Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) said during a cable news appearance Friday that he is nearing his decision on whether he will ...

Yes, the shark population has increased. But the threat is minimal and, in truth, sharks have always been swimming around us, ...

A county in Long Island, N.Y., is ramping up security measures to protect beachgoers from sharks and other risks in the ocean ...

A 20-year-old woman suffered minor injuries when she was apparently bitten by a sand tiger shark while standing in waist-deep ...

A new poll is shedding light on whether Republican candidates can beat Gov. Kathy Hochul for New York state’s top job.

Gov. Kathy Hochul maintains strong leads against Republican contenders in New York's 2026 race despite underwater ...

Siena College tested Hochul's support in possible matchups against Reps. Michael Lawler and Elise Stefanik, as well as Nassau ...

As the Fourth of July holiday approaches and families are planning beach time, some people on Long Island have lingering ...

Officials are on high alert for sharks as thousands are expected to head to Long Island beaches for Independence Day — after ...

Nassau County increases shark surveillance and safety measures at Jones Beach after a recent shark bite incident.

A 20-year-old woman "sustained minor lacerations" to her foot when she was bit by a juvenile sand tiger shark last Wednesday.

You’ve been warned, Jaws. Nassau County’s top elected official took a dip at Nickerson beach Monday to prove the waters were ...