Wendy Lau is a native New Yorker. She currently covers the Hot Spots & Night Life section's "Weekly Watch" and "Weekend Watch" as well as local news. You can also catch her at LongIslandYellowPages.com where she is a columnist providing weekly information on savings opportunities and places to visit for dining, family fun and entertainment. Wendy can be reached at WendyL@longisland.com
By Wendy L July 21, 2014
New releases, ‘The Purge: Anarchy,’ ‘Planes: Fire & Rescue’ and ‘Sex Tape,’ were no competition for 'Dawn of the Planet of the Apes' at the weekend box office.
By Wendy L July 21, 2014
Don't miss out on these summer savings at Red Mango, The Cheesecake Factory and Sears Auto Center!
By Wendy L July 18, 2014
Questions remain whether the recent finding of a human head in front of a Long Island home and dismembered body parts found a week earlier are linked to that of a missing mother from Brooklyn.
By Wendy L July 17, 2014
The end of the week on Long Island won't be short of laughter with all the comedy shows and performances coming up. This is also the weekend to enjoy rallycross racing at Nassau Coliseum.
By Wendy L July 16, 2014
Coming up with a skin rash? It may be due to nickel exposure from contact with electronic devices you're using everyday.
By Wendy L July 15, 2014
A plane pulling a banner with the symbol of a swastika on it flew overhead New York beaches over the weekend, leaving many outraged.
By Wendy L July 14, 2014
Man vs. ape - will they find peace or will war erupt to determine Earth’s dominant species? New release 'Dawn of the Planet of the Apes' captivated the audience with this question and ruled at ...
By Wendy L July 14, 2014
Planning to see 'Planes: Fire and Rescue' with the kids this Friday? Find out how the movie stub can save you $10 at Kohl's. Also, don't miss an offer on a cold shake and how ...
By Wendy L July 11, 2014
It can be hard for children to tell the difference between when real money is being spent and when it's just virtual play money in apps, but Amazon's previous lack of restrictions around purchases made ...
By Wendy L July 10, 2014
It's not summer unless you have music festivals and outdoor sports to go with it. We have all the hot spots for the weekend on Long Island here!
By Wendy L July 08, 2014
Have a flight bound for the U.S.? The Transportation Security Administration has issued new rules in regards to cellphones and other electronic devices.
By Wendy L July 07, 2014
Not many were out at the movie theaters this holiday weekend -- this year marks one of the lowest grossing Independence Day weekend's at movie box office. The slow summer start was led with 'Transformers: ...
By Wendy L July 07, 2014
School buses are supposed to offer children a safe way to travel, but there are recalls out for some popular school buses for steering and propane fuel leak issues.
By Wendy L July 07, 2014
Looking for savings on all things tasty? Look no further. There's savings on Carvel's soft-serve ice cream featuring Nutella, IHOP pancakes and Pizza Hut!
By Wendy L July 03, 2014
Check out all there is to do on Long Island besides the display of fireworks, parades and festivals this Independence Day holiday weekend!