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By Amy Gernon November 27, 2012
Gov. Cuomo is working with New York congressional delegates and Mayor Michael Bloomberg to formalize a request for $42 billion in federal aid for Sandy recovery.
By Eric Anderson November 27, 2012
Following the shooting of a 5-year-old, NYPD Police Commissioner Ray Kelly criticizes Obama's gun control policies
By Amy Gernon November 27, 2012
Gov. Cuomo announced on Sunday that the state received a $27 million grant to put over 5,000 unemployed New Yorkers to work cleaning up after Superstorm Sandy.
By Lyndsay McCabe November 27, 2012
Long Island authorities are investigating how sensitive Nassau County Police documents were part of the confetti at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
By Vickie Moller November 27, 2012
Raymond Ankrum, the new executive director and principal of the Riverhead Charter School, wants to take the school to new levels--literally.
By Debbi Spiegel November 27, 2012
Bundle up and grab a cup of hot cocoa to watch local illumination ceremonies!
By Amy Gernon November 27, 2012
The New York City Department of Health has yet to declare a public health emergency in the Rockaway Peninsula, where residents have been living without power, but with an excess of flood-related mold and bacteria ...
By Amy Gernon November 27, 2012
The Ocean Parkway has reopened to partial traffic, while repairs continue on the severely damaged eastbound lanes.
By Amy Gernon November 27, 2012
Nassau County Police Department is investigating how police reports containing confidential information were used as confetti at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade last week.
By Christian Abbatecola November 27, 2012
The Nets and Knicks played their first game since the move to Brooklyn, while the Giants win big in this week's sports roundup.
By Wendy L November 26, 2012
Powerball game jackpot of $425 million waiting for a winner for this Wednesday's game after 16 consecutive roll overs...
By Amy Gernon November 26, 2012
This week, Nassau County Legis. Dave Denenberg will be presenting a Hurricane Recovery Workshop and two Disaster Response Forums this week.
By Chelsea Triola November 26, 2012
Support the Sandy Sunday Campaign this Holiday Season.
By Lyndsay McCabe November 26, 2012
A group of Brooklyn women take to Facebook and Twitter to coordinate relief efforts and get food and clothing directly to those in need.
By Robert Ottone November 26, 2012
Governor Cuomo establishes small business emergency fund for those impacted by hurricane Sandy.
By Amy Gernon November 26, 2012
A new state law, which will take effect on Dec. 12, provides additional protection against identity theft by prohibiting businesses or individuals from requiring Social Security Numbers for illegitimate purposes.
By Chelsea Triola November 26, 2012
Four Californians arrested on terrorism charges.
By Amy Gernon November 26, 2012
Don't miss out on this Cyber Monday offered by the New York State Department of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation: 2013 Empire Passports for only $40!
By Eric Anderson November 26, 2012
The concert will take place at the 89 North Music Venue in Patchogue and all proceeds will benefit Superstorm Sandy relief efforts.
By Lyndsay McCabe November 26, 2012
As a result of Hurricane Sandy, nearly half of Long Island’s school districts plan to cancel or take away days from midwinter recess.
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