Lyndsay McCabe is a freelance writer and regular contributor to LongIsland.com's News Section. She is a Long Island native who graduated from Hofstra University with a degree in Education and English. She is incredibly passionate about issues affecting education, the special needs population, and the environment. Lyndsay can be reached at LyndsayM@longisland.com.
By Lyndsay McCabe March 11, 2013
New Yorkers can have their cake and drink their large sodas too, as the city's ban on sodas over 16 oz. has been ruled unconstitutional.
By Lyndsay McCabe March 11, 2013
As of Tuesday, non-diet sodas over 16 oz. will be illegal to serve in the city, and customers drinking coffee may find themselves making their own drinks.
By Lyndsay McCabe March 10, 2013
Councilman Peter Vallone will bring a plan to post photos of sex offenders in the subways to the City Council on Monday
By Lyndsay McCabe March 09, 2013
Sixteen year old Ashley Murray was escorted to the Southold Town Police Department by a friend and is in good physical health, police say.
By Lyndsay McCabe March 06, 2013
Hess has announced its divestiture of its retail gas stations by 2014 in an effort to focus on energy exploration and production.
By Lyndsay McCabe March 05, 2013
In a recent study, 28 out of 70 samples of drinking water were found to contain traces of pharmaceutical drugs.
By Lyndsay McCabe March 03, 2013
Cuomo proposes a "cleanup bill" to make cops and the film industry exempt from the recently passed gun law.
By Lyndsay McCabe March 02, 2013
Numerous OB/GYN offices are reporting an increase of 10-30% in pregnancies that occurred during Hurricane Sandy.
By Lyndsay McCabe February 25, 2013
Hempstead Turnpike tops the list as the most deadly road in the tri-state area for the fifth year in a row.
By Lyndsay McCabe February 24, 2013
In a 12-car crash, debris from one car flew into the stands and injured at least 28 fans.
By Lyndsay McCabe February 23, 2013
Maria Matthews Sanders wins $1 million from a scratch-off card bought at Stop & Shop in East Northport.
By Lyndsay McCabe February 22, 2013
Robert Sand of Syosset owes his ex-wives $1.2 million in child support for his three children.
By Lyndsay McCabe February 22, 2013
Canon's North and South America headquarters will be coming to Melville, bringing hundreds of workers, as well as hundreds of job openings.
By Lyndsay McCabe February 20, 2013
Hurricane Sandy destroyed much of Liberty Island, keeping the landmark closed to tourists for nearly four months.
By Lyndsay McCabe February 11, 2013
The mall has not yet released an official statement, but rumors are swirling on the safety of the all, frustrating employees and shoppers alike.