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By Debbi Spiegel January 30, 2013
Set your alarm clock early on Saturday! It is Groundhog Day.
By Amy Gernon January 30, 2013
Sen. Charles Schumer is calling on FEMA to extend the Transitional Sheltering Assistance program beyond the standard two weeks.
By Eric Anderson January 30, 2013
Audley Dennis allegedly shot his wife before turning the gun on himself.
By Robert Ottone January 29, 2013
Steven Taggart, 16, pleaded not guilty this past weekend in Central Islip.
By Robert Ottone January 29, 2013
As the father of a six year old boy killed in the Sandy Hook massacre spoke of the need for assault weapons, gun enthusiasts heckled from the gallery.
By Amy Gernon January 29, 2013
The Islip Town Board has proposed amendments to transfer control of certain divisions from the supervisor to board members.
By Christian Abbatecola January 29, 2013
An up and down week has left NY without many streaks (winning or losing) to speak of.
By Long Island News & PR January 29, 2013
Tuxedo-attired barbershop quartets will offer the "perfect pitch" in expressing affection on behalf of those who wish to provide it, Feb 12, 13 and 14, via singing Valentines personally-delivered at workplaces, homes, schools, dining locations, ...
By Vickie Moller January 29, 2013
New York State Sen. Kenneth P. LaValle will serve another term as chair of the New York State Senate's Committee on Higher Education, Sens. Dean Skelos and Jeffrey Klein announced last week.
By Amy Gernon January 29, 2013
A 23-year-old Roosevelt man pleaded guilty to charges of attempted murder after shooting a Hempstead police officer in the arm and back.
By Debbi Spiegel January 29, 2013
Spectacular sports bar with big screens and great food for the Super Bowl.
By Long Island News & PR January 29, 2013
SUNY College at Old Westbury has joined a statewide network of colleges and universities by becoming a Regional Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders serving the Long Island region.
By Long Island News & PR January 29, 2013
Story by Craig Morrison, local Lighthouse Owner.
By Amy Gernon January 29, 2013
A $50.5 billion sandy relief measure has been approved by the Senate, and now awaits President Obama's signature.
By Robin Frank January 28, 2013
William Briner, M.D., has joined Hospital for Special Surgery’s Long Island Physicians Office in Uniondale. Dr. Briner is a primary care sports medicine physician specializing in the nonsurgical treatment of orthopedic injuries in active people.
By Christian Abbatecola January 28, 2013
The country’s biggest bookstore intends to close up to 30% of its physical locations over the next decade.
By Robert Ottone January 28, 2013
Senator Gillibrand and Congressman Tonko make a case for weatherization funding in New York.
By Long Island News & PR January 28, 2013
Manhattan is Backdrop for International Observation of Rare Disease Day on February 28, 2013.
By Wendy L January 28, 2013
A return from a birthday party leads to a deadly car crash on the Southern State Parkway. Two are killed and three are critically injured with severed limbs.
By Amy Gernon January 28, 2013
16 defendants are facing multiple felony counts in connection to a conspiracy to collect illegal insurance payments by pretending to be injured in staged car accidents.
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