Church bell tolls for every COVID death in U.S.
Forged in 1866, the bell began ringing on Oct. 18 and will go off once every six seconds until All Saints' Day on Nov. 1.
Vehicle stops in Suffolk County had racial disparities, report says
The report found that Hispanic drivers were 16% more likely than white drivers to both be subjected to a search and arrested.
Cops and bystanders pull couple from sinking car
Seven people, including two police officers, jumped into the water to pull Joseph Abitabile to safety while rescue workers broke a window to free his wife, who was unconscious in the passenger seat.
Sweet 16 party leaves 37 infected with COVID-19, nearly 300 quarantined, health officials say
81 people attended a “sweet 16” birthday event at a venue in Long Island resulting in 37 COVID-19 infections forcing nearly 300 to quarantine.
Organizers of Chainsmokers Hamptons concert fined $20,000
The organizers of a crowded concert in the Hamptons headlined by The Chainsmokers will be fined $20,000 for violating social distancing protocols.
Veterans have pets groomed in appreciation for service
Volunteers are bathing the dogs, cutting their nails, and trimming their coats when necessary. All free of charge.
Union: Suffolk County teachers say quarantine rules not consistent
A student at Oakdale-Bohemia Middle School tested positive on Friday and six of their seven teachers were told to return to their classrooms on Monday as per the Suffolk County Department of Health.
The quantum internet | The Big Idea
The foundation for the nation's quantum internet infrastructure (and what could one day become an unhackable internet) is located on Long Island.
Police: Drunken mom with kids in SUV crashes into house
Video shows a car launching into a backyard.
LI store clerk charged with manslaughter after stabbing shoplifter
A convenience store clerk has been charged with second-degree manslaughter for allegedly killing a shoplifter on Long Island.
Man sentenced for running sex ring out of parents' home
Raymond Rodio III was sentenced to 9½ years in prison for running a sex trafficking ring out of his elderly parents' sprawling suburban home.
Airports preparing for holiday travelers amid COVID pandemic
With the holiday season quickly approaching, airports are preparing for holiday travelers, but do people feel comfortable flying?
Identity thieves drained $1 million from banks, DA says
Synthetic identities are created by linking stolen Social Security numbers to new names, addresses, and dates of birth.
Misconduct claim delays sentencing in DWI death of L.I. Boy Scout
An unusual hearing on juror misconduct is delaying the sentencing of a man convicted of the DWI death of a 12-year-old Boy Scout on Long Island.
Suffolk County postpones high school sports until 2021
Section XI's Athletic Council voted to condense all three sporting seasons (fall, winter, spring) from January through June for the varsity, junior varsity, and modified levels.
Cop who served at Ground Zero fights through illnesses
Tom Wilson was an NYPD sergeant on September 11, 2001. He spent more than 300 hours working at Ground Zero and Fresh Kills landfill in the days, weeks, and months following the attacks.
Some Long Island schools reopen but with emptier halls
About 80% of the South Huntington School District's 6,000 students in kindergarten through 12th grade opted for a hybrid schedule.
Long Island bar investigated over betting on violence in Chicago, New York City
Authorities are investigating a Long Island bar that reportedly took bets on whether Chicago or New York City would see more shootings over Labor Day weekend.
Fire truck flew Confederate flag at parade on Long Island
Nearly 50 local fire departments participated in a drive-by parade.
As exodus from NYC continues, Suffolk County businesses hope for ‘endless summer’
Officials on Long Island are encouraging seasonal businesses to stay open through the fall this year to accommodate vacationers.