They fled in a vehicle with plates that had been reported stolen, police say.
He was stopped on Montauk Highway, police say.
Have you seen these men? Police are looking for them.
Hearts bled blue as police cars and firetrucks lined the route of a Long Island processional that brought fallen Det. Brian Simonsen home.
"'Smiles' was a friend to everyone who knew him." Hearts are broken as a community remembers Det. Brian Simonsen; funeral services are set.
Legislator Kara Hahn and Plastic Reduction Task Force Propose Suffolk Cleans-up its Act
Long Island is mourning the loss of a hero.
She was also charged with driving while impaired by drugs and criminal impersonation, police say.
Monday's session and Wednesday's session are still on as planned.
North Fork Breast Health Coalition holds its fifth annual gala at East Wind to benefit local breast-cancer patients and survivors.
"We wanted to create a 'house of food' for our followers that could truly capture the essence of the local feel."
Neighbor complaints about illegal narcotics activity at the Long Island home led to the bust, police say.
"I'm doing this to leave a legacy for my children." Michael Grigg, Jr., who partnered with Lucharitos' Marc LaMaina to see a dream realized.
The thief stole cash and New York State inspection stickers, police say.
Student Taliyah Moor overcame adversity and recently earned a Transformative Educational Development Services AABLE Award, district says.
The two were charged with selling alcohol to minors in Riverhead, police say.
He entered through a side window but tried, unsuccessfully, to get cash from the register, police say.
Homeless men and women are among the most vulnerable in life-threatening frigid weather. Here's what to donate, if you can help.
A hazardous weather outlook has been issued for Long Island.
Her son's friends are anguished that Thomas Murphy spent Thanksgiving, Christmas with family, "and Andrew is just gone," Alisa McMorris says
Great news: For the first time, the North Fork Animal Welfare League will also work to save cats at the Riverhead shelter.
A GoFundMe will help a family rebuild after a devastating New Year's Day fire, which destroyed a home — and all their son's Christmas toys.
Flanders Historical Society and Friends of Big Duck host a book launch party for new book about The Big Duck and Long Island Duck Farming.
Cool exhibits include an augmented reality sandbox, virtual reality experiences, a handheld 3D pen station, and an 8'-wide lit pegboard.
He was pulled over for a traffic infraction, police say.
"It is so important to honor our local veterans. They made many sacrifices and deserve to be thanked."
Everything you need to know about what promises to be a wintry mess this weekend.
The larcenies were reported this month in Wading River, police say.
A powerful winter storm will pound the island this weekend and ice is a major concern. See the latest snow total estimate maps.
"New York’s federal government workers will not have to worry about keeping their homes warm and their lights on.”
"PFC Langhorn unhesitatingly threw himself on the grenade, scooped it beneath his body and absorbed the blast, saving his platoon mates."
There's no need to rush out for bread and milk...at least not yet.
The new legislation is slated to be signed Monday, after the alleged groping of young girls at Splish Splash had parents demanding change.
Three people "acted in concert" to steal a woman's pocketbook at Tanger, police say.
"Nails never fails." — Lenny Dykstra said from the scene of the Long Island crash. See his video inside.
The much-anticipated re-opening comes after a 2-year hiatus and a temporary relocation to Rocky Point.
Pets shouldn't have to do without during the federal government shutdown, and help is available, the Suffolk County SPCA says.
It's been a pretty snow-free winter so far, but that could change this coming weekend.
Be careful if you are out on the roads this morning.
The road closure is in effect until further notice, police say.