A weather event that hit Rockaway Beach on Monday night was officially a tornado ... comment threads to stories from wire services such as the Associated Press, The New York Times, The Washington Post ...

Democrats and Republicans butt heads on many issues, but this is a rare one where policymakers agree reforms are needed.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of a New York State Forest Ranger who lost their life battling the Jennings ...

More than 1,000 schoolchildren from East Rockaway to Springs are taking part in the once-a-week marine science research ...

The incident occurred Saturday, Nov. 9, around 1 p.m. in Oceanside, at 3458 Long Beach Road. The 28-year-old woman was attempting ... blocking her from leaving, Nassau County Police said. Police say ...

The continuum of American politics since the honeymoon wore away in the Obama years has come with a basic axiom that things ...

Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, who is eyeing a potential run for New York City mayor next year, criticized plans to close part ...

Colin Marma’s body was found off the coast of Rockaway Beach on March 27 ... However, “floaters” surfacing in New York waterways “is not unusual,” said Joe Giacalone, an adjunct ...

After a re-match election, Democratic challenger Laura Gillen narrowly defeated Rep. Anthony D’Esposito with a 1.5% difference in votes for the new ...

Victim Joshua Sparrow, 18, and his 15-year-old cousin were confronted by three masked men about 7 p.m. Oct. 28.