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 June 28, 2013
The government is seeking to lower the amount of calories, fat, salt and sugar in school children’s diets. Regulations for school lunches went in place this school year, next comes breakfast and snacks.
By Wendy L June 27, 2013
Have travel plans for the July 4th holiday weekend? Get the scoop on what you can expect at the gas pump.
By Wendy L June 27, 2013
This weekend's hot spots feature festivities around beer, pets, music and more for great summer fun!
By Wendy L June 26, 2013
An elderly man who was a resident of an adult care facility on Long Island was brutally assaulted when he resisted taking a shower. The adult caregivers face charges...
By Wendy L June 25, 2013
Strong rip currents at Gilgo Beach on Monday night helps wash ashore another body. An investigation is ongoing to identify the body of the adult woman and the cause of death.
By Wendy L June 24, 2013
A Coram mom was jogging along Canal Road in Mount Sinai on Sunday when she was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene, leaving her critically injured and in need of brain surgery. Police ...
By Wendy L June 24, 2013
Looking to enjoy the summer breeze in the air? Check out these outdoor and nightly entertainment events for the week.
By Wendy L June 24, 2013
As the school year ends for most kids, here are savings to help you get through the summer, including deals and offers from The Children's Place, Panera Bread and Sears Auto Center!
By Wendy L June 21, 2013
Two commercial planes came within 100 feet of one another in the air over New York City. The FAA is investigating the matter and the incident is a reminder to the challenges of air traffic ...
By Wendy L June 20, 2013
This weekend on Long Island is packed with music entertainment, theatrical shows and more that you don't want to miss!
By Wendy L June 19, 2013
As the 17th anniversary of the TWA Flight 800 crash approaches, former investigators are urging for a re-review of the cause of the crash that left 230 people dead.
By Wendy L June 18, 2013
Even after years of detailed and meticulous funeral planning, Ed Koch's tombstone was engraved with the wrong birth year.
By Wendy L June 18, 2013
A LIRR train derailed at the heat of rush hour after leaving Penn Station on Monday evening. It left commuters delayed and frustrated.
By Wendy L June 17, 2013
Several franchise owners of 7-Eleven stores on Long Island are in hot water this morning. Federal officials raided several locations as part of an investigation into human smuggling and identity theft.
By Wendy L June 17, 2013
Summer nights on Long Island are packed with fun entertainment. Check out what's in store for this week!