Man faked kidnapping to attract help from estranged spouse, cops say
Man faked kidnapping to attract help from estranged spouse, cops say
Body found in water at Long Island park
The Nassau County Police Department was investigating the death of a man whose body was found in the water at a park on Saturday morning.
Long Island man gets prison for sexually abusing kids at wife's daycare
Angel Tacuri admitted to sexually abusing eight children from 2010 to 2015, according to the prosecutor's office. The DA said the man traumatized children because of "depraved desires."
Long Island teen overcomes autism, is named valedictorian of Copiague HS's 2022 class
When he was just two years old, Joseph Falco, Jr. was diagnosed with autism and doctors told his mother he might never speak. But now he is celebrating after being named Valedictorian of Copiague High School.
Police: Killer of Long Island vape shop owner arrested
Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives on Wednesday arrested a suspect in the 2021 murder of Kinshuk Patel, the owner of Dapper Smoke Shop in Lindenhurst.
Teen dives into Long Island bay to save woman who drove into water
Anthony Zhongor, 17, is being hailed as a hero for rescuing a woman from a sinking car after she drove into Patchogue Bay.
Inflatable slide tips over, injuring children in Long Island park
More than a dozen children were hurt when an inflatable slide tipped over, police said. At least one child suffered a broken leg.
John's Crazy Socks opens bigger warehouse
Six years ago, John Cronin, who has Down syndrome, dreamed of starting a sock business. He and his dad launched an online store and quickly went from fulfilling 60 orders a day to well over a thousand with some 4,000 sock designs to choose from.
Belmont Stakes 2022: What to know about the final and longest leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown
Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike will be racing after missing the Preakness.
Long Island gas stations accused of excessive credit card charges
As if we didn't already have enough to worry about with gas prices, it turns out some gas stations on Long Island are charging a substantially higher price for cards versus cash.
Boat crashes into Fire Island bulkhead, flinging man into water
Police officers and a bystander rescued a man whose boat slammed into a bulkhead on Fire Island on Wednesday evening, police said.
Ex-NYPD cop who fired gun into Atlantic Ocean gets prison
David Afanador will spend up to four years in prison in connection with firing a 9mm Beretta he wasn't authorized to carry into the ocean off Long Beach.
Long Island town considering restricting gun stores near downtown
The town of Riverhead, in Suffolk County, is considering implementing new rules about where gun shops can and cannot be located.
Teens arrested for smashing store windows on Long Island
Cops responded to reports of smashed glass at commercial buildings housing a dozen stores in Syosset on Tuesday. Their investigation led them to a foster home in town.
New Yorkers not feeling relief at pump
New York cut the state gas tax by 16 cents a gallon to help out drivers while gas prices are soaring. Some counties have also dropped gas tax prices. But with gas prices continuing the surge, many motorists say they just don't see any breaks.
NY area school districts hold active shooter drills after recent mass shootings
In the wake of recent mass shootings, local districts are taking action to make sure they are prepared in the event of an active shooter situation at a school.
Slain New York woman's husband, son fear cover-up in Club Med death
With Turks and Caicos authorities re-examining the 2018 death of a New York defense attorney found dead at the tropical Club Med Turkoise resort, the victim’s family is worried they may never get justice if the cause of death is revised from homicide to something else.
Arrest in hit-and-run death of mother of 5 on Long Island
Suffolk County Police have arrested a Brentwood woman for a hit-and-run crash that killed a Commack woman in Hauppauge on May 23.
Project bringing LIRR to Manhattan's East Side nears completion
A shorter commute for LIRR riders is anticipated by the end of the year. Gov. Kathy Hochul said Tuesday that the Grand Central Madison terminal and the East Side Access project were nearing completion.
Atlantic hurricane season: Long Island utilities and agencies getting ready
The Atlantic hurricane season starts on June 1. Utilities, government agencies, and organizations on Long Island say they are ready and hope you are, too.