Long Islanders will need to prepare for quite a shift weather-wise, as Thursday and Friday are expected to warm up to the low 40s, forecasters say.

The detention of an immigrant teen from Long Island is at the center of a new class-action lawsuit lodged against the federal government and a shelter contracted to hold minors in immigration cases.

Tayawon Anderson, of Bayport, was arrested after he crashed the vehicle in a wooded area off the Sagtikos State Parkway.

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone on Wednesday signed legislation to mandate tracking of past and future sexual harassment complaints, lawsuits an settlements involving the county "to send a strong message" that Suffolk "has zero tolerance" for such behavior.

Southold town officials are considering reviving a town committee devoted to exploring alternative sources of energy that was disbanded nearly four years ago.

Boys and girls ages 13 and younger play in teams of eight beginning in mid-April through July.

We met comedian and "Tonight Show" host Jimmy Fallon before he did a book signing in BookHampton in East Hampton recently for his books "Everything Is Mama" and "Your Baby's First Word Will Be Dada." We talked to him about his children's books but also found some time to ask him a few other questions as well. Jimmy was so funny and gracious with us, and the line was wrapped around the building as fans waited to greet him.

The bathroom update in Lupinacci's office in town hall includes a new shower, something that he said could come in handy in case of late nights, snowstorms or emergencies.

Her family operated Vigliotta Duck Farm in East Moriches, one of the last major duck farms on Long Island.

The group was founded by Bellmore resident Jessika O'Sullivan in September 2016.

On Sunday, Feb. 11, we had an amazing experience meeting Sloane Stephens, who we think is the world's best female tennis player, at the Media Day at the NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum. Before meeting Sloane, we sat in on the news conference and even asked questions to some of the other tennis greats including Kevin Anderson, Ryan Harrison, Kei Nishikori, Sebastian Korda, James Blake and Genie Bouchard. We got the chance to ask all of them questions and take photos with them as well. Meeting all of them was an honor. It was amazing how super tall most of them were.

The president of the beleaguered Long Island Rail Road outlined an extensive plan to reverse the agency's recent service woes.

A warm streak continues on Long Island, with record-breaking temperatures at MacArthur Airport, forecasters say.

Systemwide delays on the LIRR have been reduced following a halt to train service during the Tuesday night rush hour, but trains trying to leave the Jamaica station hub were still backed up due to the disruption, the commuter rail said.

A man stole a marked Suffolk County Third Precinct police cruiser in Brentwood, then crashed it on the Sagtikos State Parkway, police said.

A Long Island native is coming home to make a film that gives the East End a starring role.

A Sayville church congregation has erected 17 white crosses on its lawn to honor the slain victims of the Parkland, Florida, school shooting and is seeking to help other groups create their own memorials.

Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Robert J. Coyle as an auxiliary bishop in the Diocese of Rockville Centre, bringing the Long Islander back home after years of ministering to the United States military, church officials said.

Last summer's weather might not have been perfect for sun-lovers, but the outdoors in 2017 drew another record number of visitors to New York State Parks. Especially on Long Island.

An unoccupied pickup truck crashed into the front of a Selden home Tuesday, police said.