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By Eric Anderson January 19, 2014
A West Hempstead man was arrested after hitting six cars; a man has been arrested for the murder of Francisco Pirir.
By Lyndsay McCabe January 19, 2014
Kittens from Last Hope Animal Rescue in Wantagh and North Shore Animal League in Port Washington will be going head-to-head at the first ever Kitten Bowl to raise awareness about cats and kittens in shelters ...
By Eric Anderson January 18, 2014
Man was allegedly loaning money at 100 percent interest.
By Joe Randazzo January 18, 2014
The clothing found in the East River match what Avonte Oquendo wore the day he went missing.
By Lyndsay McCabe January 18, 2014
DA Investigators found eight pit bulls who were underweight, suffered from bite wounds, and were kept in deplorable conditions at the home of Hector Hernandez.
By Eric Anderson January 17, 2014
A Rockville Centre woman attempted to steal hundred of identities.
By Lyndsay McCabe January 17, 2014
The DEC proposed regulations to remove all free-ranging mute swans from New York, starting with the large mute swan population on Long Island and in the lower Hudson Valley.
By Joe Randazzo January 17, 2014
Instant replay has been expanded to cover force plays, tag plays, fair/foul calls, trap plays, batter hit by pitches, timing plays, touching a base, passing runners, and record keeping such as balls, strikes, outs, scores, ...
By Christian Abbatecola January 17, 2014
Two Nassau churches were robbed within one week of each other.
By Chelsea Triola January 17, 2014
$67 Million is being awarded to New York State in the funding for pedestrian, bicycle and multi-use path enhancement projects.
By Wendy L January 17, 2014
Shots were fired at a Deer Park bar, killing one and leaving another in serious condition. Police are now investigating the case and seek help from anyone with information. Read the full story here!
By Lyndsay McCabe January 16, 2014
For the second time since Monday, a tugboat sank near Atlantic Beach. Fortunately, all crewmembers were saved.
By Wendy L January 16, 2014
Nassau County Crime Stoppers are looking for the man responsible for sexually attacking a masseuse at a Long Island spa on Monday. A photo of the suspect has been released. Read the full story here!
By Joe Randazzo January 16, 2014
Senators Schumer, Gillibrand, Blumenthal, and Murphy announced the Omnibus Appropriations bill Wednesday.
By Vickie Moller January 16, 2014
Federal officials yesterday hosted an Education "Datapalooza" to promote innovation in improving college access, affordability and completion.
By Cait Russell January 16, 2014
Miracle, the dog that was rescued on Christmas Eve after being abandoned in a dumpster, is now up for adoption.
By Vickie Moller January 15, 2014
The FRA will soon have 45 new safety inspectors and will implement critical safety monitoring systems in trains.
By Joe Randazzo January 15, 2014
Christopher Veale and his colleague, Ali Habib Mayar, have been placed under investigation for scamming an 81-year-old Rhode Island investor.
By Wendy L January 14, 2014
After being hit by a large swell, a tugboat sinks and the barge it was towing ends up being sent ashore on Silver Point County Park in Atlantic Beach.
By Joe Randazzo January 14, 2014
Abram Owens turned himself in through Crime Stoppers months after an alleged home invasion in Freeport.