Social media influencers promote vaccination
Many teens and young adults rely heavily on social media platforms for their news and information. So can social media influencers have an impact on vaccinations?
Many teens and young adults rely heavily on social media platforms for their news and information. So can social media influencers have an impact on vaccinations?
Park renamed in honor of Luis Alvarez, Ground Zero hero
Luis Alvarez, a retired NYPD Bomb Squad detective, died in June 2019 after a long battle with cancer stemming from his heroic work at Ground Zero after 9/11.
Luis Alvarez, a retired NYPD Bomb Squad detective, died in June 2019 after a long battle with cancer stemming from his heroic work at Ground Zero after 9/11.
How some hospitals are bolstering LGBTQ services | Pride and Pandemic
In recent years, Mount Sinai and Northwell Health have opened medical and surgical centers dedicated to serving the diverse needs of a diverse LGBTQ community.
In recent years, Mount Sinai and Northwell Health have opened medical and surgical centers dedicated to serving the diverse needs of a diverse LGBTQ community.
Paddleboarder drowns in Hempstead Lake; kids survive
A paddleboard capsized, sending a dad and his kids into the water at Hempstead Lake on Sunday.
A paddleboard capsized, sending a dad and his kids into the water at Hempstead Lake on Sunday.
Long Island may see few cicadas this year
While some Long Islanders may consider the presence of cicadas to be a nuisance, experts say they really are quite beneficial to our area. But this year, the island may miss out on the emergence.
While some Long Islanders may consider the presence of cicadas to be a nuisance, experts say they really are quite beneficial to our area. But this year, the island may miss out on the emergence.
Long Island cop fatally shoots man during struggle
State and county authorities are investigating after a Suffolk County police officer shot and killed a man in Manorville on Thursday night.
State and county authorities are investigating after a Suffolk County police officer shot and killed a man in Manorville on Thursday night.
Long Island bakery putting a modern spin on Neapolitan cookies
A Long Island cookie company is exploding in popularity after they put a modern spin on the traditional Italian rainbow cookie, better known as the Neapolitan cookie.
A Long Island cookie company is exploding in popularity after they put a modern spin on the traditional Italian rainbow cookie, better known as the Neapolitan cookie.
Long Island vape shop owner killed in store
A vape shop owner was killed in his Long Island store on Wednesday night.
A vape shop owner was killed in his Long Island store on Wednesday night.
Long Island summer camps get ready to open with new COVID guidelines
Summer camps on Long Island are adjusting to new guidance on childcare and more as they prepare to reopen for the 2021 season.
Summer camps on Long Island are adjusting to new guidance on childcare and more as they prepare to reopen for the 2021 season.
Molloy College commencement invites guests to 'drive-in' viewing
Due to the pandemic, so many schools and colleges had to cancel in-person graduation ceremonies. A college on Long Island adapted to the circumstances and is holding a hybrid ceremony on campus.
Due to the pandemic, so many schools and colleges had to cancel in-person graduation ceremonies. A college on Long Island adapted to the circumstances and is holding a hybrid ceremony on campus.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
"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.
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.
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.
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.
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.