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With a sharp snare and a propulsive energy, Haynes was both a pioneer and a pillar of jazz across many eras.

Roy Haynes, versatile jazz drummer, dies at 99

Glen Cove-raised Shye advances to the playoffs after wowing mentors with her rendition of Katy Perry's "The One That Got Away."

LI teen wins her Knockout Round on 'The Voice'

The beloved CBS police drama will sign off on Dec. 13.

Mark your calendars: Here's when 'Blue Bloods' airs its final episode

The longtime Ch. 2 fixture is about to become the first Black anchor of "The CBS Evening News."

LI's Maurice DuBois moving from Ch. 2 to co-anchoring 'The CBS Evening News'

The longtime CBS News New York anchor and Port Jefferson Earl L. Vandermeulen High School graduate  will be co-anchoring "CBS Evening News" with John Dickerson.

'I just embrace the whole thing' 

Eddie Redmayne's Jackal is a precision instrument, with no word, movement or number wasted.

'Day of the Jackal': Edge of your seat thriller

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Foster will headline the gala on Feb. 1; Errico will do a Stephen Sondheim concert March 22.

Sutton Foster, Melissa Errico headed to Staller Center 

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The time-travel musical will play its final performance on Jan. 5.

'Back to the Future' to close in January

The show marks Fatone's third Broadway appearance.

*NSYNC's Joey Fatone heading to Broadway in '& Juliet'

The Tony-winning musical about women's suffrage will play its last performance on Jan. 5.

Broadway's 'Suffs' sets closing date

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, there are a host of events across Long Island in celebration.

Hispanic Heritage Month features live music, dancing, food and more

"Jekyll & Hyde" and "I'll Be Back Before Midnight" are other shows designed to get you into the spooky spirit of the season.

Creepshows like 'Night of the Living Dead,' 'Dracula' on stage for Halloween

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Charges again North Merrick's James Luca were upgraded after he allegedly tried to blow up the Nassau Department of Social Services building using a propane tank. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'Allegedly placed several propane tanks ... at the doors of the DSS building'

Trisko II was introduced as Suffolk County Police's newest dog to patrol Long Island McArthur Airport. NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa reports.

'Trisko's gonna keep us safe'

Brush fires have continued to break out across Long Island. Crews from multiple agencies fought at least two in Medford on Tusday. 

'The threats are too great' 

Fifty years after Ronald DeFeo murdered his family in 1974 in their Amityville home, inspiring a series of books and movies, the "Amityville Horror" house still attracts sightseers and still resonates. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'Mythology about this house'

Jonathan Quiles, a 20-year-old volunteer with the Medford Fire Department, is accused of intentionally setting two fires on Tuesday. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'This arrest will serve as a warning'

Rockville Centre police Det. John Murphy is charged with a hate crime after authorities said he harassed a cellular service worker, using a racial slur. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'No place for hate in this county'

Long Islanders marked Veterans Day by taking part in traditional ceremonies and acts of service. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'This is what saved this country, the veterans'

Numerous brush fires have ignited on Long Island due to the dry conditions that have developed over the past two months. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn reports. 

'The last time we had any substantial amount of rain was way back in September'

Executive Director Marc Alessi discusses plans to preserve Nikola Tesla's legacy after a fire destroyed the historic lab.

'Such an important part of Long Island'

The first-ever flight simulator serves as the centerpiece of the new museum. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'This was one of the actual rooms that was used for training'

MTA figures show the number of lost tolls attributed to "ghost plates" rose by more than 12% this year. Newsday transportation reporter Alfonso Castillo reports.

'It's not fair to me if they're not paying, and I'm paying'

The report sheds light on an investigation into alleged grade-fixing at the school, and problems with a credit recovery program at the heart of the probe. Newsday's education reporter Dandan Zou has the story.

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