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 February 11, 2013
Pope Benedict announced Monday that he does not have the strength to continue in office, and will resign on February 28.
By Lyndsay McCabe February 11, 2013
As Long Islanders attempt to get back to business as usual, freezing rain and some unplowed roads lead to numerous school and business closures.
By Lyndsay McCabe February 10, 2013
The LIE will be closed from Exit 57 to Exit 73 until 5 p.m., but most state roads have reopened, and service has returned to particular branches of the LIRR.
By Lyndsay McCabe February 09, 2013
LIPA and National Grid work to restore power to 40,000 homes and businesses that lost power in Winter Storm Nemo.
By Lyndsay McCabe February 09, 2013
Nemo comes out on top as one of the top storms in recent history on Long Island.
By Lyndsay McCabe February 09, 2013
Sheldon Silver strives to start a NY DREAM Act to provide financial assistance to undocumented immigrant students.
By Lyndsay McCabe February 08, 2013
Transport Union Workers Local 100 advocates for cheaper, faster alternatives to protect commuters on subway platforms.
By Lyndsay McCabe February 02, 2013
Malverne Mel and Holtsville Hal are in agreement: The chilly temperatures will linger for six more weeks.
By Lyndsay McCabe February 02, 2013
Former mayor Ed Koch passed away Friday morning at the age of 88.
By Lyndsay McCabe February 02, 2013
Bellone proposes a plan to finally close two trailers that house 40 sex offenders in Southampton.
By Lyndsay McCabe January 30, 2013
NYPD Commissioner Kelly sheds light on illegal handguns - the most widely used firearm in crimes and murders in NYC.
By Lyndsay McCabe January 26, 2013
Governor Cuomo tells south shore residents to sell their houses to the state - "Mother nature doesn't want you here."
By Lyndsay McCabe January 24, 2013
Michael Zhang of Smithtown High School East and Mayuri Sridhar of Kings Park High School have been named as finalists in the national Intel Science Talent Search.
By Lyndsay McCabe January 21, 2013
Further details have emerged regarding the death of a young boy in Amityville on Wednesday.
By Lyndsay McCabe January 21, 2013
To clarify gun laws, New York has created an informational website and a hotline staffed by state police.