Newly certified lifeguard proves determination matters
Sean McGowan practices lifeguard drills in the water with ease. Despite living with Down syndrome, Sean refuses to let it slow him down.
More sharks spotted at Nassau County beaches
All Town of Hempstead beaches are closed to swimming after several sharks were spotted in the water on Wednesday afternoon.
Possible shark attack on Jones Beach lifeguard
An EMT treated a lifeguard for what appears to be a bite on his calf. The lifeguard is expected to be OK, officials said.
Four Long Island first-generation graduates heading to the Ivy League
Four high school students on Long Island are making family history as the first in their families to go to college. And they're headed off to the Ivy League as well!
Bethpage Air Show takes flight on Memorial Day
This is the first time the Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach State Park was held on Memorial Day.
Bethpage Air Show preview could be the only show this weekend
The official events for the Bethpage Air Show are scheduled for Saturday and Sunday but the weather forecast isn't looking promising.
Woman indicted in hit-and-run death of NYPD cop
A Long Island woman accused of the hit-and-run death of a veteran NYPD officer was indicted on multiple charges on Tuesday, including homicide and manslaughter.
Park renamed in honor of Luis Alvarez, Ground Zero hero
Luis Alvarez, a retired NYPD Bomb Squad detective, died in June 2019 after a long battle with cancer stemming from his heroic work at Ground Zero after 9/11.
Paddleboarder drowns in Hempstead Lake; kids survive
A paddleboard capsized, sending a dad and his kids into the water at Hempstead Lake on Sunday.
2 women get in knife fight at Long Island bar, cops say
Two women are under arrest after police say they got into a knife fight at a Long Island bar.
Attacker threw acid in woman's face in Nassau County
Police released images from security cameras showing what they say is a red Nissan Altima driving away from the scene.
1 dead, 2 hurt in shooting at Long Island Stop & Shop; suspect arrested
One person was killed and two others injured in a shooting at a Stop & Shop supermarket on Long Island on Tuesday.
Appliance shortages continue during pandemic
Are you having a hard time getting a dishwasher, stove, or refrigerator? You are not alone.
Hempstead mayor calls for vaccine equality
Hempstead Mayor Waylyn Hobbs Jr. wants to be able to give Hempstead residents a heads up about pop-up vaccine clinics.
Free meal boxes for struggling musicians on Long Island
Live performance venues were among the first to shut down and will likely be the last to reopen. That is why Long Island Cares is teaming up with local theaters and concert venues to get performers up on their feet and back at the microphone.
Families to celebrate another Passover amid pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic will affect Passover again. But some families say vaccinations could make this year's celebration better and safer.
Nassau Coliseum vaccination site opens
The first day of vaccinations at Nassau Coliseum wasn't smooth sailing. The registration website had a glitch, and staff turned away walk-ins.
Long Island homeowners brace for flood insurance hikes
Sen. Chuck Schumer has objected to a FEMA plan to revise federal flood insurance rates. Some Long Island homeowners say they are worried they could face huge hikes in their insurance rates.
40 people indicted in connection with Long Island drug ring
Long Island officials say that 40 people have been indicted in connection with a major narcotic trafficking ring.
Vaccines for Nassau County veterans
Nassau University Medical Center and Nassau Veterans Service Agency are partnering to vaccinate vulnerable veterans.