Nassau County, NY

Two young geese have some Nassau County Police officers to thank after being rescued from a storm drain. Observant residents called 911 just after 8 a.m. Wednesday, May 18, after spotting the animals, known as goslings, stuck in a drain on Sagamore Drive in Plainview. “Officers Francesco Vescio, Andrew Viscusi,...

A man and woman are facing weapons charges following a shots fired incident near a Long Island intersection. Officers heard gunshots in the area of Bayview Avenue and Walcott Avenue in Inwood at about 12:30 a.m. on Monday, May 16, according to the Nassau County Police Department. Police recovered 1…

Nassau County Police Detective Mike Bitsko said a person’s key fob is usually in their house when the thieves use the range extenders to steal their vehicles.

News 12 Storm Watch Meteorologist Addison Green says showers will linger into Thursday for the morning commute before skies clear in the afternoon.

The entire community is invited to attend an Armed Forces Day ceremony, which will be held at Morgan’s Dock Park on Saturday, May 21 at 10:00 a.m. Armed Forces Day is a federal holiday that is observed annually on the third Saturday of May. The day is dedicated to...

A music festival Sunday at the Nassau County 4-H Camp in Baiting Hollow was shut down by the Town of Riverhead after it exceeded its maximum attendance limit and caused a major traffic jam on Sound Avenue. Riverhead Police closed down Sound Avenue between Roanoke and Horton for a couple...

The Nassau County Bar Association (NCBA) Mortgage Foreclosure Assistance Program is proud to host its 250th Clinic on Monday, June 6 from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM at the NCBA headquarters located at 15th & West Streets, Mineola, NY 11501. Nassau County residents who are struggling with mortgage issues are...

A Long Island woman is facing charges after a baby had to be rescued from a parked car. The 5-month-old boy was found alone by a good Samaritan just after 10 a.m. Monday, May 16 in Merrick, near the HomeGoods store on Merrick Road, according to Nassau County Police. The...

Valley Stream North edged Locust Valley 4-3 on Tuesday afternoon to clinch Nassau County Conference III-A. Daniel Ellis, Craig Papajohn-Shaw and Everton Prospere won at first, second and third singles, respectively, to put North in a good position to win. At second doubles, David Feldman and Jack Schwabe sealed their team’s victory with a 6-4, 6-3 win.

Legislator John Ferretti joined animal welfare advocates and community members to unveil the upgraded dog park at Eisenhower Park.

People may have to hold onto their hats — and just about anything else — today as the National Weather Service warns a squall of severe thunderstorms are expected to invade. The storms could produce damaging winds, large hail, and even the possibility of a few tornadoes for...

A new ramp closure has been scheduled on the Northern State Parkway leading to the Long Island Expressway in Nassau County, the New York Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) announced. The NYSDOT issued an advisory cautioning motorists that on Tuesday, May 17, the Exit 37A ramp from eastbound Northern State Parkway...

Known more for its pretzel varieties, a popular eatery has unexpectedly unseated some of Long Island’s oldest staples to be named as serving up the “best hot dogs.”. Levittown’s Knot of This World Pretzels has earned the prestigious honor - along with several others - after being polled by organizers of the Bethpage Best of LI.

Multiple gunshots in the area of Bayview and Walcott avenues in Inwood at 12:30 a.m., on May 16 drew the attention of two officers from the Nassau County Police Department’s Bureau of Special Operation conducting crime prevention enforcement in the Five Towns. Police said that the Crime Scene Unit...