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By Amy Gernon December 27, 2012
The risk of building in coastal flood zones has led to the cancellation of the on-again off-again 'Trump on the Ocean' restaurant and catering facility at the Jones Beach State Park boardwalk.
By Wendy L December 26, 2012
Babies have been delivered on the road and in taxis, but on Wednesday, one baby decided to enter the world at the exit of the Holland Tunnel.
By Amy Gernon December 26, 2012
The Journal News has sparked a new discussion regarding gun rights in this country -- how much information about gun owners should be made public?
By Robert Ottone December 26, 2012
In a fit of jealousy, a Hempstead man has run down his ex-girlfriend.
By Amy Gernon December 26, 2012
NYSERDA announced that $250 million will go toward modernizing the state's aging renewable energy infrastructure.
By Amy Gernon December 26, 2012
Gov. Cuomo discussed potential gun control measures in the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings.
By Wendy L December 25, 2012
Mother and brother of mentally ill ex-convict finds dead body in bedroom closet on Christmas Eve.
By Carrie B. December 24, 2012
"We'll continue to provide help as long as they need it."
By Carrie B. December 23, 2012
Police warn of telephone scams targeting Long Island.
By Eric Anderson December 23, 2012
Christina Zepf was buried on Saturday as officials probe the cause of the accident.
By Eric Anderson December 22, 2012
Eight people arrested for selling counterfeit items; Brookhaven man charged with running drug ring.
By Robert Ottone December 22, 2012
Hurricane Sandy's lasting effects include a beleaguered job market.
By Lyndsay McCabe December 21, 2012
The NYPD has begun meeting to discuss how to identify potential deranged gunmen online before they commit their crimes.
By Vickie Moller December 21, 2012
SCOPE Education services recently introduced a virtual, interactive online college preparatory program in New York State.
By Amy Gernon December 21, 2012
Authorities are warning the public to be cautious when contributing to charities related to the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School last Friday.
By Wendy L December 20, 2012
It's estimated 230,000 vehicles were damage from Superstorm Sandy. Where do they go next?
By Cait Russell December 20, 2012
This Friday, December 21st, at 9:30AM (EST), “Walk 27” Events will be happening across the globe, as the world comes together to remember the students and faculty of Sandy Hook Elementary who were killed last ...
By Amy Gernon December 20, 2012
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced that "Operation: Game Over" has purged various online gaming sites of over 2000 registered sex offenders.
By Robert Ottone December 20, 2012
After yesterday's horrific pileup, the LIE reopened this morning just before 6 am.
By Lyndsay McCabe December 19, 2012
Shortly after passing an MTA fare hike, MTA Chairman Joe Lhota announced his resignation and his run for mayor of New York City.
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