Systemwide delays on the LIRR have been reduced following a halt to train service during the Tuesday night rush hour, but trains trying to leave the Jamaica station hub were still backed up due to the disruption, the commuter rail said.
A judge ruled that the man facing murder charges in the August triple slaying in Hempstead of his mother, sister and a family friend needs psychiatric treatment and isn't fit to stand trial.
The village installed about 830 of the energy-saving bulbs to boost public safety and cut utility costs, officials said, but the nearly $1M lawsuit says the plaintiff can't enjoy her home.
The chancellor of the state Board of Regents voiced support for board member Roger Tilles, who represents Long Island on the policymaking panel and has been criticized by Hempstead school trustees for describing the district as "a zoo."
A Sayville church congregation has erected 17 white crosses on its lawn to honor the slain victims of the Parkland, Florida, school shooting and is seeking to help other groups create their own memorials.
Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Robert J. Coyle as an auxiliary bishop in the Diocese of Rockville Centre, bringing the Long Islander back home after years of ministering to the United States military, church officials said.
Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Robert J. Coyle as an auxiliary bishop in the Diocese of Rockville Centre, bringing the Long Islander back home after years of ministering to the United States military, church officials said.
Last summer's weather might not have been perfect for sun-lovers, but the outdoors in 2017 drew another record number of visitors to New York State Parks. Especially on Long Island.
We had the privilege of interviewing the stars from Disney's "Andi Mack" while they were in Manhattan visiting the Disney offices. We met Peyton Elizabeth Lee, who stars as Andi Mack, and Lilan Bowden, who stars as Bex. We also met Sofia Wylie (Buffy), Joshua Rush (Cyrus) and Asher Angel (Jonah). We were able to talk with them about their hit TV show before they had a special screening of a new episode for the show which airs this Friday at 8 p.m. on the Disney Channel. This episode deals with Cyrus' bar mitzvah festivities, and Andi and her friends and family all join him in the celebration, which makes for memorable events for more than just Cyrus.
The Village of Babylon has appointed Gerard Glass, a lawyer who represents several local property owners and other Long Island municipalities, to be its next village attorney.
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Southampton Town police detectives are seeking the public's help in identifying whoever stole artwork from a Bridgehampton residence in January 2017.