Girl stuck in dressing room pulled through wall to safety

First responders in Port Jefferson, Long Island rescued a girl stuck inside a dressing room by pulling her through the wall.

Nassau County renews fight against opioid crisis

The Nassau County Police Department announced the reengagement of Operation Natalie, which was founded three years ago in honor of Natalie Ciappa, a Massapequa teen who died of an overdose.

Long Island parents continue to protest school mask rule

On Monday, Carle Place school officials and local leaders called once more on Gov. Andrew Cuomo to unmask all children in school.

Nassau police commissioner won't resign over 'broken homes' remarks

Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder said Friday he won’t resign over comments blaming the lack of diversity in his police department on Black and Hispanic “broken homes.”

Long Island man charged after allegedly sexually abusing six children

Authorities say Angel Tacuri sexually abused six children between 2010 and 2014, some of whom attended a daycare his wife ran out of their home.

Man indicted in brutal attack, rape in Suffolk County

A man is accused of strangling and raping a woman who was walking on a wooded path on Long Island.

Sick puppies recovering; pet store owner charged

In March, the Nassau County SPCA seized 11 puppies from a pet store because the dogs were sick.

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.

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.

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.