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 January 17, 2013
Laugh until you cry with these performances this weekend!
By Wendy L January 15, 2013
Early Tuesday morning a sports utility vehicle driving in Smithtown was swallowed by a sinkhole in the road. A water main break occurred on Mount Pleasant Road causing road closures and it left homes without ...
By Wendy L January 14, 2013
Former President George H.W. Bush has been known to keep an active lifestyle, so a hospital stay that lasted several weeks didn't come easy. Fortunately he was discharged today and does not require any special ...
By Wendy L January 14, 2013
On late Sunday afternoon, a driver high on drugs side swiped and crashed into several parked and moving vehicles on Main Street in Sayville. Incident caused one man's death and injuries to others.
By Wendy L January 13, 2013
Have fun with these local events on Long Island!
By Wendy L January 10, 2013
A married couple of 20 years, both in their 70s, is found dead in their North Lynbrook home. The woman appears to have died of natural causes, but her husband is found with a self-inflicted ...
By Wendy L January 09, 2013
Enjoy the weekend on Long Island with loads of theater performances to select from.
By Wendy L January 08, 2013
It's been one month since Hillary Clinton fell ill. This week she returns to a busy schedule of meetings.
By Wendy L January 08, 2013
Brandon Lincoln Woodard was lured to New York City from LA and was shot at close range in the head near Columbus Circle. There was a plot for his death following a drug deal gone ...
By Wendy L January 07, 2013
A teenage boy has been left in a coma after a hit-and-run incident on New Year's Eve in West Islip. A blue Chrysler 300 struck him and fled the scene, but police now have the ...
By Wendy L January 07, 2013
Musical performances are the highlight of this week's Hot Spots. Check out the details!
By Wendy L January 04, 2013
The latest jobs reports was released reflecting slow, but steady progress.
By Wendy L January 03, 2013
A hate crime is under investigation after finding an anti-Semitic message and swastika written at Roosevelt Field Mall.
By Wendy L January 03, 2013
See what's in store on Long Island for entertainment in the New Year!
By Wendy L January 02, 2013
Plans for a new attraction to come to Staten Island that would help rebuild its shoreline after Superstorm Sandy.