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 November 22, 2016
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today issued a fraud alert warning immigrants to be aware of potential scammers offering immigration services.
By Long Island News & PR November 22, 2016
Traffic Incident Management (TIM) experts tell us that drivers are not aware of the laws in their states, especially “Move Over and Slow Down” laws and others similar in purpose.
By Long Island News & PR November 21, 2016
Police Officer Benjamin Marconi of the San Antonio Police Department was killed in the line of duty on Sunday, November 20, 2016 in Texas.
By Christian Abbatecola November 21, 2016
After a weekend that brought snow flurries to Long Island, locals can look forward to a slightly warmer Thanksgiving, though it comes with a chance of rain.
By Long Island News & PR November 21, 2016
Approximately 500 cases of Heinz HomeStyle Bistro Au Jus Gravy are voluntarily being recalled because some of the jars may be mislabeled.
By Long Island News & PR November 21, 2016
Alec Fischthal, a junior at George W. Hewlett High School in Hewlett, N.Y., to compete in the two-day finals of the ‘JEOPARDY!’ Teen Tournament.
By Long Island News & PR November 21, 2016
Do you or someone you know have what it takes to win one of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) National Small Business Awards? If so, SBA wants to hear from you, Long Island.
By Long Island News & PR November 18, 2016
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman issued a statement on the $25 million settlement agreement reached in Trump University case.
By Long Island News & PR November 18, 2016
Councilman Mark Cuthbertson joined forces with the owner of a local Haitian restaurant to help raise funds and awareness of a much needed humanitarian effort following the impact of Hurricane Matthew.
By Long Island News & PR November 18, 2016
U.S. Representative Kathleen Rice today introduced a House Resolution that supports the official designation of the week of November 14th, 2016 as National Apprenticeship Week.
By Long Island News & PR November 17, 2016
As many as 15 million taxpayers could have their refunds delayed until at least February 15 next year, according to an analysis by H&R Block.
By Long Island News & PR November 17, 2016
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo: "All throughout the fall, the most common thing I heard people say was ``I can’t wait for the election to be over.’’
By Long Island News & PR November 17, 2016
The third Thursday in November marks the American Cancer Society’s “Great American Smokeout,” a day when smokers are encouraged to put down all tobacco products.
By Long Island News & PR November 17, 2016
NY State of Health, the state’s official health plan Marketplace, announced the Marketplace is now open for individuals looking to renew their health plan coverage for 2017.
By Long Island News & PR November 16, 2016
A.G. Schneiderman announced a multi-state settlement with the NFL resolving antitrust concerns about the NFL’s league-wide mandatory price floor policy.
By Long Island News & PR November 16, 2016
USA Luge has announced the second Running of the Balls (ROTB2) fundraiser, a fun and exciting initiative to help support the team’s athletes and programs.
By Long Island News & PR November 16, 2016
Hate crimes can have a devastating impact upon the communities where they occur.
By Long Island News & PR November 15, 2016
YETI is a 960-pound, 11-foot, immature female great white shark OCEARCH and its collaborative team of multi-institutional scientists satellite-tagged off Nantucket, MA in Oct.
By Long Island News & PR November 15, 2016
Weight Watchers Smart Ones Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Sundae frozen desserts is voluntarily being recalled due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
By Long Island News & PR November 15, 2016
Scams demand immediate payment via a pre-paid card and threaten termination of service if payment is not received.