Desiree D'Iorio

Only about a third of the members of Congress are veterans, a sharp decrease from the World War II and Vietnam eras.

New York state officials reassured voters on Monday that their ballots are safe, and they’re ready to tackle any instances of voter suppression or intimidation.

Suffolk County lawmakers are hashing out details for a spending plan ahead of next month’s vote on a proposed $4 billion budget. Over half that amount is earmarked for the county workforce's salaries and benefits.

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.