Long Island
Accused rapist in case of sex-trafficked LI teen was ID’d in ‘suggestive’ photo mishap: attorney
The attorney for one of the men accused of raping abducted 14-year-old Emmarae Gervasi of Long Island says the alleged victim identified her client in an unfair context.
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Owner of LI cat sanctuary who died in suspicious fire devoted his life to saving animals: 'A humanitarian and a great person'
Neighbors of a Long Island cat sanctuary that burned in a suspicious fire tearfully remembered its owner, Chris Arsenault, who died trying to rescue his beloved felines from the blaze.
Gigantic, hyper-realistic moon replica lands at Long Island cathedral for out-of-this-world exhibition
It's a whole different type of moon landing. A Long Island Episcopal church will soon host a breathtaking, 20-foot artistic replica of Earth's favorite space rock and weeks of fun...
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.
Animal sanctuary owner, at least 100 cats killed in suspicious Long Island fire
The Suffolk SPCA and other rescue groups were on-site following the Monday fire to help get the remaining cats to safety.
Long Island widower mistakenly declared dead -- again -- after attempting to file taxes: report
“I actually had to get off the road and stop,�he said of when his accountant called with the news while he was driving. “I was so upset.�
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.