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By Robert Ottone April 12, 2013
A Long Beach man was arrested after a racially-charged attack.
By Vickie Moller April 12, 2013
Since their introduction into the everyday curriculum at St. Mary's Middle School earlier this year, there's been a new level of excitement about learning among students and teachers alike.
By Eric Anderson April 12, 2013
Christopher Curry allegedly used false information to steal tax refund money.
By Lyndsay McCabe April 12, 2013
Cathy and Robert Horvath, licensed wildlife rehabilitators, will have to find new homes for some of their rehabilitated but unreleasable creatures, such as their bobcat, Tasha.
By Robert Ottone April 11, 2013
The East Hampton Town Board weighs its options when it comes to erosion recovery.
By Vickie Moller April 11, 2013
United States District Judge Joseph F. Bianco yesterday sentenced Helene Michel, a resident of Old Brookville, to 12 years in federal prison for $10 million Medicare fraud and HIPAA identity theft.
By Wendy L April 11, 2013
Plans to stop Saturday mail delivery were up in the air. Now, the Postal Service is forced to keep Saturday mail delivery service until it receives Congressional approval.
By Wendy L April 11, 2013
Former New York congressman Anthony Weiner has been out of the political scene for nearly two years. Now, there's talk of a potential run for New York City mayor.
By Vickie Moller April 10, 2013
U.S. Sen. Charles E. Schumer, chair of the Hurricane Sandy Rebuilding Task Force, Monday called on the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development to reimburse over a dozen LI school districts for costs to ...
By Christian Abbatecola April 10, 2013
Long Island native, Brittany Ozarowski, used an elaborate system of scams to swindle people out of thousands of dollars in well-intentioned “donations.”
By Wendy L April 10, 2013
Many of the animals rescued last week from a Medford home are in need of a loving and caring family. Find out how you can adopt one or help them in other ways.
By Robert Ottone April 09, 2013
Weird trash and debris has been accumulating in the Greenbelt area for a while.
By Lyndsay McCabe April 09, 2013
Fans won't be seeing the Blue Angels at the Memorial Day air show, but the squadron will continue practicing their maneuvers.
By Wendy L April 09, 2013
Wait no more, spring weather is here!
By Vickie Moller April 09, 2013
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, which launched in February, is designed to help prospective students make more informed decisions about which college to attend by providing information about affordability and value.
By Wendy L April 08, 2013
The severity of damage to some of Long Island's state parks and beaches were extensive after Superstorm Sandy. Anyone in doubt as to whether they would reopen by Memorial Day weekend have to wonder no ...
By Vickie Moller April 08, 2013
Hempstead School District Superintendent Susan Johnson Saturday hosted the first-ever "State of the District" address, unveiling a detailed plan to revitalize the ailing district.
By Robert Ottone April 08, 2013
A 23-year old kayaker was rescued by emergency personnel after his kayak began taking on water.
By Eric Anderson April 07, 2013
Three people were arrested after a Farmingdale break-in, including the victim of the robbery.
By Lyndsay McCabe April 07, 2013
Families can bring up to 50 photos to be scanned and restored with the help of students, professional photographers, and amateur photographers.
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