NWS confirms Long Island tornado; extensive damage in Atlantic Beach, Blakeman says

A tornado touched down at around 7:11 p.m. Thursday in Atlantic Beach and ripped through the Sun and Surf Beach Club, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman said.

Nassau County issues 4 beach alerts after heavy rainfall

Nassau County issued an alert at four beaches Monday due to the possibility of elevated bacteria levels after heavy rainfall.

Long Island police shoot knife-wielding man in face during encounter in Westbury

A Columbia University medical student was shot in the face and injured by Nassau County officers after he allegedly lunged at them with a large knife.

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.

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.

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.

Long Island cold case: Man charged with teen's murder 40 years later

Richard Bilodeau has been charged with murdering Theresa Fusco in Lynbrook in 1984, after new DNA evidence allegedly tied him to the crime.

Rabies declared ‘imminent public health threat’ in Nassau County

A rise in rabies cases is prompting health officials in Nassau County, Long Island, to declare an "imminent public health threat" – a move that officials hope will help secure resources to combat the spread.

US citizen detained by ICE on Long Island speaks out, calls agents 'criminals'

A Hispanic U.S. citizen said he was “heartbroken" after ICE agents on Long Island stopped and detained him without reasonable suspicion or probable cause.

Trump backs Long Island school district fighting to keep ‘Chiefs’ mascot

The Massapequa School District on Long Island is at the center of a growing national controversy after President Trump voiced support for its effort to keep the “Chiefs" mascot.

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.