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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 January 08, 2014
A FedEx driver was robbed at gunpoint and bound in the back of his truck while in Lynbrook.
By Christian Abbatecola January 07, 2014
A burst of arctic air has sent temperatures plummeting on Long Island and through much of the country.
By Christian Abbatecola January 07, 2014
The Islanders crushed Dallas, and the Nets came back against Atlanta last night.
By Christian Abbatecola January 06, 2014
Fireworks by Grucci of Bellport broke the Guinness World Record for Largest Fireworks Display to ring in the new year.
By Christian Abbatecola January 06, 2014
An officer was pinned between two cars as a suspect tried to escape arrest.
By Christian Abbatecola January 05, 2014
Old technology often falls by the wayside as it is replaced by more convenient methods, but music sales have bucked that trend, however modestly.
By Christian Abbatecola January 04, 2014
The Knicks lost a close game last night after JR Smith launched a shot too early in the final 20 seconds, and missed from three-point range.
By Christian Abbatecola January 03, 2014
Snowfall totals from the morning reached as high as 12 inches on parts of the Island.
By Christian Abbatecola January 03, 2014
Those trying to brave the Friday commute will find it difficult to do so as snow continues to pound the roads and slow trains.
By Christian Abbatecola January 02, 2014
With predictions of a whiteout this evening, Governor Cuomo has declared a state of emergency, and ordered the LIE to close at 12 AM.
By Christian Abbatecola January 02, 2014
Snow has begun to flurry down over LI, and plenty more is expected to follow.
By Christian Abbatecola January 01, 2014
After a Long Island clinic offered to take in Jahi McMath, the Oakland Children’s Hospital appears to have reversed course on allowing her to be treated.
By Christian Abbatecola December 31, 2013
As the year draws to a close, we reflect on some of Long Island's biggest happenings and most popular stories of 2013.
By Christian Abbatecola December 30, 2013
Though the Super Bowl will be held at MetLife Stadium in February, football season has drawn to a close for New York.
By Christian Abbatecola December 29, 2013
Researches in Glasgow were recently able to identify individuals using photographs of retinas.