Long Island

A Long Island nurse sold fake COVID vaccine cards for $1.5 million and was fined $544,000 after pleading guilty to forgery and money laundering. The scheme was described as 'large-scale' by authorities.

National Grid has proposed freezing gas delivery rates for 2 million customers in New York City and Long Island through March 31, 2028, pending approval by the New York State Public Service Commission. The proposal aims to provide financial relief amid rising costs while maintaining customer programs and climate-related investments.

Over 150 neglected animals have been rescued from a Long Island hoarder's urine-soaked home since her daughter reported the case, with authorities searching for more cats that may still be missing.

Erick Garcia, 22, admitted to luring 19-year-old Carlos Guillen for a meetup in October 2022, which escalated into a robbery and murder before Garcia fled to Florida. Prosecutors described the incident as a 'vicious' robbery gone wrong.

The family of a 7-year-old Long Island girl who died after allegedly suffering months of abuse is suing Suffolk County and Bayport-Blue Point Schools, alleging officials ignored warning signs before her death.

A 6-year-old girl from Brooklyn, New York City, drowned at Southampton beach on Long Island after attempting to retrieve footwear that had been swept into the water.

A 6-year-old girl from Brooklyn, New York City, named Kiara Paolasin drowned at Southampton beach on Long Island after attempting to retrieve footwear that had been swept into the water.

A 6-year-old girl from Brooklyn, New York City, named Kiara Paolasin drowned at Southampton beach on Long Island after attempting to retrieve footwear that had been swept into the water.

A 6-year-old girl from Brooklyn, New York City, drowned at Southampton beach on Long Island after attempting to retrieve her footwear that was swept into the water. The incident occurred at a beach on Long Island.

The FourLeaf Air Show was canceled due to a state of emergency on Long Island. Nassau and Suffolk counties are under this emergency because of flooding concerns.

Two swimmers died after being caught in rip currents off Daytona Beach during a dangerous holiday weekend, with over 350 rescues reported in Volusia County. Additional incidents included a shark attack in Long Island, a boat explosion in Maryland, and a capsizing on Geneva Lake that killed three children.

A dangerous flash flood threat has escalated for nearly 60 million people across the Northeast, with NOAA's Weather Prediction Center issuing a Level 3 out of 4 risk for New York City, Long Island, Coastal Connecticut, Rhode Island, and southeastern Massachusetts.

A flood watch is in effect for Long Island, New York City, Westchester, and northern New Jersey from Sunday afternoon through Monday night. The National Weather Service issued the warning following days of intense heat, power outages, and downed trees.

A 6-year-old Brooklyn girl died after being swept away by a current in the Hamptons. The incident occurred while her family was on vacation in the Long Island enclave.

A swimmer was bitten by a shark at Jones Beach on Long Island on Friday afternoon, according to a source. The incident was reported to FOX 5 NY's Jodi Goldberg.

A swimmer was bitten by a shark at Jones Beach on Long Island on Friday afternoon. The incident occurred in the afternoon at the beach.

A nine-foot-long shark caused a temporary closure of a beach in Point Lookout, Long Island, preventing swimmers from entering the surf on a record-hot day. The incident occurred twice during open beach hours, disrupting efforts to cool off.

A Long Island con artist impersonated a doctor in New York City and participated in a $100,000 Medicaid fraud scheme. The Attorney General emphasized efforts to combat fraud in the state's Medicaid program and hold unlicensed practitioners accountable.

Saad Aziz and Zabed Chowdhury, owner and manager of Tri-Hamlet Taxi Inc., are charged with a $35 million Medicaid fraud scheme involving billing for nonexistent methadone clinic rides, kickbacks to beneficiaries, and falsifying trip details. They allegedly used proceeds to purchase properties and face charges including healthcare fraud and money laundering.

Rising cases of Vibrio vulnificus infections in coastal waters and increased health risks are linked to Trump administration cuts in health programs and ocean monitoring. The administration reduced investments in agencies tracking pathogens, leading to challenges in addressing emerging threats like flesh-eating bacteria, screwworm reemergence, and malaria vulnerabilities.

A Long Island music teacher is accused of raping and murdering his 25-year-old sister-in-law, according to police.

Dangerous rip currents are expected along the Atlantic-facing coastline of Long Island, Brooklyn, and Queens on Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service, as the tri-state region experiences extreme heat. Beachgoers are warned against entering the water due to the high risk.

Joseph Horner, a Long Island music teacher, raped and strangled his sister-in-law while his wife was out of town for a bachelorette party, according to prosecutors. He had lusted after her since 2017, as stated in the charges.

An elementary school teacher has been charged in the murder of her sister-in-law on Long Island. Krista McNally is reporting on the case from Massapequa.

Joseph Horner, a Long Island music teacher, is accused of strangling his sister-in-law to death. He was charged with murder after calling 911 following the incident.

A man from Long Island is accused of a $2.6 million Medicaid fraud scheme involving the malnourishment of babies. Authorities emphasized that the case underscores efforts to combat Medicaid exploitation through legal action.

Long Island voters across both parties are deeply concerned about economic issues but disagree on which specific financial problems are most pressing or who is responsible, according to a new Post poll.

Rafael Andres Rubio Bohorquez, a NYC City Council staffer, was detained by ICE on January 12 and released on a $5,000 bond on June 19 after being granted asylum in immigration court on May 2. He was held for five months before his release.

Rafael Rubio was released from Delaney Hall in Newark on June 19 after 158 days in ICE custody. He had been detained since January 12 following a routine asylum interview on Long Island.

Moderate House Democrats, led by Representative Tom Suozzi, issued a letter titled 'The Promise to America' rebuking the party’s left wing and asserting that they are capitalist, not socialist. Suozzi is a New York Democrat who flipped a swing district on Long Island two years ago.

A Long Island school clerk was found to have torn up ballots and discarded them in a dumpster to aid her preferred candidate in a board of education election, as per an internal investigation. The probe confirmed the clerk's actions aimed to influence the election outcome.

Danny St. Louis, 45, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for raping a 13-year-old girl he addicted to crack cocaine and sex-trafficking two other women on Long Island. The perpetrator exploited the minor by introducing her to hard drugs to gain control, according to the article.

A 22-year-old New York woman accused of stabbing a 28-year-old man in his father's Long Island home claims the killing was self-defense after being sexually assaulted, according to her attorney. She was indicted on a second-degree murder charge.

Three generations of women have pleaded not guilty in connection to the death of a 7-year-old girl on Long Island. The case involves multiple family members across three generations facing legal charges.

The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement for New York City, New Jersey, Long Island, and the Hudson area due to heavy rain and winds exceeding 30 mph.

A Progressive Long Island congressional candidate was found to have liked anti-Jewish posts, which are described as 'horrible antisemitic and ugly.' Locals expressed that the revelations felt 'like a gut punch.'

A roller coaster malfunction at Adventureland on Long Island left passengers stranded sideways in the air, with a 12-year-old describing the scene as chaotic, involving snapping, crying, and screaming.

A malfunction at Long Island’s Adventureland stranded over 25 riders on the 'Wave Twister' ride on Friday night, causing panic as they were stuck 25 feet above ground. Suffolk County fire officials reported the incident to News12 around 7:30 p.m.

An alleged drunk driver struck and critically injured a 78-year-old woman on Long Island. Krista McNally reported the details.

Drought conditions persist across the tri-state area, including New York City, Long Island, and much of New Jersey, under 'severe' classification by the National Weather Service. Spring, typically the wettest season for the region, has seen insufficient rainfall to alleviate the ongoing drought.