Nassau County executive cannot tell schools to defy mask mandate, group says
The head of the Nassau-Suffolk School Boards Association called on the Nassau County executive to withdraw his executive order directing school boards to vote on whether masks should be mandatory for children in school.
Babylon severs ties with fire company accused of misconduct
The Town of Babylon has been dealing with what officials call corruption involving the North Amityville Fire Company's board members for years. But tensions escalated last week after the board suspended the chief, terminated 11 members, and left only a handful of members to respond to calls.
Snowfall totals for New York City, New Jersey, Connecticut, Long Island, Hudson Valley
Forecasted totals of snowfall for New York City tracked on the higher end Friday from the fast-moving winter storm that hit the region. The National Weather Service shared the following totals for New York City, Long Island, the Lower Hudson Valley, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
WINTER STORM: New York City area snowfall ends; cold remains
A fast-moving and intense low-pressure system brought moderate to heavy snow to the New York City metropolitan area Friday morning. The cold temperatures are expected to cause freezing on the roads and prevent the snow from melting anytime soon.
Nassau County Executive signs order leaving mask decision to schools
New Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed an executive offer Thursday that allows school districts to end mask mandates if they so choose.
At-home COVID tests flying off the shelves at pharmacies
While they're nearly impossible to find in stock, there are a number of COVID at-home tests on the market. So how do they work and what's the best option for reliable results?
Freezing rain causes deadly accidents across New York City region
Light freezing rain was making icy road conditions across the New York City region on Wednesday morning.
Ousted Long Island Democrat slams her own party
Former Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, a Democrat, has been highly critical of her party and its progressive policies. She called the party "weak" and said President Biden has a "hard time putting a sentence together."
Long Island teacher accused of illegally vaccinating teen
A Long Island teacher is accused of illegally giving a coronavirus vaccine to a teenager.
NJ top state to move out of during pandemic
People fled high-tax states during the pandemic according to a new survey.
NPS: Sharpshooters culling deer herd on Fire Island
Fire Island National Seashore Superintendent Alex Romero says the number of deer is detrimental to the ecosystem. So sharpshooters will cull the herd by about 30 to 60 deer.
Winter storm bears down on southern NJ
A winter storm is expected to bring significant snowfall to some parts of our area Monday
911 calls to be released in Gilgo Beach serial killer case
The new Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodney Harrison says he will release calls related to the Gilgo Beach homicides, as long as they don't hinder the ongoing investigation.
New Suffolk County Police Commissioner vows to solve Gilgo Beach murders
Incoming Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodney Harrison is pledging to bring a fresh set of eyes to the infamous Gilgo Beach serial killer case and bring those accountable to justice.
Miles-long line for COVID test kits on Long Island
A line wrapped around for miles as people patiently waited inside their cars to get up to three free COVID test kits in Nassau County. Long Island has been hit hard by this latest surge of coronavirus cases fueled by the omicron variant.
Drugmaker Teva helped fuel opioid crisis, jury rules
A jury has held Teva Pharmaceuticals responsible for contributing to the opioid crisis by delivering a verdict in a sweeping lawsuit filed by New York state. Teva says it strongly disagrees with the verdict and plans to appeal.
Suffolk County town sees 2 banks robbed in same afternoon
Police say a man robbed two banks just two miles apart in Commack on Wednesday afternoon.
Strangers come together to help Long Island charity spread toys, holiday cheer
After a crash that destroyed the van the charity 'Toys of Hope' uses to spread cheer during the holiday season, the organization has seen an outpouring of support which means families could get items they need this holiday season.
13 COVID surge testing sites open in New York
New York officials announced the opening of 13 more COVID testing sites to help counter the long lines.
VIDEO: Man steals small dog from outside shop
Nassau County cops are looking for information about the Grinch who dognapped a Pomeranian mix from outside a bodega on Christmas Eve.