Long Island
Hit-and-run driver crashes, runs from cops in out of control high-speed chase across Long Island highways
Christian Reyes, of Brentwood, was driving a black 1997 Toyota Camry just before noon when he allegedly slammed into a 1998 Honda and took off without stopping, police said.
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Long Island 'tunnel of love' gives frogs a safe place to hop to it ahead of mating season
The frogs have a new place to hop -- in the sack.
LI school district sued over new Spartan mascot by NAACP leader: 'Symbol of white supremacy'
“This symbol sends the message that enslaving indigenous people and excluding women from the military are acceptable,” said William King Moss III, a parent and Suffolk County NAACP leader who...
Alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann and estranged wife Asa Ellerup finalize divorce
“She has to worry about protecting her two children with the likelihood that he's never gonna get out of jail,” Ellerup’s attorney Robert Macedonio said outside a Suffolk County courtroom.
New York Dragons hire Long Island native as head coach in search of local talent
These dragons have a new master.
Lacrosse rivalry between Long Island's Chaminade and St. Anthony's goes back decades
It’s Long Island’s one-of-a-kind holy war.
Suffolk police watchdog reports nearly 400 misconduct cases -- but has no clue who got punished: 'This information is vital'
Suffolk cops got nearly 400 misconduct complaints between March 2023 and May 2024 — but the county's police watchdog said it still doesn't know exactly how many officers were disciplined.
Hochul pressured to bring new FBI task force that targets violent criminals to New York
Prosecutors on Long Island -- which has seen its communities terrorized by MS-13 -- are urging Gov. Hochul to roll out the red carpet for the new task force that...
Long Island chef runs 350 miles in bid to raise $20K for local crisis center
"I see it as a way of showing people you are able to go a lot further than you think," Christopher LaMagna, 32 of West Islip, told The Post minutes...
Senior Air Force member paid 9-year-old Long Island girl he met on TikTok, Roblox for nudes: feds
A US Air Force member who posed as a teenager paid a 9-year-old Long Island girl cash for nude photos and videos — and even sent the girl's mom a...
Nassau County crime plunges 25% to kick off 2025, new data shows
New data from the Nassau County Police Department shows a major drop in crimes to start 2025.
Nassau County promises biggest parade in US history for PD's 100th birthday -- with invite to 'the 51st state'
County Executive Bruce Blakeman said police motorcycle squads from every department in the US is invited to the April 27 parade, as are those from Canada and Mexico.
How NY opera singer who performed at Trump inauguration went from stage-frightened teen to nationwide sensation
Christopher Macchio, the Long Island vocalist who stole the show singing the "Star Spangled Banner" at President Trump's second inauguration -- earning the nickname "America's Tenor" -- continues hitting high...
Dad of sex-trafficked LI teen to sue county claiming daughter was abused at state hospital after she was rescued from 25-day nightmare: report
The father of sex-trafficked Long Island teen Emmarae Gervasi is planning to sue Suffolk County over claims she was sexually abused in a state hospital following her made-for-tv rescue, a...
Suffolk County bill would set aside affordable housing for volunteer firefighters, EMS
Suffolk County lawmakers are pushing a law that would require new affordable housing developers to set aside apartments for volunteer firefighters and EMS.
NYC woman tosses blood-red liquid on Roosevelt statue during anti-Israel protest on LI: cops
Officials say the vandalism caused about $2,000 in damage to the statue.
Inside Nassau County's anti-sanctuary deal with Trump where local cops will crack down on illegal immigrants, lock up migrants for feds
A controversial new agreement between Nassau County and federal immigration authorities gives county cops unprecedented authority to crack down on migrants.
Long Island cops help deliver baby girl after woman goes into labor on side of the highway
All three officers had just graduated from the Suffolk County Police Academy on Friday.
Nassau DA Anne Donnelly demands changes to pro-criminal discovery law in re-election bid
Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly is kicking off her re-election bid -- by heading to Albany Tuesday to demand changes to what she considers the pro-criminal discovery law.
Nassau County capital spending plan fails after Democrats abstain from vote: 'What you're asking for is a quid pro quo'
The plan needed the backing of one Democrat to pass.
Three migrants indicted for killing homeless 39-year-old immigrant on Long Island: 'This alleged murder was brutal'
“This alleged murder was brutal,” DA Ray Tierney said. “We will not tolerate such violence in Suffolk County.