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By Amy Gernon January 10, 2013
As Vice President Joe Biden announced at a press conference that the White House gun-violence task force will release its recommendations on Tuesday, news broke of a school shooting in California.
By Carrie B. January 10, 2013
Whether you need to update your home to accommodate your own needs or you live with an older family member who you would like to create a stress free environment for, there are millions of ...
By Amy Gernon January 10, 2013
Nassau County held an Active Shooter Seminar on Wednesday to discuss possible school safety measures to be taken following the Sandy Hook shootings.
By Amy Gernon January 10, 2013
This year's flu season is packing a major punch, and has already tripled infection rates in New York compared to last year.
By Amy Gernon January 10, 2013
A northern Quebec community is calling for help to free a pod of orcas trapped under an ice sheet near Hudson Bay.
By Amy Gernon January 10, 2013
Richard Kauffman has been appointed to a cabinet-level position to help coordinate the state's energy policy and financing.
By Wendy L January 09, 2013
Enjoy the weekend on Long Island with loads of theater performances to select from.
By Amy Gernon January 09, 2013
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo delivered what may be one of the most progressive and aggressive State of the State addresses in recent years.
By Robert Ottone January 09, 2013
Shaniesha Forbes of Brooklyn found in the sand at Gerritsen Beach.
By Christian Abbatecola January 09, 2013
A long bullet was discovered inside a school bus on Monday morning.
By Vickie Moller January 09, 2013
Lindsay Dower, a senior ar East Rockaway High School, has been named Upstander of the Month for January 2013 by the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County, an education and resource center dedicated ...
By Lyndsay McCabe January 09, 2013
30-60 people are being treated for injuries resulting from a ferry colliding into a pier in Lower Manhattan.
By Wendy L January 08, 2013
It's been one month since Hillary Clinton fell ill. This week she returns to a busy schedule of meetings.
By Debbi Spiegel January 08, 2013
Winter hiking on Long Island brings a unique opportunity to enjoy sights that maybe hidden during the summer months.
By Amy Gernon January 08, 2013
Governor Cuomo is expected too discuss stricter gun control measures, including a ban on assault weapons with high capacity magazines, during his State of the State address on Wednesday.
By Long Island News & PR January 08, 2013
Come on out and Zumba...for Kids’ Hearts!
By Robert Ottone January 08, 2013
Hurricane Sandy responsible for around 95, 000 damaged buildings in Nassau and Suffolk counties.
By Amy Gernon January 08, 2013
The Moreland Commission released its findings on Monday, following months of investigation New York's public utilities following Superstorm Sandy.
By Debbi Spiegel January 08, 2013
On a chilly day a steaming bowl of soup has the power to warm the heart and soothe the soul.
By Wendy L January 08, 2013
Brandon Lincoln Woodard was lured to New York City from LA and was shot at close range in the head near Columbus Circle. There was a plot for his death following a drug deal gone ...