12-year-old describes chaos on stalled Adventureland coaster: 'Snapping, crying, screaming'
A Friday night at an amusement park turned into a terrifying ordeal for several riders when a roller coaster malfunctioned at Adventureland on Long Island, leaving passengers stranded sideways in the air.
A Friday night at an amusement park turned into a terrifying ordeal for several riders when a roller coaster malfunctioned at Adventureland on Long Island, leaving passengers stranded sideways in the air.
Full: Gilgo serial killer Rex Heuermann's statement, judge's sentence, courtroom's cheers
"You're a disgusting and despicable small man," Judge Tim Mazzei told Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann before handing him a life sentence. The courtroom cheered as he was escorted away by police.
"You're a disgusting and despicable small man," Judge Tim Mazzei told Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann before handing him a life sentence. The courtroom cheered as he was escorted away by police.
Rex Heuermann sentenced to life in prison without parole for Gilgo Beach murders
Long Island architect Rex Heuermann will spend his life behind bars, bringing legal finality to a serial killer case that has haunted New York for over a decade.
Long Island architect Rex Heuermann will spend his life behind bars, bringing legal finality to a serial killer case that has haunted New York for over a decade.
Steven Schwally found guilty in Long Island nail salon crash that killed 4
Steven Schwally, the 66-year-old prosecutors said drove drunk and plowed into a Deer Park nail salon back in 2024, killing four people, was found guilty on Thursday.
Steven Schwally, the 66-year-old prosecutors said drove drunk and plowed into a Deer Park nail salon back in 2024, killing four people, was found guilty on Thursday.
Sag Harbor sixth grader dies after rafting accident on school trip to the Poconos
Cesar Albarracin Guncay, a student in the Sag Harbor Union Free School District, died after the accident that occurred during the annual sixth-grade class trip, according to a letter sent to families by district officials.
Cesar Albarracin Guncay, a student in the Sag Harbor Union Free School District, died after the accident that occurred during the annual sixth-grade class trip, according to a letter sent to families by district officials.
More than 80 Long Island beaches under swimming advisories after heavy rainfall
Health officials on Long Island are warning residents to stay out of the water at more than 80 beaches across Nassau and Suffolk counties following heavy rainfall that may have impacted water quality.
Health officials on Long Island are warning residents to stay out of the water at more than 80 beaches across Nassau and Suffolk counties following heavy rainfall that may have impacted water quality.
How LIRR riders can get to, from NYC during strike
It's day three of the LIRR strike – how exactly are commuters planning to get out of the city and into work tomorrow morning?
It's day three of the LIRR strike – how exactly are commuters planning to get out of the city and into work tomorrow morning?
LIRR strike Day 3: No service for Tuesday morning even if deal is reached
Over the weekend, thousands of Long Island Railroad workers from five separate unions began a strike after weeks of negotiations failed to materialize into a new labor contract.
Over the weekend, thousands of Long Island Railroad workers from five separate unions began a strike after weeks of negotiations failed to materialize into a new labor contract.
LIRR strike contingency plan: How to get to work on Monday
With the LIRR paralyzed by its first strike in 30 years, Monday morning's commute to New York City looks completely different.
With the LIRR paralyzed by its first strike in 30 years, Monday morning's commute to New York City looks completely different.
LIRR strike: Gov. Hochul urges 'get a deal done' as historic strike threatens commuter chaos
In an urgent press conference on Sunday, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul warned New York City commuters to prepare for massive disruptions and called on all parties to immediately return to the negotiating table.
In an urgent press conference on Sunday, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul warned New York City commuters to prepare for massive disruptions and called on all parties to immediately return to the negotiating table.
LIRR strike halts busiest commuter rail in US; Negotiations fail over wage increases
New York leaders are warning commuters to prepare for heavier traffic, crowded transit and longer travel times after the LIRR strike began.
New York leaders are warning commuters to prepare for heavier traffic, crowded transit and longer travel times after the LIRR strike began.
Arsonist arrested for Long Island vehicle fires starting nearly a year ago: police
A Long Island man has been arrested in connection with a nearly year-long arson spree, with authorities alleging he intentionally set vehicles ablaze on at least four separate occasions.
A Long Island man has been arrested in connection with a nearly year-long arson spree, with authorities alleging he intentionally set vehicles ablaze on at least four separate occasions.
Man dead following officer-involved shooting in Riverhead
Authorities are investigating a fatal police-involved shooting that occurred Sunday afternoon on Topping Drive in Riverhead.
Authorities are investigating a fatal police-involved shooting that occurred Sunday afternoon on Topping Drive in Riverhead.
Measles case confirmed in Nassau County child under 5
The Nassau County Department of Health said the case involves an unvaccinated child under 5-years-old. Officials confirmed it is the first reported measles case in the county since 2024.
The Nassau County Department of Health said the case involves an unvaccinated child under 5-years-old. Officials confirmed it is the first reported measles case in the county since 2024.
Man charged with stabbing 2 women to death on Long Island
Police discovered two women stabbed to death in Nassau County within hours of each other Friday morning.
Police discovered two women stabbed to death in Nassau County within hours of each other Friday morning.
Flesh-eating bacteria that could kill in 2 days found in Long Island waters: report
Health experts are on alert after the discovery of a highly lethal flesh-eating bacteria that has a 20% mortality rate within just 48 hours.
Health experts are on alert after the discovery of a highly lethal flesh-eating bacteria that has a 20% mortality rate within just 48 hours.
Manhattan DA recovers $3M in stolen Keats, Wilde books from Whitney estate
The collection, valued at nearly $3 million, was recovered after rare book dealers flagged the items as stolen and alerted authorities.
The collection, valued at nearly $3 million, was recovered after rare book dealers flagged the items as stolen and alerted authorities.
Vigil for Jaden Pierre, teen killed in Queens shooting
The shooting happened near Merrick and Baisley boulevards, and investigators say no arrests have been made as the motive remains unclear.
The shooting happened near Merrick and Baisley boulevards, and investigators say no arrests have been made as the motive remains unclear.
Long Island shooting: Teen killed, multiple injured in shooting tied to Bloods meetup at park
Authorities said a group had been grilling when an argument broke out between two individuals, leading to gunfire.
Authorities said a group had been grilling when an argument broke out between two individuals, leading to gunfire.
Rex Heuermann pleads guilty to murdering 7 women, admits to killing another
Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty on Wednesday in the Gilgo Beach serial killings case, admitting to multiple counts of murder in exchange for consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole, according to FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg.
Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty on Wednesday in the Gilgo Beach serial killings case, admitting to multiple counts of murder in exchange for consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole, according to FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg.