New evidence shows missing Long Island teen last seen on Manhattan Bridge

A nearby surveillance camera captured a splash in the water at about 7:10 p.m., and Medlin was never seen leaving the bridge via any pedestrian exits.

Video shows alleged abuse of child with cerebral palsy by home health aide

A home health aide was charged after Suffolk County police say he slapped a disabled child while caring for them at a Long Island home.

Levittown restaurant manager helps spread Christmas cheer to local families in need

While Lance Wolff spends most of the night as the assistant general manager of a local restaurant, on Christmas he transforms into Santa Claus, and his employees into elves.

NYC snow storm: Winter storm warnings issued, 6+ inches of snow possible

In a worst-case scenario, the National Weather Service predicts that parts of New York state and New Jersey could see up to 10 inches of snow.

Winning $13.9M lottery ticket sold in Hicksville

There may be a new millionaire on Long Island after a New York LOTTO ticket worth $13.9 million was sold in Hicksville.

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Rapper Erica Banks arrested again in metro Atlanta, this time for drugs

“Love & Hip Hop Atlanta" cast member Erica Breaux arrested after police found drugs inside a stolen vehicle during a traffic stop.

Man charged nearly 30 years after murder of ‘Peaches,’ whose remains were found near Gilgo Beach

Tania Denise Jackson, once known as "Peaches," was identified along with her daughter Tatiana, who was known as Baby Doe at the time, in a case long linked to the Gilgo Beach investigation.

Man and woman stabbed to death at A & A Italian Deli on Long Island, police say

The Homicide Squad is leading the investigation, and authorities have not yet released further details about the victims or what led to the incident.

How a Bronx-run theft network used FedEx tracking to target Long Island homes

Prosecutors say the ringleader ran the scheme from two Bronx sites, using “runners" with insider FedEx data — including names, addresses, tracking numbers, and package details.