Jury trial of opioid makers, distributors begins in New York

The lawsuit — filed by Nassau County, Suffolk County, and the New York attorney general — accuses some of the biggest pharmaceutical companies and distributors of fueling the opioid epidemic. The litigation is the first of its kind in the nation in which a jury rather than a judge will decide the outcome.

Coast Guard helicopter rescues fisherman off Montauk

The Coast Guard dispatched an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter, an HC-144 Ocean Sentry airplane, and the Cutter Cutter Kingfisher to respond to a sinking boat off Montauk.

Lawmaker wants special prosecutor to review Gilgo Beach case

A state senator is demanding that the Suffolk County executive and the county police department disclose more information on the Gilgo Beach serial killer case.

Brothers originally from NY missing in condo collapse

Brad and Gary Cohen, who are brothers originally from Long Island, are among the more than 150 people missing in the south Florida condo collapse.

Four Long Island first-generation graduates heading to the Ivy League

Four high school students on Long Island are making family history as the first in their families to go to college. And they're headed off to the Ivy League as well!

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.