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 January 21, 2013
Obama is sworn in to office in an intimate ceremony before the larger inaugural celebrations tomorrow.
By Lyndsay McCabe January 18, 2013
The man who saved six children and helped them get in touch with their parents is being harassed by "truthers" who believe it was a stunt.
By Lyndsay McCabe January 15, 2013
Lance Armstrong admits to doping in an interview expected to air on Thursday, a source told the Associated Press.
By Lyndsay McCabe January 12, 2013
One in six Intel semifinalists hail from Long Island this year.
By Lyndsay McCabe January 11, 2013
Last year brought about the highest average temperature since 1895, and had some of the ost extreme weather.
By Lyndsay McCabe January 09, 2013
30-60 people are being treated for injuries resulting from a ferry colliding into a pier in Lower Manhattan.
By Lyndsay McCabe January 06, 2013
Though the murders at Gilgo Beach remain unsolved, some justice has come to the pimp that put one woman in potential danger.
By Lyndsay McCabe January 05, 2013
Congresswomen Carolyn McCarthy and Diana DeGette make the first move in proposing gun laws to the new Congress.
By Lyndsay McCabe January 04, 2013
The House of Representatives chose not to vote on an act to protect individuals from domestic violence in the wake of the fiscal cliff decision.
By Lyndsay McCabe December 29, 2012
Commuter Sunando Sen was killed in the second fatal subway shove this month at a station in Queens.
By Lyndsay McCabe December 29, 2012
In a politically strategic move, Russian President Putin bans U.S. adoptions from Russia.
By Lyndsay McCabe December 24, 2012
Two firefighters have been killed, and at least two others are injured after being shot by an unknown gunman when responding to a house fire in Webster, NY.
By Lyndsay McCabe December 21, 2012
President Obama selected Sen. John Kerry to replace Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State.
By Lyndsay McCabe December 21, 2012
The NYPD has begun meeting to discuss how to identify potential deranged gunmen online before they commit their crimes.
By Lyndsay McCabe December 21, 2012
The Robin Hood Foundation has begun distributing the $50 million collected from the 12-12-12 concert.