Founder dies in Long Island animal sanctuary fire; 100s of cats on site
A fire broke out at Happy Cat Sanctuary, which houses hundreds of cats, on Long Island, leaving the founder of the nonprofit dead.
Long Island town builds tunnel to save frogs and wildlife from road traffic
The town of Brookhaven is helping frogs win a real-life game of Frogger with a new, 25-foot tunnel installed under a scenic road to allow frogs, raccoons and other small animals to cross safely.
Why are so many cars driving into buildings on Long Island?
A surge in car-into-building crashes across Long Island has local officials and business owners raising alarms and calling for barriers like concrete posts to protect lives and businesses.
Sickle cell patient declared disease free after groundbreaking therapy on Long Island
A sickle cell gene therapy treatment has allowed a Long Island man to turn a chapter in his life, with doctors declaring him disease free.
Long Island woman’s illegal dentistry practice targeted, injured migrants: police
She faces charges after reports of patient injuries, including nerve damage and facial paralysis.
Long Island store lets shoppers gamble on discounted mystery pallets of goods
Many customers enjoy the thrill of not knowing exactly what's inside. For instance, a pallet valued at nearly $2,000 can be purchased for just $450.
Etsy ad for 'Garfield 9/11' shirt targets 9/11 victim's daughter
The shirt depicts the orange cartoon cat Garfield flying into his favorite food shaped like the Twin Towers.
Retired Suffolk Detective shot, killed, by son after argument in Dix Hills home: police
Police say Christopher Miller, 43, shot and killed his his father, retired Suffolk County Police Detective John Miller Sr., inside a home in Dix Hills.
Long Island track star overturns ban in court, then wins state title
After being banned from the New York State Track and Field Championship for violating the state’s college rule, Zariel Macchia won a court case allowing her to compete, and then won the state title.
Measles case confirmed on Long Island, 12 potential exposures identified
Health officials are investigating a measles case on Long Island after an infant too young for vaccination was treated at Cohen Children’s Medical Center earlier this month.
Child in Suffolk County tests positive for measles: Sources
A child in Suffolk County has tested positive for measles, as cases of the highly contagious virus continue to rise nationwide.
New York's worst air quality in 2024 was not in NYC: See the data
A new study reveals that these places in New York had poor air quality last year. See if your area is on the list.
Failed s'mores-making attempt likely sparked Long Island fires
A homeowner's failed attempt to make s'mores likely sparked this weekend's fast-moving brush fire on Long Island, Suffolk County Police said Monday.
Long Island brush fire: Crews knock down blaze but wind threats remain
As of Sunday morning, the Long Island brush fire was 80% contained, but wind gusts of up to 40 mph continue to threaten the area. Here's the latest:
Gourmet hospital food? NY's Northwell Health hires Michelin-starred chefs
When you think of hospital food, gourmet dining isn’t the first thing that comes to mind—but Northwell Health wants to change that.
Brush fires rips through parts of Long Island; 1 firefighter injured
Officials stated that due to the wind conditions, the fire could persist for several hours, or even days, as the winds continue to ignite the blaze.
Mister Softee opens first ever ice cream shop on Long Island
The famous Mister Softee ice cream company has opened its first ever brick-and-mortar shop in East Islip.
7 Long Island men charged in $20M fraud scheme involving gift cards, elderly victims
Prosecutors say the suspects used a computer-based scam to steal from victims, some of whom were led to believe that their personal information had been used to buy child sex abuse material.
12 Long Island students sickened by THC gummies at school
Twelve students from a Long Island middle school became sick after being given THC gummies, according to the Suffolk County Police Department.
Queens weed shops spark outrage in Nassau County
Legal cannabis dispensaries in Queens are stirring controversy with officials in neighboring Hempstead and North Hempstead, where recreational marijuana sales are banned.