Mid-Hudson, Long Island entering first phase of reopening
Nassau, Suffolk, Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster, and Westchester Counties will take their first steps toward a return to a kind of "normalcy."
Nassau, Suffolk, Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster, and Westchester Counties will take their first steps toward a return to a kind of "normalcy."
Ducklings rescued from a storm drain on Long Island
The ducklings were first spotted around 1:15 p.m. in the drain on Flanders Road in Riverside, a small community about 14 miles west of Southampton.
The ducklings were first spotted around 1:15 p.m. in the drain on Flanders Road in Riverside, a small community about 14 miles west of Southampton.
Osprey injured by a train takes flight after feather transplant
An osprey that was hit by an oncoming train has recovered thanks to a rare operation.
An osprey that was hit by an oncoming train has recovered thanks to a rare operation.
Memorial Day at Long Island beaches and parks
Some officials believe the subpar weather this weekend and on Monday worked in their favor by buying time to come up with future plans for the beaches.
Some officials believe the subpar weather this weekend and on Monday worked in their favor by buying time to come up with future plans for the beaches.
Police: Remains IDed in Long Island serial killer case
Authorities investigating the long-running mystery of skeletal remains strewn along a suburban New York beach highway say they have identified the remains of one of the women using DNA technology.
Authorities investigating the long-running mystery of skeletal remains strewn along a suburban New York beach highway say they have identified the remains of one of the women using DNA technology.
Suffolk DA: Son nearly decapitated dad during Zoom call
The DA said that a Long Island man confessed to stabbing his father to death during a live Zoom call as horrified participants watched.
The DA said that a Long Island man confessed to stabbing his father to death during a live Zoom call as horrified participants watched.
Long Island preparing beaches for Memorial Day Weekend
Despite the new rules and the occasional reminders of a global pandemic, Jones beach looked picture-perfect on Friday as the first Memorial Day weekend of the coronavirus era began.
Despite the new rules and the occasional reminders of a global pandemic, Jones beach looked picture-perfect on Friday as the first Memorial Day weekend of the coronavirus era began.
Son killed father while on video chat in Long Island home, cops say
Police on Long Island say a man murdered his own father while he was taking part in an online video chat.
Police on Long Island say a man murdered his own father while he was taking part in an online video chat.
In the shadow of COVID-19, communities plan to mark Memorial Day
Despite the impact of COVID-19, communities across the region are still making sure they honor our military heroes for Memorial Day this year.
Despite the impact of COVID-19, communities across the region are still making sure they honor our military heroes for Memorial Day this year.
DA: Narcotics traffickers were price gouging during pandemic
Officials on Long Island said a drug ring had jacked up their prices during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Officials on Long Island said a drug ring had jacked up their prices during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Access to some Nassau County beaches limited to residents only
With New York City keeping its beaches closed, many beaches on Long Island will also be off-limits to NYC residents in order to prevent an influx of beachgoers.
With New York City keeping its beaches closed, many beaches on Long Island will also be off-limits to NYC residents in order to prevent an influx of beachgoers.
LI officials limiting access to some beaches to residents only
Almost all beaches on Long Island will be off-limits to New York City residents this weekend, in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Almost all beaches on Long Island will be off-limits to New York City residents this weekend, in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Some Long Island beaches to restrict access to residents only
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and Nassau County Executive Laura Curran are restricting access to some beaches to residents only.
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and Nassau County Executive Laura Curran are restricting access to some beaches to residents only.
Boating season gets underway with social distancing rules in place
The recreational boating season has gotten off to a very busy start. Because of COVID-19 and the social distancing restrictions on land, many people are taking to the water. But officials are reminding people the same rules apply.
The recreational boating season has gotten off to a very busy start. Because of COVID-19 and the social distancing restrictions on land, many people are taking to the water. But officials are reminding people the same rules apply.
Car thefts rise in Suffolk County amid pandemic lockdown
Reports of stolen vehicles are up more than 20% and thefts from parked cars are up more than 30% through mid-May over the same period in 2019.
Reports of stolen vehicles are up more than 20% and thefts from parked cars are up more than 30% through mid-May over the same period in 2019.
Belmont to lead off Triple Crown without fans June 20
The Belmont Stakes will be run June 20 without fans and serve as the opening leg of horse racing's Triple Crown for the first time in the sport's history.
The Belmont Stakes will be run June 20 without fans and serve as the opening leg of horse racing's Triple Crown for the first time in the sport's history.
Pandemic uproots business for Long Island greenhouse
Bob Van Bourgondien said business at his wholesale greenhouse should be booming but like so many other industries, they, too, have been uprooted.
Bob Van Bourgondien said business at his wholesale greenhouse should be booming but like so many other industries, they, too, have been uprooted.
Police: Loud outdoor gathering turns violent, cops hurt
Cops responded to a "large disturbance" in Baldwin.
Cops responded to a "large disturbance" in Baldwin.
New York beaches to open for Memorial Day weekend
Cuomo says beaches and lakeshores will be allowed to open, with certain restrictions, on Friday, May 22.
Cuomo says beaches and lakeshores will be allowed to open, with certain restrictions, on Friday, May 22.
Amid canceled ceremonies, Marine officer commissioned from family's backyard
Skyler Grathwohl has achieved the first part of her dream by becoming an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps. She was sworn in as a second lieutenant in her family's backyard.
Skyler Grathwohl has achieved the first part of her dream by becoming an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps. She was sworn in as a second lieutenant in her family's backyard.