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By Amy Gernon November 14, 2012
President Obama spoke at the first White House press conference since last week's elections, in which he discussed various issues including the "fiscal cliff," tax cuts and reform, as well as national security issues relating ...
By Debbi Spiegel November 14, 2012
Burn some calories before eating your Thanksgiving feast!
By Amy Gernon November 14, 2012
Thomas Libretto, 34, is charged with 3rd degree assault for brutally beating Florida utility worker, John Applewhite, outside a Texas Roadhouse restaurant on Hempstead Turnpike on Friday night.
By Chelsea Triola November 14, 2012
There's still time for fun, even in the cold weather!
By Amy Gernon November 14, 2012
Nassau Legis. Dave Denenberg and Suffolk Legis. Steve Stern have proposed legislation requiring local gas stations to install back-up power in order to prevent a similar gas crisis such as the one caused by Superstorm ...
By Amy Gernon November 14, 2012
LIPA's COO Michael Hervey resigned Tuesday night in the midst of a government investigation and class action lawsuit.
By Amy Gernon November 14, 2012
CIA Director David Patraeus resigned last Friday admitting to an affair, but the continue to take various twists and turns, and the ensuing investigation now involves the top U.S. general in Afghanistan, John Allen.
By Amy Gernon November 14, 2012
Petitions requesting secession from the union have been filed in 34 states since last week's national elections, broadly based on federal overspending.
By Debbi Spiegel November 13, 2012
A relaxing and delicious Thanksgiving is only a phone call away!
By Vickie Moller November 13, 2012
The Kings Park Board of Education recently acknowledged the donation of sixteen 61-note electronic keyboards for the Kings Park High School music program, a contribution made possible through the efforts of Students for a Saner ...
By Amy Gernon November 13, 2012
John Applewhite, a lineman from Lakeland, Fl. was attacked on Friday as he and a fellow lineman entered a Texas Roadhouse restaurant on Hempstead Turnpike.
By Amy Gernon November 13, 2012
New York Senator Charles Schumer has issued a warning to insurers from charging hurricane deductibles to homeowners who are suffering from Sandy-related damage.
By Christian Abbatecola November 13, 2012
The Knicks and Nets both had winning weeks, but the Giants and Jets were soundly defeated.
By Amy Gernon November 12, 2012
Sandy kept students out of the classroom for over a week, and state officials are still determining whether or not to waive the 180-day school year requirement to ease recovery on districts and students alike.
By Amy Gernon November 12, 2012
Two weeks after Hurricane Sandy, the Long Island Rail Road continues to operate with some cancellations and diverted trains due to temporary repairs in Amtrak's East River tunnels.
By Cait Russell November 12, 2012
Some NYS Parks Remain Closed Due to Extensive Damage Caused by Sandy, and the subsequent Nor'easter that hit the area. Here's the latest update from NYS.
By Amy Gernon November 12, 2012
The increase in homeless New Yorkers, along with the influx of relief workers has created a housing shortage in the area, is only compounded by the delayed progress in restoring power.
By Chelsea Triola November 12, 2012
Long Islanders aren’t the only ones suffering from the devastation from Hurricane Sandy. Their pets are suffering as well, some still without their families.
By Wendy L November 12, 2012
One alligator, two alligators, three alligators and now 9th alligator found on Long Island in six weeks.
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