Long Island seeing more sharks; experts say it's a good sign
Long Island's shores are seeing more sharks visiting, and it's likely that trend will continue _ but experts say it's not necessarily a bad thing.
Another Long Island lifeguard bitten by shark
A lifeguard, the third in recent weeks, was bitten by a shark off the coast of Long Island on Thursday morning.
Local heroes among those awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Joe Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 17 new recipients on Thursday, including some local heroes from the NYC area.
Biden awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to 17 recipients including Simone Biles, John McCain
Recipients of this year's award include actor Denzel Washington, soccer star Megan Rapinoe, and Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, who is receiving the award posthumously.
Explosion outside Long Island mosque investigated as possible hate crime
Hate crimes officers are investigating after an incendiary device exploded outside a mosque on Long Island, damaging a metallic crescent moon that is a symbol of Islam.
Long Island shark attack: Beaches reopen with drones on patrol
Lifeguards at Smith Point and Cupsogue beaches started their shifts an hour early on Monday morning to scan the water for signs of sharks. Over the weekend, a shark bit a lifeguard who was in the water for a training exercise.
Lifeguard on Long Island bitten in chest, hand by shark during training exercise
Two Long Island beaches in Suffolk County were expected to reopen Monday after a lifeguard was bitten by a shark.
Long Island Expressway repairs frustrating drivers
Motorists say that the major roadway looks like “swiss cheese” and riding on it feels like your car is going to fall apart.
Violins of Hope: Holocaust-era instruments restored for world tour
Violins of Hope is a world tour featuring performances on restored violins that were once played in the camps and ghettos throughout Europe during the Holocaust.
LGBT Network senior housing complex on Long Island
A 75-unit LGBT-friendly senior housing complex in Bay Shore is said to be the first of its kind in a U.S. suburb.
Woman attacks Long Island CVS workers, cops say
A Queens woman faces several charges after threatening workers at a Long Island CVS store and then locking herself in the manager's office.
Enraged moviegoer chokes employee at Long Island theater
Police in Suffolk County say they have arrested a man for allegedly choking and punching two employees of a movie theater last week.
Long Island library reverses decision to ban LGBTQ displays from children's section
In an emergency meeting on Thursday evening, the Smithtown Library board reversed its decision to ban all LGBTQ displays and books from the library's children's section.
'Torso Killer' Richard Cottingham indicted for 1968 murder of Long Island woman
Authorities say Richard Cottingham, the serial killer known as the 'Torso Killer,' was responsible for the 1968 murder of Diane Cusick.
Rapper Gregg 'Frenchie' Hogan convicted after Long Island home invasion
Gregg "Frenchie" Hogan, 37, has been convicted of three counts of first-degree burglary and is facing 25 years in prison.
Brian Laundrie’s parents to skip hearing on fate of Gabby Petito family's civil lawsuit
The family of Gabby Petito will be in court on Wednesday to argue why their civil lawsuit against Brian Laundrie's parents should go to a jury trial. However, the Laundrie's attorney says his clients will skip the hearing.
Lawsuit filed by Gabby Petito's family against Laundrie's parents will head to court for the first time
A lawsuit filed by the parents of Gabby Petito against the parents of her suspected killer, Brian Laundrie, will head to court for the first time Wednesday. Attorneys for Laundrie's parents, Christopher and Roberta Laundrie, will be asking a judge to dismiss the lawsuit.
Spanish school on Long Island faces uncertain future
The director of Spanish All Year in Westbury says enrollment has dropped since the pandemic and isn't sure the school can stay open.
American Airlines ending service in three cities due to pilot shortage
American Airlines is ending service in three cities this fall in response to the industry-wide pilot shortage.
Remembering Casey Skudin: Widow grieves firefighter killed by falling tree
Firefighter Casey Skudin was on vacation with his family when a tree limb fell on their minivan, killing him. His widow, Angela Skudin, told FOX 5 NY she doesn't know how she and her sons survived the freak accident.