Hauppauge is the second Long Island district to announce the hiring of armed security guards in the wake of school shootings around the country.

A student at Ward Melville High School in East Setauket was removed from the school Wednesday after a social media posting by the student raised concerns, officials said.

Students across Long Island walked out of their school buildings or participated in other demonstrations, joining a mass national protest to remember the victims of last month's shooting in Florida and make calls for greater gun safety.

Kevin Covais, Levittown's most famous (and only) "American Idol" finalist, got what may have been his biggest break since the "Idol" run on Tuesday: He starred on the season finale of "This Is Us."

Scenes from around Long Island as students participated in events honoring the victims of the Parkland shooting or protested gun violence.

What a difference a couple of heavy snow bands make.

The Suffolk Legislature's parks committee Wednesday unanimously approved $1.5 million to supervise the cleanup of toxic dumping at West Hills Park.

Comsewogue school officials have proposed a $32 million bond proposition that they say is needed to improve classrooms and upgrade infrastructure such as bathrooms and parking lots at the district's six schools.

The Suffolk County Police Hate Crime Unit is investigating the incident, which occurred just weeks before Good Friday.

One student at Selden's Newfield High School threatened to become the next school shooter while another suggested committing self-harm on Wednesday, prompting police and school officials to intervene, officials said.

"...They love getting close to these animals."

Amityville officials are forming a committee to revamp the village code for business signs after receiving a complaint about enforcement.

The special performances of live shows are designed for sensitive young viewers.

The death of a missing Terryville man whose body was found in Sound Beach appears to be noncriminal, Suffolk County police said Tuesday.

It's being used by teenagers "in droves."

There is a slight chance of snow showers around midday Wednesday, followed by scattered rain and snow showers, forecasters said.

Advice for parents weighing letting their kids participate in a March 14 walkout inspired by the Parkland, Fla., shootings.

Two Central Islip volunteer firefighters have been arrested after intentionally setting five fires at abandoned houses in two communities, Suffolk police said. A third firefighter was arrested in one of the arsons, police said.

The third nor'easter to hit here in two weeks made for treacherous driving during the morning commute, knocked out power to nearly 5,000 customers, canceled public bus service in Suffolk County, and caused some delays on the LIRR.

A Suffolk County police officer was seriously injured in a head-on collision involving his cruiser and a stolen vehicle, County Executive Steve Bellone said.