Long Island

ny-lijones0705-p

ny-0kmag8ps20090704200518

ny-0kmagyqs20090704202349

Fireworks at Jones Beach

Most Popular

Latest Videos

Latest videos

While the air quality on the Island remains poor because of the Canadian wildfires, Long Islanders are keeping on. Joe Aloi of Long Beach just had a stent put in but said, "I'm fine walking around." NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

Air quality still poor, but these work crews and LIers weren't masking up

Family members of Ray Wishropp spoke Thursday at the sentencing of Gabriel Wilson, who was ordered to serve 50 years to life in prison. Wilson was convicted of second-degree murder and other charges in the 2021 shooting spree at a West Hempstead Stop & Shop that killed Wishropp and severely injured two other employees. NewsdayTV's Cecilia Dowd reports.

Victim's father: 'Why didn't he change his mind?'

Air quality on parts of Long Island were deemed at "very unhealthy" and "hazardous" levels on Wednesday, according to the national monitoring site AirNow.gov. The conditions were caused by smoke from Canadian wildfires.

Air quality alert in effect until tomorrow

The smoke from the Canadian wildfires is still affecting Long Island. NewsdayTV's Bill Korbel reports on what to expect over the next day or two.

NewsdayTV meteorologist Bill Korbel: Air quality conditions to gradually improve

At a ceremony in Hauppauge on Tuesday, veterans, families and local officials gathered to honor and remember the 79th anniversary of D-Day, when more than 150,000 American and allied soldiers stormed the beaches and skies over Normandy. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports. 

LI honors veterans on the 79th anniversary of D-Day

Sign up for the NewsdayTV newsletter

Long Island Newsletter Widget

The weapons were found during a search Friday morning of students and their lockers after the building administration learned of a potential after-school altercation with weapons

Riverhead Middle School officials find BB gun, 2 knives after learning of 'potential altercation'

Long Island Article Bottom Module

Even as state officials promote gambling as an economic development engine, they are offering a range of programs combatting addiction, including a toll-free, 24-hour hotline, called HOPEline, to connect problem gamblers with counseling services. 

State touts responsible gambling but critics say programs are insufficient

Museum volunteers spent months restoring the Grumman Tomcat jet, but the flat tire confounded them. A call for help on social media produced an overwhelming response.

Tire fixed, restored Grumman-built F-14 Navy Tomcat jet ready for display at Cradle of Aviation museum

A state-issued air quality health advisory warning of dangerous fine particulates is in effect until midnight.

Smoke, haze ease over LI, but air quality advisory still in effect

A 36-year-old man was killed when the car he was driving crossed into oncoming traffic and collided head-on with another in Smithtown Thursday night, police said.

Head-on collision kills 1 driver, injures 2nd in Smithtown, police say

The 24-year-old rider was critically injured when police said he lost control of the motorcycle he was riding and crashed into a tree early Friday.

Dirt-bike rider in critical condition after crash in Seaford

Air quality levels fluctuated throughout Thursday, ranging from "unhealthy for sensitive groups" to "unhealthy" for everyone.

Smoke eases over Long Island, but remains at 'unhealthy' level

Long Island Video Playlist

Jordan Solomon was sentenced for a DWI crash last March that killed Stanley Christopher Soobrian, a father of four. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

Jordan Solomon sentenced in fatal DWI crash

Authorities are trying to figure out why a MacArthur Airport-bound plane made it here from Tennessee on Sunday but then turned around over Long Island and headed back south. Four people died, including an East Hampton toddler and her mom, after their plane crashed in Virginia. NewsdayTV's Cecilia Dowd reports.

Neighbor of plane crash victim: 'We're just so sad, so sad'

Pride was celebrated with two parades in Babylon and Patchogue, which held its first one. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'This just shows how much people came out to support love, not hate'

A Great Neck father says his school district is using his 16-year-old son as a scapegoat for a major security breach at one of its high schools. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports.

Newsday Investigation: Great Neck father says son's discipline is 'totally devastating'

The Amityville American Legion Highland Pipe Bands are heading to Omaha Beach in Normandy, France. The band will be performing in commemoration of the 79th anniversary of D-Day. 

Amityville legion bands head to Normandy, in honor of 79th anniversary of D-Day 

The Long Island Gay Men's Chorus is celebrating its 15th anniversary. The music in its upcoming concert series during Pride Month is a look back at members' favorite songs.

Hard work 'so worth it,' Long Island Gay Men's Chorus president says

A resolution allowing Suffolk legislators to hire an attorney to look at options to block migrants from coming to the county was approved on Thursday. NewsdayTV's Cecilia Dowd reports.

After heated debate, Suffolk OKs plan to hire legal help to block asylum seekers

The Suffolk County Police Department named a new Marine Bureau vessel after Sgt. David Cherkes, who died in 2020 following a battle with pancreatic cancer. His widow Kristine Cherkes spoke at the dedication ceremony Thursday.

'That man was extraordinary': Suffolk police vessel dedicated to late sergeant

Holocaust survivor Leo Ullman, 83, from Sands Point, who is a Mets fan, threw out the ceremonial first pitch on Thursday at Citi Field in Flushing before the game against Philadelphia. He spoke about the importance of teaching the Holocaust and speaking out against hatred.

Holocaust survivor tosses first pitch at Mets game

Arthur Grabiner a World War II veteran was honored Thursday as part of a series of Dream Flights on a World War II-era Boeing PT 17 Stearman biplane trainer out of Republic Airport in East Farmingdale.

'It was a wonderful experience': WWII veteran flies in vintage plane

Join us for a conversation with Newsday's crossword editor Stan Newman and find out how he turned his love of puzzle-solving into a career.

Celebrating 35 years of crosswords with Stan Newman

At the Lt. Michael P. Murphy Navy SEAL Museum in West Sayville, a monument was unveiled on Memorial Day honoring Operation Red Wings and the service members killed on the mission in Afghanistan in 2005, as well as the one service member who survived. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

Michael Murphy's father: 'They gave their tomorrows for us to have today'

Homepage Trending

LI's 2013 valedictorians: 10 years later

Check out the Summer Fun Book

Meet our journalists

<a href="https://www.newsday.com/video/newsdaytv-top-stories">Get more on these and other NewsdayTV stories</a>

Newsday TV

NewsdayTV Top Item

Trump faces 37 felony counts ... Family secured Santos' bail ... Smoke, haze eases ... Belmont fashion 

Trump facing 37 felony counts ... Brune on Trump ... Belmont fashion

Long Island - megaslot

Find out what's happening with Nassau & Suffolk news, Long Island schools, plus the latest crime, courts, politics. Coverage includes Fire Island, the Hamptons & North Fork.