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.
Amazon confirms death of New York worker believed to have COVID-19
The employee had worked out of an Amazon distribution center and died on April 9.
The employee had worked out of an Amazon distribution center and died on April 9.
MacArthur Airport installs sanitizing units to help fight virus
Air from around the unit goes through a catalytic converter process using a UV light. The system converts oxygen and moisture into a safe amount of hydrogen peroxide, which is then released into the air to reduce pathogens by over 99%.
Air from around the unit goes through a catalytic converter process using a UV light. The system converts oxygen and moisture into a safe amount of hydrogen peroxide, which is then released into the air to reduce pathogens by over 99%.
Schools mull ways to make up lost time including Saturday classes
When students return to school after a lengthy pandemic-induced absence, the consensus is they will have lost significant academic ground. Still unresolved for governments and educators are the questions of how — or even whether — teachers should try to make up for lost learning.
When students return to school after a lengthy pandemic-induced absence, the consensus is they will have lost significant academic ground. Still unresolved for governments and educators are the questions of how — or even whether — teachers should try to make up for lost learning.
Long Island fishing industry takes a hit during pandemic
The majority of commercial fishermen on Long Island's East End are reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The majority of commercial fishermen on Long Island's East End are reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Young athletes lament lost sports seasons
These athletes—from Maryland to Connecticut, grade school through high school—say they just miss playing in games that matter, outside of their houses and apartments, with friends they haven't seen in weeks.
These athletes—from Maryland to Connecticut, grade school through high school—say they just miss playing in games that matter, outside of their houses and apartments, with friends they haven't seen in weeks.
Hospital staff cheers for coronavirus patient discharged after 44 days
Medical staff clapping and cheering for Danny Wong as he was wheeled through the hallway to be discharged after 44 days.
Medical staff clapping and cheering for Danny Wong as he was wheeled through the hallway to be discharged after 44 days.
Long Island photographers capture photos of families during coronavirus pandemic
A group of photographers on Long Island are volunteering their time to capture families on their front porch to document life during the coronavirus pandemic.
A group of photographers on Long Island are volunteering their time to capture families on their front porch to document life during the coronavirus pandemic.
Long Island teen’s DJ set helps cheer up neighborhood during quarantine
For 19-year-old Harrison Dearstyne, playing music for his neighbors is a way for him to connect with his neighbors and bring a little bit of joy during the coronavirus crisis.
For 19-year-old Harrison Dearstyne, playing music for his neighbors is a way for him to connect with his neighbors and bring a little bit of joy during the coronavirus crisis.
LI teen cheers up neighborhood with DJ set
For 19-year-old Harrison Dearstyne, playing music for his neighbors is a way for him to connect with his neighbors and bring a little bit of joy during the coronavirus crisis.
For 19-year-old Harrison Dearstyne, playing music for his neighbors is a way for him to connect with his neighbors and bring a little bit of joy during the coronavirus crisis.
Photographer takes front porch portraits to benefit United Way, police
Studio 27 Photography on Long Island has found a way to take family portraits during this pandemic and give back to the community.
Studio 27 Photography on Long Island has found a way to take family portraits during this pandemic and give back to the community.
Fleet of World War II planes skywrite message of hope over NYC
Six World War II planes flew over the New York City region Tuesday and created giant messages in the sky of thanks and hope for first responders, essential workers and everyone impacted by COVID-19.
Six World War II planes flew over the New York City region Tuesday and created giant messages in the sky of thanks and hope for first responders, essential workers and everyone impacted by COVID-19.
Doctors probe link between COVID-19 and kids with Kawasaki-like disease
The question is: Are these Kawasaki-like symptoms linked to the coronavirus infection?
The question is: Are these Kawasaki-like symptoms linked to the coronavirus infection?
Long Island lights up to support graduating high school seniors
The coronavirus pandemic has turned 2020 into a bust for high school seniors across the country who will miss landmarks like Prom and graduation. Now, communities across Long Island are taking part in ?Be the Light,? a campaign to give students their last hurrah.
The coronavirus pandemic has turned 2020 into a bust for high school seniors across the country who will miss landmarks like Prom and graduation. Now, communities across Long Island are taking part in ?Be the Light,? a campaign to give students their last hurrah.
Bringing seniors and their neighbors together virtually
North Hempstead is pairing volunteers with seniors who have similar backgrounds and interests.
North Hempstead is pairing volunteers with seniors who have similar backgrounds and interests.
COVID-19 showing suburbs are just as vulnerable as cities
Haunting images of an empty Times Square and the daily accounting of hundreds of fatalities in New York City have reinforced the idea of the coronavirus as an urban contagion. That may obscure the fact that statistically, you may be more likely to have the virus if you live in the suburbs.
Haunting images of an empty Times Square and the daily accounting of hundreds of fatalities in New York City have reinforced the idea of the coronavirus as an urban contagion. That may obscure the fact that statistically, you may be more likely to have the virus if you live in the suburbs.