Ocean Beach

1:22

Buoyed by the falling case numbers across Long Island, senior centers are reopening, in-person meetings are making a comeback and some are planning traditional Fourth of July celebrations.

2:11

Some experts believe the population of ticks, which carry diseases, has increased through the pandemic year, and Long Island residents and visitors are urged to take special care this summer to avoid those suckers.

Larry Saperstein, who plays Big Red on the Disney Plus series, revealed on social media that he's "bi irl."

The Islip-raised Wade has three points and needs to secure a victory Thursday to improve his playoff chances.

About a dozen high school and college students are part of Islip's new internship program at the town's East Islip shellfish hatchery, where they will help nurture clams and oysters from seeds until they're ready to be sold.

A plaque was dedicated at the 102nd Precinct in Queens to honor Det. Brian Simonsen, who died when cops responding to a mobile phone store robbery opened fire on a suspect whose gun turned out to be a fake.

2:09

Attorney General Letitia James told a news conference In Brentwood that the lawsuit-settlement funds will be used for improvements to parks in the community, including Roberto Clemente Park where the illegal dumping occurred. She is seeking to recover additional funds from 25 more defendants.  

1:46

Some commuters expect to see more maskless faces on trains in coming weeks, as more people drop masks as part of their daily routine and as ridership increases with the reopening of several businesses.

The Sisters of St. Joseph in Brentwood is allowing the food bank to use a portion of the 212-acre property for a nominal fee.