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By Robert Ottone November 15, 2012
A potential Civil War-era cargo ship unearthed by hurricane Sandy has been found near Davis Park.
By Carrie B. November 15, 2012
FEMA has set up numerous disaster assistance outposts across Long Island for residents to file for assistance. But that assistance is not helping with the current housing crunch.
By Wendy L November 15, 2012
Black Friday begins next week with many retail stores scheduled to open up earlier…
By Amy Gernon November 15, 2012
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone signed an executive order on Wednesday guaranteeing translation services to accommodate the needs of the approximately 120,000 limited-English proficient county residents.
By Amy Gernon November 15, 2012
Two weeks after Superstorm Sandy ravaged the East Coast, President Obama is schedule to tour damage on Long Island, New York City and hard-hit Staten Island on Thursday.
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 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
Petitions requesting secession from the union have been filed in 34 states since last week's national elections, broadly based on federal overspending.
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 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 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 Wendy L November 12, 2012
One alligator, two alligators, three alligators and now 9th alligator found on Long Island in six weeks.
By Debbi Spiegel November 12, 2012
There are local Food Pantries who both accept donations as well as feed those in need.
By Amy Gernon November 12, 2012
Hurricane Sandy continues to inflict harm upon Long Island's waterways, from the introduction of partially treated sewage to oil and gasoline spills.
By Amy Gernon November 09, 2012
The Loyal Dog Ale House in Lindenhurst is doing its part for the relief efforts following Hurricane Sandy by hosting "Hops for Long Island" Red Cross fundraiser and supply drive.
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