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By Amy Gernon August 07, 2012
Raymond Roth, the man police thought had drowned off the coast of Jones Beach last Saturday was found alive, speeding in South Carolina.
By Amy Gernon July 30, 2012
Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano and the Civil Service Employees Association have agreed on a furlough plan for the next year as a measure to avoid proposed layoffs.
By Amy Gernon July 24, 2012
The shooting deaths of 12 movie theater patrons in Aurora Colorado on Friday morning have renewed calls from NYS politicians for tougher gun restrictions.
By The Fresh Air Fund July 19, 2012
Long Island families welcomed 21 inner-city Fresh Air Children on July 18th through The Fresh Air Fund's Volunteer Host Family Program. There is still time to host a Fresh Air Child in August!
By Amy Gernon July 18, 2012
After serving Long Islanders for 40 years, Senator Owen Johnson has announced his retirement to come this December.
By Cait Russell July 17, 2012
"It's not fish ye're buying, it's men's lives." - Sir Walter Scott.
By Amy Gernon July 10, 2012
Investigators are still determining the actual cause of a yacht capsizing off the coast of Oyster Bay following a fireworks display.
By Angeline R. July 06, 2012
Long Island Cares partners with Walmart of South Setauket to generate more donations, and help raise awareness about hunger & homelessness on Long Island.
By Amy Gernon July 05, 2012
In a surprising and historic decision, the Supreme Court has voted to uphold the individual mandate component of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, more commonly called "Obamacare."
By Cait Russell June 28, 2012
Causeway Bait & Tackle of Wantagh has been providing the highest quality fishing supplies to Long Island Fishermen for over 60 years.
By Amy Gernon June 27, 2012
New York's strict regulations on taxing tobacco products is infringing on the rights of Native American manufacturers and retailers.
By Amy Gernon June 19, 2012
President Obama acknowledges the use of drones against al Qaeda.
By Lauren Pozmanter June 13, 2012
The Stony Brook Seawolves advance to the College World Series.
By Amy Gernon June 12, 2012
98 arrests were made last week during a massive, first-of-its-kind investigation of prescription pain killer abuses across Long Island.
By Amy Gernon June 03, 2012
Identical twin brothers, Daniel and Cory Amarosa, were charged with two bank robberies on Long Island.
By Amy Gernon May 26, 2012
10 more LIRR retirees have been charged for filing fraudulent disability claims to boost their retirement benefits.
By Amy Gernon May 26, 2012
A report from the Office of the Inspector General shows that Medicaid overpaid New York State $700 million in 2009 for residents with developmental disabilities.
By Amy Gernon May 25, 2012
In early May, Long Islanders held an anti-fracking forum in Port Washington against lifting the ban on hydrofracking in New York State. Nassau and Suffolk counties have already banned sewage treatment plants from accepting wastewater ...
By Amy Gernon May 14, 2012
When the Adelante Association announced the 46th annual Hispanic Day Parade was cancelled due to lack of funds, community groups stepped in to re-organize the event.
By Amy Gernon May 07, 2012
President Obama is scheduled to deliver an address on the economy at SUNY Albany's College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering.
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