Measles case confirmed on Long Island, 12 potential exposures identified

Health officials are investigating a measles case on Long Island after an infant too young for vaccination was treated at Cohen Children’s Medical Center earlier this month.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Competitive figure skaters after DC crash: 'That could?ve been any of us'
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Competitive figure skaters say they're traumatized as more than a dozen Team USA members are presumed dead after Wednesday's midair collision. FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg spoke to Long Island skaters, heartbroken as they prepare for their next competition.

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.