The Northport VA Medical Center in Northport will use clinics on wheels to expand patient care to low-access areas in northwest Nassau County, Rep. Thomas Suozzi said Tuesday at a Glen Cove ribbon-cutting for one of the mobile units.


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Three children were injured and one was airlifted to the hospital after a BMW crashed into a line of trees on the Southern State Parkway. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Cop: Three kids hurt in Franklin Square crash

The crash involved three vehicles on Sunrise Highway in Lynbrook on Sunday.

Police investigating fatal chain-reaction crash

A 71-year-old man was crossing Newbridge Road when he was hit by an SUV in North Bellmore.

LI man struck and killed crossing road in North Bellmore

Disney claims the widower agreed to resolve any disputes through arbitration, in language he approved when signing up for the Disney+ streaming service years earlier. Newsday's Robert Brodsky reports.

'The average person may find them sort of troubling'

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Trains are operating on a single track from Freeport to Wantagh.

LIRR delays on Babylon branch after person struck by train

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Ubay Muhammad, of Bridgeport, was sentenced in Nassau County Supreme Court on Monday for the attack in Hempstead Village in November 2022.

Connecticut man gets 20 years in prison for attacking, kidnapping estranged wife on LI

One by one, men and women read aloud the names of family members and friends who had died from drug overdoses. It went on like that for more than 20 minutes Friday in Hauppauge.

Valued, seen, heard: LIers remembered at International Overdose Awareness Day

Overpasses in Manorville, Medford and Brentwood will bear names of deceased NYPD detective; 9/11 responder and former fire commissioner; and former NYS police investigator.

State to rename Suffolk bridges in honor of 3 fallen public servants

New York State regulators authorized insurers to raise monthly fees for individual plans an average of 12.7%, and for small group plans an average of 8.4% in 2025.

Health plans can hike rates for 1 million in NY

What to know about every team in Nassau entering the football season.

Nassau football team-by-team previews for fall 2024

Hempstead Village will receive $9,990,280 to fund efforts to increase access to swimming lessons and improve facilities.

Hempstead taps nearly $10M state grant for swimming initiatives

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The exhibit called "Seeing Differently: A Tactile Art Experience" in Manhasset is created by residents of the Helen Keller National Center. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'I want them to see that anybody can do anything'

The town of Hempstead is taking steps to make sure animals and residents are safe after a stray cat was found with rabies. The Nassau County Health Department will offer a free rabies vaccination clinic at the town animal shelter. 

'Don't naturally approach it, if you do not know it' 

Elmont condo residents have been out of their homes for months after the building was plagued by flooding problems. NewsdayTV's Drew Scott reports.

'I'm 87, I live nowhere and I have nothing'

Swimmers at Lido Beach were evacuated Monday evening after lifeguards saw a shark, approximately 7 feet long, swimming 25 feet from shore. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports. 

'Always swim in front of a lifeguard' 

Natalie Murray, known on Instagram as @savagethrower, is set to compete in the United Knife & Axe Throwers World Cup in the U.K. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

Wantagh woman to compete in knife and axe throwing world cup

Roxi is being taken care of at the Hempstead Animal Shelter, and an investigation is underway on how she was tied to a light pole on the Southern State Parkway.

'There's a big waitlist'

Officials said there will be stepped-up BWI enforcement on the water over the July Fourth weekend. They also said Long Islanders can expect a safe, fun fireworks display at Jones Beach. NewsdayTV's Macy Egeland reports.

Experts: Boaters should ensure safety equipment is on board

The 20-pound lobster's age is calculated by its weight, according to Steve Jordan, of Jordan Lobster Farms.

'We don't want to cook him, we want him to live another 50 years'

Three adults, two children and a dog who lived at the home were being assisted by the American Red Cross, officials said.

More than 60 firefighters battle house fire 

A 12-year-old boy biking in North Bellmore was is in stable condition after being struck as the result of a two-car crash Thursday, police said.

12-year-old recovering after crash

Long Beach city officials say they learned of an attempt to throw another "unauthorized" gathering on the beach, have taken steps to prevent it

'Let them know that they'd be prosecuted'

Nearly 200 crew members will help take down the temporary cricket stadium at Eisenhower Park that hosted eight matches of the T20 World Cup.

Disassembling cricket World Cup stadium

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It seems shark sightings are dominating headlines on Long Island and researchers are on a quest to find out why more sharks are showing up in Long Island waters. NewsdayTV meteorologist Rich Von Ohlen discusses how to stay safe. 

'Beneath the Surface': A look at the rise in shark sightings off LI shores

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