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By Wendy L March 20, 2013
The assistant principal of Wyandanch Memorial High School faces charges of harassment and endangering the welfare of a child as a result of sending sexual text messages.
By Debbi Spiegel March 20, 2013
Fill your Easter baskets with sweet treats!
By Wendy L March 19, 2013
The Long Island Aquarium & Exhibition Center welcomed four river otter pups. Help it name the new additions by placing your vote for the favorite names among a list of 10.
By Christian Abbatecola March 19, 2013
After Hurricane Sandy took a steep toll on Liberty Island, repairs are expected to have it reopened in time to celebrate the 4th of July.
By Lyndsay McCabe March 19, 2013
In a proposed plan, the state minimum wage will be raised to $9 per hour by 2016.
By Long Island News & PR March 19, 2013
Repairs Progressing on Docks, Energy Infrastructure, and other Facilities Damaged by Hurricane Sandy.
By Long Island News & PR March 19, 2013
On Average, the ‘Bottom Ten’ Banks Are Holding Back Nearly Half of the Sandy Insurance Funds They Have Received, Well Above Industry-wide Average of 17 Percent. ‘Bottom Ten’ Banks Are Holding Back Millions in Sandy ...
By Robert Ottone March 19, 2013
Mayor Bloomberg continues his agenda of making New York healthier by targeting the sale of cigarettes.
By Christian Abbatecola March 19, 2013
The Knicks and Rangers both brought long losing streaks to an end last night, and the Nets steamrolled over Detroit.
By Greg Back March 19, 2013
The epic journey across Long Island begins with postponement due to bad weather. Read on, for a fantastic beer from the Spider Bite Brewing Company raises my spirits, and today I visit the Port Jeff ...
By Debbi Spiegel March 19, 2013
Celebrate March Madness at a local sports bar.
By Vickie Moller March 19, 2013
As a result of the across-the-board spending cuts known as sequestration, which went into effect March 1, thousands of students across Long Island and the nation could be affected by cuts in funding for federal ...
By Lyndsay McCabe March 19, 2013
Personal belongings of Natasha Jugo, 31, were found at Gilgo Beach, yet police contend that her disappearance is not related to the Gilgo Beach murders.
By Wendy L March 19, 2013
It may not look or feel like Spring, but here it comes with a dash of icy snow and freezing rain just days before its arrival.
By Carrie B. March 18, 2013
A new poll was released Monday showing that 58% of Americans now believe that gay and lesbian couples should have the right to wed...
By Vickie Moller March 18, 2013
Stony Brook residents were out in numbers yesterday protesting the housing in their neighborhood that is allegedly being illegally rented to Stony Brook University students.
By Christian Abbatecola March 18, 2013
Ground-Based Interceptors planned for Central Europe, which prompted objections from Russian diplomats, will not be deployed anytime soon.
By Long Island News & PR March 18, 2013
Long Island Highway Reconstruction is on Schedule for Completion by Memorial Day - State DOT and Parks Commissioners Highlight Progress on $32.2 Million Rebuild of Parkway, Sand Dunes and Robert Moses State Park Traffic Circle ...
By Wendy L March 18, 2013
Look no further than here for nightlife entertainment on Long Island!
By Wendy L March 18, 2013
Whether you have kids out on spring recess or you're just spending family time together by dining out, enjoy these great deals!