Long Island zombie homes
Construction is underway on some bank-foreclosed properties in Central Islip. The Suffolk County Landbank acquired the homes, which will be gutted and renovated. The landbank works with nonprofit organizations to combat neglected homes and rebuild neighborhoods.
Inside Grey Gardens
Grey Gardens was once filled with filth but is now filled with history. One of the country's most notorious yet historic homes is on the market. The home in East Hampton was made famous by the aunt and first cousin of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Corcoran agent Michael Shultz showed Rosanna Scotto around the property, which can be yours for a cool $18 million.
Defining gangs
The link between the brutal murders of 11 victims and the MS-13 gang has captured the attention of President Donald Trump. It also prompted Attorney General Jeff Sessions to visit Long Island and Suffolk County Police Commissioner Thomas Sini to declare war. State Sen. Tom Croci said he supports a new bill that would target gangs. The legislation would include strengthening felonies for gang-related violence and recruitment of members. For the first time, it would clearly define street gangs.
Massive Heroin Bust on Long Island
“These individuals turned Route 110 into their personal heroin highway,” said Nassau District Attorney Madeline Singas.
Veteran becomes cop
A former Marine who lost part of both legs in Afghanistan has fulfilled his dream of becoming a cop.
Long Island Spirits | Made on Long Island
Rich Stabile has it down to a science. The electrical engineer-turned-master distiller opened Long Island Spirits 10 years ago.
The Big Idea: Hydroponic and vertical farming
Inside a 300,000-square-foot greenhouse in Riverhead, Long Island, a farming revolution is flourishing. It's not what's being grown, but how it's being grown, and when. When most traditional farmers on the East Coast wrap up their growing seasons in late fall, Carl Gabrielsen is just getting started.
The Big Idea: Near-death experiences
A belief this life is just the beginning is at the core of our very being.