Kathleen Rice

Longstanding Nassau County legislator John Ciotti tries to distance himself from accusations of racism and sexism after two of the Republican legislator's campaign workers tried to intimidate a volunteer at the office of Ciotti's Democratic opponent,...

The investigation into cheating on the SAT college entrance exams, which started with seven arrests in Great Neck North High School, has spread to at least two other school districts in Nassau County, Long Island. District Attorney, Kathleen Rice, told...

It's a scam that sounds more like a Hollywood movie plot than a real life crime scheme, but it is very real: a half dozen students with low grades got sky-high scores on their SATs -- for a price. Many of those students are now in prestigious colleges,...

A Nassau County grand just indicted Marlon Bernier, 25, and Ricardo Louis, 22, on multiple counts of felony animal cruelty charges for running a pit bull fighting enterprise. The two men allegedly bred and trained pit bulls out of their Long Island home...

A Long Island music teacher has been charged with sexually abusing at least 14 students that were under his supervision, authorities announced Wednesday. According to Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice, John E. Benstock, 47, of Bayville was...

A classic car repairman has been charged with grand larceny for stealing three 1930’s cars, selling them, and keeping the money, said Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice Thursday. Joseph Simeona, 71, of Torrington, Conn., owned a Glen...

A Long Island pediatrician has been indicted by a grand jury on charges of sexual abuse of girls as young as 11-years old, Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice announced Wednesday. Dr. Rakesh Punn, 53, of Bethpage was previously charged nearly a...

Teen pop star Justin Bieber will appear in a public service announcement for Nassau County public schools in exchange for criminal charges to be dropped against his manager who authorities claim perpetuated a dangerous environment during a mall appearance...

Getting quality mulch may not be that high on your priority list, but it may be something to think about as you start your spring gardening. Nassau District Attorney Kathleen Rice says they busted an Island Park businessman and charged him with selling...

A Nassau County crime lab was shuttered Friday after authorities uncovered multiple errors in past drug tests. The lab, which was already on probation for failing to maintain equipment, correctly store evidence and keep proper records; failed on multiple...

A Long Island woman faces up to a year in jail after police say she failed to provide food and medical care for her two-year-old Great Dane who ultimately died. According to authorities, Rose Neira, 30, of Farmingdale was arrested Thursday by Nassau...

State Sen. Eric Schneiderman, who won the Democratic nomination for New York attorney general, will face Staten Island District Attorney Dan Donovan in a general election, pitting a self-described progressive lawmaker against a tough-talking prosecutor in...