Hundreds protest mask mandate in Hauppauge

hundreds protest mask mandate in hauppauge

NYC mayor and NYPD commissioner on combating ghost guns 

nyc mayor and nypd commissioner on combating ghost guns 

NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell and New York City Mayor Eric Adams held a news conference on the dangers and increased circulation of ghost guns. Adams called it not a New York City problem but an American problem.

Doctors' tips for getting through a COVID-19 infection

doctors' tips for getting through a covid-19 infection

COVID-19 will likely continue to spread, medical experts say. Get updates from local doctors on the latest available treatments and ways to protect yourself and your family.

Marijuana and employment: What you need to know

marijuana and employment: what you need to know

What impact is the legalization of adult-use marijuana having on drug testing for employment? Can employers ban employee use of the drug? Local experts address those questions.

'Back the Blue' Ribbon Campaign in Oyster Bay

'back the blue' ribbon campaign in oyster bay

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino said that Oyster Bay will join Americans across the country with the "Back the Blue" Ribbon Campaign and celebrate National Police Appreciation Week.

Tribute to Lazar LaPenna

tribute to lazar lapenna

Members of the Point Lookout community talk about Lazar LaPenna, the 10-year-old boy who died Friday after suffering a seizure during a Little League game in the hamlet. Newsday's Steve Langford reports.

Legal marijuana on Long Island

legal marijuana on long island

It's likely that recreational marijuana will be legal to purchase in New York State by early 2023. Experts discuss what this means for Long Island.

Crime is up on LIRR and ridership has stalled

crime is up on lirr and ridership has stalled

Major crimes on the LIRR, which increased 7% in 2021 compared with 2020, are up 71% the first three months of this year compared with the same period last year, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority said. Newsday's Alfonso Castillo reports.

Data shows Suffolk County CPS workers' caseload numbers did not meet guidelines under a county law put in place after Thomas Valva's death

data shows suffolk county cps workers' caseload numbers did not meet guidelines under a county law put in place after thomas valva's death

Data shows Suffolk County CPS workers' caseload numbers did not meet county guidelines under a county law enacted after Thomas Valva's death. Officials said COVID-19 played a role. Newsday TV's Cecilia Dowd reports.

Caseload numbers for CPS workers in Suffolk County did not meet guidelines under a county law enacted after Thomas Valva's death

Memorial to honor fallen law enforcement

memorial to honor fallen law enforcement

A memorial service was held in Hicksville on Saturday to honor all law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. 

Hauppauge firefighter honored for 50 years of service

hauppauge firefighter honored for 50 years of service

For 50 years, Jack Gallagher has been a volunteer at the Hauppauge Fire Department. He still goes out on calls as part of the fire police and has no plans to retire. Newsday's Steve Langford reports. 

Suffolk police honor fallen department members

suffolk police honor fallen department members

Suffolk County police honored 27 sworn members of the department who died in the line of duty at the department's annual memorial service on Friday. 

Hundreds protested the state mask mandate in Hauppauge Wednesday afternoon. Protesters held signs, waved flags and chanted. Newsday's Cecilia Dowd reports.