Nearly 3 Years After Arrest, Gilgo Beach Killer Rex Heuermann Sentenced to Life in Prison
MASSAPEQUA PARK, N.Y. — Nearly three years after his arrest shocked Long Island, convicted Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison without parole for the murders of eight women.
Car Carrier Overturns on LIE in Syosset, Driver Injured
SYOSSET, N.Y. — A car carrier transporting three vehicles overturned on the westbound Long Island Expressway near the Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway Thursday afternoon, prompting significant traffic delays. The driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries after reportedly escaping the wreckage through the windshield.
Vehicle Overturns, Rolls Down Embankment Near Northern State Parkway in Plainview
PLAINVIEW, N.Y. — A driver was rescued after a vehicle overturned and rolled down an embankment Thursday morning, leaving the motorist trapped inside the wreckage near the Northern State Parkway in Plainview.
Head-On Crash Involving School Bus Carrying Children in Plainview, 8 Evaluated
PLAINVIEW, N.Y. — A head-on collision involving a white sedan and a school bus carrying children prompted a significant emergency response late Wednesday afternoon on Old Country Road.
Shots Fired During Port Washington Police Pursuit; Fleeing Suspect Crashes at Americana Manhasset
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. — A police pursuit that began in Port Washington on Wednesday afternoon ended with a fleeing suspect crashing near the upscale Americana Manhasset retail center following shots being fired earlier in the chase.
4 Injured, Child Airlifted After Serious Crash on Long Island Expressway in Jericho
JERICHO, N.Y. — Four people were injured, including an 11-year-old boy who was airlifted to a hospital, following a serious two-vehicle crash on the Long Island Expressway Sunday evening.
Potential LIRR Strike Could Disrupt Commutes for Thousands This Week
LONG ISLAND, N.Y. — Long Island Rail Road commuters could face major disruptions next week as contract negotiations between the MTA and multiple railroad unions remain strained, raising the possibility of the LIRR’s first strike in more than 30 years.
House Fire in Bay Park Damages Two Homes, Displaces Resident
BAY PARK, N.Y. — A fast-moving house fire in Bay Park triggered a massive multi-agency response Monday afternoon, as flames engulfed a canal-side home and sent thick black smoke visible for miles.
Firefighters Quickly Extinguish Car Fire In Hicksville
HICKSVILLE, N.Y. - Firefighters in Hicksville quickly extinguished a car fire on Friendly Road Wednesday night, preventing it from spreading to a nearby vehicle.
Tesla Bursts Into Flames After Plainview Crash, 4 Injured
PLAINVIEW, N.Y. - A violent two-car collision left four people hospitalized and a Tesla fully engulfed in flames after slamming into a pole on Old Country Road Monday evening.
Massive Fire Displaces Over 150 Residents at Baldwin Apartment Building
BALDWIN, N.Y. — A massive fire broke out in a Baldwin apartment building on Merrick Road Thursday morning, displacing up to 200 residents.
Coach Bus Plunges Through Parking Garage After Collapse in North New Hyde Park
NORTH NEW HYDE PARK, N.Y. — A coach bus plunged through the top level of an underground parking garage Tuesday evening, leaving the bus hanging dangerously over the edge and triggering a massive emergency response.
1 Hurt After Car Overturns In Plainview Crash
PLAINVIEW, NEW YORK - Nassau County Police and the Plainview Fire Department responded to Cherry Drive West early Thursday morning after a two vehicle crash left one car overturned onto its roof and the driver with minor injuries.
Atlantic Steamer Fire Company Welcomes New Fire Boat In Traditional ‘Wetdown’
OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK - The Atlantic Steamer Fire Company officially commissioned their new fire department fire boat “55M5” in Oyster Bay Harbor on Sunday afternoon with a wetdown ceremony.
74-Year-Old Man Critically Injured In Merrick Road Crash
MASSAPEQUA, NEW YORK - A 74 year old man is in a critical condition following a two vehicle crash that occurred on Merrick Road near Joludow Drive late Thursday night.
Brush Fire Sparks In Plainview-Old Bethpage Community Park
PLAINVIEW, NEW YORK - Firefighters battled a brush fire that sparked inside the Town of Oyster Bay’s Plainview-Old Bethpage Community Park early Friday evening. The fire was quickly contained by the volunteer firefighters.
Woman Carrying 1-Year-Old Struck By Pickup Truck On Jericho Turnpike
JERICHO, NY - A woman carrying a 1-year-old child was struck and critically injured by a pickup truck traveling westbound on Jericho Turnpike in front of the Jericho Shopping Office Plaza late Wednesday morning.
Smoke from Distant Canadian Wildfires Covers Long Island, Affecting Air Quality
NASSAU COUNTY, NY - Residents of Long Island and most of the Northeastern United States are dealing with an unusual occurrence as smoke from more than 150 wildfires burning in Canada currently blankets the area, seriously impacting visibility.
Pedestrian Struck, Critically Injured While Crossing Old Country Road
CARLE PLACE, NY - A 43-year-old woman crossing Old Country Road at Zeckendorf Boulevard was urgently rushed to a local area hospital in a critical condition after being struck by a vehicle on Tuesday morning.
George Santos Pleads Not Guilty To 13 Charges, Claims ‘Witch-hunt’
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY - Republican Representative George Santos pleaded not guilty to thirteen charges against him including stealing public funds, wire fraud, money laundering, and lying on federal disclosure forms.