While many of the Ocean State’s regional names are a nod to Narragansett Indian Tribe words, others came from English colonists.

Robert Ehrlich arrived with a crew of three men and a list of demands for Sea Cliff officials — including requiring his own ...

Safety is key in geocaching. Donigian recommends always taking a buddy, carrying a first-aid kit and being aware of the ...

The Long Island Regional Planning Council voted Wednesday to allocate $40,000 for improvements to the Long Island Zoning Atlas.

The wildfires began accidentally when someone in Suffolk County tried to light a fire to make s’mores, officials said. They ...

Dozens of investigators tasked with determining the origin of Saturday’s brush fires on Long Island have linked the blazes to a backyard in Manorville. Officials said Monday that the fires were ...

A homeowner's failed attempt to make s'mores likely sparked this weekend's fast-moving brush fire on Long Island, Suffolk County Police said Monday.

Suffolk County police and fire officials believe a series of brush fires on Long Island in New York over the weekend began accidentally.

The massive brush fire that impacted the East End of Long Island​ is no longer burning in Westhampton, but Forest Rangers ...

As of Sunday morning, the Long Island brush fire was 80% contained, but wind gusts of up to 40 mph continue to threaten the ...

A state of emergency was declared by New York Governor Kathy Hochul, and around 100 fire companies were reportedly deployed.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a state of emergency on Saturday as crews battled several brush fires on Long Island.