Nassau Co. Workers Get Another Pay Freeze
If you work for one Long Island county, you're going to have to keep watching what you spend.
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If you work for one Long Island county, you're going to have to keep watching what you spend.
Police say a band of bold thieves on Long Island have stolen dozens of tires from cars sitting in residential driveways.
Nassau County's new community policing centers will have up to ten officers assigned to them, instead of the two originally proposed.
Schools in Nassau County have joined together to try and flush away a new fee they say will literally drain their budgets. Every flush in every school could soon cost taxpayers, thanks to a new sewer use fee. However, school districts are fighting back.
Starting next Monday, the county will begin booting or towing away vehicles to collect unpaid fines from scofflaws with three or more outstanding parking and red light camera tickets.
It's a 100-acre, uncleared location off exit 66 of the Long Island Expressway in Yaphank.
When the drugs involved in Nwakanma Ochei's case were sent to a new lab, authorities found less cocaine than the amount used to convict him.
Investigators say the teen was part of a group of suspects who broke into homes in Seaford, Wantagh, Levittown back in December.
Zachary Parker, 20, has admitted to stealing $10,000 worth of equipment from a Long Island high school. Taxpayers also learned that the veteran officers involved in the investigation will collect their severance pay even if convicted.
The Nassau County executive says residents could face a 13 percent property tax hike or deep cuts in services unless the county legislature approves millions of dollars for tax refunds.
In a secret room of the East Medow residence of Michael Anderson, authorities found marijuana and a weapons cache, including two grenade launchers, two assault rifles, several thousand rounds of military ammunition and other weapons.
Police say they are not sure of Marc Ringel's motives, but say the don't believe he is a member of an extremist group or a terrorist.
Police precincts in Nassau County have been chopped due to an ongoing budget battle. The Legislature voted along party lines, 10-9, on Monday afternoon in favor of closing half of the county's eight precincts.
So many stores have closed up shop because of the economy, but now there is good news in Nassau County.
It is alleged the police commanders showed favoritism for a burglary suspect whose father was an active fundraiser for the police department.
Sources said William Flanagan, who is the second deputy commissioner of police, John Hunter, the deputy chief of patrol and Alan Sharpe, a recently retired deputy commander will faces charges related to a 2009 burglary incident.
There are reports this morning that a compromise plan for the Nassau County Police Department may be in the works.
The Port Authority said air traffic controllers used Runway 22L for 800 more overnight landings between September and December of last year than in the same period in 2010.
A vote scheduled for today on Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano's plan to close four of the eight police precincts has been postponed until next week.
Deputy County Executive Rob Walker says the administration is negotiating with police unions on issues related to Mangano's police plan.
The anti-terror effort was focused there because many in the Great Neck Jewish community trace their roots back to Iran.
The nice weather and men and women trying to get money to feed their prescription drug habits are two main reasons police in Nassau County said burglaries are up 70 percent from the beginning of last year.
Police say an armed Long Island teenager is under arrest after allegedly breaking a police officer's thumb while resisting arrest.
Investigators say a half-dozen vehicles parked in front of homes were found damaged Tuesday night and Wednesday morning just days after 21 cars were found vandalized a few miles away in Massapequa.
Nassau County is targeting traffic scofflaws by hiring a private firm to locate, boot, and tow vehicles that have three or more unresolved traffic violations.
The governor declared a state of emergency due to heavy snow expected this weekend.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Friday his administration is prepared to meet the moment during this weekend's major snowstorm.
New Yorkers could see 6-12 inches of snow from Sunday to Monday as feels-like temperatures drop below 0. A winter storm watch has been issued.
Luigi Mangione is expected to appear in federal court on Friday for a hearing designed to determine whether his backpack was lawfully searched.
Pop superstar Harry Styles will open an unprecedented 30-show residency at Madison Square Garden, starting on Aug. 26 and ending on Oct. 31.
The governor declared a state of emergency due to heavy snow expected this weekend.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Friday his administration is prepared to meet the moment during this weekend's major snowstorm.
New Yorkers could see 6-12 inches of snow from Sunday to Monday as feels-like temperatures drop below 0. A winter storm watch has been issued.
Luigi Mangione is expected to appear in federal court on Friday for a hearing designed to determine whether his backpack was lawfully searched.
Pop superstar Harry Styles will open an unprecedented 30-show residency at Madison Square Garden, starting on Aug. 26 and ending on Oct. 31.
New Yorkers could see 6-12 inches of snow from Sunday to Monday as feels-like temperatures drop below 0. A winter storm watch has been issued.
