New York's worst air quality in 2024 was not in NYC: See the data
A new study reveals that these places in New York had poor air quality last year. See if your area is on the list.
7 Long Island men charged in $20M fraud scheme involving gift cards, elderly victims
Prosecutors say the suspects used a computer-based scam to steal from victims, some of whom were led to believe that their personal information had been used to buy child sex abuse material.
Queens weed shops spark outrage in Nassau County
Legal cannabis dispensaries in Queens are stirring controversy with officials in neighboring Hempstead and North Hempstead, where recreational marijuana sales are banned.
Martin Luther King III reflects on his father's legacy on Long Island
Martin Luther King III stood on the same stage where his father spoke nearly six decades ago on Thursday at Great Neck South High School, sharing reflections on the life and enduring legacy of the late Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Long Island family celebrates basketball legacy with another 1,000-point milestone
High school basketball standout Ryan Leary from Carle Place has scored his 1,000th career point, becoming the fifth member of his family with the achievement.
Nassau County mask ban: Manhattan man arrested for mask violation and attempted break-in
A Manhattan man was arrested in Nassau County on Saturday for reportedly trying to break into a house and violating a newly enacted ban on wearing masks.
Nassau County mask ban: Teen arrested with knife is first violation under new law
An 18-year-old was arrested in Nassau County on Sunday in the first arrest linked to the county's mask ban.
Federal lawsuit challenges Nassau County mask ban
A disability rights organization is challenging the Nassau County, Long Island ban on wearing masks in public, except for health and religious reasons. Here's what they argue.
Nassau County trans athlete ban ban draws lawsuits from attorney general, civil rights group
The New York attorney general and the New York Civil Liberties Union have sued a county on Long Island over its latest attempt to ban transgender females from playing on women’s sports teams at county facilities.
Funeral held for off-duty NYPD officer killed when drunk driver crashed into LI nail salon
Hundreds gathered Saturday at a funeral home in New Hyde Park for the memorial service for Emilia Rennhack. New York City Mayor Eric Adams called the 30-year-old Deer Park resident “the best of our city."
Nassau County's Chief of Patrol, Kevin Canavan, dies of 9/11-related cancer
Nassau County's Chief of Patrol Kevin G. Canavan has died from a 9-11 related cancer, officials said.
Long Beach enforcing new boardwalk rules following teen shooting
Officials and law enforcement from Long Beach are already making changes after a gathering of thousands of teens in Long Beach ended with one person being injured in a shooting.
1 shot near Long Beach LIRR station after large gathering on beach
Police are investigating after one person was shot near the Long Beach LIRR station on Thursday evening.
U.S. cricket team recovers from poor start but loses to India at Twenty20 World Cup
It started bad, got a little worse before it got a little better, and then finished as widely expected for the United States, losing to India in cricket at the Twenty20 World Cup.
Gilgo Beach murders: New charge looms for Rex Heuermann, sources say
Multiple sources are telling FOX 5 NY that Gilgo Beach serial killer suspect Rex Heuermann is expected to be arraigned on a new indictment on Thursday.
Nassau County officials detail Cricket World Cup security plans after social media threat
Nassau County police officials are reassuring the public that they are finalizing safety, security plans and monitoring potential threats ahead of the T20 Cricket World Cup.
Gilgo Beach murders: 5th day of Rex Heuermann's home search reveals more evidence
Friday marked the fifth straight day in the renewed search by authorities of the home belonging to Gilgo Beach murder suspect Rex Heuermann in Massapequa Park, Long Island.
Long Island teacher accused of tying autistic student to chair
A teacher in Nassau County has been accused of tying a non-verbal autistic teen to a chair inside a classroom. The boy's parents are now filing suit.
Hempstead drinking water said to contain high levels of cancer-causing chemicals
Officials on Long Island say that there are high levels of a probable cancer-causing chemical in Hempstead's drinking water.
Gilgo Beach murders: New search underway at Rex Heuermann house
Authorities on Monday morning searched the Massapequa Park, Long Island home of Gilgo Beach murder suspect Rex Heuermann.