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 July 01, 2016
It may thunder Friday evening, barbecues and fireworks should go off without a hitch this year.
By Christian Abbatecola July 01, 2016
Various retailers around the country will join in on 4th of July festivities by providing discounts throughout their stores.
By Christian Abbatecola June 25, 2016
A financial advisory company has declared New York the state most friendly to young motorists.
By Christian Abbatecola June 21, 2016
The team recently revealed that there would be no Family Night practice at Hofstra University in 2016.
By Christian Abbatecola June 09, 2016
Rob, a loving and lovable pit-mix is in need of a new home after his adopter fell on hard times and returned him to the animal shelter.
By Christian Abbatecola June 07, 2016
Hundreds of vendors lines Main Street on Sunday, June 5th for the 28th Annual Smithtown Festival Day.
By Christian Abbatecola June 02, 2016
Dr. Shulman offers advice for couples ahead of the summer "wedding season."
By Christian Abbatecola May 28, 2016
Smithtown's annual festival will be held on Sunday, June 5th from 9 AM to 5 PM.
By Christian Abbatecola May 19, 2016
Suffolk residents will soon have to dial full 10-digit numbers for all outbound telephone calls.
By Christian Abbatecola April 15, 2016
The Safe Zones, located in plain sight of local deputies, foster a safe environment for individuals to complete online transactions.
By Christian Abbatecola April 01, 2016
LI could catch a rare look at the northern lights this weekend, but poor weather conditions may make it difficult.
By Christian Abbatecola March 21, 2016
Long Island kicked off the spring season with a few inches of snow, giving locals one last taste of winter.
By Christian Abbatecola March 20, 2016
Long Island continues to brace for a winter storm on the first day of spring.
By Christian Abbatecola March 18, 2016
The seasons are changing, but one last taste of winter is predicted to hit the Island this weekend.
By Christian Abbatecola March 16, 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!