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.

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.

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.

Nassau County police officers to wear body cameras

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

Paddleboarder drowns in Hempstead Lake; kids survive

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.