96 members of MS-13 gang arrested

The Suffolk County District Attorney's Office announced Friday the takedown of 96 members of the MS-13 gang and their associates.

Former DA Spota and deputy guilty in federal obstruction trial

Then-Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas Spota and his deputy helped cover up then-Police Chief James Burke's beating of an incarcerated, shackled prisoner suspected of stealing personal items, including sex toys and pornography, from Burke's county vehicle.

Brightly colored live Christmas trees are a hit

If you'd like to try something "new and different and outrageous" this Christmas, consider getting a live Christmas tree that has been painted in strikingly vibrant color.

Son of 9/11 first responder Luis Alvarez becomes honorary cop

Luis Alvarez was a true American hero and former NYPD detective who fought for extending health benefits for 9/11 first responders. He died earlier this year. His 20-year-old son Tyler, who has an autism spectrum disorder, became a cop for a day.

A portrait of a lasting friendship on Long Island

Rosie Zona and Mary Ann Romano have been friends since their college days. Rosie offered Mary Ann her home as a place to live while she was getting her degree. The two, 30 years apart in age, never parted ways. Mary Ann, now 77, is paying it forward by taking care of Rosie, now 107.

Die-off of Peconic Bay scallops under review

Suffolk County officials are calling on the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to take a closer look at this year's historic scallop die-off.

Peconic Bay scallop crisis probe

Suffolk County officials are calling on the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to take a closer look at this year's historic scallop die-off.