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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Town of Islip leases areas of the Great South Bay to oyster and clam farmers. The program is expanding.
Husband of Long Island child care provider accused of sex abuse
The husband of a Long Island child care provider is accused of sexually abusing children in his wife's care in their home.
The husband of a Long Island child care provider is accused of sexually abusing children in his wife's care in their home.
Bethpage Air Show takes flight on Memorial Day
This is the first time the Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach State Park was held on Memorial Day.
This is the first time the Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach State Park was held on Memorial Day.
Man threatens to blow up Long Island police station: Cops
A man is accused of phoning in a bomb threat to a police station on Long Island.
A man is accused of phoning in a bomb threat to a police station on Long Island.
Bethpage Air Show to fly Memorial Day as rain dampens holiday weekend
Due to poor weather, the Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach State Park will be held for the first time on Memorial Day since being launched in 2004.
Due to poor weather, the Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach State Park will be held for the first time on Memorial Day since being launched in 2004.
Police rescue 2 men from sinking boat at Long Island dock
Police say they rescued two men from a 25-foot sailboat that was sinking during stormy weather at a Long Island dock.
Police say they rescued two men from a 25-foot sailboat that was sinking during stormy weather at a Long Island dock.
Bethpage Air Show preview could be the only show this weekend
The official events for the Bethpage Air Show are scheduled for Saturday and Sunday but the weather forecast isn't looking promising.
The official events for the Bethpage Air Show are scheduled for Saturday and Sunday but the weather forecast isn't looking promising.
Nassau police commissioner criticized for statements on minority candidates
Remarks by Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder trying to explain the lack of diversity in his department are adding insult to injury.
Remarks by Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder trying to explain the lack of diversity in his department are adding insult to injury.
Nassau County police officers to wear body cameras
Beginning this fall, police in Nassau County will begin wearing body cameras while on patrol.
Beginning this fall, police in Nassau County will begin wearing body cameras while on patrol.
No coronavirus deaths in Nassau County for a week
Nassau County authorities announced on Thursday that they have not had a recorded COVID-19 death in an entire week.
Nassau County authorities announced on Thursday that they have not had a recorded COVID-19 death in an entire week.
Woman indicted in hit-and-run death of NYPD cop
A Long Island woman accused of the hit-and-run death of a veteran NYPD officer was indicted on multiple charges on Tuesday, including homicide and manslaughter.
A Long Island woman accused of the hit-and-run death of a veteran NYPD officer was indicted on multiple charges on Tuesday, including homicide and manslaughter.