A winter storm is headed to the Tri-State Area with heavy snow expected. New Yorkers could see 6-12 inches Saturday night into Monday.
Residents are feeling the cold weather, but there will be a slight break Thursday. All eyes are on the weekend with the possibility of a winter storm.
Dangerously cold weather is gripping the Tri-State Area with little relief as the frigid temperatures continue into the weekend.
Many dangers lurk when the temperature plummets, including hypothermia, frostbite and even a heart attack.
New Yorkers could see 6-12 inches of snow from Sunday to Monday as feels-like temperatures drop below 0. A winter storm watch has been issued.
As officials across New Jersey prepare for this weekend's expected snowstorm, Piscataway says it hasn't received a salt shipment in weeks.
People filled the New Jersey State House rotunda to pay their respects to former Gov. Richard Codey.
A winter storm is headed to the Tri-State Area with heavy snow expected. New Yorkers could see 6-12 inches Saturday night into Monday.
An audit for the Hackensack School District uncovered a $17 million budget gap for the 2025-2026 academic year and a projected $24 million gap for the next.
New Yorkers could see 6-12 inches of snow from Sunday to Monday as feels-like temperatures drop below 0. A winter storm watch has been issued.
The gang held a Huntington Station neighborhood under siege for years by funding violence through prostitution and sex trafficking, prosecutors said.
Dramatic video from Suffolk County police shows a deer smashing through a bank window and running around as officers try to wrangle it.
A winter storm is headed to the Tri-State Area with heavy snow expected. New Yorkers could see 6-12 inches Saturday night into Monday.
A list of the most dangerous roads in New York is out, and four of them are on Long Island.
Staten Island Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis is vowing to fight a court finding that says the lines of her 11th District are unconstitutional.
New York City is expected to employ remote learning on Monday due to the impending snowstorm.
As officials across New Jersey prepare for this weekend's expected snowstorm, Piscataway says it hasn't received a salt shipment in weeks.
People filled the New Jersey State House rotunda to pay their respects to former Gov. Richard Codey.
JPMorgan Chase says President Trump's lawsuit "has no merit."
Starting July 1, as many as 450,000 New Yorkers will lose EP coverage and be forced into marketplace health care plans.
Striking New York City nurses returned to the bargaining table Thursday, the New York State Nurses Association said.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders joined striking New York City nurses on the picket line Tuesday.
New York City's largest nurses strike is now in Week 2 and it appears negotiations toward a deal remain at a standstill.
Negotiators for major New York City hospitals and the state nurses union returned to the bargaining table as the city's largest nurses strike enters a fifth day.
Pop superstar Harry Styles will open an unprecedented 30-show residency at Madison Square Garden, starting on Aug. 26 and ending on Oct. 31.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
The FCC is warning that daytime talk shows and late-night programs must give equal time to opposing political candidates, taking aim at a genre of TV that has long drawn President Trump's ire.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Channing Tatum is bringing "Magic Mike Live" to New York City, promising to "turn up the gas" on the popular show.
The active New York Mets have acquired ace pitcher Freddy Peralta and right-hander Tobias Myers from Milwaukee in a trade that sent two top prospects to the Brewers.
The Knicks broke a four-game losing streak without breaking a sweat, crushing the Nets 120-66 on Wednesday night.
The Yankees have reportedly agreed to a long-term contract with free agent outfielder Cody Bellinger.
The New York Mets acquired Luis Robert Jr. in a trade with the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday, filling a hole in center field.
Goalie Darcy Kuemper has left the Los Angeles Kings' game against the New York Rangers after a collision in the crease late in the first period.
A critical seasonal blood shortage is prompting renewed calls for New Yorkers to donate.
Puppet shows, peaceful protests and acts of service helped families reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through a child's perspective.
Nearly 100 tenants from three different buildings managed by A&E Real Estate on the Upper West Side rallied on Monday.
A group in Queens has banded together to revive landlines and give their children a simpler way to socialize.
A city-approved plan to rezone a stretch of Atlantic Avenue is expected to bring thousands of new apartments to Brooklyn, but tenant advocates say the deal falls short for lower-income residents and could accelerate displacement.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Friday his administration is prepared to meet the moment for this weekend's major snowstorm. Watch their full briefing.
The governor declared a state of emergency for all of New York due to the winter storm expected on Sunday.
Under the new deal with China, TikTok will form a new American version of the app.
AAA officials advise staying home, but share these tips if you have to go out during the winter weather.
This year's event kicks off Friday morning in Times Square and will feature a special panel celebrating 30 years of the musical "Rent."
