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By Robert Ottone November 28, 2012
Camp Bulldog is providing aid for Lindenhurst natives in need after Hurricane Sandy.
By Amy Gernon November 27, 2012
Gov. Cuomo is working with New York congressional delegates and Mayor Michael Bloomberg to formalize a request for $42 billion in federal aid for Sandy recovery.
By Eric Anderson November 27, 2012
Following the shooting of a 5-year-old, NYPD Police Commissioner Ray Kelly criticizes Obama's gun control policies
By Amy Gernon November 27, 2012
Gov. Cuomo announced on Sunday that the state received a $27 million grant to put over 5,000 unemployed New Yorkers to work cleaning up after Superstorm Sandy.
By Lyndsay McCabe November 27, 2012
Long Island authorities are investigating how sensitive Nassau County Police documents were part of the confetti at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
By Vickie Moller November 27, 2012
Raymond Ankrum, the new executive director and principal of the Riverhead Charter School, wants to take the school to new levels--literally.
By Amy Gernon November 27, 2012
The New York City Department of Health has yet to declare a public health emergency in the Rockaway Peninsula, where residents have been living without power, but with an excess of flood-related mold and bacteria ...
By Amy Gernon November 27, 2012
The Ocean Parkway has reopened to partial traffic, while repairs continue on the severely damaged eastbound lanes.
By Amy Gernon November 27, 2012
Nassau County Police Department is investigating how police reports containing confidential information were used as confetti at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade last week.
By Wendy L November 26, 2012
Powerball game jackpot of $425 million waiting for a winner for this Wednesday's game after 16 consecutive roll overs...
By Amy Gernon November 26, 2012
This week, Nassau County Legis. Dave Denenberg will be presenting a Hurricane Recovery Workshop and two Disaster Response Forums this week.
By Chelsea Triola November 26, 2012
Support the Sandy Sunday Campaign this Holiday Season.
By Lyndsay McCabe November 26, 2012
A group of Brooklyn women take to Facebook and Twitter to coordinate relief efforts and get food and clothing directly to those in need.
By Robert Ottone November 26, 2012
Governor Cuomo establishes small business emergency fund for those impacted by hurricane Sandy.
By Amy Gernon November 26, 2012
A new state law, which will take effect on Dec. 12, provides additional protection against identity theft by prohibiting businesses or individuals from requiring Social Security Numbers for illegitimate purposes.
By Eric Anderson November 26, 2012
The concert will take place at the 89 North Music Venue in Patchogue and all proceeds will benefit Superstorm Sandy relief efforts.
By Lyndsay McCabe November 26, 2012
As a result of Hurricane Sandy, nearly half of Long Island’s school districts plan to cancel or take away days from midwinter recess.
By Carrie B. November 26, 2012
“Disaster Distress” is very real and can include symptoms such as overwhelming anxiety, trouble sleeping, and other depression like symptoms.
By Amy Gernon November 26, 2012
For the first time since Superstorm Sandy, the Queens-Midtown Tunnel is fully operational, and open to all traffic.
By Robert Ottone November 26, 2012
The Occupy Sandy movement looks to provide aid to those affected by hurricane Sandy.
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