What are the Gilgo Beach murders?
Most of the victims were young women who had been sex workers. Several of the bodies were found near the town of Gilgo Beach.
Family and friends inspired by heroic legacy left behind by fallen Long Island teen
Robert Bush suffered a sudden cardiac arrest on the football filed last week at Newfield high school. Now in death, he is helping others by giving the gift of life.
Long Island's 1st adult-use marijuana dispensary opens
Strain Stars on Long Island is the latest legal cannabis shop in New York to open, making it the 18th in the state.
Drones sweep for sharks along Long Island's coast amid rise in encounters
Five people reported being bitten by sharks over two days this week at some of New York's most popular beaches, leading to heightened surveillance of the area's waters.
Suffolk County Legislature passes bill requiring EpiPens in police cars
The Suffolk County Legislature has passed a bill that, if signed into law, would require all police cars to be equipped with epinephrine autoinjectors, commonly known as epipens.
Concerns mounting for Babylon residents over murky canal: 'Is it safe?'
Residents in the Suffolk County neighborhood said the water has turned black, and dead aquatic animals are just part of the problem.
Shark bites surge on Long Island: 3 attacks in 2 days raise concerns
New York State has expanded its monitoring capabilities with drone surveillance after several reported shark bites last summer.
NYC weather: Scattered storms, heavy downpours possible Tuesday
Severe weather is possible again Tuesday across parts of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Truck driver collides with multiple vehicles, resulting in tragic fatality on Long Island
A garbage truck rear-ended a school bus and three other vehicles that were stopped at a red light at a Long Island intersection.
Belmont Park cancels thoroughbred racing Friday due to poor air quality
Belmont Park canceled its thoroughbred racing card on Friday due to poor air quality caused by wildfires in Canada.
Honoring Andrew: McMorris family joins forces to ensure roadway safety
Since Andrew McMorris's death, his family has teamed up with law enforcement and Mothers Against Drunk Driving to keep Long Island roadways safe.
Palm Tree Crew Music Festival thrills Westhampton, for its third year
Thousands attended the annual festival where Calvin Harris and Kygo lit up the stage with music and summer vibes.
Long Island 'Karate Kid' beats the odds thanks to rare spinal surgery
A karate-loving Long Island boy got a special surprise Tuesday after undergoing a risky surgery to keep him from becoming paralyzed, a gift from the original Karate Kid himself, Ralph Macchio.
Driver pleads not guilty after wrong-way crash that killed teens
Amandeep Singh pleaded not guilty to charges including aggravated vehicular homicide and driving while drunk and impaired.
Neil Forever takes Long Island by storm with timeless Neil Diamond hits
The new tribute band performs some of Neil Diamond’s oldest and greatest hits for diehard fans who share an appreciation for the artist.
Plane that flew over DC crashed almost straight down at high speed, report says
An unresponsive business jet that flew over the nation’s capital had plunged into a Virginia mountain at a high velocity before it burst into flames.
Adorable Osprey hatchlings take center stage at Huntington Lighthouse
Three osprey hatchlings and their parents have taken up residence in a nest perched on a platform drilled into granite rock off the front of the Huntington Lighthouse.
New medical facility opens in Long Beach, after being destroyed by Superstorm Sandy
A 15,000-square-foot medical facility opened its doors on Tuesday in Long Island.
49 cases of illegal fireworks found in Levittown man's garage
A Levittown man has been arrested after detectives found 49 cases of illegal fireworks in his garage.
Juneteenth plans ruined: Fire engulfs 150-year-old church in Central Islip
A fire ruined plans for the Episcopal Church of the Messiah on Long Island for their special Juneteenth service.