If you're interested in getting a local perspective on the big picture in news, then our National & World News will give you just what you're looking for. This section covers all the big stories that matter to the nation – from the perspective of a local like you.
By Long Island News & PR December 06, 2016
Last week the nation reached the unacceptable tally of 56 law enforcement officers shot to death so far this year.
By Long Island News & PR December 06, 2016
NY State of Health, the state’s official health plan Marketplace, is offering a series of enrollment & informational events this week at more than 20 community colleges.
By Long Island News & PR December 05, 2016
FSIS is proposing to amend the nutrition labeling regulations for meat and poultry products to parallel the FDA final nutrition regulations, which were published on May 27, 2016.
By Long Island News & PR December 04, 2016
For the second consecutive year, at a race in Lake Placid, the team jumped onto the podium on home ice Friday.
By Long Island News & PR December 02, 2016
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced a comprehensive plan to protect New Yorkers from deceptive telemarketing practices.
By Long Island News & PR December 02, 2016
If you’re a smoker, you probably realize the dangers smoking may pose to your health. But have you ever thought about how the habit affects your pet?
By Long Island News & PR December 01, 2016
The New York Jets in partnership with the USO helped transform a seemingly ordinary afternoon into a friendly, but competitive, Turkey Bowl event.
By Long Island News & PR November 30, 2016
NYSERDA is on course to become the first state entity in the nation to participate in a federal auction for an offshore wind site.
By Long Island News & PR November 29, 2016
It’s time to buy, wrap, decorate, celebrate! Here’s some tips to green your holiday!
By Long Island News & PR November 29, 2016
Legislator William R. Spencer presented Mikey Brannigan, the 2016 Rio Paralympic gold medalist in the 1500 meters from East-Northport, a proclamation.
By Long Island News & PR November 28, 2016
Matt Mortensen and Jayson Terdiman of the United States drove their doubles sled to a fourth place finish Sunday in a BMW Sprint World Cup luge race.
By Long Island News & PR November 28, 2016
Colleen Roach, 25, resident of Long Island, has hit the ground running since working with AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) Southern Region.
By divorceattorney November 28, 2016
The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give the perfect gift this holiday season – a lifesaving blood or platelet donation.
By Long Island News & PR November 27, 2016
The USA Luge doubles sled of Matt Mortensen and Jayson Terdiman led the American team with a consistent sixth place finish in Saturday’s Viessmann World Cup opening races.
By Long Island News & PR November 25, 2016
Winterberg, Germany, site of this weekend’s Viessmann World Cup opener in the Hochsauerland region, has all the accoutrements of home.
By Christian Abbatecola November 23, 2016
Black Friday 2016 promises to be as full of sales and discounts as ever before.
By Long Island News & PR November 23, 2016
Alec Fischthal, a junior at George W. Hewlett High School in Hewlett, N.Y., came in second, earning $50,000 on 'JEOPARDY!' Teen Tournament.
By Long Island News & PR November 23, 2016
With the holiday travel season upon us, the DMV is encouraging motorists to check www.safercar.gov for possible recall advisories related to their vehicles.
By Long Island News & PR November 23, 2016
To avoid making everyone at the table sick, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) offers five tips for a food safe Thanksgiving.
By Long Island News & PR November 23, 2016
According to a forecast by trade group Airlines for America, about 27.3 million passengers will fly on U.S. airlines during the Thanksgiving travel period, up 2.5 percent from last year’s 26.6 million fliers.