Long Island man's conviction in 1990 murder of Hofstra coach tossed
Christopher Ellis spent nearly three decades in prison for the murder of a Hofstra University coach. But on Monday, a judge tossed his conviction and released him.
Christopher Ellis spent nearly three decades in prison for the murder of a Hofstra University coach. But on Monday, a judge tossed his conviction and released him.
BTW bar on Long Island welcomes LGBTQ clientele
A bar called BTW in Nassau County serves as a safe space that aims to be a judgment-free place for everyone to interact.
A bar called BTW in Nassau County serves as a safe space that aims to be a judgment-free place for everyone to interact.
Dogfighting ring busted on Long Island
Authorities announced arrests connected to an alleged interstate dogfighting ring.
Authorities announced arrests connected to an alleged interstate dogfighting ring.
Newly certified lifeguard proves determination matters
Sean McGowan practices lifeguard drills in the water with ease. Despite living with Down syndrome, Sean refuses to let it slow him down.
Sean McGowan practices lifeguard drills in the water with ease. Despite living with Down syndrome, Sean refuses to let it slow him down.
Cuomo must resign, Curran says, pointing to incident with state trooper
Nassau County Executive Laura Curran is calling on Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign. In particular, she noted an allegation that the governor inappropriately touched a state trooper at an event on Long Island.
Nassau County Executive Laura Curran is calling on Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign. In particular, she noted an allegation that the governor inappropriately touched a state trooper at an event on Long Island.
After a virtual 2020, Camp Helen Keller successfully returns in-person
Camp Helen Keller at LIU Post was virtual last summer due to COVID. But this summer, about three dozen children are attending in person.
Camp Helen Keller at LIU Post was virtual last summer due to COVID. But this summer, about three dozen children are attending in person.
New York teen ready for Tokyo Paralympic Games
Anastasia Pagonis is a member of the U.S. Paralympic swimming team. The 17-year-old is going for gold.
Anastasia Pagonis is a member of the U.S. Paralympic swimming team. The 17-year-old is going for gold.
Funeral for Biz Markie held on Long Island
Hundreds came out to the Patchogue Theatre, not far from where Biz Markie grew up, to bid him a final farewell.
Hundreds came out to the Patchogue Theatre, not far from where Biz Markie grew up, to bid him a final farewell.
Police: 4-year-old hit by bullet fired into Long Island home
A 4-year-old boy was hit with a bullet fired through a window on Long Island, police said.
A 4-year-old boy was hit with a bullet fired through a window on Long Island, police said.
Nassau County lawmakers to vote on bill that would let police sue protesters
Lawmakers in a suburban New York county are set to vote Monday on a proposal that would allow police officers to sue protesters and collect financial damages.
Lawmakers in a suburban New York county are set to vote Monday on a proposal that would allow police officers to sue protesters and collect financial damages.
61-year-old woman killed in Long Island house fire
A 61-year-old woman was killed in a house fire Friday on Long Island.
A 61-year-old woman was killed in a house fire Friday on Long Island.
COVID-19 rates rising across New York despite vaccinations
An average of 2,036 people have tested positive for COVID-19 each day over the past seven days in New York. It's the first time that number has gone over 2,000 since May 13.
An average of 2,036 people have tested positive for COVID-19 each day over the past seven days in New York. It's the first time that number has gone over 2,000 since May 13.
First responders of the future train at Camp Fahrenheit on Long Island
From putting out fires to climbing ladders, a summer camp on Long Island is training the first responders of the future.
From putting out fires to climbing ladders, a summer camp on Long Island is training the first responders of the future.
More sharks spotted at Nassau County beaches
All Town of Hempstead beaches are closed to swimming after several sharks were spotted in the water on Wednesday afternoon.
All Town of Hempstead beaches are closed to swimming after several sharks were spotted in the water on Wednesday afternoon.
New York housing market could be cooling off
New data show sales of newly built homes dropped in June to the lowest since the first month of the coronavirus pandemic
New data show sales of newly built homes dropped in June to the lowest since the first month of the coronavirus pandemic
Sharks spotted near Jones Beach; swimming prohibited
A day after a lifeguard was possibly bitten by a shark on Jones Beach, there was another sighting of a shark Tuesday, forcing lifeguards to prohibit swimming.
A day after a lifeguard was possibly bitten by a shark on Jones Beach, there was another sighting of a shark Tuesday, forcing lifeguards to prohibit swimming.
Possible shark attack on Jones Beach lifeguard
An EMT treated a lifeguard for what appears to be a bite on his calf. The lifeguard is expected to be OK, officials said.
An EMT treated a lifeguard for what appears to be a bite on his calf. The lifeguard is expected to be OK, officials said.
5 dead, 1 hospitalized after head-on crash on Long Island
Police on Long Island say five people are dead and another person is in critical condition after a head-on collision late Saturday.
Police on Long Island say five people are dead and another person is in critical condition after a head-on collision late Saturday.
Police: 3 bodies found inside Suffolk County home
Police are investigating the deaths of three people who were found in a home in Suffolk County on Friday.
Police are investigating the deaths of three people who were found in a home in Suffolk County on Friday.
Helicopters and marine patrols to monitor Long Island beaches for sharks
After two days of shark sightings off the coast of Nassau County, officials announced that more helicopter and marine patrols will be deployed along the shoreline to help alert beachgoers and swimmers to the presence of sharks.
After two days of shark sightings off the coast of Nassau County, officials announced that more helicopter and marine patrols will be deployed along the shoreline to help alert beachgoers and swimmers to the presence of sharks.