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Mission to rescue turtles stunned by cold weather on Long Island
There is an urgent rescue mission underway on Long Island to save turtles stunned by the sudden drop in temperatures. News 4 New York’s Greg Cergol reports.
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Long Island soldier presumed killed in Oct. 7 attack remembered in memorial service
A memorial service was held on Long Island Tuesday for an Israeli American soldier from New York who was believed to have been taken hostage alive on Oct. 7, 2023, and is now presumed to have been killed during Hamas’ attack and his body taken into Gaza, according to the Israel military. Omer Neutra was a Long Island native who…
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Long Island mourning death of 21-year-old hostage Omer Neutra
Omer Neutra was believed to have been taken hostage after the Oct. 7, 2023 attack. But now, officials have confirmed his death that day. News 4’s Greg Cergol reports.
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Long Island high school athlete dies during charity hockey game
A high school athlete died on Saturday during a charity ice hockey game on Long Island. Police and school officials confirmed the death of 17-year-old Connor Kasin, a Massapequa High School student who was participating in a game at the Town of Oyster Bay Skating Center in Bethpage. According to police, Kasin lost consciousness during intermission. People nearby immediately started…
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Queens woman arrested for stabbing mother to death on Long Island
The daughter was charged with second-degree murder for killing her mother on Thanksgiving Eve, according to Suffolk County Police.
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Daughter fatally stabs 84-year-old mom Thanksgiving Eve on Long Island: SCPD
A Long Island City woman is facing a murder charge for stabbing her 84-year-old mother to death on Long Island Thanksgiving Eve, police said. Suffolk County Police responded to a call Wednesday, shortly after 9 p.m. following a report of a stabbing victim on Carmen Court in Dix Hills, police said. When officers arrived to the scene they allegedly found…
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Dogs test positive for cocaine after found in horrific conditions at Long Island home
In a disturbing discovery at a Long Island home, police said nearly a 11 chihuahuas and a St. Bernard were found living in deplorable conditions, with some of the canines later testing positive for cocaine.
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Dogs found in horrific conditions at Long Island home, some test positive for cocaine
A disturbing discovery was made inside a home on Long Island, as police said 11 dogs were found living in horrific conditions near Centereach. Some of the dogs even tested positive for cocaine. The animals were recovering and receiving treatment after their rescue, and will be put up for adoption. NBC New York’s Greg Cergol reports.
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Alleged drunk driver plows into boats at Long Island marina, sparking fire
An alleged drunk driver veered off a Long Island road and crashed into several boats at a marina, sparking a fire that left the vessels badly damaged.
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Package thief strikes mid-delivery at Long Island house, right in front of homeowner
It should be the season of giving but it’s the season for package thieves too. In one of the most brazen cases in recent memory, police said a thief came running onto the doorstep of a home on Long Island to swipe a package in the middle of a delivery. And it was all caught on camera. NBC New York’s...
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Woman charged with DWI after fiery crash into boats on Long Island
A woman on Long Island faces charges after a fiery wrong-way crash — but she didn’t hit another driver. Police said she slammed right into a boat yard, causing several of the vessels to catch fire. NBC New York’s Pei-Sze Cheng reports.
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Video: Package thief strikes mid-delivery at Long Island house, in front of family
As a delivery worker was in the process of leaving a box on the front steps of a Long Island home, a thief came running up from the sidewalk and swiped the package before running off in the middle of the day, with the UPS worker and family chasing after him.
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Charges dropped against pro-Palestinian protester arrested under Long Island mask ban
Prosecutors in New York dropped charges against a kaffiyeh-wearing, pro-Palestinian protester who was among the first people arrested under a local face mask ban that’s stirred free speech concerns.
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Long Island officials push back on school ‘sharing' plan
Some Long Island leaders are pushing back on a state plan to share school resources, which would include staff and programs. The plan is called “regionalization,” and Gov. Kathy Hochul said it would only be an option for districts, not mandatory. But critics say it threatens the quality of education. NBC New York’s Pei-Sze Cheng reports.
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NY proposes ‘regionalization' plan for schools. Long Island officials are fighting it
A proposed regionalization plan by the New York State Education Department is being opposed by a group of vocal Long Island school board members, parents and elected officials.
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Wife of alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann moving out of Long Island home
Rex Heuermann’s estranged wife is moving out of their Massapequa Park house and will be moving to South Carolina, according to her attorney
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FEMA denies funds for Long Island residents impacted by floods
News 4’s Pei-Sze Cheng with the latest.
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Congestion pricing coming Jan. 2025: How much drivers will pay
The first-in-the-nation congestion pricing initiative is set to restart in early January after a months-long pause. Gov. Hochul announced on Thursday the new toll will have a reduced price of $9. But even with the lower fare, many are still vowing to fight it. NBC New York’s Andrew Siff and Adam Harding report.
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Congestion pricing plan wins praise from some, fierce opposition in NJ and Long Island
With President-elect Donald Trump headed for the White House, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is hurriedly restarting the congestion pricing plan to fund the MTA — but faces staunch bipartisan opposition from lawmakers in surrounding boroughs and NYC suburbs.
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Volunteer firefighter allegedly sparked Long Island brush fire on purpose
In a shocking twist on Long Island, police said a volunteer firefighter intentionally set a brush fire in Medford on Tuesday, and has since been charged. NBC New York’s Pei-Sze Cheng reports.