Long Island students' invention helps children with prosthetics
A group of sixth-graders in the Oceanside School District has earned a spot in a national STEM competition thanks to their invention to help children with prosthetics ride a bike.
Russia-Ukraine war: NY-based group helping refugees with pets
Paws of War, a Long Island-based nonprofit, has set up shop in Romania and Poland along the Ukraine border to help refugees coming with their pets.
Feds: Teenage MS-13 associate lured young men to massacre
Prosecutors say a 17-year-old girl who went by the social media monicker "Diablita" convinced a group of young men to meet in the woods to smoke weed. Instead, MS-13 gang members beat and hacked them to death.
Teen wrestling champion credits his recovery from tragedy
Eight years before Dunia Sibomana became Long Beach's 17th state wrestling champ, a pack of chimpanzees attacked him in his native Congo. Dunia's facial injuries left him struggling to swallow or speak.
Trial set for Long Island MS-13 associate charged in deaths of 4 men
A federal jury will hear opening statements next week in the trial of a Long Island woman accused of luring four young men to their slaughter by more than a dozen members of the MS-13 street gang.
Long Island doctor bought $1.7M yacht in COVID loan fraud scam
Federal officials say Dr. Konstantinos Zarkadas fraudulently obtained more than $3 million in COVID emergency loans, using the money to buy a $1.7M yacht, lease luxury automobiles and buy luxury wristwatches.
12 cars stolen in 24 hours on Long Island
All of the vehicles were left unlocked with their key fobs inside.
Calls to repair Long Island's crumbling roads, bridges
Labor leaders and advocates are calling on New York lawmakers to fix the state's failing roads and bridges.
Cupcake business empowers young adults with autism
Patty Castrogiovanni came out of retirement to run a nonprofit cupcake business out of her kitchen with the help of young adults with autism and other special needs.
Long Island native helping on front lines of Ukraine war
Kristofer Kalas, a chef from East Hampton, is using his knowledge of Ukraine and the contacts he has made there to assist aid efforts for victims of the war.
Man and woman dead, another injured in Long Island murder-suicide attempt
Two people are dead and one in critical condition after a murder-suicide on Long Island.
Hofstra hosts first in-person job fair since beginning of pandemic
More than 400 Hofstra students registered for Wednesday's career fair, numbers university officials say they haven’t seen even before the pandemic.
Long Island couple helping Ukrainian refugees
For six days, Pastor Justin Vetrano and Neina Vetrano, his wife, were part of a hospitality team in Romania welcoming refugees from Ukraine. For 15 hours a day, volunteers bundled up and braved the cold to give back to those who need it the most.
Panic after masked man threatens to shoot-up Long Island movie theater
A man was arrested after an incident that caused panic at a Long Island movie theater.
Russia-Ukraine war: Adelphi faculty, students discuss unfolding events
Students at Adelphi University attended a teach-in discussion in person and on Zoom about the unfolding events of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Charles Entenmann dead at 92
Charles Edward Entenmann, who helped turn his family's New York-based bakery into a national brand, died in Florida at age 92.
Gas prices soar; here are ways to save money
Prices at the pump are setting records. Here are some ways you can save money on gas.
Green Acres Mall shooting: Man struck in leg inside Famous Footwear
A gunman opened fire on a man inside A store inside the Green Acres Mall on Long Island.
Long Island store worker shot during robbery
A Long Island store clerk was shot during a robbery on Sunday afternoon.
Long Island teacher arrested on sex charges
Timothy Harrison has been accused of engaging in a sexual relationship with a minor in 2013.