Mark Verity was charged with trying to send sexual messages to a minor and attempting to involve a child in a sex act after ...

The teacher allegedly made the confession during an undercover sting spearheaded by the Predator Poachers Long Island ...

A Long Island politician who went missing earlier this year will still appear on the November ballot. Petros Krommidas, 29, is a Democratic candidate for the Nassau County Legislature, but he hasn't ...

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (WFSB) - There is a new pitch to add a bridge from Bridgeport to Long Island to reduce travel time between the two states. The bridge would be 14 miles long, and developers say it ...

Thousands of abandoned lobster traps have silently littered Long Island Sound for decades. Now, a local effort to locate them all has received a significant boost. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric ...

One Long Island school district has been named the second best in the entire country. The title goes to Syosset Central School district, according to the website Niche.com. Three other Long Island ...

The sound of the ocean crashing on the shore will greet visitors as they enter a giant wave tunnel leading to the new "Saltwater Stories" opening Oct. 11 at the Long Island Children’s Museum in ...

Adopting any one of these adorable adoptables would be amazing! Young pups and kitties are filled with excitement, seniors offer wisdom, calm, and gratitude, while bonded pairs bring the joy of ...

LONG ISLAND (WABC) -- A 12-year-old boy from Long Island with a rare genetic disorder got a heartwarming surprise. Ali Sherazi is one of about 1 in 100 people worldwide who have been diagnosed with a ...

HEMPSTEAD, Long Island (WABC) -- The New York State Health Department is investigating a possible case of the rare mosquito-borne virus, chikungunya. Officials say a 60-year-old woman from Hempstead, ...