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By Amy Gernon December 19, 2012
Gov. Cuomo announced on Tuesday various tax relief measures for New Yorkers affected by Superstorm Sandy.
By Lyndsay McCabe December 19, 2012
Between 15-20 vehicles were involved in a crash near Exit 68 that has resulted in at least one fatality.
By Amy Gernon December 19, 2012
Hundreds of trained counselors will be available to help New Yorkers who are struggling emotionally with the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy.
By Amy Gernon December 19, 2012
Nassau and Suffolk counties have formed partnership with local hospitals to help address residents health concerns associated with Superstorm Sandy.
By Chelsea Triola December 19, 2012
Police were called yesterday when graffiti was seen on a men’s bathroom wall in an academic building at Farmingdale State College.
By Amy Gernon December 19, 2012
Long Island Association president Kevin Law testified before the U.S. Senate Small Business Administration last week, calling for federal grants for small businesses affected by Superstorm Sandy.
By Wendy L December 18, 2012
After more than a decade, an arrest is made for the “most wanted deadbeat” parent. Robert Sand from Nassau County is arrested.
By Amy Gernon December 18, 2012
Across the country and around the world, people will be walking for 27 minutes on Friday morning, one minute to honor the memory of each of the victims of the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary.
By Cait Russell December 18, 2012
The Newtown Post Office has set up a special Post Office Box to receive letters of condolence and support for those affected by last Friday's shooting.
By Amy Gernon December 18, 2012
Mayor Bloomberg, speaking at City Hall on Monday alongside family members of victims of gun violence, called on the President Obama and Congress to enact greater restrictions on the manufacture and sale of guns.
By Amy Gernon December 18, 2012
Brookhaven Town Supervisor Edward Romaine reported that the county will be conducting 24-hour air quality monitoring at the Brookhaven Landfill where debris materials from Superstorm Sandy are being burned.
By Wendy L December 17, 2012
Westbury Middle School takes precautionary measure, putting school into lockout mode following Internet threat over the weekend.
By Carrie B. December 17, 2012
Since hearing of the shooting in Connecticut, people have been giving up their weapons in Brooklyn.
By Amy Gernon December 17, 2012
Governor Cuomo delivered more than $40 million in FEMA reimbursement funding for Nassau County and the City of Long Beach to help pay for debris removal following Superstorm Sandy.
By Robert Ottone December 16, 2012
On Saturday, families and supporters gathered to remember the victims of Long Island's most infamous serial killer.
By Lyndsay McCabe December 15, 2012
Legislators are considering making it illegal for people under 19 to purchase energy drinks with certain levels of caffeine and supplements.
By Amy Gernon December 15, 2012
Ex-Nassau County police officer Michael Tedesco has been hit with a 109-count indictment for visiting his mistress while on duty.
By Lyndsay McCabe December 15, 2012
The MTA will vote on Joseph Lhota's plan on Wednesday, which entails higher fares across the board in New York and Long Island.
By Amy Gernon December 15, 2012
A survey conducted by the Long Island Index finds that more than half of the Long Islanders who participated expect to move off the island within the next five years due to the high cost ...
By Amy Gernon December 14, 2012
Gov. Cuomo signed legislation that makes practicing law without a license in New York a class E felony, punishable by up to four years in prison.
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