Huntington Hospital offering nutritional care to disadvantaged patients
Huntington Hospital is taking a proactive approach to promote health and healing by offering discharged patients a bag of nutritious food through its Food as Health program.
Drunk driver beat other motorist to death after crash, Nassau police say
Patrick Destine was allegedly unregistered, uninsured, and drunk when he blew a stop sign and crashed into the side of David McKenzie’s van on Saturday night. It got more violent from there, police say.
Central Islip School District sued over failure to protect student from bullying
An alleged epidemic of violence and bullying in and around Long Island schools has led some parents to file lawsuits in order to make the schools a safer place for students.
Major cybersecurity flaws led to Suffolk County ransomware attack: Officials
According to a forensic report, criminal actors gained entry to Suffolk County Clerk servers through a vulnerability in the office before launching a full-blown attack against the county
Where are the top 5 best places to live in the NYC area?
According to a new report, a whopping 14 of the best places to live in the New York City area can all be found on Long Island.
Riverhead zero-tolerance policy aims to crack down on quality-of-life crimes
The town’s leaders hope to limit certain types of behaviors that could be offensive toward others such as urinating in public, smoking weed near children's play areas and aggressive panhandling.
Long Island exhibit celebrates 300 years of Jewish businesses
From farming in the field, to diamonds at Fortunoff, and schmears at Bagel Boss: Over 100 artifacts and photographs are on display from more than 60 Long Island businesses.
Inmate starts fire on Rikers Island, oil smuggling: Here are this week's top stories
This week the NYPD arrested a suspect for shooting a rookie cop, there was a fire on Rikers Island, and a man was arrested for stealing cooking oil.
Man arrested for stealing cooking oil from local Chick-fil-A
After nearly 3 months, Suffolk County Police arrested Hector Castrol-Espinal, 23, for stealing cooking oil from Chick-fil-A in Huntington Station.
Sen. Schumer calls on FBI to investigate statewide 'swatting' incidents
'Swatting' incidents prompted police to respond to more than 50 districts statewide last week alone.
Man sentenced for sexually assaulting 10-year-old in Long Island parking lot
Investigators said the child screamed and banged on the windows as she tried to fight him off, getting the attention of a passerby.
'Sloth Encounters' pet shop owner opposes proposed NY exotic animal ban
Newly introduced legislation would ban the sale of sloths, along with whales, elephants, hyenas, zebras and walruses in New York state.
Long Island man turns sports card passion into successful business
Filthbomb Breaks & Collectibles in Glen Cove buys and sells sports cards, and collections.
TikTok challenge leads to damaged fence in East Northport, police say
Police believe the individuals seen in the video are participating in “The Kool-Aid Man" challenge.
Trump supporters gather in Long Island at DeSantis rally
The Florida governor, who was in town Saturday to promote his new book, has so far not announced a presidential run.
50 years ago, this math professor was called up to play for the Nets
Math professor by day, Nets player by night. One New York man is recalling the unlikely call-up that made his hoop dreams come true.
Lindenhurst school board faces backlash from parents after student stabbing
The recent stabbing incident at the Lindenhurst Middle School has sparked outrage among parents who feel that the school board is not doing enough to ensure the safety of their children.
LIPA unveils new time-of-day rates for customers
Beginning in February 2024, customers can choose between a flat rate of about 25 cents per kilowatt-hour or a time-of-use plan that fluctuates based on the time of day.
‘Let’s evolve’: Family leaves cab-driver jobs to open restaurant in Long Island
For years, Sonu Singh, his brother Bobby and their cousins Harry, Jyoti and Jimmy, spent their days and nights driving yellow cabs. But it was a lifestyle they knew wouldn’t last.
Father files suit after teen attacked in Central Islip High School
"I’m afraid to send my daughter back to school," said the victim's father.