Christian Abbatecola is a staff writer for LongIsland.com and has previously written for other publications including Best Buy Mobile Magazine. A life-long techie, he regularly keeps track of advancements in new technologies and developments in the mobile world; he also takes an interest in a variety of other topics ranging from sports and local news to national and international affairs. Christian can be reached at ChrisA@LongIsland.com.
By Christian Abbatecola April 05, 2014
A sting operation of seven businesses resulted in four Field Appearance Tickets in Suffolk. A Nassau man was sentenced after pleading guilty to assaulting an officer.
By Christian Abbatecola April 03, 2014
A report and interactive map released by the Long Island Index shows a decline in empty commercial buildings in Long Island’s downtown areas.
By Christian Abbatecola April 01, 2014
New regulations will require that safety cameras be installed in almost every vehicle manufactured on or after May 1, 2018.
By Christian Abbatecola March 31, 2014
Spring might have come already, but winter is letting out one last gasp before April begins.
By Christian Abbatecola March 30, 2014
A sturdy build, pleasing aesthetic, and impressive performance make the One a tempting choice for smartphone buyers.
By Christian Abbatecola March 29, 2014
The man who shot a woman and her two-year-old son in Central Islip has been placed under arrest.
By Christian Abbatecola March 28, 2014
After 109 years on Long Island, Entenmann’s Bay Shore factory will soon be shuttered.
By Christian Abbatecola March 27, 2014
Tax season is upon us, and many Long Islanders are itching to get their refunds back.
By Christian Abbatecola March 26, 2014
The new iteration of HTC’s critically acclaimed smartphone is already available in store at Verizon and comes with a few improvements over its predecessor.
By Christian Abbatecola March 25, 2014
Strong winds could create dangerous conditions tomorrow, but LI will dodge the worst of a potential snowstorm.
By Christian Abbatecola March 23, 2014
The LIRR and Metro North are looking to install safety monitoring equipment on freight trains that use their railways.
By Christian Abbatecola March 22, 2014
The Jets have released their little-loved quarterback and picked up an even more controversial one.
By Christian Abbatecola March 20, 2014
IBM’s artificially intelligent supercomputer will help tailor unique treatments to individual cancer patients.
By Christian Abbatecola March 19, 2014
A national youth organization is promoting smoking cessation among kids and teens.
By Christian Abbatecola March 18, 2014
The wildly successful NBA player and coach has now agreed to run the New York Knicks organization.