Long Island

Police in Nassau County are looking for thieves who used U-Haul trucks to steal jet skis from at least four homes in different towns. NBC New York’s Pei-Sze Cheng reports.

A string of jet ski thefts are plaguing Nassau County, and in every case, the thieves are using a U-Haul truck to tow the jet ski away.

Teens on their way to school made a horrific discovery in a Long Island park: A human arm, that police say hadn’t been there very long before the kids found it. Later in the day, a leg and a second arm were found not far away in the same park. NBC New York’s Greg Cergol reports.

Babylon Village is looking to ban people feeding feral cats because of the impact the animals they say have on local wildlife — but animal advocates blasted the plan as “inhumane” and say it will lead to cats dying.

First, two children on their way to school found a human arm. Then the leg turned up.

Babylon Village wants to put the ban on feeding the feral cats into place because of the impact the felines are having on local wildlife. But those who feed the cats say it would amount to “animal cruelty,” and there are better options. NBC New York’s Greg Cergol reports.

A New York man has pleaded guilty to charges he illegally trafficked birdwing butterflies and other rare insects. Federal prosecutors said Wednesday that Charles Limmer’s plea deal calls for a $30,000 penalty, and he had to turn over a collection of 1,000 butterflies, moths and other insects. Some of the dried specimens include birdwing butterflies, which are among the rarest...

A suspected stolen vehicle stop on Long Island led to a litany of charges against the 35-year-old man behind the wheel, and investigators want the public to know he may have unsuspecting victims out there. Joseph Rubino, of College Point was charged Wednesday with criminal possession of stolen property and other crimes, including unlawful possession of personal identification and a…

Two men are facing charges after a string of burglaries at businesses and multiple fires at PSEG substations on Long Island, according to the district attorney.

Terry Roberts, a guard for the G League’s Long Island Nets, was hurt while in Philly early Sunday.

Democrat Nassau County officials are getting frustrated with Republican’s lack of use of life-saving drug treatment and prevention funds. NBC New York’s Pei-Sze Cheng reports. 

A 25-year-old Long Island man was arrested Saturday for allegedly running down a man who had fallen out of his wheelchair while crossing the road, according to police. Suffolk County Police said Raymond Hubbard was trying to get across Middle County Road in Coram around 10:15 p.m. when he fell. Moments later a driver coming down the road fatally struck…

Police suspect the accused Peeping Tom may have other victims. News 4’s Greg Cergol reports.

A Long Island exterminator has been arrested, accused of trying to record a 19-year-old woman as she changed during a house call on Thursday. Police said the young woman hired Joroba Pest Control to exterminate her Hempstead apartment. She was home Thursday afternoon when the technician arrived to complete the job. Walter Rivas, 45, was spraying the apartment when some…

It’s being called a first-in-the-nation ban on trans athletes competing in women’s sports countywide on Long Island. LGBTQ advocates called it illegal, while supporters said it’s a matter of fairness and safety to women and girls. NBC New York’s Greg Cergol reports.

In a move that a local official said was done to battle so-called “bullying” from people born biologically male, a Long Island county is banning transgender athletes from competing in women’s and girls’ sports at their facilities.

NBC New York’s Greg Cergol with the latest.

Several drivers have sued a city on Long Island alleging their vehicles were seized without a hearing.

The woman convicted of driving drunk when she struck and killed an NYPD officer on the Long Island Expressway in 2021 will spend decades behind bars after being sentenced Wednesday to the maximum penalty.

Today, the woman convicted of killing NYPD officer Tsakos in April 2021 when driving on the Long Island Expressway while being drunk and high was found guilty. Her team rejected a plea deal that would’ve sentenced her to 16 years in prison. Romney Smith reports live from Queens.