Powerful thunderstorms cause flooding in NY, NJ

A nearly stationary frontal boundary combined with a hot and humid air mass sparked some thunderstorms on Monday. A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for northeast New Jersey, most of southeast New York, and a small portion of southern Connecticut until 10 a.m. on Tuesday.

Dozens of domestic rabbits dumped in the woods

A rescue group contacted the SPCA about the discovery of domestic rabbits left in a wooded area of Calverton.

Officer injured detaining naked, feces-covered man

Nassau County police found a naked man running in a Massapequa road about 11:30 a.m. The man was also covered in feces, according to police.

Long Island lawmaker: Coastal high-rises need mandatory inspections

Some elected officials who represent communities along the coastline from Coney Island to Nassau County have been fielding calls from constituents wondering if their buildings are safe.

Elsa slams New Jersey, New York, New England; moves out to sea

Fast-moving Tropical Storm Elsa hit the New York City region with torrential rains and high winds as it churned up the East Coast.

Elsa prompted warnings for boaters and beachgoers in NJ, NY

Dangerous, life-threatening marine conditions — including tropical storm-force winds, rough seas, and rip currents — developed over the Atlantic waters off the Jersey Shore and New York as well as the Long Island Sound.

Long Island prepped for Elsa

PSEG Long Island was highly criticized last year for its response to Hurricane Isaias. The utility company said it was in an all-hands-on-deck mode for Elsa.

Hot weather, powerful thunderstorms in New York area

After a scorching and humid day, powerful storms moved across the region, downing trees and power lines. And Wednesday could have more of the same.

A parade on July 5 extends holiday celebrations on Long Island

The Port Jefferson Fourth of July Parade was back and bigger than in years past. Last year's celebration was canceled altogether because of the pandemic.

Cops: Drunk driver smashes into police car on Long Island

A Suffolk County man faces drunk driving and driving charges after police say he narrowly missed hitting an officer and then barreled into his police car.

1 missing, 1 arrested after Long Island boat crash

A 25-year-old man was missing and another man under arrest for boating while intoxicated after an incident early Monday morning in the waters off of Long Island.

One dead, two injured after Long Island shooting

Police on Long Island say a shooting at a holiday block party left one man dead and two others hospitalized with gunshot wounds.

Police cracking down after wild beach party on Long Island

Last weekend, an impromptu party in Long Beach featured over 2,500 people, dancing, music, illegal fireworks and afterwards, gunshots.

Long Island cop gifts man he pulled over car seat for son

A traffic stop on Long Island had a happy outcome for a father who couldn't afford a proper car seat for his son.

Long Island 13-year-old headed to Scripps National Spelling Bee  finals

The Scripps National Spelling Bee is back this year, and a 7th-grader from Long Island will be representing New York as one of the 11 students heading to the finals next week.

Volunteers resume work at Long Island hospitals

After months away from their work due to the pandemic, hospital volunteers are finally getting back to supporting patients and medical workers across our area.

Excessive heat warning for New York City region

Con Edison is asking everyone to conserve energy to prevent possible power outages.

Diabetic teen from Long Island missing and could be in danger

Police on Long Island issued a missing child alert early Wednesday for the disappearance of a diabetic teen who may be in imminent danger.