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 May 29, 2014
A study led by researchers at Harvard is offering hope that one day there won't be the need for a root canal and other uncomfortable dental procedures. Regrow teeth with laser light therapy!
By Wendy L May 29, 2014
Weekends on Long Island get that much better from here with the start of the Jones Beach concerts. Other entertainment available at the end of the week include a pet expo, strawberry festival, and other ...
By Wendy L May 27, 2014
In a swarm, bees are not looking to attack unless you disturb them. On the streets of New York City, more than 16,000 of them were removed on Monday.
By Wendy L May 26, 2014
With one more day to go over this four-day holiday weekend, X-Men is making its mark to bring in nearly $110 million. The other new release 'Blended' did not fare as well.
By Wendy L May 26, 2014
Memorial Day is officially here and so is the start of summer. Start it off right with savings and deals at Lowe's, Home Depot, Kohl's and Au Bon Pain!
By Wendy L May 22, 2014
Questions around pet jerky treats made in China have major pet retailers and consumers worried. Two major pet retailers announce this week the ban of made-in-China dog and cat treats from shelves.
By Wendy L May 22, 2014
Top Memorial Day weekend celebration with these additional events, including comedy shows, a lighthouse tour, organic farm tour, and more!
By Wendy L May 20, 2014
Next time you step aboard a plane, take caution! Surfaces may be ridden with MRSA and E. coli.
By Wendy L May 19, 2014
Each time the windshield wipers on a vehicle sprays, it may be releasing a bacteria linked to Legionnaires' disease. The bacteria thrives particularly well in heat.
By Wendy L May 19, 2014
Moviegoers this weekend were running to see the monstrous lizard 'Godzilla.' It tops the weekend box office and takes the number two spot for biggest debut film of the year.
By Wendy L May 19, 2014
Get your free movie ticket to see Godzilla and enjoy other dining deals from Red Robin, Red Lobster and Bertucci's!
By Wendy L May 16, 2014
A popular prescription sleeping pill has been linked to "severe" next-morning motion and memory impairment. FDA cuts starting dosage in half and requires a change to the drug label.
By Wendy L May 15, 2014
Soon everyone will have an additional communication option to reach 911 in an emergency. A limited number of markets already have it in effect.
By Wendy L May 15, 2014
Enjoy the outdoors this weekend with events at the local farms, a music festival as well as other entertaining events like comedy shows, a derby race and more!
By Wendy L May 13, 2014
Fun in a inflatable bouncy house left two young boys hospitalized and a young girl with scrapes after it went airborne.