Pickleball grows in popularity during pandemic

Pickleball, invented in the 1960s, has evolved over the decades and is still growing in popularity, including in New York.

NY seniors plan for graduations in 2021

Governor Cuomo has acknowledged the importance of graduation ceremonies after a stress-filled year.

Man rescued from car overturned in water

Police on Long Island rescued a man when was trapped inside his vehicle in water after it flipped during a crash.

Rep. Lee Zeldin enters race for governor of New York

Lee Zeldin, a Republican from Long Island, is not well known around the state. But that isn't stopping him from looking to unseat the vulnerable Andrew Cuomo.

Meet the goth teen from Long Island whose yearbook photo went viral

Weronika Jachimowicz's yearbook photo went viral. Although she embraces her newfound social media fame, she says she wasn't always so comfortable in her own skin.

Holocaust survivor recounts leaving her family when she was a teen

Anita Weisbord is a 98-year-old Holocaust survivor thanks to her mother sending her to England via the kindertransport. She continues to tell her story today.

Higher-quality diets for dogs

The pandemic has given pet owners more time to learn about nutrition and research the ingredients of various pet foods.

LI police want to find man who exposed himself to girls near high school

Police are asking anyone with information about a man who exposed himself to girls near a high school on Long Island to contact them.

Hempstead mayor calls for vaccine equality

Hempstead Mayor Waylyn Hobbs Jr. wants to be able to give Hempstead residents a heads up about pop-up vaccine clinics.

Detectives ask any witnesses to deadly LIE truck crash to come forward

The driver of a box truck and a passenger were killed when the truck struck an overpass near the Long Island Expressway, said Nassau County Police.

Mayors of Long Island beach towns oppose marijuana law

Recreational marijuana is now legal in New York, but some Long Island beach towns near the Queens border say they'll still be banning sales.

Animal rights advocates urge against giving ducklings, rabbits as Easter gifts

Bunnies, chicks and ducklings may seem like a cute surprise for the kids on Easter, but after the holiday is over, many of the animals end up abandoned as the novelty wears off. Now, a local rescue group is urging people to think twice about the popular gift idea.

Free meal boxes for struggling musicians on Long Island

Live performance venues were among the first to shut down and will likely be the last to reopen. That is why Long Island Cares is teaming up with local theaters and concert venues to get performers up on their feet and back at the microphone.

Long Island diocese announces sale of HQ due to bankruptcy

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre has sold its headquarters for $5.2 million — money church officials say will be used to pay creditors.

NY State Trooper who was hit by Long Island distracted driver in 2017 dies

Trooper Joseph Gallagher was severely injured in December 2017 when he was struck by a distracted driver while helping a disabled motorist on an overpass leading to the Long Island Expressway near Brentwood.

Families to celebrate another Passover amid pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic will affect Passover again. But some families say vaccinations could make this year's celebration better and safer.

Pandemic prompts some couples to hold wedding do-overs

Venues on Long Island report a wedding trend: Couples that had mini-ceremonies during the pandemic are now booking larger celebrations, too.

Nassau Coliseum vaccination site opens

The first day of vaccinations at Nassau Coliseum wasn't smooth sailing. The registration website had a glitch, and staff turned away walk-ins.