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.

Snowstorm hits Long Island
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Officials on Long Island asked residents to stay home and off the roads so the plows can do their job and safely pass.

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.

Long Island schools and athletes prepare to resume sports

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

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.

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.

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.

'COVID hunters' study how coronavirus spreads

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

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.

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.

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.

The Fitting Curve [Black Entrepreneurs]
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The Fitting Curve in Rockville Centre is the neighborhood lingerie shop you wished was up the block from you. It harkens back to an era when customer service meant when you entered a shop they knew your name. Kelly Saintus, Helene Delince and Stephanie Vincent are the shop's owners.

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.

Vaccine appointments in New York going fast

New Yorkers battered by months of isolation and worry are eagerly snapping up their chances at what many see as a shot of hope, as the city ramps up efforts to get people inoculated with the COVID-19 vaccine. 

Laid-off chef starts nonprofit kitchen on Long Island

The folks at Carroll's Kitchen, a nonprofit, cook and deliver well-balanced, nutritional meals across Long Island. People who can pay can order from the website.

Police: Pilot survives crash on Long Island

Investigators are on the scene of the crash of a twin-engine Cessna near the Old Bethpage Solid Waste Disposal Plant Sunday afternoon.

More pandemic aid coming to small businesses

The Small Business Administration and the Treasury Department are reviving the Paycheck Protection Program five months after its first two rounds of funding ended.