On Friday, Elaine Faith Thompson, a renowned Bohemia-based artist who has gained an international reputation for her paintings of Long Island-based pro golf championship tournaments, revealed her painting that was commissioned to commemorate the 2019 PGA Championship at the legendary Bethpage Black Course this May.


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A Nassau judge said she was considering additional penalties against the owners of Cold Spring Hills nursing home after the facility ignored a contempt order for failing to make a $2.65 million payment.

On the hook for at least $2.6M

According to Port Washington's fire chief, two teens on a boat came across three men in Manhasset Bay after they capsized. The teens pulled them from the frigid waters to safety.

3 men rescued from Manhasset Bay

Chemical drums buried at Bethpage Community Park are being removed. The DEC said the drums do not present any health threats to the public. 

Cleanup at the park

The Carle Place Fire Dept. on Sunday held an open training session to entice new volunteer recruits. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'I think public service is everybody's responsibility'

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So far, tests on the soil have been consistent with tests taken throughout the ongoing remediation at the park, DEC officials said.

'Broken machinery' delays test results on ex-Grumman drums

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In the past 15 months, New Yorkers have contributed $19.1 million to the Biden for President campaign and $4.1 million to Trump for President.

Biden, Trump campaigns look to tap NY donors for campaign contributions

Management gave staff until Tuesday to sign up for a new employer-funded insurance plan that union officials say provides fewer — and more expensive — benefits than what was previously offered. 

Cold Spring Hills nursing home on brink of financial collapse, records show

The air show will be held May 25 and 26 at Jones Beach State Park, which is celebrating its 95th anniversary this year, park officials said.

20th anniversary of Bethpage Air Show features 2-day mix of military, civilian performers 

The proposals pitted a coalition of 400 environmental and public health advocates against petroleum companies and the influential unions that represent their workers.

Backers focus on NYS Legislature to pass climate change acts dropped from budget

Kase's career included being a federal and state prosecutor, a trial lawyer and supervising judge of Nassau's criminal courts.

John Kase, former judge, defense lawyer, dies at 81 

Long Island is one of the epicenters for Lyme disease. Education and prevention are keys to avoiding tick bites and infections.

Ticks now crawling, spreading diseases on LI year-round, experts say

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A mini school bus caught fire on Stewart Avenue in Westbury. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

What started a Westbury mini school bus fire?

Drew Hassenbein and Ethan Falkowitz were honored by the Jewish Sports Heritage Association during a ceremony in Lawrence. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

Roslyn teens killed in car crash posthumously honored at ceremony

A federal judge denied Bruce Blakeman's request for a temporary restraining order preventing NYS Attorney General Letitia James from blocking his executive order barring transgender females from participating in girls and women's sports at county parks and facilities.

Blakeman's request denied by federal judge

At least six 55-gallon drums were discovered buried in Oyster Bay, raising concerns about the extent of toxic pollution at the one-time Grumman Aerospace dumping grounds. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'Graveyard for contamination'

Capt. Hugh Stephens, of Glen Cove, served as a Merchant Marine in World War II and later taught at SUNY Maritime before retiring at age 97. On Tuesday, a surprise celebration was held at the Glen Cove Senior Center to celebrate his 100th birthday. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

'He keeps getting younger as he gets older' 

Fallen NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller was honored by thousands at his funeral in Massapequa Saturday. He was posthumously promoted to detective. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'Stephanie and Ryan are mourning their everything'

The wake for NYPD Officer Jonathan E. Diller, killed during a traffic stop in Far Rockaway, was briefly attended by Gov. Hochul.

Gov. Hochul attends wake

Members of Diller's family arrived in about a dozen black NYPD transport vans that pulled up to the funeral home ahead of the visitation. Former President Donald Trump was also there, along with Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman

Family, mourners gather to start two-day wake for fallen NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller 

Community comes together to mourn Officer Jonathan Diller, who was killed in the line of duty. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.

'He was born to be a hero'

The Safe Center LI has been helping victims of child abuse and domestic violence since 2014. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'For the first time I started to feel peaceful again'

Baldwin Middle School's Wellness Center features cozy spots for studying and areas for counseling and therapy sessions.

'An increased need for students' counseling'

A lawsuit was filed against Nassau County, the Valley Stream Central High School District, the bus company and driver Giovanny Campos.

The student was allegedly abused multiple times on board a school bus and at a home

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