Long Island

Winter storm to postpone COVID vaccine appointments on Long Island

Tickets for the Feb. 14 virtual tour cost $5

February 7, 2021 8:30am EST

Could a common heartburn medication help fight COVID-19?

Researchers on Long Island are studying whether the heartburn medication Pepcid could be used as a treatment for COVID-19.

February 5, 2021 6:12pm EST

Man arrested for impersonating cop and abducting Long Island girl

Suffolk County Police are searching for a man who impersonated a police officer and kidnapped a girl who was later able to figh him off and run away.

February 4, 2021 1:57pm EST

Massive winter storm makes way out of NYC region

The New York City region began digging out Tuesday from under piles of snow.

February 3, 2021 6:40am EST

Major winter storm slams area; more than a foot in NYC

A major winter storm was makings its way out of the New York City region Tuesday as a wintry mix persisted in some parts.

February 2, 2021 6:11am EST

Long Island puppy fitness center takes obedience training to the next level

The Martial Arfs Dog Training & Fitness Center is helping give owners a unique opportunity to improve their pet' health and behavior.

January 29, 2021 6:52pm EST

Long Island man arrested in connection to Capitol riot

Authorities say Justin McAuliffe, 39, of Bellmore was identified thanks to multiple pictures he posted to social media of his involvement in the riot.

January 28, 2021 3:57pm EST

Long Island schools and athletes prepare to resume sports

Schools can resume youth sports in February. Nassau and Suffolk have announced their pandemic protocols.

January 27, 2021 8:23pm EST

LIPA CEO: PSEG Long Island knew it wasn't ready for Isaias

LIPA is looking to gain direct access to PSEG's information systems and records to be able to "trust but verify" performance. LIPA could also require PSEG to sub-contract inadequate services to another qualified provider.

January 26, 2021 6:19pm EST

NY woman keeps pet pantry going after husband dies of COVID

Paw It Forward is a Nassau County-based pet pantry. Danielle Scala-Nathan gives away pet food, leashes, collars, medications, and more.

January 25, 2021 7:17pm EST

NY online ticket brokers to pay millions in fines over 'bot' use

Three online ticket brokers will pay over $30M in penalties for using 'bots' to buy tickets to events and resell them at significantly higher prices.

January 22, 2021 3:48pm EST

'COVID hunters' study how coronavirus spreads

Researchers at Northwell Health have been collecting samples of SARS-CoV-2 to learn about how it spreads.

January 19, 2021 8:49pm EST

Retired FDNY firefighter surrenders in Capitol Hill riot sweep

A retired FDNY firefighter has become one of the latest people swept up in the federal investigation of the storming of the U.S. Capitol.

January 19, 2021 8:48pm EST

How one LI school district is trying to keep COVID out and students in class

One school district on Long Island shows FOX 5 NY its plan to keep COVID-19 out of its schools.

January 15, 2021 6:55pm EST

DA: Long Island man 'sextorted' underage girls for explicit images

Suffolk County DA announced a 27-count indictment against a Long Island man in connection with his alleged contact with five minors. But authorities believe the case involves many more girls.

January 14, 2021 7:58pm EST

Drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination site opens at Jones Beach

A drive-thru COVID vaccination site is now up and running at Jones Beach, as elected leaders continue to sound the alarm about the pace of the rollout.

January 14, 2021 6:10pm EST

Mother pushing stroller struck and killed by driver on Long Island

A woman pushing her two children in a stroller on Long Island was killed by a hit-and-run driver.

January 14, 2021 9:26am EST

Clock given to Holocaust center on Long Island tells family's story

After the Nazis invaded France in the 1940s, Rosette Priever Gerbosi went into hiding and so did her family's art deco clock.

January 12, 2021 6:34pm EST