Officials: Hempstead Man Stole From Fire Department, Lied To Become Police Officer

The charges are raising eyebrows because Randy Stith also serves as a trustee on the struggling and bitterly divided Hempstead school board. 

• Apr 25, 2018

Litterbugs Hard At Work In Parts Of Long Island

The worst litterbugs in New York state appear to be on Long Island. How bad is the situation? State Department of Transportation crews picked up 18 tons of garbage in honor of Earth Day.

• Apr 24, 2018

With New York A Leading Polluter, Gov. Cuomo Pitches Statewide Ban On Plastic Bags

Democrat Andrew Cuomo announced the legislation Monday, saying the ubiquitous plastic bags are taking a "devastating" toll on the environment.

• Apr 23, 2018

Homeowner: Long Island Village Unfairly Targeting My Christmas Light Display

So much for that holiday spirit. A Long Island couple may face an indirect ban on their Christmas display this year.

• Apr 23, 2018

Off-Duty NYPD Officer Seriously Hurt In Long Island Expressway Car Crash

An off-duty New York City police officer is seriously injured after a car crash on the shoulder of the Long Island Expressway.

• Apr 22, 2018

Car Show At Nassau Coliseum Postponed Because Of Threat

Police said the threat was unsubstantiated but they're concerned over the lack of appropriate security.

• Apr 21, 2018

Long Island Mom Busted On Drug Charges After Allegedly Giving Son, 4, Pot Brownie

Authorities discovered the mom was using a Facebook page "Good Vibez Only" to sell psychedelic mushrooms, marijuana, and THC products via mail.

• Apr 21, 2018

Long Island Students Create Peace Garden To Honor Shooting Victims

While hundreds of Manhattan students held a walkout in Washington Square Park, teens at one Long Island high school walked in.

• Apr 20, 2018

New Bill Aims To Reduce Water Pollution By Restricting High-Nitrogen Fertilizers On LI

The new legislation aims to reduce water pollution on Long Island by restricting the sale and use of high nitrogen water soluble fertilizers in both Nassau and Suffolk counties.

• Apr 20, 2018

Exclusive: Wrongfully Convicted Marty Tankleff Says $10M Settlement Doesn't Make Up For 'Everything That I've Lost In Life'

A $10 million settlement has been announced for a Suffolk County man who spent nearly 20 years in prison after being wrongly convicted of killing his parents.

• Apr 20, 2018

Nassau County Police On Alert Following 'Credible' Threats Against Officers

The Nassau County police commissioner sent a message loud and clear Thursday night after two threats to kill police officers surfaced in less than 24 hours.

• Apr 19, 2018

'Are You Gonna Attack Me?': Bat-Wielding Suspect Arrested In Apparent Road Rage Incident

A Long Island man is under arrest after an apparent road rage encounter was caught on video. 

• Apr 19, 2018

Alleged MS-13 Leader Faces Murder And Drug Trafficking Charges

DEA officials described Miguel Angel Corea Diaz - aka "Reaper" - as the "point man on the East Coast who would report to MS-13 hierarchy in El Salvador."

• Apr 19, 2018

Congregants Worry Construction Is Causing Cracks In Historic Long Island Church

They claim the incessant pounding is cracking the church's 100-year-old foundation, windows and walls.

• Apr 18, 2018

$25,000 Reward Offered In Fatal Garden City Park Hit-Run

"Our family needs some closure. We need to know you know what you've done, and you're sorry about it," said Catarina Lima's daughter Samantha Strong. 

• Apr 18, 2018

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