LIPA sues PSEG over tropical storm outage fiasco

The Long Island Power Authority filed a $70 million lawsuit against operator PSEG Long Island.

Police use inflatable devices to unpin man

Police on Long Island used inflatable bags to rescue a man who was trapped under his car.

Unsold Long Island oysters being brought to sanctuaries

The market for fresh oysters on Long Island has collapsed. Growers have hundreds of thousands of unsold oysters.

Officials issue alert as coyotes make new home on Long Island

People on Long Island are on alert for coyotes after several have been spotted in Nassau County and in Queens.

Drivers arrested, cars seized in illegal street racing probe

In response to complaints from residents about street racing, Suffolk County cops went undercover last month to investigate.

Republican Andrew Garbarino wins retiring Rep. Peter King's seat

With all precincts reporting more than a month after Election Day, Garbarino defeated Democrat Jackie Gordon with 53% of the vote.

GOP Rep. Lee Zeldin defeats Democrat Nancy Goroff

Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-N.Y., has won re-election to his Long Island-based seat, defeating a challenge from Democrat Nancy Goroff, a political newcomer.

Inside Northwell Health's massive supply center

The center operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, has more than 100 staffers, and ships medical supplies to all 23 hospitals in the Northwell system.

Police break up Long Island mansion party that drew hundreds

The party drew hundreds of people before it was broken up. The organizers have not yet been identified and arrested.

Long Island field hospitals are ready for virus surge

Hospitals throughout Long Island have found successful ways to treat COVID-19 patients and have complied with New York's mandate to increase bed capacity. But staffing remains their main concern, especially in the event of another coronavirus surge.

19-year-old with new heart goes home for Thanksgiving

Frankie England's health took a turn for the worse over the summer when the actor and avid dancer found himself having trouble breathing. Doctors said he needed a new heart.

Upper Manhattan enters yellow zone as COVID cases quickly rise

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Monday that upper Manhattan was entering the yellow zone of COVID restrictions as the number of coronavirus cases increased statewide.

Food bank distributes Thanksgiving boxes on Long Island

The economic strain of the coronavirus pandemic has more than 400,000 Long Islanders turning to food banks to feed their families.

Northwell Health unveils new, increased-capacity COVID test

Northwell Health is trying out an alternative for COVID-19 testing that they say can get three times as many patients screened at once.

Maloney reelected; Gordon concedes to GOP's Garbarino

U.S. Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney is returning to Congress for his fifth term after winning reelection in a battleground district in New York’s Hudson Valley.

Rep. Thomas Suozzi wins reelection bid in tight race

Democratic U.S. Rep. Thomas Suozzi has survived a tough challenge to win a third term representing a district that includes Long Island’s wealthy north shore.

Long Island non-profit helps autistic adults find homes

Finding a place to live can be difficult for people on the autism spectrum, but an organization on Long Island is trying to make the process a little easier.