Suffolk County traffic court for veterans
It is known as Veterans Docket Day. It is designed to give special consideration to former service members. Suffolk has at least 75,000 veterans -- more than any other county in the state. When they return home, some face outstanding fines or license suspensions that in many cases they didn't even know they had.
Tomahawk Pictures
The words fearless, dedicated, adaptable, and strategic describe the former active duty military members who are the founders of and collaborators in Tomahawk Pictures. It all started at The Half King Bar in Chelsea. A writer's group made up of vets formed the production company and leveraged their military experience to produce hard-hitting creative content with powerful impact.
ThanksUSA
Taylor Curry, 22, always had his heart set on attending a private college but didn't know how he'd afford it. That was before he heard about the nonprofit called ThanksUSA.
Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team
The Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team plays nearly 100 games a year against able-bodied opponents. The Warriors play to win, but regardless of any game outcome, these men are winners before they ever step on the field. The day was filled with pageantry, patriotism and of course, inspiration from some of our nation's bravest. The Wounded Warriors returned to Long Island for the fourth time. This trip was a tough 13-10 loss to the L.I. All Stars.
Trump returns to NYC
Air Force One touched down at JFK as President Donald Trump returned to New York City Thursday. It is his first time in New York since his inauguration. Trump boarded the Intrepid floating museum to meet with Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. The two world leaders came to mark the 75th anniversary of the World War II Battle of the Coral Sea. This visit was more than just ceremonial. Turnbull and Trump met beforehand to cement the longstanding alliance between the two countries.
Tensions with North Korea
As tensions with North Korea mount, Hawaii lawmakers anxiously are dusting off the state's emergency plans in preparation for the possibility – however remote – of an attack on the islands, Fox News reported.
Prosthesis for swimming
A fin-like attachment designed and made on Long Island to a prosthetic leg can help amputees swim better. The fin is made of nylon. Eschen Prosthetic and Orthotic Laboratories manufactures the leg. Dr. Todd Goldstein of Northwell Health designed it using a 3D printer.
Pay it forward with pizza
The walls at Albert's Pizza in Lake Ronkonkoma, Long Island, are decorated with empty boxes. Each one has a personalized message for someone special. So when U.S. Army veteran Thomas Conran came in for a pie, an anonymous customer already took care of the bill. The concept is pay it forward with pizza. The goal is to bring people together. They've given away more than 50 pies.
Trump to speak to Congress
President Trump is preparing to deliver his first address before a joint session of Congress Tuesday evening. He will talk about a new budget proposal heavy on defense spending and lean on money for other agencies.
Officials: U.S. must get better at cyber warfare
The latest military battlefield isn't in the air or on land -- it is online. You might have seen a new commercial from the Army that showcases cyber warfare. Countries and groups are increasingly turning to cyber warfare to attack the United States. Intelligence leaders say these groups are only getting stronger and the U.S. needs to as well.
GSE Dynamics | Made on Long Island
From WWII to the moon, Long Island historically is the home of dozens of military contractors like Fairchild Republic and Grumman. Today that tradition still exists.