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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 ...
By Christian Abbatecola January 08, 2013
The Nets now sit somewhat comfortably above .500 with a 19-15 record, while the Knicks stay atop the Atlantic at 23-11.
By Carrie B. January 07, 2013
The Supreme Court announced today that it will hear the two cases dealing with same-sex marriage during the last week of March.
By Wendy L January 07, 2013
A teenage boy has been left in a coma after a hit-and-run incident on New Year's Eve in West Islip. A blue Chrysler 300 struck him and fled the scene, but police now have the ...
By Long Island News & PR January 07, 2013
With his school community devastated by the historic storm, author and teacher Frank Nappi has committed to donating proceeds from his latest novel to Oceanside Community Service.
By Amy Gernon January 07, 2013
President Obama signed a $9.7 billion Hurricane Sandy relief bill after a long wait for storm victims.
By Wendy L January 07, 2013
Musical performances are the highlight of this week's Hot Spots. Check out the details!
By Amy Gernon January 07, 2013
The family of slain ex-NYPD officer James LaRossa, who was murdered in his North Carolina home in April at the hand of his wife, wants justice in the case that has fallen out of the ...
By Eric Anderson January 07, 2013
The NFL playoffs kick off with the first round leading up to the Super Bowl.
By Eric Anderson January 07, 2013
The January 1 deadline has come and gone, while two facilities remain open.
By Christian Abbatecola January 06, 2013
Researchers have penetrated a physical barrier once thought impossible to breach.