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 September 29, 2014
Before heading to the farms and petting zoos this fall, keep in mind how to stay clean and healthy, especially if you or the kids will be having fun with the farm animals.
By Wendy L September 29, 2014
National Coffee Day is here! Check out where you can catch a free cup of joe. If you love pasta, you'll also want to hear more about the Never Ending Pasta Bowl offer at Olive ...
By Wendy L September 26, 2014
Flying drones will be in the sky not just for security and safety, but for film-making too. The FAA gave six aerial cinematography companies the OK.
By Wendy L September 26, 2014
It's been more than 60 years, but now the public can get an inside look at Ellis Island Hospital where arriving immigrants were cared for when they got sick or when they were left to ...
By Wendy L September 25, 2014
Get ready for a weekend packed with festivities, a dog show and other great entertainment on Long Island!
By Wendy L September 23, 2014
Before pulling out your munchies for a movie, see if that box of M&M's is part of a recall, especially if you or someone you know is allergic to peanuts.
By Wendy L September 22, 2014
Moviegoers were out and about this weekend with new releases 'The Maze Runner,' 'A Walk Among the Tombstones' and 'This is Where I Leave You.' Revenue at the weekend box office was up more than ...
By Wendy L September 22, 2014
Fall has arrived and there's plenty of sweet treat savings to enjoy as well as opportunities to visit museums without having to empty the wallet.
By Wendy L September 19, 2014
In addition to the flu season coming upon us, parents and children also need to be vigilant of a serious respiratory virus, called EV-D68. Its spread is causing some children to be hospitalized.
By Wendy L September 18, 2014
It can take two weeks for your body to develop full protection after receiving a flu shot. Health officials are encouraging people to get their annual flu shot in before the start of October.
By Wendy L September 18, 2014
Before we say good-bye to summer, get out there and enjoy all the fun festivities taking place near the harbor. Also head out to all the other great nightlife events throughout Long Island.
By Wendy L September 16, 2014
Deadlines passed and others coming up have tens of thousands at risk of losing health care coverage or financial aid under U.S. health care law by the end of September.
By Wendy L September 15, 2014
New releases, 'No Good Deed' and 'Dolphin Tale 2' reinvigorated the movie box office this weekend.
By Wendy L September 15, 2014
Save at fast food restaurant chains like McDonald’s, KFC, White Castle, Arby’s and Sbarro with these offers!
By Wendy L September 12, 2014
If you're home is armed with a Kidde smoke or combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarm detector, be aware there's been a recall on certain models. The recall affects approximately 1.2 million units.