Wake held for Long Island boy who froze to death in garage
A wake was held for Thomas Valva, an 8-year-old boy who froze to death while allegedly being made to sleep in an unheated garage.
Stranded sea turtles rehabbing on Long Island
Marine experts say turtles including the Atlantic green, loggerheads, and critically endangered Kemp's Ridley typically travel to Long Island to forage for food in the summer months. It goes south when they miss their cue to migrate.
Police locate missing Long Island toddler
Damian Sollas has been found unharmed in Huntington Station, according to police on Long Island, and was set to be released into the custody of Child Protective Services.
Suffolk County probes social services after death of cop's son
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone says a committee will examine how the department dealt with abuse allegations against Michael Valva and his fiancée.
Man who stopped to help motorist killed by another driver on Long Island
A man who had stopped to help another driver was killed when they were hit by another oncoming car, Suffolk County police said.
The positives and surprising negatives of early retirement
A growing number of young professionals are looking to achieve financial independence and retire early in life, but is it just that simple? And what challenges will they face after retirement?
NYPD officer, fiancee charged in death of boy on Long Island
The father of an eight-year-old boy and the father's fiancee were arrested in connection with the boy's murder on Long Island.
NYPD officer charged with murder in death of his 8-year-old son
In what is being called one of the most disturbing cases in Suffolk County's history, a NYPD police officer and his fiancee have been arrested and plead not guilty to murder charges in the death of the officer's 8-year-old son.
Northport parents seek answers after student relocation
Parents demanded answers from the Northport-Eastport School District Board of Education on Thursday after administrators decided to close Northport Middle School after toxic chemicals were found in the soil near classrooms, but not inside the school or in the air.
Long Island students relocated to new schools over toxic chemical complaints
More than 650 sixth, seventh and eighth graders and faculty from Northport Middle School have been relocated to three other schools in the district while administrators address years of complaints about odors and hazardous chemicals possibly sickening students and staff.
Long Island school closed over chemical fears
Septic tanks at Northport Middle School recently tested positive for benzene.
Long Island student helping animals orphaned by wildfires in Australia
11-year-old Lily Rosengard has become a young hero in her community for sewing dozens of different colored “Joey” pouches to send off to Australia, in hopes that they’ll help nurse marsupials orphaned by Australia's wildfires back to good health.
Long Island student sews for charity to help Australian animals orphaned by wildfires
11-year-old Lily Rosengard has become a young hero in her community for sewing dozens of different colored “Joey” pouches to send off to Australia, in hopes that they’ll help nurse marsupials orphaned by Australia's wildfires back to good health.
Police rescue escaped pigs from highway on Long Island
Officers from the Suffolk County Police Department’s 5th Precinct rescued three pigs that escaped from a trailer on Sunrise Highway Friday morning.
Long Island serial killer case: Photo shows belt used by suspect
Investigators stymied by a nine-year mystery following the discovery of 11 sets of human remains strewn along a suburban New York beach highway revealed a previously unreleased photograph Thursday of evidence found at one of the crime scenes that they say was handled by an unknown suspect.
New evidence revealed in Gilgo Beach murders
Police in Suffolk County revealed a previously unreleased photograph of evidence found at one of the crime scenes linked to the Long Island serial killer.
Investigators to release new information in Gilgo Beach murders
It’s a gruesome case that’s been cold for nearly a decade. Now, investigators believe they’re inching closer to the truth.
Emaciated dog rescued from Long Island home
An emaciated 5-year-old male German shepherd was found in a home on Long Island.
Suffolk County police using social media to improve relations with Latino community
The Suffolk County Police Department has had a presence on social media for years, but now officials are expanding it by offering Spanish-language content on a new page as a way to help strengthen ties with the Latino community.
Suffolk County police increasing outreach to Latino community on social media
The Suffolk County Police Department is expanding its presence on social media by offering Spanish language content in order to strengthen its ties with the Latino community.