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 May 29, 2013
A suicide bombing was carried out against the International Red Cross in Afghanistan several hours ago; at least one security guard has been reported dead.
By Christian Abbatecola May 28, 2013
After battling to stay alive in Game 4, the Rangers fell to Boston in Game 5. The Yankees and Mets began their annual matchup last night.
By Christian Abbatecola May 27, 2013
Grant Acord, a student in West Albany, was brought into custody after local police received a tip that he was planning an attack on his high school.
By Christian Abbatecola May 26, 2013
In response to hackings which occurred earlier in the year, Twitter has added a new log-in process for users who wish to guard their accounts from intruders.
By Christian Abbatecola May 25, 2013
Despite another key player finding his way back to the DL, the Yanks dominated in Tampa last night. The Mets made it through the 8th inning before rain forced their game to be suspended last ...
By Christian Abbatecola May 23, 2013
Tesla, maker of the Roadster and Model S, has repaid its DOE loan over 9 years ahead of schedule.
By Christian Abbatecola May 22, 2013
The next generation of Xbox will be launching later this year, bringing plenty of new features with it.
By Christian Abbatecola May 21, 2013
The Knicks failed to bring their series with the Pacers back to MSG for a Game 7 and the Rangers are down 0-2, but the Yankees continue to successfully play past their injuries.
By Christian Abbatecola May 20, 2013
A record-breaking Powerball lottery ticket has been sold, though the winner is still unknown.
By Christian Abbatecola May 19, 2013
Google has wrapped up its annual I/O conference, highlighting new apps and programs available to its users.
By Christian Abbatecola May 18, 2013
The Knicks and Rangers both trail in round 2 of the playoffs, but hope to battle their way into the semifinals. Still early in the season, the Yankees and Mets both benefitted from fantastic pitching ...
By Christian Abbatecola May 16, 2013
David Garrard signed with the New York Jets in March, but looks to be leaving the team before the preseason even begins.
By Christian Abbatecola May 15, 2013
At least three oil companies have confirmed that they were recently inspected by European antitrust authorities.
By Christian Abbatecola May 14, 2013
The Rangers have made it to round 2 of the playoffs and the Yankees have taken sole possession of 1st place, but the Knicks were shut down, the Islanders were shutout, and the Mets continued ...
By Christian Abbatecola May 13, 2013
The “Working Families Flexibility Act” drew great support from House Republicans, but has also received heavy criticism from worker advocacy groups.