Broadway star Laura Osnes fired from Hamptons show for refusing COVID vaccine: Report
Two-time Tony nominee Laura Osnes won't be taking the stage in a Broadway production in East Hampton after reportedly refusing to follow a theater's COVID vaccination requirement.
Another shark spotted near beach in Nassau County
Lifeguards spotted a shark around 10:45 a.m. at Lido Beach West, prompting them to close the beach to swimming.
Smuggling ring trafficked over $130M in counterfeit shoes, headphones to U.S.: Feds
Authorities say the ring would smuggle generic goods into the U.S., add logos to make them appear to be brand-name merchandise and then sell them to consumers and wholesale buyers.
Dangerously hot weather engulfs New York area
The National Weather Service has issued several alerts, including Excessive Heat Warnings and Heat Advisories, for much of New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut.
Suffolk County man charged with stabbing ex-girlfriend to death
Wayne Chambers allegedly stabbed his ex-girlfriend 25 times.
Topgolf, driving range with bar and restaurant, opens on Long Island
Topgolf, a chain of driving ranges featuring food and alcohol, has opened its first location in New York.
Ex-DA Thomas Spota, aide sentenced to prison for cover-up
A federal judge on Long Island sentenced Thomas Spota and Christopher McPartland each to five years in prison. Spota used to be the district attorney for Suffolk County and McPartland was one of his top aides.
Long Island man's conviction in 1990 murder of Hofstra coach tossed
Christopher Ellis spent nearly three decades in prison for the murder of a Hofstra University coach. But on Monday, a judge tossed his conviction and released him.
BTW bar on Long Island welcomes LGBTQ clientele
A bar called BTW in Nassau County serves as a safe space that aims to be a judgment-free place for everyone to interact.
Dogfighting ring busted on Long Island
Authorities announced arrests connected to an alleged interstate dogfighting ring.
Newly certified lifeguard proves determination matters
Sean McGowan practices lifeguard drills in the water with ease. Despite living with Down syndrome, Sean refuses to let it slow him down.
Cuomo must resign, Curran says, pointing to incident with state trooper
Nassau County Executive Laura Curran is calling on Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign. In particular, she noted an allegation that the governor inappropriately touched a state trooper at an event on Long Island.
After a virtual 2020, Camp Helen Keller successfully returns in-person
Camp Helen Keller at LIU Post was virtual last summer due to COVID. But this summer, about three dozen children are attending in person.
New York teen ready for Tokyo Paralympic Games
Anastasia Pagonis is a member of the U.S. Paralympic swimming team. The 17-year-old is going for gold.
Funeral for Biz Markie held on Long Island
Hundreds came out to the Patchogue Theatre, not far from where Biz Markie grew up, to bid him a final farewell.
Police: 4-year-old hit by bullet fired into Long Island home
A 4-year-old boy was hit with a bullet fired through a window on Long Island, police said.
Nassau County lawmakers to vote on bill that would let police sue protesters
Lawmakers in a suburban New York county are set to vote Monday on a proposal that would allow police officers to sue protesters and collect financial damages.
61-year-old woman killed in Long Island house fire
A 61-year-old woman was killed in a house fire Friday on Long Island.
COVID-19 rates rising across New York despite vaccinations
An average of 2,036 people have tested positive for COVID-19 each day over the past seven days in New York. It's the first time that number has gone over 2,000 since May 13.
First responders of the future train at Camp Fahrenheit on Long Island
From putting out fires to climbing ladders, a summer camp on Long Island is training the first responders of the future.