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Long Island community rallies behind gay teacher fired at Catholic school: 'God loves Mr. Califano'

A Long Island community is rallying behind Maria Regina School teacher Michael Califano, after claims that he was fired for being gay. The local diocese denies this.

December 30, 2023 9:23am EST

Long Island tanker truck crashes into Rockville Centre store

A La-Z Boy furniture store went up in flames Wednesday after a gasoline tanker truck slammed into the location in Rockville Centre, Long Island.

February 17, 2022 5:30am EST

COVID Pandemic: Hopeful signs emerge as infections slow

While coronavirus numbers in the Northeast U.S. have started to level off, other parts of the country are still seeing a surge. Dr. Anthony Fauci hopes the level of infections will continue to drop below what he calls an area of control.

January 24, 2022 6:34pm EST

At-home COVID tests flying off the shelves at pharmacies

While they're nearly impossible to find in stock, there are a number of COVID at-home tests on the market. So how do they work and what's the best option for reliable results?

January 6, 2022 5:51am EST

COVID cases soaring on Long Island

As the COVID positivity rate rises on Long Island, hospitalizations are expected to increase, too. Mount Sinai South Nassau and other hospitals are implementing plans to deal with the influx of patients.

December 20, 2021 8:49pm EST

Molloy College commencement invites guests to 'drive-in' viewing

Due to the pandemic, so many schools and colleges had to cancel in-person graduation ceremonies. A college on Long Island adapted to the circumstances and is holding a hybrid ceremony on campus.

May 18, 2021 9:01pm EDT

Catholic diocese raises concerns over Johnson & Johnson vaccine

The Diocese of Rockville Centre claims the vaccine is the result of research originally derived from aborted fetal tissue specimens in the 1970s.

March 8, 2021 6:51pm EST

DA: Long Island doctor murdered patients by writing prescriptions

A doctor from Long Island is accused of writing prescriptions for opioid addicts that he met in a parking lot, a donut shop, and an empty Radio Shack.

March 4, 2021 6:03pm EST