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 October 05, 2016
The latest prediction models for Hurricane Matthew show it veering far away from the Northeast.
By Christian Abbatecola October 04, 2016
Though a great deal of uncertainty remains, the storm's path has shifted westward toward the US' East Coast.
By Christian Abbatecola October 04, 2016
Industry leaders and local startups from all manner of technological industries will gather to show off their latest innovations.
By Christian Abbatecola October 03, 2016
Though too early to accurately predict, the hurricane does have the potential to make landfall in the US as well.
By Christian Abbatecola September 23, 2016
With the first presidential debate just around the corner and the 2016 Presidential Election fast approaching, it can be difficult to keep political spats between friends and family civil.
By Christian Abbatecola September 12, 2016
Victoria Foster has been missing from her home in Levittown since August 30th, 2016.
By Christian Abbatecola September 04, 2016
Hermine is not expected to hit Long Island directly, but the effects of the storm can be felt far and wide.
By Christian Abbatecola September 02, 2016
As Hurricane Hermine approaches, the National Weather Service warns Long Island that coastal flooding, strong rip currents, & high surf are a primary threat to the region.
By Christian Abbatecola August 31, 2016
The storm was upgraded to a tropical storm as it approached Florida's Golf Coast.
By Christian Abbatecola August 01, 2016
The tour will visit three separate haunted houses following an all-day haunt festival and barbecue.
By Christian Abbatecola July 29, 2016
Though the FCC has mandated all wireless networks provide 911 texting capabilities, few emergency response centers can currently take advantage of the technology.
By Christian Abbatecola July 28, 2016
The Perseids are set to peak between August 11th and August 12th this year.
By Christian Abbatecola July 25, 2016
A thunderstorm watch has been placed in addition to the running heat advisory.
By Christian Abbatecola July 12, 2016
Atlantic Hurricane Season is well underway, and Long Islanders need little reminder of the dangers a tropical storm can possess.
By Christian Abbatecola July 07, 2016
Wondering what the weather is going to look like this weekend? LongIsland.com's Weekend Weather Update has the need-to-know forecast details for Long Island - unlike some other weather updates, LI is our ONLY focus!