Long Island beachgoers allowed back in water after no shark sightings

Two confirmed shark sightings in just a single day, one in Lido Beach and another in Atlantic Beach have prompted officials on Long Island to play it safe and remove everyone from the water on Saturday.

One dead after boats collide in Long Island waters.

Two boats collided on waters off of Long Island, killing a 25-year-old man and injuring six others, police said.

Focus turns to Long Island day camps after positive COVID-19 tests

After coronavirus outbreaks at two day camps on Long Island, the focus is once again on how to safely gather children in a group setting

Coronavirus concerns at summer camp
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After coronavirus outbreaks at two day camps on Long Island, the focus is once again on how to safely gather children in a group setting.

Teens accused of attacking members of Long island CrossFit gym

Police in Suffolk County say that two teenagers have been charged after harassing and fighting members of a CrossFit gym in Port Jefferson on July 23.

Police: Boat thief beaches stolen crabbing vessel

The boat owner reported that someone had taken off with his 24-foot Romarine commercial crabbing vessel from the canal at his home on Oak Neck Lane in West Islip, police said.

More sharks spotted along south shore of Long Island

After a lifeguard reported seeing a large shark near shore, swimming was temporarily banned at several beaches.

Long Island lawmaker hosts internship program via Zoom

Josh Lafazan was one of the youngest legislators in New York when he was elected and now he is inspiring kids of Gen Z.

Cuomo: 105 NYC, LI bars cited for distancing violations

More than 100 bars and restaurants in the New York City area were flagged for coronavirus social distancing violations this weekend, and some now face the possible suspension of their liquor licenses.

More bars and restaurants not following social distancing guidelines
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105 violations were issued to bars and restaurants in New York City and on Long Island this weekend for violating social distancing guidelines, and some of those establishments may have their liquor license suspended.

Minority-owned businesses on Long Island struggling to access PPP loans

The COVID-19 pandemic has hit minority-owned businesses across the nation hard, and many businesses on Long Island have been unable to access loans from the Paycheck Protection Program.

Crackdown focuses on bars and restaurants in New York City, Long Island

Cuomo's newly-appointed task force has already conducted nearly 1,100 compliance checks and documented violations at 84 establishments over the past couple of days.

Long Island minority-owned businesses struggle to get PPP loans
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The COVID-19 pandemic has hit minority-owned businesses across the nation hard, and many businesses on Long Island have been unable to access loans from the Paycheck Protection Program.

90-year-old Holocaust, COVID-19 survivor from Long Island returns home

Gita Shorr is now a survivor of the Holocaust and the COVID-19 pandemic, but the 90-year-old says she is blessed and has a lot more living to do.

Holocaust, COVID-19 survivor returns home
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Gita Shorr is now a survivor of the Holocaust and the COVID-19 pandemic, but the 90-year-old says she is blessed and has a lot more living to do.