The Latest Breaking News from Long Island

After 5 shark attacks on Long Island in just a year, New York's governor is using drones to track any Jaws-wannabes lurking nearby

"You’re gonna need a bigger drone."

Fortune · May 23, 2023

Rep. George Santos announces 2024 reelection run

Rep. George Santos, the Republican who concocted a series of elaborate lies on his way to electoral victory on Long Island last year, said Monday that he would run for reelection despite woeful poll numbers and a dizzying assortment of inquiries into his conduct.

Tribune News Service · Apr 18, 2023

NYC cranking up security, bracing for Tuesday protest as potential Trump indictment in hush money probe looms

NEW YORK — The NYPD is stepping up security and scouring social media for threats as the city braces for protests over former President Donald Trump’s potential criminal indictment — including an expected “car caravan” of Trump supporters who plan to come in from Long Island on Tuesday, the New…

Tribune News Service · Mar 20, 2023

Shark sightings get more common at New York beaches

Shark sightings have become more common along Long Island’s shores this summer

The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2022

Off-duty NYPD cop pulls gun on Long Island neighbor after earlier road-rage incident

NEW YORK — The off-duty NYPD cop arrested in a weekend road-rage confrontation pulled a gun on his Long Island neighbor after accusing the man’s son of “casing“ his house, video obtained by the New York Daily News shows.

Tribune News Service · Jul 27, 2022

Eight-foot-long shark washes up on Long Island beach in latest New York shark sighting

The shark washed back into the ocean before police could secure it, according to officials

The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2022

Sharks mistaking feet for fish are likely behind Long Island attacks

A shark expert said the likely culprits behind the Long Island incidents are juvenile sand tiger sharks, which may accidentally bite humans while chasing fish.

WEKU · Jul 18, 2022

Baby seal rescued after wandering into Long Island traffic circle

A loose seal needed saving after it got stuck in some gridlock on Long Island.

Tribune News Service · Apr 4, 2022

What happened to Barbara Gustern? Mystery remains as event planner, 26, arrested for freak fateful shove

Lauren Pazienza, 26, is charged in connection with death of Broadway coach Barbara Maier Gustern, Sheila Flynn reports

The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2022

Tanker crashes into Long Island building, causing huge blaze

Authorities in New York say a tanker carrying gasoline lost control, crashed into a vacant building and burst into flames on Long Island, injuring the truck's driver and three firefighters who responded

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2022