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By Wendy L March 14, 2013
Get ready for a weekend packed with St. Patrick's Day celebration and entertainment!
By Amanda Ognibene March 14, 2013
Plaza Cinema & Media Arts Center brings art and education to Pachogue creating a community between art lovers living in Long Island and those outside.
By Robert Ottone March 13, 2013
White smoke has been spotted at the Sistine Chapel, and Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio has officially been named as the new pope.
By Robert Ottone March 13, 2013
A gunman has killed four in upstate NY, and injured at least two people. Authorities have yet to capture the suspect.
By Vickie Moller March 13, 2013
The NYS Teacher of the Year Program is seeking nominations from all school districts across LI and NYS for 2014 Teacher of the Year.
By Long Island News & PR March 13, 2013
Although the 2013 US Women’s Golf Open will be taking place in Southampton this June, the Riverhead Chamber of Commerce and its members are preparing for the increase of visitors to the area with a ...
By Christian Abbatecola March 13, 2013
A middle-aged man and his teenage accomplice have both been found guilty of a series of murders carried out through fake ads on Craigslist.
By Long Island News & PR March 13, 2013
Production Estimated to Result in 3,500 Jobs and Casting of 11,000 Extras across the State - Biggest Stage Footprint Ever in New York; Scenes to be Filmed Both Upstate and Downstate.
By Debbi Spiegel March 13, 2013
Great places that can do the holiday cooking for you.
By Wendy L March 12, 2013
If you've missed having Twinkies after Hostess closed its business, you may have a chance to get your hands on them again this summer.
By Lyndsay McCabe March 12, 2013
Homes damaged by Sandy are up for sale at 10-60% off pre-Sandy prices.
By Long Island News & PR March 12, 2013
Kings Food Markets celebrated the rebranding of its Garden City, N.Y. location at its “Taste of Spring” event on Friday, March 8.
By Christian Abbatecola March 12, 2013
After the Knicks put on an incredible show without Melo and STAT, they were embarrassed by Golden State.
By Vickie Moller March 12, 2013
City Council Speaker Christine Quinn announced Sunday the official launch of her NYC mayoral campaign.
By Debbi Spiegel March 12, 2013
With parades, every shade of green and Irish spirits celebrate the patron Saint of Ireland all weekend long.
By Wendy L March 12, 2013
There were 341 accidents involving over-height trucks striking underpasses on Long Island between 1993 and 2011. New standards for GPS systems seek to prevent it from happening.
By Carrie B. March 11, 2013
The number of deaths from both prescription drugs and heroin has been rising steadily over the past few years on Long Island.
By Lyndsay McCabe March 11, 2013
New Yorkers can have their cake and drink their large sodas too, as the city's ban on sodas over 16 oz. has been ruled unconstitutional.
By Long Island News & PR March 11, 2013
WMHO’s campaign, via Indiegogo.com is called "Rebuild a Classroom in the Heart of the LI Wetlands." The organization must raise $80,000 for the repairs needed to restore their Ernst Marine Conservation Center so it's ready ...
By Long Island News & PR March 11, 2013
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the appointment of retired U.S. Army Colonel Eric J. Hesse as the new Director of the New York State Division of Veterans' Affairs.