A New York state court has ordered the Shinnecock Tribal Nation to stop construction of a travel plaza in Hampton Bays.

New York state law requires all boat operators to take a safety course, regardless of experience or age. The Town of Oyster Bay is offering free courses.

Officials say the founder of the Pirate’s Booty snack line baselessly declared himself mayor of the small Long Island village of Sea Cliff.

Gov. Hochul's spokesperson said "energy policy" was on the agenda of Friday's meeting at the White House with President Donald Trump.

If the longer days have you itching to get out in the garden, consider adding native plants to your landscape design this year, as experts say it's the best way to support your local ecosystem and maintain biodiversity. WSHU’s Sabrina Garone spoke with Maggie Muzante, lead nursery manager at the Long Island Native Plant Initiative in Brentwood, to learn more.

Connecticut and New York’s attorneys general are among 21 AGs nationwide suing the Trump administration over its plans to shutter the Department of Education.

Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to send $300 checks to most New Yorkers. Legislative leaders say they favor a more “targeted” approach.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency over the weekend due to wildfires along the only major road headed into the Hamptons.

Trump has argued that the DOE should be eliminated because it “indoctrinates America’s youth.” He’s in favor of returning control back to state and local education officials.

U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) demanded the Trump administration take action to “develop and approve” a bird flu vaccine for poultry as the virus continues to spread across New York state.