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By Wendy L February 04, 2013
A convicted sex offender living in Selden was found committing acts of public lewdness at a Barnes and Noble and libraries. There's also warrants out for him in Connecticut.
By Eric Anderson February 03, 2013
Sarai Sierra had been missing since January 21.
By Eric Anderson February 03, 2013
Heating oil was stolen from several homes in the Mastic area.
By Eric Anderson February 02, 2013
Demitri Hampton was shot by armed robbers last weekend.
By Lyndsay McCabe February 02, 2013
Malverne Mel and Holtsville Hal are in agreement: The chilly temperatures will linger for six more weeks.
By Lyndsay McCabe February 02, 2013
Bellone proposes a plan to finally close two trailers that house 40 sex offenders in Southampton.
By Lyndsay McCabe February 02, 2013
Former mayor Ed Koch passed away Friday morning at the age of 88.
By Robert Ottone February 02, 2013
New information emerges in the form of an email exchange between former NCPD deputy commissioner William Flanagan and police contributor Gary Parker.
By Robert Ottone February 01, 2013
Long Island institution I-Con set for return in 2014 through fundraising initiatives and smaller events.
By Robert Ottone January 31, 2013
With latest extreme weather patterns, many at a recent Babylon hearing voiced concerns over storm preparedness.
By Vickie Moller January 31, 2013
Last week, Gov. Cuomo unveiled his $143 billion 2013-14 Executive Budget, which includes major reforms to New York's public education system and $889 million for education programs, an increase of 4.4 percent.
By Wendy L January 31, 2013
A great white shark that's been tagged by scientist was tracked this week off the coast of Long Island.
By Amy Gernon January 31, 2013
Sens. Schumer and Gillibrand have joined forces with Rep. Michael Grimm to call on the Dept. of Defense to keep the city's only Civil Support Team operational.
By Wendy L January 30, 2013
A drug sale gone wrong leads police to finding a host of other drugs, guns, explosives and more at the drug dealer's home.
By Lyndsay McCabe January 30, 2013
NYPD Commissioner Kelly sheds light on illegal handguns - the most widely used firearm in crimes and murders in NYC.
By Wendy L January 30, 2013
Verne W. Critz Elementary School in East Patchogue went into lockdown after police received calls that there was a suspicious person with a gun near the school. Police discover the gun was not operable.
By Debbi Spiegel January 30, 2013
Set your alarm clock early on Saturday! It is Groundhog Day.
By Amy Gernon January 30, 2013
Sen. Charles Schumer is calling on FEMA to extend the Transitional Sheltering Assistance program beyond the standard two weeks.
By Eric Anderson January 30, 2013
Audley Dennis allegedly shot his wife before turning the gun on himself.
By Amy Gernon January 29, 2013
The Islip Town Board has proposed amendments to transfer control of certain divisions from the supervisor to board members.
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