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By Hannah M. May 31, 2012
There is a lot to do and see this weekend!
By Lauren B. Lev May 31, 2012
If you have ever written a television commercial for a contest, created an article for an online magazine as an independent contributor or given your design point of view to an online apparel manufacturer to ...
By Hannah M. May 31, 2012
A hugely popular way to fundraise for various charities and benefit organizations is to hold sponsored walks and/or runs.
By Hannah M. May 30, 2012
Long Island was once covered almost entirely in wooded area and farmland.
By Hannah M. May 29, 2012
Summer, to me, means a lot of things.
By Amy Gernon May 28, 2012
The official opening of Long Island beaches for the season is accompanied by both good and bad news.
By Hannah M. May 28, 2012
The rain fall over Long Island has done nothing better than help the greenery grow.
By Hannah M. May 27, 2012
Acupuncture, which has origins in ancient China, is a form of alternative Holistic medicine.
By Amy Gernon May 26, 2012
10 more LIRR retirees have been charged for filing fraudulent disability claims to boost their retirement benefits.
By Amy Gernon May 26, 2012
A report from the Office of the Inspector General shows that Medicaid overpaid New York State $700 million in 2009 for residents with developmental disabilities.
By Hannah M. May 26, 2012
Whether you're traveling alone on business, with family on vacation, or need lodging for a special event such as a wedding or festival, Long Island is rife with hotel accommodations.
By Ian R. May 25, 2012
Rangers tied with Devils 3-3 as they enter the final game of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and more in today's Sports Update!
By Amy Gernon May 25, 2012
In early May, Long Islanders held an anti-fracking forum in Port Washington against lifting the ban on hydrofracking in New York State. Nassau and Suffolk counties have already banned sewage treatment plants from accepting wastewater ...
By Vickie Moller May 25, 2012
Southampton High School student Will Banks and West Hollow Middle School student Sarah Haiken are among ten teens that have been selected nationwide to be a part of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)'s first-ever National ...
By Hannah M. May 25, 2012
Memorial Day, a federal holiday, is typical observed on the last Monday of May.
By Hannah M. May 24, 2012
N88 Offers Non-Stop Bus Service to Jones Beach and Nikon Jones Beach Theater from Freeport LIRR Station
By Hannah M. May 24, 2012
The Smithtown Chamber of Commerce will once again be hosting the community's largest event, Smithtown Festival Day on Sunday, June 3rd 2012.
By Hannah M. May 24, 2012
Have you felt it yet? The summer heat that is.
By Christian Abbatecola May 23, 2012
Five cable companies are joining forces to create a massive network of wireless connectivity.