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By Amy Gernon December 11, 2012
As county officials count the number of homes left unsafe or uninhabitable after Superstorm Sandy, Gov. Cuomo extended the deadline to apply for FEMA assistance.
By Amy Gernon December 10, 2012
Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano warns residents that deadlines for the county's STEP program and FEMA's ongoing rental assistance are approaching.
By Amy Gernon December 10, 2012
From now until New Year's Day the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office will be enhancing its enforcement of handicapped parking restrictions.
By Wendy L December 10, 2012
More than a month later, Lower Manhattan residents and businesses are still struggling from the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy.
By Carrie B. December 10, 2012
Former International Monetary Fund chief accused of assaulting a hotel maid are set to appear in court on Monday.
By Chelsea Triola December 10, 2012
Gas station attendant in serious condition following Saturday evening’s shooting.
By Chelsea Triola December 10, 2012
Hempstead man dies at hospital after being shot near his home.
By Amy Gernon December 10, 2012
Senators Charles Schumer and Robert Menendez (D-NJ) ave co-sponsored a bill that would tax relief for Sandy victims.
By Eric Anderson December 09, 2012
Following damages cause by Sandy, the LIRR will return to full service on Monday.
By Eric Anderson December 09, 2012
The Bay Shore cancer doctor faces his second charge for running a drug ring.
By Robert Ottone December 09, 2012
The Gilgo Beach Murders have remain unsolved for the past two years, despite potential suspects.
By Eric Anderson December 09, 2012
Congress will review the funding request.
By Robert Ottone December 08, 2012
Eastenders convey to tackle mounting erosion issue.
By Robert Ottone December 07, 2012
The second Long Island soldier killed in Iraq received honors from Suffolk County.
By Robert Ottone December 06, 2012
Relief workers taking part in Hurricane Sandy cleanup might suffer from health hazards later on.
By Vickie Moller December 06, 2012
New York State Senator Kenneth P. LaWalle, Chairman of the New York State Senate Committee on Higher Education said that technologies being developed at Stony Brook University and Brookhaven National Laboratory may hold the solution ...
By Amy Gernon December 06, 2012
The Thruway Authority revealed the three designs for the future Tappan Zee bridge, which will be voted on in less than two weeks.
By Chelsea Triola December 06, 2012
Obsessed "Walking Dead" fan shoots girlfriend in the back.
By Amy Gernon December 06, 2012
Two men were arrested on Tuesday after being caught stealing packages off door steps in Bay Shore.
By Amy Gernon December 06, 2012
Police are searching for a suspect in a robbery that occurred at the LIRR's Mineola Station on Tuesday evening.