-old grandfather becomes a children's book author
Bernie Ditchik, 93, is still driving, playing tennis, sculpting, and, perhaps his most impressive feat, starting a new chapter in his life as an author.
Bernie Ditchik, 93, is still driving, playing tennis, sculpting, and, perhaps his most impressive feat, starting a new chapter in his life as an author.
Food-supply problems now affecting schools in NY
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced a $1.5 billion allocation to help districts deal with supply chain costs and shortages but the problems could last into next year.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced a $1.5 billion allocation to help districts deal with supply chain costs and shortages but the problems could last into next year.
New animal shelter opens in Central Islip
A brand new, $9M state-of-the-art animal shelter has opened in Central Islip, with 82 kennels, displays for cats and dogs, outdoor pens for exercise, and a full surgical suite.
A brand new, $9M state-of-the-art animal shelter has opened in Central Islip, with 82 kennels, displays for cats and dogs, outdoor pens for exercise, and a full surgical suite.
Woman found fatally stabbed on front lawn on Long Island
Police in Suffolk County are investigating the death of a woman found fatally stabbed outside her home in Coram.
Police in Suffolk County are investigating the death of a woman found fatally stabbed outside her home in Coram.
Small plane ends up in shrubs near Long Island airport
Police say a small plane attempting an emergency landing has overshot a runway at a Hamptons airport and plowed into some shrubs, but no injuries were reported.
Police say a small plane attempting an emergency landing has overshot a runway at a Hamptons airport and plowed into some shrubs, but no injuries were reported.
Brian Laundrie was 'grieving' when he vanished, days before Gabby Petito found dead, family's lawyer says
More than a month before authorities found the decomposed remains of Florida fugitive Brian Laundrie in a swamp near his home, he allegedly slipped away from his parents’ house under the guise of a hike.
More than a month before authorities found the decomposed remains of Florida fugitive Brian Laundrie in a swamp near his home, he allegedly slipped away from his parents’ house under the guise of a hike.
Brian Laundrie's family hopes for answers after remains found in park confirmed to be missing fugitive son
The Laundrie family's attorney says Brian's parents are hoping for more answers from law enforcement on his cause of death after the FBI used dental records to positively identify the skeletal remains. Investigators said the area where they were found had been underwater during previous searches.
The Laundrie family's attorney says Brian's parents are hoping for more answers from law enforcement on his cause of death after the FBI used dental records to positively identify the skeletal remains. Investigators said the area where they were found had been underwater during previous searches.