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 15, 2014
Schools across Long Island are trimming their proposed budget increases before they come to a vote in May 20th.
By Christian Abbatecola May 14, 2014
A series of TV advertisements featuring celebrities was announced by Governor Cuomo at the second New York State Tourism Summit.
By Christian Abbatecola May 12, 2014
A fatal vehicular crash in Farmingdale left five dead and two injured.
By Christian Abbatecola May 10, 2014
Researchers have discovered a star born of the same cluster as our sun for the first time.
By Christian Abbatecola May 06, 2014
Residents who recycle old working refrigerators will receive $50 and a chance to win a free tablet.
By Christian Abbatecola May 05, 2014
The bodies of two missing persons were reported found in the waters near Long Island and New York City.
By Christian Abbatecola May 04, 2014
A special edition One will feature Harman/Kardon’s audio-correcting Clari-Fi technology, aimed at fixing mp3 shortcomings.
By Christian Abbatecola May 03, 2014
Investigators believe they have found the piece of rail responsible for the F train's derailment.
By Christian Abbatecola May 02, 2014
176 apartments and 175 jobs will be created as an abandoned Coram property is transformed into a new community.
By Christian Abbatecola May 01, 2014
As Governor Cuomo highlights reforms aimed to protect students, the Senate enacts a law to increase the transparency of cost increases.
By Christian Abbatecola April 30, 2014
A man in his 60s was hit by two different vehicles in East Farmingdale.
By Christian Abbatecola April 29, 2014
Incoming storm conditions combined with a new moon and high tide may result in flooding for some of LI’s shores.
By Christian Abbatecola April 27, 2014
The Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 is substantially larger than the average tablet, but might be the right fit for those who want to get some work done on their devices.
By Christian Abbatecola April 26, 2014
Skin grown from biopsies would provide cheap, reliable tissues for researchers to test and study.
By Christian Abbatecola April 25, 2014
A recent study shows a correlation between increased coffee intake and decreased risk of type 2 diabetes.