Lawsuit filed over hit-and-run death of Nicki Minaj's father
Rapper Nicki Minaj’s mother, Carol Maraj, has filed a $150 million lawsuit against the man who is accused of killing Minaj’s father in a hit-and-run crash last month, an attorney for Maraj said.
Rapper Nicki Minaj’s mother, Carol Maraj, has filed a $150 million lawsuit against the man who is accused of killing Minaj’s father in a hit-and-run crash last month, an attorney for Maraj said.
New coronavirus vaccination sites open on Long Island
As a new group of public-facing workers became eligible for the vaccine this week, three new mass vaccination sites are now open on Long Island to meet the higher demand.
As a new group of public-facing workers became eligible for the vaccine this week, three new mass vaccination sites are now open on Long Island to meet the higher demand.
Long Island Bloods gang member sentenced over conspiracy to murder rivals
Jonathan Mayzick, a leader of the Nine Try Gangster set of the Bloods street gang based in Hempstead, was sentenced to 10 years in prison.
Jonathan Mayzick, a leader of the Nine Try Gangster set of the Bloods street gang based in Hempstead, was sentenced to 10 years in prison.
NY man accused of raping girl he met on Snapchat
A 22-year-old man is accused of interacting with an underaged girl on Snapchat for a few weeks and then setting up a meeting.
A 22-year-old man is accused of interacting with an underaged girl on Snapchat for a few weeks and then setting up a meeting.
Long Island homeowners brace for flood insurance hikes
Sen. Chuck Schumer has objected to a FEMA plan to revise federal flood insurance rates. Some Long Island homeowners say they are worried they could face huge hikes in their insurance rates.
Sen. Chuck Schumer has objected to a FEMA plan to revise federal flood insurance rates. Some Long Island homeowners say they are worried they could face huge hikes in their insurance rates.
LIRR employee accused of faking inspection before derailment
A former LIRR employee faces an indictment for allegedly claiming he inspected a piece of track equipment that failed and caused a train derailment.
A former LIRR employee faces an indictment for allegedly claiming he inspected a piece of track equipment that failed and caused a train derailment.
Long Island officials finalizing police reform plans
This week, Nassau County legislative committees approved a police reform plan. The Suffolk County Legislature will vote on its reform plan by the end of the month.
This week, Nassau County legislative committees approved a police reform plan. The Suffolk County Legislature will vote on its reform plan by the end of the month.
Endangered right whales having a baby boom off East Coast
North Atlantic right whales are having the species' best season for new babies in several years. The endangered whales are vulnerable to ship strikes and entanglement in fishing gear.
North Atlantic right whales are having the species' best season for new babies in several years. The endangered whales are vulnerable to ship strikes and entanglement in fishing gear.
DA: NY woman murdered man, tried to steal his home
A Long Island woman is accused of murder in connection with the death of an acquaintance.
A Long Island woman is accused of murder in connection with the death of an acquaintance.
Cuomo counsel pushes back on 'vaccine czar' reports
The mayor called for an investigation into "why a senior official in the governor's office clearly tried to link vaccine supply to political support."
The mayor called for an investigation into "why a senior official in the governor's office clearly tried to link vaccine supply to political support."
Wedding venue capacity increases in NY
Starting Monday, wedding venues and catering halls in New York State can expand to 50% of their capacity, with a maximum of 150 people.
Starting Monday, wedding venues and catering halls in New York State can expand to 50% of their capacity, with a maximum of 150 people.
'Amityville Horror' killer Ronald DeFeo dies in prison
The convicted killer who slaughtered his parents and siblings in a Long Island house that inspired the "The Amityville Horror" book and movies has died.
The convicted killer who slaughtered his parents and siblings in a Long Island house that inspired the "The Amityville Horror" book and movies has died.
40 people indicted in connection with Long Island drug ring
Long Island officials say that 40 people have been indicted in connection with a major narcotic trafficking ring.
Long Island officials say that 40 people have been indicted in connection with a major narcotic trafficking ring.
Long Island woman tried to hire hitmen to kill ex's mother and child
A Long Island woman is guilty of trying to hire hitmen to kill her ex-husband's mother and daughter.
A Long Island woman is guilty of trying to hire hitmen to kill her ex-husband's mother and daughter.
Vaccines for Nassau County veterans
Nassau University Medical Center and Nassau Veterans Service Agency are partnering to vaccinate vulnerable veterans.
Nassau University Medical Center and Nassau Veterans Service Agency are partnering to vaccinate vulnerable veterans.
Fans return to Nassau Coliseum for Islanders game against Devils
Thursday night at Nassau Coliseum, the cheering fans will be the true stars in the building.
Thursday night at Nassau Coliseum, the cheering fans will be the true stars in the building.
Riders want LIRR to restore service sooner
After backlash from riders and elected officials, the LIRR is reverting to its previous train schedule on March 29. But some say that isn't soon enough.
After backlash from riders and elected officials, the LIRR is reverting to its previous train schedule on March 29. But some say that isn't soon enough.
Police officers deliver baby in car on Long Island
Two police officers delivered a baby girl in a vehicle on the side of a Long Island road on Wednesday morning.
Two police officers delivered a baby girl in a vehicle on the side of a Long Island road on Wednesday morning.
Toddler killed, child injured in Long Island house fire
A toddler was killed and a four-year-old was among the injured in a house fire on Long Island early Wednesday, authorities said.
A toddler was killed and a four-year-old was among the injured in a house fire on Long Island early Wednesday, authorities said.
Catholic diocese raises concerns over Johnson & Johnson vaccine
The Diocese of Rockville Centre claims the vaccine is the result of research originally derived from aborted fetal tissue specimens in the 1970s.
The Diocese of Rockville Centre claims the vaccine is the result of research originally derived from aborted fetal tissue specimens in the 1970s.