Girl dies in backyard pool on Long Island
A 12-year-old Long Island girl drowned in her backyard pool on Monday night.
New York Democrat considering one-time wealth tax on rich Americans: report
New York Democrat Rep. Tom Suozzi is looking to potentially introduce a one-time wealth tax after it was recently reported that some of the country’s wealthiest people have escaped paying federal income taxes.
4 women on Long Island busted after Walmart attempted robbery, assault: Cops
Four women were busted at a Long Island Walmart after they allegedly attempted to steal items and punched a security officer.
As police are banned from NYC Pride parade, Long Island beckons
Police who have been banned from marching in New York City’s Pride parade are instead planning to take part in festivities in the suburbs of Long Island.
Woman badly injured while cutting down tree: Suffolk Police
A woman was critically injured Friday when she fell while attempting to cut down a tree near her home in Suffolk County.
Survey: Nearly two-thirds of millennials regret buying new home
Getting a house around the tri-state area is getting harder and harder for some buyers, with inventory low and prices soaring. Some new homeowners are even starting to regret their decision.
Some Long Island families say students should take off masks in school
Some parents and students are upset that the Smithtown District is continuing to follow New York's directive which states that kids still need to wear masks inside school buildings but can take them off outside.
Risk of tick-borne illnesses remains high on Long Island
Ticks are making their presence known on Long Island, especially out east and along the north and south shores.
SUV carjacked in Long Island restaurant parking lot
Police on Long Island have arrested a man accused of a gunpoint carjacking.
Pfizer COVID vaccine trial enrolling children up to 11 years old
The trial will enroll about 4,500 participants worldwide. And there is still room for participants to enroll at Stony Brook.
Leadership shakeup at the MTA; Feinberg to chair board
The governor has nominated Sarah Feinberg as chair of the MTA board and Janno Lieber as CEO of the MTA. They will replace Patrick Foye, who has held both titles for just over two years.
'Joints for Jabs': Dispensaries in Washington can offer joints for vaccines
First, it was free beer. Then, it was the chance for cash and loads of other prizes. Now, it's “Joints for Jabs.”
4 men aboard inflatable raft rescued on Long Island Sound
Police rescued four men who became stranded when their 10-foot inflatable raft drifted out into the Long Island Sound, authorities said Monday.
Suffolk County man arrested for allegedly killing dog on Facetime
Police say the man strangled a Chihuahua to death while threatening a family member during a video call.
Fans return to Long Island for Belmont Stakes
The 153rd running of the Belmont Stakes is expected to bring millions of dollars to local businesses.
Long Island Aquarium offers overnight stay with shark dive, champagne dinner
The overnight experience also includes a meet-and-greet with penguins and breakfast on the water
Diversity committee to overhaul Nassau police's hiring process
A recent investigation found that since 2012, over 6,500 people of color applied to the Nassau and Suffolk police forces, but only 67 were hired.
Drunk driver drove through school playground full of children, cops say
Police on Long Island say a drunk driver crashed through the fence at a schoolyard filled with dozens of children and drove through the field at a high rate of speed.
Suffolk County police ticket man for driving with fake passenger
Authorities say that the man was driving in the HOV lane on the Long Island Expressway with a mask attached to his front passenger seat.
Long Island oyster farming program expanding
The Town of Islip leases areas of the Great South Bay to oyster and clam farmers. The program is expanding.