NY families ask for more access to relatives in group homes
But Gov. Andrew Cuomo is allowing group homes to resume visits starting Friday. He said each home will have the discretion to allow visitors and must follow state guidelines about wearing masks.
But Gov. Andrew Cuomo is allowing group homes to resume visits starting Friday. He said each home will have the discretion to allow visitors and must follow state guidelines about wearing masks.
School dog helps bring graduation to the students
The Henry Viscardi School brought graduation to students at their homes.
The Henry Viscardi School brought graduation to students at their homes.
Nassau County may explore giving cops body cameras
Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder defended his officers.
Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder defended his officers.
Eight people shot, one fatally at house party in Suffolk County
Police in Suffolk County are investigating after eight people were shot, one fatally during a house party in Wyandanch early Saturday morning.
Police in Suffolk County are investigating after eight people were shot, one fatally during a house party in Wyandanch early Saturday morning.
Long Island restaurants hoping for busy weekend
With Long Island finally having entered Phase Two of reopening, the region's restaurants are hoping for a busy weekend of outdoor dining as several days of gorgeous weather are ahead.
With Long Island finally having entered Phase Two of reopening, the region's restaurants are hoping for a busy weekend of outdoor dining as several days of gorgeous weather are ahead.
Police: Man brought homemade bombs into Suffolk County hospital
A man was arrested after he allegedly brought multiple explosives into a hospital in Suffolk County.
A man was arrested after he allegedly brought multiple explosives into a hospital in Suffolk County.
Phase Two of reopening begins on Long Island
Long Island moved one step closer to the new normal on Wednesday as the region officially entered Phase Two of reopening.
Long Island moved one step closer to the new normal on Wednesday as the region officially entered Phase Two of reopening.
Nassau County pools to open on July 3
Nassau County Executive Laura Curran announced on Wednesday that the county’s outdoor pools will be open for the summer season.
Nassau County Executive Laura Curran announced on Wednesday that the county’s outdoor pools will be open for the summer season.
Long Island enters Phase Two of reopening
Long Island has finally taken a step towards its new normal, entering Phase Two of reopening.
Long Island has finally taken a step towards its new normal, entering Phase Two of reopening.
Long Island enters Phase 2 of reopening plan
For the first time in nearly three months, people will be able to dine outside or walk into a retail store on Long Island.
For the first time in nearly three months, people will be able to dine outside or walk into a retail store on Long Island.
Long Island piano prodigy shares performances with medical workers
Xiaoyan, who goes by the stage name Lele, started playing piano when she was just 3. By age 5, she had received national and international recognition in competitions. Since then, she has continued making a name for herself.
Xiaoyan, who goes by the stage name Lele, started playing piano when she was just 3. By age 5, she had received national and international recognition in competitions. Since then, she has continued making a name for herself.
CDC: If you have COVID-19, stay away from your pets
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released more details into two cases of COVID-19 in pet cats that contracted the disease at the height of the outbreak.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released more details into two cases of COVID-19 in pet cats that contracted the disease at the height of the outbreak.
'Respect them': Even in wealthy areas, food bank demand high
Cars are lining up for hours to take home free food amid an economy weakened by the coronavirus, even in affluent areas. A scene in Valley Stream on New York's Long Island as been replicated nationwide during a 10-week stretch in which 42 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits.
Cars are lining up for hours to take home free food amid an economy weakened by the coronavirus, even in affluent areas. A scene in Valley Stream on New York's Long Island as been replicated nationwide during a 10-week stretch in which 42 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits.
LI hospital provides specialized care to victims of severe COVID-19 infections
Northwell Health says it has created one of the only specialized units in the country that helps wean critically ill COVID patients off ventilators.
Northwell Health says it has created one of the only specialized units in the country that helps wean critically ill COVID patients off ventilators.
First a pandemic, then civil unrest: Gun sales spike again
The sale of firearms in the United States is skyrocketing in 2020.
The sale of firearms in the United States is skyrocketing in 2020.
College student donates tablet computers to nursing homes, hospices
A senior at Stony Brook University came up with the idea Tabs4Covid to buy, program, and then donate devices to health care facilities.
A senior at Stony Brook University came up with the idea Tabs4Covid to buy, program, and then donate devices to health care facilities.
Struggling Long Island restaurants eager to reopen for outdoor dining
Restaurants are asking for the OK to reopen for outdoor dining.
Restaurants are asking for the OK to reopen for outdoor dining.
20 years later, Long Island serial killer victim gets a name and a face
A woman previously known as "Jane Doe No. 6" was a victim of a serial killer in 2000. She finally has a name, 20 years later. It is Valerie Mack.
A woman previously known as "Jane Doe No. 6" was a victim of a serial killer in 2000. She finally has a name, 20 years later. It is Valerie Mack.
New York City now alone in state in keeping economy closed
Long Island has become the latest region of New York to begin easing restrictions put in place to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced this week that Nassau and Suffolk counties could begin reopening parts of their economy after nonessential businesses were shuttered for two months.
Long Island has become the latest region of New York to begin easing restrictions put in place to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced this week that Nassau and Suffolk counties could begin reopening parts of their economy after nonessential businesses were shuttered for two months.
Small businesses on Long Island await their turn to reopen
Wednesday marked the beginning of phase one of businesses reopening on Long Island, but many retail business owners are wondering why they can't reopen if the proper safeguards are in place.
Wednesday marked the beginning of phase one of businesses reopening on Long Island, but many retail business owners are wondering why they can't reopen if the proper safeguards are in place.