Nassau County executive proposes cash relief for homeowners
Laura Curran, a Democrat running for reelection as Nassau County executive, is proposing to put about $375 in the pockets of about 300,000 households.
Nassau County Exec. calls on New York to follow CDC guidelines
Nassau County Executive Laura Curran is calling on New York State to adopt the CDC's latest guidelines on masks.
Long Island high school vaccinates students, staff
Freeport High School said it was the first school district on Long Island to offer vaccines to students.
Children get vaccinated on Long Island
Cohen Children's Medical Center in New Hyde Park and Nassau Community College in Garden City are vaccinating children against COVID-19.
Free dog food giveaway in Suffolk County on Saturday
If you need help feeding your dog, this pet food giveaway on Long Island can help.
NY pools and beaches set to open
"We want our beaches opened up as much as possible as soon as possible."
Blind Long Island man hopes new experiment will restore his vision
At 12 years old, he was diagnosed as legally blind. Now, at 43, there is a possible light at the end of this dark tunnel.
India's COVID-19 crisis: Long Island communities step up
Nassau County officials and civic leaders joined forces with the South Asian American community Monday at a Sikh prayer center to discuss efforts to help India amid a devastating coronavirus surge.
Long Island families fight for cure for their kids' rare genetic disorder
Eli Reich has an incredibly rare genetic condition called FOXG1 syndrome, which is caused by a mutation in a gene in the brain. Unless treatment is found, Eli will never be able to speak, walk, or eat on his own.
IHOP responds to Adam Sandler with free milkshakes on Long Island
I-HOP locations across Long Island are dedicating an entire day to actor and comedian Adam Sandler in response to his viral clap-back for being told to wait for a table.
National Nurses Week honors pandemic heroes
National Nurses Week is a time to publicly recognize healthcare heroes, with an extra special emphasis this year because of their work on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic.
Massive fire at garbage facility disrupts LIRR service
Firefighters continued to put out hotspots of a five-alarm fire at a garbage facility on Long Island that disrupted LIRR service for several hours.
Woman who survived Holocaust, pandemic celebrates 100th birthday
A Long Island woman, who was born as the world was recovering from the last pandemic in the 1920s and escaped Nazi Germany, is now celebrating her 100th birthday.
Nassau County launches initiative to vaccinate high school students
The program will aim to vaccinate 500 teens between the ages of 16 and 18 each day using the Pfizer vaccine, which is currently authorized for those aged 16 and up.
Hundreds attend funeral for fallen NYPD cop Anastasios Tsakos
Hundreds of men and women in blue stood outside the funeral service for Anastasios Tsakos to show their unwavering support for the fallen NYPD officer.
Looking to rebound, beach businesses seek willing workers
Bars and restaurants on Long Island are eagerly awaiting the high season as pandemic restrictions are lifted. But some spots are having trouble hiring help.
IHOP hostess doesn't recognize Adam Sandler, comedian reacts on Twitter
Long Islanders say that Adam Sandler has been casually showing up in public without much fanfare.
Long Island man goes 20 years without paying mortgage, evading evictions
A man has been avoiding eviction from his Long Island home for more than two decades after making only one mortgage payment and repeatedly battling banks and realtors in court, according to court documents.
Chlorine shortage looms for pool owners ahead of summer
In some parts of the U.S., pool supply stores have already imposed quantity restrictions on chlorine tablets.
Baby dies after hit-and-run crash
Police on Long Island are on the hunt for a hit-and-run driver who critically injured an 8-month-old baby who later died.