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 December 11, 2012
Government investigation finds HSBC was laundering money of drug traffickers and facilitated illegal transactions with Iran and other sanctioned countries.
By Wendy L December 11, 2012
Pain management doctor is charged with over-prescribing pills leading to several deaths. Doctor also prescribed pills to David Laffer who killed four people at a Medford pharmacy in 2011.
By Wendy L December 10, 2012
More than a month later, Lower Manhattan residents and businesses are still struggling from the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy.
By Wendy L December 10, 2012
Find events that help you celebrate the holidays!
By Wendy L December 06, 2012
Expect another fun-filled weekend on Long Island with holiday events, theater productions and more!
By Wendy L December 05, 2012
Mother and daughter pinned to the wall by a car that jumped the curb at a Wendy's fast food restaurant parking lot in Williston Park.
By Wendy L December 04, 2012
A confrontation leads to a man being shoved off a train platform near Times Square. Man is killed.
By Wendy L December 03, 2012
Benefit concert to help Sandy victims is taking place this Thursday at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City.
By Wendy L December 03, 2012
Head out to enjoy Long Island holiday lights, theater performances, animated toy train displays and more...
By Wendy L November 30, 2012
Teenage driver faces serious injuries after colliding with a National Grid truck and another vehicle in Central Islip.
By Wendy L November 29, 2012
Long Island Children's Museum receives an award that is recognized as the nation’s highest honor...
By Wendy L November 29, 2012
The holidays are officially upon us with plenty of entertainment to go around on Long Island…
By Wendy L November 28, 2012
Two boys were sound asleep in their home last night when a NICE bus crashed into it. Crash causes the death of one boy...
By Wendy L November 26, 2012
Powerball game jackpot of $425 million waiting for a winner for this Wednesday's game after 16 consecutive roll overs...
By Wendy L November 26, 2012
Comfort, cozy indoor entertainment for the week...