The county executive said Nassau is increasing surveillance with helicopters, drones, lifeguards, beach patrols and boats.

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

Increased safety measures come after a 20-year-old woman was bitten by what experts believe was a young sand tiger shark ...

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

County officials in New York made a very vivid point with their illegal fireworks safety message, blowing up a car, a ...

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

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

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

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

The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office has determined the Senate bill would increase deficits by $3.3 trillion from 2025 ...

Upstate Rep. Elise Stefanik is the clear favorite to win the Republican nomination, should she run and face a primary ...

The race for New York governor begins in earnest in 2026, but in early summer 2025 Gov. Kathy Hochul leads each of three ...