Desiree D'Iorio

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is facing possible federal prosecution after a U.S. House committee investigating his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic accused him of lying to Congress.

Suffolk County officials have unveiled sweeping changes for child protective services, including removing identifying information about the parents during child removal evaluations.

Months of very little rain on Long Island have contributed to brush fires and a record-breaking water demand throughout the region.

A federal judge has sentenced two brothers of the Gosman family's wholesale fish business to two years probation and almost $250,000 each in restitution for their roles in an illegal fishing scheme.

Long Island officials say they’re investigating the cause of several brush fires after a volunteer firefighter was charged with arson for one of them.

Long Islanders could expect higher electricity bills next year as the Long Island Power Authority unveiled its proposed $4.3 billion budget for 2025. Projections show an average monthly increase of about seven dollars, bringing the average customer's bill to almost $200 per month.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has denied a request for disaster money to help the Suffolk County homeowners who survived flood damage this summer — a decision New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said she'll appeal.

The state passed a sweeping wetland protection law in 2022. Now, regulations are being finalized before taking effect on Jan. 1. The New York-based advocacy group Nature Conservancy is pushing the governor to limit development in wetlands due to the critical roles they play.

Congress passed the final version of an infrastructure bill that will mitigate storm damage and coastal flooding on Fire Island and other communities along the south shore of Long Island.

Suffolk County lawmakers have approved a measure to begin rebuilding the pond and dam at Blydenburgh County Park in Smithtown. It was destroyed during the catastrophic rainstorm last August.