Uncertain future looms for Amityville elementary school as district eyes cuts
There are growing concerns over the possible closure of an elementary school in Amityville, Long Island. The district says their hand may be forced by budget deficits.
Two alleged gang members indicted in shooting that injured 8-year-old boy in Suffolk County
Two alleged gang members have been indicted on charges related to a shooting that injured a sleeping 8-year-old boy in Suffolk County last year.
Grand jury blames Suffolk County CPS in Thomas Valva's death
A grand jury report into the death of 8-year-old Thomas Valva has concluded that Suffolk County CPS failed to protect the boy who ultimately froze to death after being forced to sleep outside in a garage on a cold January night in 2020.
Riverhead schools plan cuts to staff, class offerings
The Riverhead School District will see significant cuts to class offerings, programs, teaching assistants, and support staff as a result of cutbacks proposed in the administration’s budget for the coming school year.
Police search Long Island lake near home of body parts case suspects
Police on Long Island are conducting a search in a park located less than a mile away from the home of suspects charged in the grisly body parts discovery case.
Human remains found on Long Island road; arms, leg discovered
The arm was discovered on Thursday just before 9 a.m. on Siegel Boulevard in Babylon during the student's walk to school.
Ice cream bandits steal $640 of Häagen-Dazs on Long Island
Police on Long Island are looking for a trio of suspects who stole $640 of ice cream from a 7-Eleven in Huntington.
Long Island shooting leaves suspect dead, 3 officers injured
A police-involved shooting Saturday morning in Bay Shore, Long Island left a suspect dead and three officers injured, Suffolk County Police said.
Amityville School District announces dozens of layoffs due to budget deficit
Facing a multimillion dollar budget deficit, the Amityville School Board has announced that it will lay off nearly 50 teachers and staff.
Illegal dumping of 24-foot boat on Long Island leads to man's arrest: Police
Authorities have charged 35-year-old Timothy Hughes with illegal dumping after he allegedly left a 24-foot boat inside the Long Island Pine Barrens.
Parents charged in Long Island baby's suspected overdose death
A Long Island couple faces several charges following the suspected overdose death of their 14-month-old baby boy.
New Yorker with peanut allergy dies after eating mislabeled Stew Leonard's cookie; recall issued
Following the peanut allergy death of a New York 20-year-old, Stew Leonard’s issued a recall for mislabeled cookies sold at Connecticut grocery stores.
Whooping cough cases spike on Long Island
A spike in whooping cough cases has led health officials in Suffolk County, Long Island, to issue an alert.
Thomas Bernagozzi: Bay Shore retired teacher accused of sexually abusing students dating back to '80s
Authorities said the students were enrolled at Gardiner Manor Elementary School and Mary G. Clarkson Elementary School at the time of the reported abuse. Thomas Bernagozzi, of Babylon, will be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip.
Long Island custodian allegedly threatened mass harm against school district
Jimmy Martin, a custodian at the Cold Spring Harbor School District, was charged with making a threat of mass harm after his request for a promotion was denied, Suffolk County police said.
Gilgo Beach murders: DNA from Rex Heuermann's estranged wife matches sample from victims’ remains
A DNA sample taken from Asa Ellerup, the estranged wife of suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann, matches the DNA found on the remains of victims, a source tells FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg.
Gilgo Beach murders: Rex Heuermann's estranged wife attends his court appearance
Asa Ellerup, the estranged wife of suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann, attended his court appearance for the first time. Heuermann is charged with the murders of Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman and Amber Costello. He's also the prime suspect in the murder of Maureen Brainard-Barnes.
Owl's well that ends well: Suffolk County nonprofit rescues owl that got stuck in car's grill
A Great Horned Owl that had gotten struck by a car and stuck in it's front grill was rescued by members of Strong Island Animal Rescue on Monday night.
Ed Romaine wins Suffolk County executive race against Dave Calone
Republican Ed Romaine a longtime local politician beat Democrat Dave Calone who was hoping to bring a new set of skills to Long Island.
Firefighters gather at Suffolk County Fire Academy for extensive safety training
Hundreds of firefighters are spending the weekend at the Suffolk County Fire Academy in Yaphank learning lifesaving skills in honor of hero firefighter Joey DiBernardo.