NY health officials urge vigilance as COVID variants spread
New York state has partnered with a lab to test the positive cases to find out specific variants, officials said. And while we will see more people with different strains in the coming weeks and months, experts said not much has changed when it comes to stopping the spread and fighting the virus.
New York state has partnered with a lab to test the positive cases to find out specific variants, officials said. And while we will see more people with different strains in the coming weeks and months, experts said not much has changed when it comes to stopping the spread and fighting the virus.
South African COVID-19 variant discovered on Long Island
New York's COVID-19 positivity rate has dropped below 3 percent for the first time since November 23.
New York's COVID-19 positivity rate has dropped below 3 percent for the first time since November 23.
Winter storm hits New York area with snow and ice
The worst of the relentless winter weather that crippled parts of Texas and the south is making its way out of our area, but it's still not over yet.
The worst of the relentless winter weather that crippled parts of Texas and the south is making its way out of our area, but it's still not over yet.
New York snowfall reports
Snow and freezing rain reports are coming in from several areas in New York, as reported by NWS offices.
Snow and freezing rain reports are coming in from several areas in New York, as reported by NWS offices.
Driver surrenders in hit-and-run death of Nicki Minaj's father: Cops
A man was arrested on Long Island Wednesday after turning himself in for the hit-and-run death of rapper Nicki Minaj's father.
A man was arrested on Long Island Wednesday after turning himself in for the hit-and-run death of rapper Nicki Minaj's father.
LI school district goes remote after spike in COVID-19 cases
An outbreak of COVID-19 cases has led to sports and extracurricular activities at Manhasset Secondary School being put on hold immediately, with officials blaming gatherings that led to the increase in cases.
An outbreak of COVID-19 cases has led to sports and extracurricular activities at Manhasset Secondary School being put on hold immediately, with officials blaming gatherings that led to the increase in cases.
COVID and Couples: When one person is vaccinated but not the other
Couples say it isn't a good feeling being the only one in a relationship who is protected.
Couples say it isn't a good feeling being the only one in a relationship who is protected.
3D printed house for sale on Long Island
A 3D printed house on Long Island is on the market.
A 3D printed house on Long Island is on the market.
Rapper Nicki Minaj's father killed in hit-and-run
The 64-year-old father of rapper Nicki Minaj has died after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in New York, police said.
The 64-year-old father of rapper Nicki Minaj has died after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in New York, police said.
Snow, freezing rain could create travel havoc throughout Tri-State
A Winter Weather Advisory is in place for New York City and Long Island from 1 p.m. Saturday to 10 a.m. on Sunday.
A Winter Weather Advisory is in place for New York City and Long Island from 1 p.m. Saturday to 10 a.m. on Sunday.
Long Island frontline workers renew their wedding vows
Long Island couples on the front lines of the COVID pandemic reaffirmed their love after an especially trying year on the job.
Long Island couples on the front lines of the COVID pandemic reaffirmed their love after an especially trying year on the job.
New York teen holds virtual art classes for kids in shelters
Caroline Faber, 14, created Craft With Me, a virtual art class.
Caroline Faber, 14, created Craft With Me, a virtual art class.
Rail plan would put 16-mile tunnel under Long Island Sound
President Joe Biden’s promise to improve the nation’s infrastructure has renewed interest in the decades-old idea of a high-speed railroad connecting New York and Boston, possibly through a 16-mile tunnel under Long Island Sound.
President Joe Biden’s promise to improve the nation’s infrastructure has renewed interest in the decades-old idea of a high-speed railroad connecting New York and Boston, possibly through a 16-mile tunnel under Long Island Sound.
As statewide COVID numbers drop, positivity rates on LI remain high
New York State is reporting its lowest COVID positivity and hospitalization rates in months, but the numbers are still high on Long Island.
New York State is reporting its lowest COVID positivity and hospitalization rates in months, but the numbers are still high on Long Island.
FBI: New York DJ smoked up inside rotunda during Capitol riot
Greg Rubenacker of Farmingdale faces disorderly conduct and other charges.
Greg Rubenacker of Farmingdale faces disorderly conduct and other charges.
Nassau lawmaker wants residents to know about dangerous dogs
Similar to a sex offender registry, a pet owner would have to mail a letter to all property owners within 1,000 feet of the home notifying them that the owner's dog has been deemed dangerous.
Similar to a sex offender registry, a pet owner would have to mail a letter to all property owners within 1,000 feet of the home notifying them that the owner's dog has been deemed dangerous.
Winter storm to postpone COVID vaccine appointments on Long Island
Tickets for the Feb. 14 virtual tour cost $5
Tickets for the Feb. 14 virtual tour cost $5
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.
Researchers on Long Island are studying whether the heartburn medication Pepcid could be used as a treatment for COVID-19.
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.
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.
Massive winter storm makes way out of NYC region
The New York City region began digging out Tuesday from under piles of snow.
The New York City region began digging out Tuesday from under piles of snow.