The likely cause of Long Island’s major brush fires? S’mores.
The wildfires that burned through more than 600 acres on Long Island probably originated from a backyard fire in Manorville, ...
Wildfires break out on Long Island, NY Gov. Kathy Hochul declares state of emergency
Wildfires blazed Saturday afternoon in a wooded area of Long Island amid strong winds, low humidity and a beetle infestation, ...
N.Y. Legislature seeks to increase school aid beyond Gov. Kathy Hochul's budget proposal
The Senate and Assembly will also negotiate over a plan one to ban cellphones in classrooms from "bell to bell." ...
Firefighters knock down wind-driven brush fire on Long Island but risk remains with high winds
Firefighters in New York have knocked down a dwindling brush fire in a wooded stretch of Long Island but officials say high ...
'Elevated wildfire risk' remains as crews gain control of Long Island blazes
The state Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services warned that wind gusts up to 40 mph were likely, complicating ...
Gov. Hochul declares state of emergency as wildfires rage on Long Island’s South Shore
Dozens of fire departments and the National Guard were working on Saturday to extinguish multiple wildfires scorching the ...
LI district blames planned school closure, layoffs on charters — and begs Gov. Kathy Hochul for help: ‘Students will suffer’
Long Island’s Hempstead School District says it plans to close an elementary school and cut jobs over a $34 million budget ...