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By Amy Gernon December 03, 2012
The Suffolk County Department of Health Services is encouraging residents to get their flu shots this season.
By Amy Gernon December 03, 2012
Gov. Cuomo put out a warning to New York home and business owners to protect themselves against home repair scams.
By Lyndsay McCabe December 03, 2012
“Gasland” filmmaker Josh Fox uses “Occupy Sandy” to send a message about inequality and the damaging effects of pollution.
By Carrie B. December 02, 2012
Water bills not due until June on NYC's hardest hit Sandy homes.
By Lyndsay McCabe December 02, 2012
Officer Larry DePrimo becomes an icon of goodwill after being photographed giving a pair of boots and socks to a barefoot homeless man in New York City.
By Robert Ottone December 01, 2012
A mysterious "Secret Santa" visited New York and New Jersey areas this past week, bestowing hundred dollar bills to needy individuals.
By Lyndsay McCabe December 01, 2012
Horseshoe crab harvesting will end at midnight on December 1, as harvesting rates have already surpassed the annual quota of 150,000 crabs.
By Eric Anderson December 01, 2012
The animal shelter came under fire from the State Comptroller and town residents
By Amy Gernon December 01, 2012
Howard Steinberg, LIPA's chairman, announced his resignation from the board, citing his expired term limit and lack of time due to his private-sector duties.
By Lyndsay McCabe December 01, 2012
Workers from multiple fast food chains in New York City are going on strike to demand the ability to unionize and a minimum wage increase to $15 an hour.
By Amy Gernon November 30, 2012
Another four Long Island gas stations were accused of price gouging by New York's Attorney General as their investigation into post-Sandy price gouging continues.
By Robert Ottone November 30, 2012
Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano announced plans for the former home of the Islanders.
By Amy Gernon November 30, 2012
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced new toll hikes that will take effect on Sunday, Dec. 2.
By Amy Gernon November 30, 2012
Four Hofstra University basketball players were arrested in connection to six dorm room burglaries
By Amy Gernon November 30, 2012
A series of new regulations for insurers and tools for New Yorkers are expected to help expedite Superstorm Sandy-related claims.
By Lyndsay McCabe November 30, 2012
Philip Cimino plans to keep his job and donate money after winning $33 million in Mega Millions.
By Wendy L November 30, 2012
Teenage driver faces serious injuries after colliding with a National Grid truck and another vehicle in Central Islip.
By Wendy L November 29, 2012
Long Island Children's Museum receives an award that is recognized as the nation’s highest honor...
By Vickie Moller November 29, 2012
Last month, the Western Suffolk BOCES, the Nassau BOCES and the Eastern Suffolk BOCES, in partnership with NYSCATE, hosted Long Island Tech Summit 2012 in Melville.
By Lyndsay McCabe November 29, 2012
The DEC has ordered a cease-and-desist letter to remove water-damaged cars from the habitat of the endangered tiger salamander and short-eared owl in Calverton.
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