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By Vickie Moller December 11, 2012
Last June, the New York State Senate passed the 2012 College Affordability Plan, legislation sponsored by Senator Kenneth P. LaValle to help middle-class families and students afford the increasingly prohibitive cost of a college education.
By Amy Gernon December 11, 2012
As county officials count the number of homes left unsafe or uninhabitable after Superstorm Sandy, Gov. Cuomo extended the deadline to apply for FEMA assistance.
By Lyndsay McCabe December 11, 2012
The Newark Mayor has announced that he is considering a bid for Governor or Senate, and that he will make his decision in the next two weeks.
By Christian Abbatecola December 11, 2012
The Nets are struggling without Brook Lopez, however NY’s other sports teams each had a good week.
By Amy Gernon December 10, 2012
Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano warns residents that deadlines for the county's STEP program and FEMA's ongoing rental assistance are approaching.
By Amy Gernon December 10, 2012
From now until New Year's Day the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office will be enhancing its enforcement of handicapped parking restrictions.
By Amy Gernon December 10, 2012
European Union leaders were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize on Monday in Oslo, Norway.
By Wendy L December 10, 2012
More than a month later, Lower Manhattan residents and businesses are still struggling from the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy.
By Carrie B. December 10, 2012
Former International Monetary Fund chief accused of assaulting a hotel maid are set to appear in court on Monday.
By Chelsea Triola December 10, 2012
Gas station attendant in serious condition following Saturday evening’s shooting.
By Chelsea Triola December 10, 2012
Hempstead man dies at hospital after being shot near his home.
By Wendy L December 10, 2012
Find events that help you celebrate the holidays!
By Amy Gernon December 10, 2012
Senators Charles Schumer and Robert Menendez (D-NJ) ave co-sponsored a bill that would tax relief for Sandy victims.
By Carrie B. December 09, 2012
On the first day they could legally marry, hundreds of same sex couples in Washington tied the knot.
By Eric Anderson December 09, 2012
Following damages cause by Sandy, the LIRR will return to full service on Monday.
By Eric Anderson December 09, 2012
The Bay Shore cancer doctor faces his second charge for running a drug ring.
By Robert Ottone December 09, 2012
The Gilgo Beach Murders have remain unsolved for the past two years, despite potential suspects.
By Christian Abbatecola December 09, 2012
New research could help offset the devastating impact of memory degeneration.
By Lyndsay McCabe December 09, 2012
Two cases regarding the rights of same-sex couples make their way to the Supreme Court, including one case from a New York City couple.
By Eric Anderson December 09, 2012
Congress will review the funding request.
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